Ludhiana MBA graduates ditch corporate jobs to grow Kashmir’s ‘red gold’ saffron, sell it for Rs 12 lakh/kg. Here's how they did itTwo MBA graduates from Punjab's Ludhiana are making headlines for achieving a remarkable feat, cultivating premium Kashmiri saffron indoors...
28 May, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
In 1902, Willis Carrier was trying to stop paper from warping in a Brooklyn print shop: This led to the foundation of the modern air-conditionerThe year was 1902 when Willis Carrier revolutionized our comfort with the invention of air conditioning, a solution aimed at managing humid...
22 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Why cold pizza tastes better the next morning, according to scienceWaking up to cold pizza isn't just a craving; science explains its appeal. Chilled pizza enhances salty flavors while mellowing sweetness, ...
21 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
How to get rid of lizards without killing them: Simple home remedies that workLizards are beneficial visitors, helping control insect populations. Instead of removal, focus on making homes less attractive to them. Sim...
16 May, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Scientists thought this ancient ice sheet was stable until buried fossils revealed a lost forest beneath AntarcticaScientists discovered fossils revealing Antarctica was once a swampy temperate rainforest. This ancient forest existed around 90 million ye...
11 May, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
What Snake Holes in Your Yard Actually Look Like, And Which Ones to Worry AboutSnakes do not dig their own burrows, instead utilizing tunnels made by other animals. Identifying these "borrowed homes" involves looking f...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Indri Visitor Centre: India’s latest whisky destination where craft, culture, and whisky convergeIndia's Indri Visitor Centre emerges as a landmark in global whisky tourism, offering an immersive experience that blends heritage, innovat...
27 Apr, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Why Cats Always Take Your Spot the Second You Get Up, It’s More Personal Than You ThinkCats often occupy their owner's vacated spots due to sensory cues like scent and body temperature, which they perceive as comforting and sa...
16 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
These Ancient Fish Burrows Are Quietly Rewriting What We Know About Dinosaur LifeAncient lungfish burrows found in East Greenland are rewriting history. These fossils show that ecosystems 210 million years ago were not a...
15 Apr, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
Why Natural Air-Drying Causes Split Ends Than a Hair DryerContrary to popular belief, air-drying hair can be more damaging than blow-drying due to prolonged exposure to water, which weakens hair bo...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
What Scientists Found Inside a Cave in Texas After 100,000 YearsResearchers exploring a flooded cave near San Antonio discovered 100,000-year-old fossils of giant ground sloths, mammoths, camels, and Hol...
08 Apr, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
This One Lighting Shift Might Make Your Home Feel Warmer Without Touching the ThermostatFeel warmer at home without touching the thermostat. Experts reveal how lighting and decor can create a cozy ambiance. Simple changes like ...
02 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Your Thermostat Says It’s Warm, So Why Do You Still Feel Cold at Home?Homes today can feel cold even with a comfortable thermostat. This is because insulation traps heat unevenly. Low humidity also makes skin ...
02 Apr, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
How hugs and warmth rewire the brain, the surprising science behind touch, emotions, and self-awarenessNew research reveals that warmth, experienced through touch like a hug, significantly enhances bodily self-awareness and personal identity....
05 Jan, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Delhi gets winter chill as mercury falls to season's lowestDelhi experienced its coldest night of the season on Saturday as the minimum temperature dropped to 11°C, 3.3 degrees below normal, marking...
08 Nov, 2025, 07.40 PM IST
Srinagar records minus 8.8 degrees, coldest night in 30 yearsSrinagar recorded the coldest night after 30 years, as the temperature plummeted to minus 8.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
31 Jan, 2021, 10.25 AM IST
How humans sense wetness decodedWetness perception is linked to our ability to sense cold temperature and tactile sensations such as pressure and texture, scientists have ...
04 Oct, 2014, 11.49 AM IST