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‘Are we slaves to others?’: Kenyan President Ruto orders Tata Chemicals to halt operationsKenyan President William Ruto has ordered Tata Chemicals to stop its operations in Kenya. The President stated the company's presence faile...03 Sep, 2026, 08.43 PM IST- A synthetic hormone was added to a remote Canadian lake in tiny amounts — then an entire fish population nearly collapsedA synthetic estrogen introduced into a Canadian lake caused a significant ecological shock. This chemical, present in tiny amounts, severel...03 Sep, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
- In 2014, Royal Society of Chemistry scientists extracted D-limonene from waste orange peels at 96% purity, turning citrus processing waste into bio-based asphalt modifiersCitrus waste, previously considered rubbish, is now transformed into a valuable resource. D-limonene, derived from orange peels, is emergin...03 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- Prasol Chemicals fixes price band for Rs 500-cr IPO; issue to open on Sep 8Prasol Chemicals will launch its Rs 500-crore Initial Public Offering on September 8. The company has fixed the price band at Rs 643-676 pe...03 Sep, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
- Tata Sons readies fresh ₹10,000 crore bet on Air India as losses mount, but T&C applyTata Sons' board approved over Rs 10,000 crore for Air India's capital infusion. This significant funding is contingent upon business cases...03 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
- India must strengthen dementia ecosystem as population ages: Tata TrustsIndia faces a growing dementia population, requiring a collaborative care ecosystem. Experts emphasise building shared understanding and su...02 Sep, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
- In 2023, researchers oxidized orange-peel waste for 1 hour and recovered 55% of its sugars; engineered E. coli produced up to 393 mg of PHBResearchers have developed a method to convert orange peel waste into plastic. This process extracts sugar from peels, which then feeds bac...01 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- Science says butterflies taste with their feet, here’s why evolution put chemical sensors on their legsButterflies have specialized sensory structures on their legs, known as gustatory sensilla, that allow them to detect chemicals when they l...01 Sep, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
- In 2025, Petgas in Boca del Río reportedly processed 1.5 tons of plastic each week without oxygen; its pyrolysis system produced about 356 gallons of fuelA Mexican company, Petgas, converts plastic waste into fuel using a process called pyrolysis. This innovative machine processes significant...01 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Tata Elxsi backs seven-seater Shunya eVTOL, first flight targeted in 18-24 monthsTata Elxsi and Sarla Aviation will collaborate on India's first indigenous electric aircraft. The Shunya eVTOL aircraft is designed to carr...01 Sep, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
- The receipt in your hand looks harmless, but its heat-sensitive coating can contain chemicals that transfer to skin, raising fresh questions about repeated everyday exposureMany receipts are printed on heat-sensitive thermal paper, which contains chemicals like BPA and BPS. This poses a risk as exposure can occ...31 Aug, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
- In 2014, Arizona used fish poison to clear an invasive fish from Virgin River after mechanical removal methods failed. Then the red shiner came backFor years, conservationists waged a relentless battle against the invasive red shiner in the Virgin River. Initial rotenone treatments show...31 Aug, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- Gopalpur Industrial Park set to drive Odisha's green push with Rs 65,000 crore investment pipelineGopalpur Industrial Park in Odisha has attracted a cumulative investment pipeline of over Rs 65,400 crore across green hydrogen, renewable ...31 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
- Metal stocks: Time to contradict analyst expectations? 5 metal stocks with upside potential from a low 2% to a high of 17%For a long time, there was a familiar pattern in the metal sector. When prices were high and times were good, companies borrowed heavily to...31 Aug, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
- In 2009, Illinois treated a six-mile canal with more than 1,800 gallons of fish-killing poison — and found just one invasive carpTo address the menace of invasive Asian carp, Illinois officials deployed rotenone in a canal, leading to the recovery of numerous fish; ho...30 Aug, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
- Fevicol maker Pidilite says demand holding steady in Q2; rules out immediate price hikes: MDPidilite Industries expects consumer demand to remain resilient despite inflationary pressures. The company does not foresee immediate pric...30 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In 1970, George Adamson rented 500 square miles of unwanted Kenyan bush to return captive lions to the wild; 19 years later, after he was killed there, Kora became a national parkGeorge Adamson lived a varied life in Kenya, becoming a renowned game warden. He and Joy Adamson gained fame for their book 'Born Free' abo...27 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
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