Chemicals

Coffee Bean Extracts May Help Reduce Fat-Induced Inflammation: Study

Deeksha Sarin | Monday October 14, 2019

According to a recent study, published in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology, unused coffee bean extracts may help cut fat-induced inflammation in the cells and could also improve insulin sensitivity and glucose absorption in the body.

2013 Bihar Blasts Suspect "Chemical Ali", Of Banned Group SIMI, Arrested

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 13, 2019

Suspected SIMI operative Azharuddin alias Azhar alias Chemical Ali, wanted in connection with the 2013 Bodhgaya and Patna bomb blasts, was arrested by the Chhattisgarh Police from Hyderabad airport after he landed from Saudi Arabia, an officer said on Saturday.

Healthy Gut Microbes Could Reduce The Harmful Effects Of Processed Foods: Study

Neha Grover | Friday October 11, 2019

A new study by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis claims to have found a specific microbe in human gut that can break down and metabolise a chemical common in processed foods.

Change In Weather: 6 Vitamin C-Rich Foods To Help Fight Cold And Cough

Neha Grover | Monday October 7, 2019

Vitamin C is known to improve immune system of the body. The nutrient is replete with antioxidants that keeps a check on harmful chemical reactions in the body. Here are foods for Vitamin C-rich diet.

Chemicals Emitted From Self-Care Products May Elevate Pollution: Study

Science | ANI | Monday October 7, 2019

Wearing deodorant, make-up and even breathing has a greater influence over the office space more than you might think as the chemicals emitted from self-care products may elevate pollution levels outdoors, found a study.

Antitrust Body Clears Saudi Aramco's Acquisition Of SABIC

Business | Thomson Reuters | Friday September 27, 2019

In March, Saudi Aramco had agreed to buy the stake for $69.1 billion, in one of the biggest deals in the global chemical industry.

Armed Forces Must Be Trained To Tackle Chemical-Biological Threats: Rajnath Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

Early detection of chemical-biological agents is the prerequisite for successful protection and decontamination, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said.

Unknown Odour Reported In Mumbai, Fire Engines Dispatched To Find Source

Mumbai News | Reported by Sohit Mishra, Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Friday September 20, 2019

Many citizens in Mumbai's western and eastern suburbs late on Thursday night reported an unknown odour, which sparked rumours of a gas leak at the Rashtriya Chemical Fertiliser's plant in the Chembur suburb

94 Bonded Labourers, 12 Minors Rescued From Gujarat Chemical Factory

India News | ANI | Saturday September 14, 2019

Gujarat Police on Saturday rescued 94 bonded labourers including 12 minors from a Chemical factory in Kathwada area from Ahmedabad. The owners of the factory are currently being interrogated by the police.

Ragpicker Dies After Bag Explodes In Hyderabad, Says Police

Hyderabad News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday September 8, 2019

A ragpicker was killed when a bag he tried to open exploded on a street in Hyderabad on Sunday, police said.

Amit Shah Calls Devendra Fadnavis Over Rescue Ops At Factory After Blast

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 31, 2019

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today spoke to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and took stock of the situation arising out of the explosion at a chemical factory in Dhule in which at least 10 people were killed on Saturday.

13 Killed In Cylinder Explosions At Chemical Factory In Maharashtra

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 31, 2019

At least 13 people were killed and 58 others injured in chain explosions of nitrogen gas cylinders at a chemical factory in Maharashtra's Dhule district today morning, the police said.

Half A Billion Bees Dropped Dead. A Message For Humans, Say Scientists

Science | Bruce Douglas and Tatiana Freitas, Bloomberg | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Around half a billion bees died in four of Brazil's southern states in the year's first months. The die-off highlighted questions about the ocean of pesticides used in the country's agriculture and whether chemicals are washing through the human food supply.

Surfers Unaware Of Cyanide Leak From Steel Plant For Days In US Lake

World News | Morgan Krakow, The Washington Post | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Paul Grenchick was surfing with friends along the Indiana shore of Lake Michigan on Thursday evening. Little did he know, just up the river, thousands of fish were dying, and investigators were struggling to determine exactly how much cyanide and ammonia had flowed into the lake after a spill at an industrial plant earlier in the week.

Cut Usage Of Chemical Fertilsers, Pesticides, PM Modi Tells Farmers

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 15, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning gave a clarion call to farmers to gradually reduce use of chemical fertilisers and eventually stop their usage to protect soil health.