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A strange-looking experiment in 1965 led to Kevlar, the material used in bulletproof vests |

In the mid-1960s, inside a research laboratory run by DuPont, Stephanie Kwolek was searching for something fairly practical. The company wanted lightweight yet durable fibres that could eventually replace steel in vehicle tyres and reduce fuel consumption. Synthetic materials were already common in industry by then, but the challenge was finding one that could survive…

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Evening news wrap: Delhi HC seeks Centre’s reply on Sonam Wangchuk’s PIL; Madan Mitra quits Mamata camp & more | India News

Delhi high court sought responses from the Centre and Delhi government on a PIL seeking urgent medical intervention for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. TMC MLA Madan Mitra resigned from the Mamata Banerjee-led faction and joined the rebel camp led by Ritabrata Banerjee. The Union Cabinet approved seven major decisions covering semiconductors, mobile phone manufacturing, fertiliser,…

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‘Homemaker builds nation’: Supreme Court values domestic care loss at Rs 30,000 every month | India News

NEW DELHI: In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court on Thursday recognised homemakers as ‘nation builders’ and ruled that the loss of domestic care services provided by them should be treated as a separate head of compensation in motor accident claims.A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N Kotiswar Singh held that the contribution of…

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Prince Harry breaks into song and dance over kids’ love for The Wiggles during Australia tour | English Movie News

Prince Harry’s trip to Australia just got a shot of pure joy, and it’s not something you expect from a royal’s visit. Picture this: Harry is in a room full of parents, kids, and mental health advocates, and suddenly he breaks out singing and dancing, all thanks to his children.Yes, that’s what happened. Someone asked…

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TOISA 2025 Sportsperson of the Year Nominees: Celebrating India’s best of the best | More sports News

The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards will be held on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, celebrating the achievements of India’s finest athletes across multiple disciplines. The awards recognise performances delivered between January 1 and December 31, 2025, honouring standout displays at global championships and major international events. With more than 45…

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