A toilet seat that keeps sliding usually has one simple problem: loose hinge boltsA sliding toilet seat is commonly the result of physical forces and lateral loads, which cause bolts to become loose more rapidly than thos...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
It sounds ridiculous, until you learn why people do it. A roll of toilet paper in the fridge?Toilet paper in the fridge sounds bizarre, but millions are searching this viral refrigerator hack to learn whether it really removes bad o...
21 Jul, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Why people recommend putting orange peels in the toilet once a week, but only for 20 minutesA viral TikTok hack suggests using orange peels to freshen toilets, and science backs it up. The peels contain limonene, a natural compound...
04 Jul, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
Why experts recommend spraying vinegar around your toilet every weekA common bathroom cleaning oversight is the toilet base. Bacteria accumulate in grout lines and seams. White vinegar offers a simple fix. S...
20 May, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
As toilet paper shortages may hit the U.S this month a Japanese alternative has gained popularity; here's all you need to knowToilet paper replacement is becoming a hot topic again as U.S. retailers warn about possible shortages due to new tariffs. With fears of em...
01 May, 2025, 11.14 PM IST
Morning troubles ahead? How Trump's tariff war could hurt American toiletsTrump's plan to increase tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber may affect toilet paper supply in the US. A key ingredient, northern bleached ...
31 Mar, 2025, 12.55 PM IST
Coming next week: The U.S. could face pandemic-like toilet paper shortages and price hikes; here’s the main reasonHigher tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber by the Trump administration may disrupt the supply of northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, cru...
29 Mar, 2025, 12.29 AM IST
Swachh Bharat Mission helped reduce child mortality in India: Arvind VirmaniA NITI Aayog study reveals the significant impact of the Swachh Bharat Mission's toilet construction on reducing child malnutrition and mor...
12 Dec, 2024, 09.51 PM IST
Getting to the bottom of this divideThe world may be one family, but its western and eastern members differentiate themselves by one daily practice: of wipe and wash
24 Jun, 2023, 11.48 PM IST
Dirty bathrooms force Twitter employees to bring their own toilet paper after Elon Musk fires janitorsMusk abruptly fired janitors at Twitter headquarters after they sought better pay.
04 Jan, 2023, 10.39 AM IST
Sri Lanka creates two new ministries to handle economic crisisThe new ministry was created after Basil Rajapaksa, former finance minister and the intellectual pillar of the Rajapaksa brothers, quit Par...
10 Jun, 2022, 12.52 PM IST
From a lumbering PSU to a smart service provider: How Indian Railways changed the way it serves youThough there's still a lot to be done, railways have managed to shed the image of a state entreprise impervious to change and aloof to its ...
29 Jun, 2018, 11.02 AM IST
Bio-toilets in Western Railways' 468 coaches to convert waste into waterIn order to achieve zero discharge of human waste on the tracks, Western Railway said it has provided bio-toilets in 468 coaches.
26 Mar, 2016, 07.18 PM IST
Railway Budget 2015: Slew of passenger friendly measures announcedPrabhu said Rs 120 crore will be earmarked for lifts & escalators at key stations and more general-class coaches will be added for travelle...
27 Feb, 2015, 01.52 AM IST
Railway Budget 2015: 15 things common man can cheer about"We are directing our efforts to make travel on Indian Railways a happy experience with a mix of various initiatives," said Prabhu.
26 Feb, 2015, 04.46 PM IST
'Narendra Modi coming' buzz sends top babus on clean-up driveWith the buzz "Modiji aane wale hain (Modi is about to come)" ringing loud and clear, several departments swung into action.
06 Jun, 2014, 09.46 AM IST
- India Inc continues cost-cutting measures; sees environmental benefits
India Inc went on a cost-cutting spree through the slowdown, and gave it a ‘green’ tag. The economy is improving, but the frills are yet to...
12 May, 2010, 02.30 AM IST