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From lab to farm: How Proximal Soilsens is developing a ‘glucometer’ for soil testing
Developed over nearly a decade of research at IIT Bombay, Proximal Soilsens’s patented NutriSense X aims to make laboratory-grade soil testing portable, faster and accessible. The device tests multiple soil parameters in seconds, without requiring electricity or elaborate laboratory infrastructure.
Diwali 2026: From Ayodhya’s sea of diyas to Goa’s fiery Narkasurs, India celebrates the festival in splendour
India celebrates Diwali on November 8 with spectacular displays of devotion and tradition, from lakhs of diyas illuminating Ayodhya’s Saryu ghats to giant Narkasur effigies burning in Goa. As families prepare for Lakshmi Puja, security is tightened, special trains ferry festive travellers and temples across Uttar Pradesh host elaborate celebrations.
They wear black, hide their faces and vanish into crowds: The mysterious movement from the 1980s unsettling Europe
Masked protesters known as the Black Bloc utilize a collective identity to evade police identification during demonstrations. This tactic has escalated violence and conflicts during protests across various European countries. Authorities struggle to address this phenomenon due to the absence of a formal organizational structure. While some view these methods as legitimate political expression, others believe they undermine peaceful movements.
Laika became the first dog to orbit Earth 69 years ago. Decades later, a scientist revealed what really happened hust hours after launch
Laika became the first animal to orbit Earth when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2 in November 1957. While the mission made history, the stray dog died just hours after liftoff. A Russian scientist revealed the actual circumstances of her death in 2002, challenging the Soviet Union's earlier account of the mission.
Ramayana star Yash has six-pack abs at 40. One common desi food in his diet can help you lose weight and prevent age-related muscle loss
KGF star Yash, who will soon be seen in the epic Ramayana as Ravana, is known not just for his intense presence but also for being at peak fitness at 40. He eats a diet high in protein and low in calories that enables him to build muscles and stay fit.
Danny Denzongpa's ₹40 crore business move: How the Agneepath actor expanded his Sikkim brewery empire to Assam to beat multi-millionaire Vijay Mallya's United Breweries in Northeast India
Danny Denzongpa, a renowned veteran of Bollywood known for his iconic villain roles, founded Yuksom Breweries in 1987 to generate local jobs in Sikkim. His venture into the brewing industry significantly grew, making him a well-respected entrepreneur. Balancing his career in film with his passion for Sikkim, Danny has chosen selective roles, with his latest being in the 2022 film Uunchai.
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Forget solar and wind: India bets on heat buried deep underground for round-the-clock clean electricity; here's the big plan
India is stepping up efforts to tap its estimated 10.6 GW geothermal energy potential, with its first two geothermal wells commissioned in Ladakh's Puga Valley in July 2026. The government is also supporting pilot projects across Gujarat, Arunachal Pradesh and Telangana, while its 2025 National Geothermal Energy Policy aims to promote research, technology development and private investment in the sector.
Dubai in Transit: The megalopolis is trying to shake off nightmarish war months, but caution remains in the air
Dubai is struggling to regain business momentum eight months after Iranian missile strikes disrupted tourism, real estate and other sectors. While tourist arrivals and hotel occupancy have recovered from their March lows, the recovery has stalled amid renewed regional tensions.
In 2004, San Jose used 1,000 tons of shredded waste tires beneath 2,000 feet of light-rail track; the unusual layer reportedly reduced vibration and saved over $1 million
The use of shredded tires as a base for light rail tracks offers a cost-effective solution for reducing noise. Many transit authorities have successfully implemented this method, leading to significant savings in construction costs. Additionally, using shredded tires prevents tires from ending up in landfills where they can pose environmental hazards. Despite successful trials, this method remains underutilized in many US transit expansions.
If you’d invested $1,000 in Oracle stock 20 years ago, here’s how much you’d have today
Oracle stock shot up in September 2025 after OpenAI agreed to buy $300 billion of computing power from it over five years. The mood then changed. Oracle planned $50 billion in capital spending for fiscal 2026, had negative free cash flow and carried more than $100 billion in debt. By March, the shares had lost more than half their value from the peak. On October 28, Oracle closed 10.73% higher at $144.54, its best day since May.
Alphabet's heavy cloud spending drives bigger-than-expected cash burn
The company reported negative free cash flow of $9.07 billion, compared with analysts' estimate of a cash burn of $36 million, according to data compiled by LSEG.
Thousands march in France over schools and living costs as police use tear gas
Protests across France have mobilized students and workers over insufficient funding for education and increasing living expenses. Demonstrators gathered in Paris and other cities, despite significant police presence aimed at controlling unrest. The movement initially focused on high school staff shortages but has expanded nationwide. Authorities banned protests in several locations to prevent potential violence and destruction.
France mobilises thousands of police to curb violence at protests over living costs
France is dealing with nationwide protests due to dissatisfaction with school funding and the cost of living. Authorities mobilised a significant police presence to manage the demonstrations and prevent unrest. Protesters are demanding improvements in education and higher wages in response to their grievances. While some protests were sanctioned, many were banned to maintain order and security.
Prabhas turns 47: Baahubali star’s fitness trainer once shared an exercise that requires no gym equipment that helped him shed 10 kgs, build muscles. It can make you lose 1,500 extra calories per month
Prabhas’s fitness levels can make anyone go green with envy. At 47, the Baahubali star looks fitter and leaner than ever, with healthy muscles. In several interviews, the actor’s fitness instructor, Lax Man Reddy, has talked about how dedicated the star was to exercising and what he did even when no gym equipment was available.
Union agriculture minister launches campaign to promote sustainable farming
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has inaugurated the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan,' a campaign dedicated to advancing sustainable farming techniques across the nation. Its goals include enhancing soil health and encouraging efficient resource use.
Warren Buffett on bearish markets: One habit decides whether you come out richer or poorer
He put the four worst collapses in his own share price into a table, with the dates and the drops. Nearly 60% once, around half three more times, all of it inside the best long-run record anybody has produced in public markets. He did not print it to confess. He printed it to make one argument, and it is the argument most investors hear only after the damage is done. Then he turns the same idea upside down.
Everyone else is sipping their tea. Why does yours still feel too hot to drink? Is it a psychological problem or dental?
A cup of tea can feel comfortable to one person and painfully hot to another. Heat-sensitive nerves help explain the physical sensation. Dental problems may sometimes make hot drinks uncomfortable. Preferring a cooler cup alone does not mean anything is wrong.
Delhi Metro adds extra weekday trips as GRAP-I kicks in from October 22 to combat air pollution
The Delhi Metro will run 20 additional weekday train trips from October 22 after GRAP-I was implemented across Delhi-NCR to tackle worsening air pollution. The DMRC will also intensify dust-control drives at construction sites, inspect nearby roads and strengthen existing pollution-control measures. Delhi's AQI stood at 246 in the poor category, with forecasts indicating that air quality could remain poor in the days ahead.
Giant 'heat storms' are scorching the Earth. This is the story of the biggest one on record
Heat storms have increased dramatically, causing severe global consequences including excess deaths and environmental catastrophes. Recent heat storms have been identified as a new classification, representing larger and more persistent heat events. The intensity of these heat storms has worsened due to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. Associated weather patterns have significantly disrupted ecosystems and agriculture worldwide.
Have you been told you have prediabetes? A 12-week study found a surprising blood sugar benefit from lifting weights twice a week
A 12-week strength-training programme helped 34% of participants with prediabetes return to normal blood glucose levels, according to a clinical trial published in PLOS ONE in 2017. The participants trained twice a week under supervision. The finding offers a useful lesson for people concerned about type 2 diabetes.
Tiger Shroff loves pizza, ice cream, cake and ghee. Baaghi star once revealed one eating habit that kept him fit. It can also reduce blood sugar levels
Tiger Shroff is in the news after surviving an assassination attempt in Juhu, where three attackers reportedly opened fire. Video reveals the actor arriving at Nanavati Hospital in his BMW to assist his injured driver. According to reports, the suspects were arrested at a railway station in Rajasthan. The event has also sparked renewed fascination with Tiger’s regimented way of living.
Fire at Canada military base kills 4, at least 39 hospitalized including 19 critical
Four Canadian service members died and 39 others were injured during live-fire training in Alberta. The fire rapidly spread due to shifting winds, catching soldiers off guard during their exercises. Emergency medical responses involved multiple hospitals treating severe injuries, including burn victims requiring extensive care. The military is investigating the incident, while safety protocols will be reviewed based on the findings.
Passenger's earbud tip gets stuck inside ear on moving train; what Indian Railways did next left him pleasantly surprised
A passenger travelling on the Kaveri Express received medical assistance after a wireless earbud’s silicone tip got stuck in their ear during an overnight journey. According to a Reddit post, a call to Indian Railways’ 139 helpline prompted railway staff, the RPF and a doctor to coordinate help at Jolarpettai, where the earbud tip was removed.
Househelp@₹100: The 10-minute boom can't sweep aside a math problem
India’s instant househelp startups are scaling rapidly by offering affordable, on-demand domestic services, but steep losses and high customer-acquisition costs are raising questions about whether the model can become profitable. Snabbit spent Rs 195 crore in FY26 against Rs 12.2 crore in operating revenue, while Urban Company’s InstaHelp is also prioritising scale over near-term profits as the sector competes to build a regular household habit.
10-minute househelp startups & their crore-sized losses
Latest financials reported by Snabbit and Urban Company on Friday point to heavy cash burn in the race to deliver household services within 10 minutes. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
'We’d make those investments again': Snabbit CEO on FY26 losses
His comments followed media reports on Friday based on Registrar of Companies filings, that said the company had earned operating revenues of Rs 12.2 crore in FY26 while incurring a Rs 168 crore loss. The company has raised $112 million from investors so far.
No dieting, no protein shakes: Keerthy Suresh once revealed how she lost 9 kgs, eating what she wanted: ‘I ate almost six to seven…'
In a 2025 interview, the actress discussed her experience of losing 9 kg without using protein supplements or dedicating extended time to gym workouts. In an interview with Behindwoods, she disclosed that her diet consisted of six to seven egg whites, in addition to healthy protein sources like paneer, tofu, soya, and pulses.
UPI MDR rollout pushed; India’s first quantum computer coming soon
Happy Wednesday! The implementation of MDR on select UPI payments has been deferred beyond Diwali. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Harvard Medical School experts suggest a 10-minute workout that can help older adults lose upto 165 calories; shed weight without sacrificing muscles
While it is commonly believed that losing weight can become difficult after a certain age, research shows that a 10-minute HIIT workout (high-intensity interval training) can go a long way in helping you achieve a full-body workout in a short span of time and also let you burn fat without losing muscles.
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