Specialty chemicals: Is China still the same threat, or is this a contrarian moment? 7 stocks to be brought back on the watchlistWhen it comes to the Indian speciality chemicals sector, China and its dumping matters. But there have been subtle but significant changes ...
13 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Mexico city’s century-old sinking problem is accelerating under modern strainMexico City is sinking at an alarming rate, with some areas dropping nearly half an inch monthly, revealed by NASA's NISAR satellite. This ...
08 May, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
In 1856, William Henry Perkin Failed a Chemistry Experiment and Found a Purple Residue Instead: Leading to the Establishment of the First Synthetic Dye IndustryA failed experiment in 1856 led to a remarkable discovery. William Perkin found a substance that stained fabrics a vibrant purple. This led...
05 May, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
The Laundry Habit That’s Secretly Damaging Your ClothesYour clothes wear out more from washing than from wearing. Hot water and long cycles damage fabrics and release microfibers. Hard water als...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
The Right Way To Store Shoes So They Don’t Wear Out Twice As FastYour favourite shoes can last much longer with simple storage adjustments. Bad storage causes chemical breakdown and material weakening. Ke...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Why Your Clothes Lose Color So Fast Might Have Nothing To Do With DetergentWashing clothes in hot water significantly accelerates color fading and fabric wear, according to scientific research. Higher temperatures,...
19 Apr, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
In times of war: Take a risk or manage it; different, yet same. 6 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 29%Picking the right stock is easier said than done. Especially when valuations are not cheap and noise levels are high. When we say noise lev...
19 Apr, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Most People Toss This Kitchen Scrap But Its Plant Gold That Can Boost Growth FastBanana peels, once discarded as waste, are now recognized as a potent source of nutrients for plant growth. Research highlights their rich ...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Cold Water Laundry Secret: The Only Simple Way To Stop Synthetic Microfibers From Breaking DownWashing clothes in cold water significantly reduces the release of synthetic microfibers, tiny plastic fragments that pollute waterways. St...
03 Apr, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Holi 2026: 11 ways to protect your car from Holi colors and prevent long-term damageHoli celebrations bring vibrant colors but can harm your car. Synthetic dyes and chemical-infused water pose risks to paint, glass, and rub...
03 Mar, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
PepsiCo's new challenge: Making its chips and sodas colorful without artificial dyesPepsiCo is undertaking a multi-year effort to replace artificial dyes with natural alternatives in products like Gatorade and Cheetos, driv...
02 Oct, 2025, 03.39 PM IST
Hershey to drop synthetic dyes from its snacks by 2027: ReportHershey Co. plans to eliminate synthetic dyes from its snack products by the end of 2027, following similar moves by other major food compa...
01 Jul, 2025, 08.56 AM IST
Trump administration’s MAHA initiative making your kitchen healthierThe Make America Healthy Again initiative is changing the food industry. Harmful artificial dyes and chemicals are the targets. Major food ...
24 Jun, 2025, 10.04 AM IST
Golgappa & Shawarma Unhealthy: Karnataka Food Authority finds cancerous chemicals in Pani Puri and bacteria in ShawarmaPani Puri (Google Trends): Pani Puri and Shawarma in Karnataka have been found unsafe by the Karnataka FSSA. Among 260 Pani Puri samples, 2...
02 Jul, 2024, 02.03 PM IST
Colour used to to dye clothes allegedly mixed with turmeric and chilli powder at spice mill in ModinagarA spice mill in Modinagar was found allegedly mixing industrial color with turmeric and chili powder to enhance their appearance. Officials...
04 May, 2024, 08.57 AM IST
Best Biba suits under 3000 for style within your budgetCarefully picked from a wide range of Biba suits' new collection, this article brings you a selection of stylish and elegant suits that won...
06 Mar, 2024, 11.44 PM IST
How 'invisible' Leon, older brother of Claude Monet, played a key role in French painter's life & artThe exhibit dispels a long-held view that Claude and his older brother were estranged.
17 Mar, 2023, 09.31 AM IST