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How ‘India Rubber’ was patented by Charles Goodyear—failed experiments, debtor’s prison

In 'Rubber', Vidya Rajan explores the history of rubber, from its ancient origins in Mesoamerican civilisations to its modern-day role in our lives.

GM rubber from Kerala, which once said no to it, reaches Assam for world’s first field trial

Natural rubber is a native of warm humid Amazon forests and is not naturally suited for other places, but the GM variety uses a gene that enables it to tide over extreme hot or cold temperatures.

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ThePrint is widening its lens. New shows on AI, economy, bureaucracy—and fresh newsletters

The latest additions to ThePrint’s properties will improve your understanding of the India we live in, whether it's through the prism of AI or civil services.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.