In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...
He was laid off despite meeting targets and forced to fight for severance package; 13 months later, his former CEO came asking for a favourIT layoff: A former mid-sized IT company director says his ex-CEO contacted him over a year after his layoff, seeking help with a multi-fac...
In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planetChemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TF...
'Ghostdoor' for employees? Shark Tank's Anupam Mittal wants workers rated on integrity, notice-period behaviourShark Tank judge Anupam Mittal suggests a 'Ghostdoor' app for rating employees on offer integrity and notice-period conduct. He highlights ...
'You are my slave, I own all your time': Bengaluru startup founder lists down 5 toxic workplace behavior normalised in IndiaA Bengaluru startup founder has ignited an online debate by highlighting normalized "toxic shit" in Indian workplaces. She criticized late-...
Namami Gange: Industrial pollution flowing into Ganga down nearly 60 per cent since 2017Industrial pollution in the Ganga has significantly decreased by almost 60 percent since 2017. This achievement is credited to the Namami G...
AIIMS study shows how air pollution can damage placenta, restrict fetal growth and change babies before they are bornA new study reveals that air pollution significantly damages the placenta, restricting fetal growth and increasing pregnancy complications ...
World's most contagious disease detected in California wastewater: Key signs of virus and symptoms you should watchMeasles outbreak: California health officials are alarmed by the detection of measles in wastewater, coinciding with the state's worst outb...
Electric mobility key to long-term fight against air pollution: UNEP chiefA top UN official stresses electric mobility and mandatory vehicle emissions testing for long-term air pollution solutions. India's plan to...
Psychology says people who always fix everyone else’s problems often secretly struggle to heal themselves: Is it about the saviour complex?The psychology behind people who constantly try to solve everyone else’s problems reveals a complicated blend of empathy, trauma responses,...
Back from brink: India's vultures stage comeback as captive-breeding, release efforts gather paceVultures are making a comeback in India after a two-decade decline, with over 700 birds bred in captivity and released into protected tiger...
Maharashtra: Five police officials suspended amid chaos over deaths linked to illicit liquor consumptionTen people have died from consuming illicit liquor in Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune. Five police officials, including a Senior Police Inspector...
Psychology says men who try to control their wives or girlfriends aren’t ‘protective’, but their ‘toxic masculinity’ often starts with fear and a fragile egoThe psychology behind men who try to control their girlfriends or wives often reveals a complicated mix of insecurity, entitlement, emotion...
Antilia bomb scare case: SC dismisses ex-cop Pradeep Sharma's discharge pleaThe Supreme Court has rejected former IPS officer Pradeep Rameshwar Sharma's plea for discharge in the Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiren...
Psychology says people who take short walks after a stressful day aren’t just getting steps: They are often giving the mind a small recovery windowA short walk after a demanding workday offers significant psychological benefits. Occupational psychology research highlights these strolls...
Psychology says people who feel jealous of their spouse’s success aren’t always toxic, sometimes it reveals a hidden identity crisisThe psychology behind people who feel jealous of their spouse’s success reveals a complex blend of self-esteem, identity, social comparison...
2,400,000,000,000: Chinese are smoking nearly half of world's totalChina's cigarette consumption has surged by 39% between 2003 and 2023, contrasting with a global decline. Despite fewer young smokers, low ...