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Chemically ripened bananas: What consumers need to know before buying

September 26, 2026 9:01 am

Buying seasonal produce from reliable sources is always a safer option

State warns traders against illegal farm trade, use of chemicals on fruits

May 09, 2026 11:15 pm

The government said licences are compulsory for direct marketing, private markets, farmer-consumer markets and e-trading platforms as well.

BTech in Chemical Engineering vs BTech in Chemical Science & Technology

BTech in Chemical Engineering Vs Chemical Science & Technology: What will you choose?

November 11, 2025 10:54 am

The Right Choice: Choosing between Chemical Engineering and Chemical Science and Technology is not just academic. It is personal. It is the beginning of a career built on curiosity, discipline, and creativity. Whichever path they choose, if it is aligned with who they are, they will find purpose and excellence there.

Why dietitians want you to be cautious when consuming 'protein-rich' roasted chickpeas

November 03, 2025 11:30 am

To stay safe, always check labels carefully before purchasing packaged roasted chickpeas

By creating an on-chip dispersion measurement platform, they were able to successfully incorporate the mirror directly onto the laser

MIT develops compact laser ‘comb’ to detect chemicals with extreme precision

August 22, 2025 10:02 am

A team of researchers have found breakthrough technology that instantly identifies chemicals using a portable chip-based laser device.

In 2023, India ran a trade deficit of $31 billion in chemicals, and accounted for a share of 3.5 per cent in global value chains (GVCs) – against China’s 23 per cent – according to the report. export

To boost chemical exports, NITI Aayog proposes incentives and upgrades to port infra, clusters

July 03, 2025 11:13 pm

The measures outlined in a report released on Thursday include developing new and existing production clusters to enable scale, improving port infrastructure for better logistics and storage, and introducing a sales-linked incentive scheme to localise production and boost exports of critical chemicals.

Mumbai laundryman consumes fabric stain remover mistaking it for cough syrup, dies

June 28, 2025 2:04 pm

The deceased man operated a laundry store near Deepak Talkies in Lower Parel; the Mumbai police said the man had a habit of storing stain-removing chemicals and cloth dyes in empty bottles.

A cancer survivor lists 'toxic' things one should never use at home after being diagnosed at 35 while pregnant; we verify

May 22, 2026 11:22 am

According to her, it's time to make "small, meaningful changes" if you want to prioritise your health and feel good in your body again.

The Betavolt BV100 is already in mass production.

No charging needed: This coin-sized nuclear battery lasts 50 years

April 06, 2025 9:19 am

Betavolt, a Chinese battery firm, has begun mass production of the BV100 - a coin-sized, eco-friendly battery powered by nuclear energy.

On March 9, Sadiq was arrested for his alleged involvement in an international drugs trafficking nexus

Tamil film producer Jaffer Sadiq trafficked six metric ton of Pseudoephedrine to three countries: NCB

December 04, 2024 2:31 pm

During its presentation, the NCB mentioned a case study on seizure of pseudoephedrine, which was based on initial inputs from their counterparts in New Zealand