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This new building method can deliver a full house in just 5 days, no bricks required- In 1893, a chemist was silvering double-walled glass for cold gases and made a stubborn flask, which created the thermos
- In 1907, a chemist was chasing a shellac substitute when a hard resin changed the age of plastic
- No concrete obsession, no fancy paint: Bengaluru couple's home is 45% cheaper and stays 12 degrees cooler. How did they do it?A Bengaluru couple chose sustainability and natural materials for their home. This approach resulted in a structure significantly cheaper t...01 Jun, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
- In 1839, a struggling inventor dropped rubber mixed with sulfur onto a hot stove, and it wasn’t just a ruined batch: It revealed how to stabilize rubber permanentlyCharles Goodyear's serendipitous discovery in 1839 was nothing short of revolutionary for the world of natural rubber. By developing the vu...29 May, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- Time to think of the repair cycle? 8 engineering stocks from India’s capital goods ecosystem with upside potential of up to 26%At a time when the markets are focused on war, crude oil, inflation, and supply disruption, it is easy to miss a quieter shift. India’s eng...27 May, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
- Corporate India gets a call of duty and it's raring to goIn a dynamic shift, India's defence industry is witnessing a groundbreaking transformation where private corporations are spearheading pivo...25 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
- For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
- In 1907, a chemist tried replacing shellac for cables and searched for a better wire coating, which ended up creating the world’s first synthetic plasticA chemist named Leo Baekeland sought an alternative to shellac in 1907. His research led to Bakelite, the first synthetic plastic. This mat...23 May, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
- In 1933, one unexpected waxy deposit inside a reactor helped create modern plastic foreverA chance discovery in a 1933 laboratory experiment led to polyethylene, a plastic now vital for packaging and industry. Chemists Eric Fawce...20 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- In 1926, a failed rubber coating experiment and a strange elastic solid accidentally changed the future of plasticsIn 1926, chemist Waldo Semon accidentally discovered how to make polyvinyl chloride flexible. This breakthrough transformed manufacturing a...19 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- India's shock absorbers are not workingIndia's external sector faces unprecedented pressure. Shock absorbers that previously aided recovery have weakened simultaneously. This inc...19 May, 2026, 02.37 AM 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
- Missiles over Dubai rattle the Gulf’s billion-dollar money machineThe Gulf's image as a safe financial haven is under strain as regional conflicts disrupt deals and deter investors. Once booming IPO market...12 May, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Why putting aluminium foil under your ironing board actually worksA simple kitchen item, aluminum foil, can revolutionize your ironing routine. Placing it under your ironing board cover reflects heat, allo...07 May, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
- No AC required: India’s 3000-year-old cooling technique can reduce heat up to 50% in your home naturally, says studyAncient Indian communities utilized terracotta's porous nature for cooling, a practice dating back over 3,000 years to the Indus Valley Civ...23 Apr, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
- India turns the tables on China: The great supply chain flip beginsIndia's electronics sector is transforming. For years, the country assembled products using imported parts. Now, Indian companies are expor...17 Apr, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
- Hitachi Energy invests Rs 300 cr to expand Mysuru facilityHitachi Energy is investing Rs 300 crore to expand its Mysuru plant, doubling the production of high-quality pressboard and laminated board...01 Sep, 2025, 01.27 PM IST
- Hitachi Energy to invest Rs 300 crore in Mysuru expansion for transformer insulation materialsHitachi Energy India is investing Rs 300 crore to enhance its manufacturing of transformer insulation materials, addressing rising demand. ...29 Aug, 2025, 08.00 PM IST
- ABB to acquire Raman BoardsPower and automation technology major ABB Group has agreed to acquire Mysore based Raman Boards (RBL), a manufacturer of press boards and i...21 Dec, 2006, 07.45 PM IST
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