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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Washing machine face-off: Which one best handles sweaters, coats, and blankets during winter?

When it comes to winter clothing, nothing quite compares to the comforting feeling of slipping into a warm sweater, a fleece-lined coat, or a thick blanket. Bulkiness: Handling larger items like blankets and coats Winter fabrics often come in bulkier sizes, such as coats, blankets, and comforters, making it harder for a washing machine to handle them efficiently. The best …

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4 weeks ago

How to wind and rain-proof your hairstyle

The Independent

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1 month ago

From waste to wealth, how banana fibers are helping Pakistani communities and the planet

ABC

The Asia-Pacific region is on the front line of the climate crisis, but a small district in Sukkur, Pakistan, is making a difference one banana leaf at a time. Qasim Siddiqui is the senior consultant with the Natural Fiber Company, and he sees the by-product of banana production as an opportunity. By extracting fibres from discarded banana stems, the company …

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1 month ago

Tiger Global-backed Moglix to boost sustainable packaging biz with ₹80-crore buy

Live Mint

BENGALURU : Enterprise e-commerce unicorn Moglix has acquired Uttarakhand-based Khatema Fibres Ltd, a manufacturer of eco-friendly paper products, for approximately ₹80 crore, as part of its strategy to bolster its sustainable packaging portfolio and cement its leadership in the industrial procurement space. The deal, announced by Moglix founder and CEO Rahul Garg, adds a suite of specialty packaging products—including high-strength …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Indian sports wrap, November 15: JSW felicitates Paris Olympics medallists

The Hindu

TENNIS Karan wins Mumbai’s ITF quarters Karan Singh beat Olympian Vishnu Vardhan 7-6, 6-2 in the quarterfinals of the $25,000 ITF men’s tennis tournament at the GA Ranade Complex on Friday. RESULTS Singles : Khumoyun Sultanov bt Adhithya Ganesan 3-6, 6-3, 6-4; Bogdan Bobrov bt Nitin Kumar Sinha 6-3, 6-1; Karan Singh bt Vishnu Vardhan 7-6, 6-2; Dalibor Svrcina bt …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Best duvets 2024, tried and tested at home throughout the seasons

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) treatments: Best products and tips from the experts

The Independent

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2 months ago

Scientists have finally developed a real-life Spider-Man sticky-web gadget

The Independent

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

World Lung Cancer Day 2024: High-Risk Jobs and Workplace Safety

News 18

World Lung Cancer Day is observed every year on August 1. Early discovery makes it possible to start treatment, reduces the likelihood that the disease will spread and starts to lower the number of lung cancer fatalities that occur globally. Lung cancer ranks first among cancer-related fatalities globally for both men and women, according to the World Health Organisation. Construction …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

How to prevent DOMS with this one gym essential

The Independent

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Scientifically Speaking | New recycling technologies show promise in curbing fast fashion's environmental impact

Hindustan Times

Fast fashion is a trend in which garments are produced rapidly and inexpensively to capture current trends. Clothing waste also contributes to climate change, as incinerating garments releases harmful air pollutants, and landfilled clothing emits methane. This process involves using microwave energy to quickly heat the fabrics, which helps break down the polyester into a reusable chemical called BHET terephthalate) …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

What is a hybrid pitch as Indian cricket embarks on new innovation? How is it different from natural turfs?

India TV News

Indian cricket embarks on a new innovation as the nation's first-ever hybrid pitch was unveiled at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium in Dharamsala on Monday. Hybrid pitches are combination of natural and synthetic fibres The new type of hybrid pitches is a combination of natural turf and synthetic fibres. "The introduction of hybrid pitches is set to revolutionize cricket …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

What are self-healing roads that India may introduce to tackle the big pothole problem?

Firstpost

India has a serious problem of potholes. Now, to tackle this menace, the National Highways Authority of India is considering adopting a technology of self-healing roads. The National Highways Authority of India is, in fact, beginning work on adopting a new technology that would allow roads to heal and for potholes to become history. “This could increase the lifespan of …

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9 months, 1 week ago

How to get the perfect night's sleep

BBC

How to get the perfect night's sleep Alamy World Sleep Day celebrates the benefits of a good night's sleep for our wellbeing From natural-fibre bedding to a suitable mattress and a calming colour scheme – what are the elements that can help us sleep well? According to Dr Allie Hare, consultant in sleep medicine at Royal Brompton Hospital, London, "there's …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Canberra has asbestos worries again, but experts say it's unlikely to be a repeat of the Mr Fluffy saga

ABC

In short: The recent discovery of bonded asbestos in mulch across Canberra has sparked memories of the Mr Fluffy asbestos saga for many residents. The recent discovery of bonded asbestos in mulch across Canberra has sparked memories of the Mr Fluffy asbestos saga for many residents. With the recent discovery of bonded asbestos in mulch across Canberra, after first being …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Confidence in a bottle! This now-£13.26 instant hair thickener boosts self-esteem as shoppers rave about its transformative effect (and it's on sale with 30% off)

Daily Mail

SHOPPING — Contains affiliated content. Nanogen Hair Fibres, 15g Boasting patented technology that allows them to effectively grip to hair, these fibres are an easy way to cover sparse, thinning and balding hair. Shop ‹ Slide me › Before and after: Shoppers have shared their impressive before and afters showing how the Nanogen Hair Fibres add colour and volume to …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Double digest: Why do some foods refuse to break down?

Hindustan Times

Boring, to be honest. Fibres are essentially plant parts that resist human stomach enzymes and digestion. If there’s anything tougher than cellulose, it’s lignin, another type of indigestible fibre, and the substance that holds cellulose fibres together. Processed-food companies understand this, and often collect the insoluble fibres generated when ingredients such as grains, dals and fruit are refined, for use …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Does wonders for my confidence': These £18.95 hair fibres instantly disguise bald patches and thinning hair (and we have a 30% off code)

Daily Mail

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. The £18.95 Nanogen Hair Fibres are wowing shoppers with its ability to fill balding patches and receding hairlines, while giving the illusion of thicker hair in just a sprinkle. Nanogen Hair Fibres, 100ml Boasting patented technology that allows them to effectively grip to hair, these fibres are an effortless way to cover sparse, thinning and …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

China’s Surplus Textile Influx Affects India’s $60 Billion Industry

The Hindu

For almost a year now, India’s major textile hubs of Ludhiana, Surat, and Erode have been fighting an almost insurmountable challenge: rising imports, or arguably large-scale dumping, of man-made fibre fabrics that is affecting a sector valued at about $60 billion. In the last three years, MMF fabric imports, which attract mostly 20% duty, have doubled and most of it …

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1 year ago

What are fibre optic cables and how do they work? | Explained

The Hindu

During the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the one thing that connected us virtually was the internet. Humans see the world around us via sunlight, but it took us a long time to control and guide light through fibre optic cables – or “light pipes” – to send coded signals. This is how signals encoded as electromagnetic waves can be fed into …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Can fashion ever be sustainable? How to form a wardrobe that’s kinder to the planet

The Independent

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1 year, 7 months ago

SCIENCE NOTEBOOK | Bacterial ‘syringes’ for drug delivery in humans

The Hindu

Published : May 04, 2023 11:00 IST - 3 MINS READ Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, from the McGovern Institute for Brain Research and the Broad Institute, have harnessed a natural bacterial system to develop a new approach to protein delivery in human cells and animals. It is known that eCISs can naturally target insect and mouse cells, …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Secreted protein aids in muscle growth and repair: Research

Hindustan Times

A protein known as platelet-derived growth factor subunit B, which is continually released from skeletal muscle cells, has been found to aid in muscle repair by promoting the formation of myoblasts, or muscle stem cells, according to research from Tokyo Metropolitan University. Secreted protein aids in muscle growth and repair: Research Myokines are small proteins secreted by skeletal muscle cells. …

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2 years ago

Why does India still use and trade asbestos?

Al Jazeera

Russia is among the nations that supply India with asbestos, a substance banned in several countries. According to a November 2021 report by the Indian government, between 2019 and 2020, India imported 361,164 tonnes of asbestos, a 1 percent decrease compared with 364,105 tonnes in the previous year. “The trade continues because nobody in India has time to deal with …

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Washing machine face-off: Which one best handles sweaters, coats, and blankets during winter?

How to wind and rain-proof your hairstyle

From waste to wealth, how banana fibers are helping Pakistani communities and the planet

Tiger Global-backed Moglix to boost sustainable packaging biz with ₹80-crore buy

Indian sports wrap, November 15: JSW felicitates Paris Olympics medallists

Best duvets 2024, tried and tested at home throughout the seasons

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) treatments: Best products and tips from the experts

Scientists have finally developed a real-life Spider-Man sticky-web gadget

World Lung Cancer Day 2024: High-Risk Jobs and Workplace Safety

How to prevent DOMS with this one gym essential

Scientifically Speaking | New recycling technologies show promise in curbing fast fashion's environmental impact

What is a hybrid pitch as Indian cricket embarks on new innovation? How is it different from natural turfs?

What are self-healing roads that India may introduce to tackle the big pothole problem?

How to get the perfect night's sleep

Canberra has asbestos worries again, but experts say it's unlikely to be a repeat of the Mr Fluffy saga

Confidence in a bottle! This now-£13.26 instant hair thickener boosts self-esteem as shoppers rave about its transformative effect (and it's on sale with 30% off)

Double digest: Why do some foods refuse to break down?

'Does wonders for my confidence': These £18.95 hair fibres instantly disguise bald patches and thinning hair (and we have a 30% off code)

China’s Surplus Textile Influx Affects India’s $60 Billion Industry

What are fibre optic cables and how do they work? | Explained

Can fashion ever be sustainable? How to form a wardrobe that’s kinder to the planet

SCIENCE NOTEBOOK | Bacterial ‘syringes’ for drug delivery in humans

Secreted protein aids in muscle growth and repair: Research

Why does India still use and trade asbestos?