Writing in the journal Science Advances, scientists from the University of Tokyo describe how they made their prototype “e-skin” from a thin, flexible, organic material that is stable in air. The e-skin has a protective film comprising five alternating layers of an inorganic material called silicon oxynitrite and an organic ... Read More »
Anglepoise unveil a new, enhanced, and greatly extended Giant Collection, including the first Giant Outdoor Collection, a new Giant wall mounted lamp with versions for indoor and outdoor use. For the first time, the Original 1227™ Giant has been re-engineered for outdoor. With marine-grade stainless steel fittings & IP65 ratings, ... Read More »
A three-member panel investigating sexual harassment charges against S K Gangele, a sitting judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, has been reconstituted for the third time since it was set up last year by the Rajya Sabha Chairman. A latest Rajya Sabha bulletin said Supreme Court judge Justice R ... Read More »
The European Union antitrust chief, who has already charged Google with favoring its own shopping service in internet searches, said on Monday that she was now examining its deals with phone makers and operators. The comments by European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager follow a year-long investigation into Android, the world’s ... Read More »
Elena Salmistraro and her design line “MRND” lamps for Seletti are a tribute to the master Giorgio Morandi: lamps are made of glass, porcelain, wood, and cork. “MRND” lamps are a tribute to the master Giorgio Morandi, a current reinterpretation of his work declined through an emotional dialectic that wants ... Read More »
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today warned of “strict action” against app-based taxis, including cancellation of permits and impounding of vehicles, for charging fares more than the rates prescribed by the government. “Strict action, including permit cancellation and impounding of vehicles, will be taken against app-based taxis which charge fares ... Read More »
U.S. oil and gas major Chevron Corp has put its Myanmar gas block stakes worth an estimated $1.3 billion up for sale, banking sources familiar with the matter said, in what would mark the biggest M&A transaction involving the country’s assets. The sale is part of Chevron’s efforts to preserve ... Read More »
Copra edible Mumbai prices surged at the spice market here today due to good demand from stockists and retailers amid restricted arrivals from producing belts. The rest of the spices ruled steady in the absence of any worthwhile buying. Copra edible Mumbai gained by Rs 100 per quintal to Rs ... Read More »
A dive in oil prices sent stock markets lower on Monday after producers meeting in Qatar failed to agree on a plan to curb global supply, quashing the more optimistic tone which prevailed for much of the past week. Japan’s Nikkei index led the way, tumbling more than 3 percent ... Read More »
Estiluz has received the Red Dot 2016 Product Design Award for the Button suspension lamp. This practical, sustainable and futuristic product is created by Francesc Rifé. Button was already awarded with the #MetropolisLikes during ICFF 2015 in New York. The primary hallmark of this leading-edge lighting system is its possibility ... Read More »
Continuing the deflationary trend for 17th month, WPI inflation was at (-)0.85 per cent in March but may inch up gradually in the coming months on growing pressure on food and vegetable prices. The Wholesale Price Index-based inflation rate in March was marginally higher at (-)0.91 per cent in February. ... Read More »
Oil prices tumbled on Monday after a meeting by major exporters in Qatar collapsed without an agreement to freeze output, leaving the credibility of the OPEC producer cartel in tatters and the world awash with unwanted fuel. Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran were blamed for the failure, which revived ... Read More »
