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Teenager from South Africa turned orange peels into cheap, biodegradable product that can help plants survive drought by 84%. She used just ‘electricity and time’- How did scientists trap a ‘forever chemical’ linked to US military sites?
- New indicator for New India: 25 stocks whose numbers can reveal what is in store for the economy and the stock market
- Punjab and Haryana farmers are not just earning from their crops. 2,550 farmers get Rs 2.9 crore through this facilityMore than 2,500 farmers in Punjab and Haryana are receiving over Rs 2.9 crore in India’s first farm-level soil-carbon payments. The farmers...19 Sep, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
- Hiranandani’s Greenbase to invest Rs 2,000 cr to develop 5 million sq ft in Tamil NaduGreenbase plans a significant Rs 2,000 crore investment in Tamil Nadu. This expansion will develop five million square feet across two key ...17 Sep, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
- Put money where their AI mouth isIndian firms are making significant investments in data centre infrastructure tailored for artificial intelligence. Major players like TCS,...08 Sep, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
- Indian Railways is planting an aromatic-rooted grass in Lonavala ghats to prevent landslides and avert a Nepal-like flash flood situationIndian Railways is testing vetiver, an aromatic-rooted grass native to India, as a low-cost nature-based solution to stabilise vulnerable s...30 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
- USDA field pilots replaced most woodchips with corn cobs in nitrate bioreactors; the 75% corn-cob beds removed nitrate up to 10 times fasterField pilots have demonstrated that corn cobs are highly effective in removing nitrates from farm drainage water. These innovative bioreact...29 Aug, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- ET Startup Awards 2026 | Social Enterprise: Varaha delivers carbon dollars to smallholder farmersVaraha is helping farmers adopt sustainable farming practices such as regenerative farming, tree planting, biochar and enhanced rock weathe...27 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM 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...22 Aug, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- On August 3, 2026, Ethiopia planted 805.3 million seedlings in 12 hours with 26.2 million participants; years later, survival data will reveal whether that extraordinary national effort actually transformed degraded landscapesEthiopia also says that more than 48 billion seedlings have been planted since the Green Legacy Initiative began. These figures demonstrate...21 Aug, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
- In 2019, scientists tested a diaper-like superabsorbent polymer in lab-made asphalt samples; the water-storing material cooled the specimens by up to 12°CResearchers from China have pioneered a groundbreaking asphalt composite integrated with superabsorbent polymers aimed at cooling city envi...08 Aug, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
- House panel seeks update on India's GPU ambitionsThe Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, in its latest report, quizzed the Ministry of Electronic...08 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- A 16-year-old South African teen turned orange peels into a material that could help farms save waterA young South African inventor has captured global attention with a groundbreaking idea. She has developed a material from orange peels tha...20 May, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- CG Power and Industrial Solutions expands consumer durables portfolioCG Power and Industrial Solutions, part of the Murugappa Group, has ventured into the air cooler market with a new range featuring 'JetChil...21 Mar, 2025, 07.58 PM IST
- Best Orient Electric geysers for energy efficiency, durability, performance, and reliable heating solutionsLooking for the perfect water heating solution? Discover the best Orient Electric geysers that combine energy efficiency, durability, and u...04 Dec, 2024, 09.23 AM IST
- Best Usha Geysers in India for Relaxing Hot Water Showers (2024)Looking for the perfect geyser for your home? If so, keep reading to discover the best Usha geysers in India. We've curated a list of top o...05 Sep, 2024, 11.30 PM IST
- 11 Best Orient Electric Geysers in India For A Tropical Feeling (2023)Discover the Best Orient Electric Geysers in India with us. Shuffle through the top options that offer high functionality, sturdy build qua...14 Nov, 2023, 08.50 AM IST
- BARC tech to help clean Ganga of industry wasteUsually, heavy metals like chromium, arsenic, cadmium and lead cannot be treated using conventional water treatment processes.06 Jan, 2016, 12.39 PM IST
- BARC shows the way to clean up the GangaWith the Centre taking multiple measures to fulfill its Clean Ganga mission, the country's premier atomic research body, Bhabha Atomic Rese...06 Jan, 2016, 08.59 AM IST
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