New research enables brighter LED lights

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 18:26

Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have made it possible to optimise phosphors - a key component in white LED lighting - allowing for brighter, more efficient lights.

Soon, lighting bolt to charge mobile phones

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 10:43

Researchers have copied the idea that Mary Shelley displayed in her much acclaimed novel `Frankenstein` to charge a phone with a lightning bolt.

Bangladeshi electrocuted while damaging border fence lighting

Last Updated: Sunday, August 25, 2013, 21:40

A Bangladeshi on Sunday died after he allegedly tried to damage the border fence lighting along Indo-Bangla border in North-24 Parganas district of West Bengal.

Eveready expands lighting business, eyes 15% growth in FY14

Last Updated: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 23:14

Synonymous with batteries, Eveready Thursday said it plans to introduce new products like portable lights and fans as well as wall mountable emergency lights to strengthen its lighting portfolio.

Sachin Tendulkar joins Schneider Electric to light up villages

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 21:22

Cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar and Schneider Electric have joined hands to provide cheap, efficient and eco-friendly electrification in the rural areas in the country.

Lumax scales down investments, growth estimate on Maruti issues

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 14:52

The company had invested Rs 125 crore of which Rs 90 crore was in capacity expansion.

`Street lighting in Delhi should match that of developed cities`

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 21:10

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday strictly told power distribution companies, PWD and civic bodies to make all street lights across Delhi fully functional immediately.

Street lighting changing insect ecosystems: Study

Last Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012, 10:34

Groups of invertebrates living near artificial lights include more predators and scavengers, a study has found.

Blast targets flood-lighting along J&K border

Last Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012, 14:59

A blast was allegedly triggered from across the LoC to target flood-lighting along Indo-Pak border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir Friday.

Wipro to launch Glucose tablets

Last Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 10:26

After tasting sweet success with its glucose powder brand Glucovita, Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting (WCCL) now plans to launch the product in tablet form as well, a senior executive has said.