Matrix star Keanu Reeves reportedly donated 70% of his $45 million earnings after his sister's battle with leukaemia; by 2009, his private foundation aided hospitals involved in cancer researchKeanu Reeves donated 70% of his Matrix salary to cancer research, a claim that has spread widely online for years. But the real story is mo...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
In 2025, researchers extracted superabsorbent gel from discarded diapers and tested it in sandy soil, where it showed water-retention potential similar to a commercial hydrogelScientists are investigating the potential of repurposing used diaper gel as a source of agricultural water retention. This material exhibi...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
In 2018, Europe’s extreme drought cut crop yields, but potatoes beneath German solar panels produced 11% moreAgrivoltaics systems, which ingeniously merge solar energy with agricultural practices, have demonstrated remarkable advantages, particular...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Best conservative hybrid mutual funds to invest in August 2026Conservative hybrid mutual funds are the entry to the world of hybrid funds. These schemes invest mostly in debt and a small percent in equ...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
In 1787, William Smith began mapping England as a surveyor’s assistant; 28 years later, his travels produced the first geological map of an entire country, only for him to land in debtors’ prisonIn 1787, William Smith began mapping England as a surveyor’s assistant. Twenty-eight years later, his endless travels produced the world’s ...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
California tightens tire rules: New standards could save drivers money but eliminate many tiresThe California regulatory board has officially sanctioned fresh guidelines aimed at enhancing replacement tire energy efficiency. Stricter ...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
In the 1990s, China began regreening one of Earth's most eroded landscapes; more than 100 million tons of soil stopped entering the Yellow River each yearChina's Loess Plateau has seen a revolutionary ecological overhaul, where farmers took the initiative to plant trees and construct terraces...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Psychology says people who save loyalty points but rarely use them may value having options more than immediate rewardsThe person who constantly collects loyalty points may not be interested in the reward alone. They may simply enjoy keeping thepossibility o...
19 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
A reflective roof coating reduced peak roof temperature by 14.1°C and indoor temperature by 2.4°C; later research found evaporative cooling could add further benefitsInnovative roofing technologies are changing the game for building temperature regulation. By utilizing white reflective coatings, sunlight...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Foreign Asset Disclosure Scheme 2026: From budget proposal to rollout - what residents and NRIs need to knowThe Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme, 2026 has moved from Budget proposal to implementation. This article explains its t...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
An Australian farmer put sheep beneath solar panels; he reported 15% more wool and green grass surviving through droughtSheep grazing beneath solar panels not only boosts farmer profits but also leads to purer wool. This innovative approach creates shaded env...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companiesWorldClaw, founded earlier this year, offers customers access to a suite of AI models and accepts World Liberty's crypto tokens as payment....
18 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Best arbitrage mutual funds to invest in August 2026Arbitrage funds are taxed like equity mutual funds. This means they qualify for long term capital gains tax of 12.5% if investments are hel...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Sicilian proverb of the day: ‘There are two types of powerful, those who own too much and those who don’t own a thing’; life lessons on how wealth, political clout are not the only definitions of power and strength from old sayingThere are two kinds of powers – one is obvious – being born wealthy or accumulating a lot of wealth. Another is having little to no possess...
16 Aug, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Mohan Bhagwat calls youth India’s ‘demographic dividend’, warns of burden if mishandledRSS chief Mohan Bhagwat described youth as a demographic dividend for India. He stressed that India must frame its own development yardstic...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Accel raises $3.5 billion to invest in emerging global AI startupsThe firm, which has backed artificial intelligence companies including Anthropic, Cursor and Perplexity, has raised four separate funds ded...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
NRI selling property in India: Should sale proceeds go to an NRE or NRO account? Know repatriation limits and RBI rulesAre you an NRI looking to sell your property in India after relocating abroad? It's essential to understand the process of repatriating you...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.00 AM IST