Your car headrest is a safety restraint, not mainly a pillow; NHTSA tests front restraints to a maximum 55 mm backset and requires them to withstand 890 newtons for 5 secondsCar headrests serve as essential safety components designed to protect against neck injuries. They are not merely comfort features; regulat...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 74: This auto ancillary has monopoly over a part which EVs can't killFor many old auto suppliers, EVs raise an existential question: Will their product still be required? Here, the debate is different. The ba...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
₹25 ride: India’s bike taxis are cheap, fast and still fighting for a place on the roadBike taxis offer affordable, on-demand urban transport, bridging the last-mile connectivity gap. These services face regulatory hurdles des...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
16-year-old student, who left home after mother's scolding over studies, gang-raped inside sleeper bus from Greater Noida's Pari Chowk to DelhiA 16-year-old Class 11 student was allegedly gang-raped inside a sleeper bus after boarding it at Greater Noida's Pari Chowk on a rainy nig...
31 Aug, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
That tiny plastic button on your seat belt isn’t decoration; it stops the metal latch plate from sliding down the strap when you unbuckleA cleverly designed small plastic button on seatbelts plays a crucial role in vehicle safety, preventing the metal buckle from dropping out...
28 Aug, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
In 2024, researchers tested crushed waste concrete as a base for Chesapeake oyster reefs; oyster spat grew and survived with no detectable hydrocarbon leachingIn the Chesapeake Bay, recycled concrete rubble is proving to be a nursery for young oysters. Scientists have discovered that this crushed ...
28 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsGiven the possibility of hostilities resuming in the Gulf region, focus on risk management in the market. Why? Because fresh hostilities wi...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
School assembly news headlines for August 25, 2026: Top India, world, sports and business updatesSchool Assembly News Headlines for August 25, 2026, cover major developments from India, international affairs, sports and business. Key st...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
In 1939, Mercedes built the T 80 with 3,500 horsepower and six wheels for a planned 600 km/h record attempt. 87 years later, the car remains preserved in Stuttgart, its true top speed still unknown because it never racedThe Mercedes T 80 was built to break 600 km/h in 1939. It had six wheels, a huge 44.5-liter V12 and up to 3,500 horsepower. Mercedes wanted...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Jacob Dave Henry Hauraki identified for allegedly raping Brisbane woman on morning walk, dragging her into bushes; arrested after returning to scene hours laterA Raceview man faces multiple charges including six counts of rape. Police allege he attacked a woman during an early morning walk. He was ...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
L&T-Mitsubishi to build world's largest APM system for Dubai's Al Maktoum International AirportLarsen & Toubro and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will build the world's largest Automated People Mover system. This project spans fifty kilo...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Parliamentary standing committee on transport suggests overhaul of the state bus transport systemHeaded by Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar, the committee on transport, tourism and culture presented its 392nd report on “Enabling Inclusive, D...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
Karnataka tightens food safety rules as hotel inspections uncover tonnes of unsafe foodKarnataka has issued a detailed food-safety advisory for hotels, restaurants, caterers and food businesses amid intensified inspections acr...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
In 2011, a Brazilian dog refused to leave his owner’s grave; his 10-year vigil later helped inspire a São Paulo law on pet burialsFor ten years, a stray dog called Bob remained steadfastly devoted to his deceased owner in a Brazilian cemetery, a testament to the powerf...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Civil Aviation Minister Naidu says no proposal to blend ethanol with ATFCivil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Thursday dismissed as "completely false and irresponsible" Arvind Kejriwal's claim that the Cen...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Pressured by Tesla, European regulators keep 'Full Self-Driving' safety data secretThe Dutch regulator RDW approved Tesla's FSD system, but refuses to share safety evaluation details. RDW cites Tesla's demands for commerci...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Kejriwal claims ethanol blending in ATF, diesel next; Centre says 'no such proposal'Arvind Kejriwal alleged the Centre plans to expand ethanol blending beyond petrol. He urged people to avoid buying new petrol and diesel ve...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.33 PM IST