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In 1856, an English chemist invented a unique material which set the foundation stone for huge global industry: How Alexander Parkes created Parkesine, the first man-made thermoplastic?In 1856, an English chemist invented a unique material which set the foundation stone for huge global industry. Alexander Parkes developed ...- ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 70: Almost nobody tracks this company. That may be why its turnaround was missedVery few investors track this old auto supplier, and that may be exactly why its turnaround went unnoticed. This is a business that spent y...
- Quote of the day by John Lennon: "Life is what happens when you're..." — Life lessons from an inspiring quote on mindfulness, purpose, resilience, happiness, embracing change, and why living in the present may be the key to a more meaningful life by the legendary English singer-songwriter and Beatles iconToday's Quote of the Day by John Lennon: John Lennon's famous quote hits right where it matters: "Life is what happens when you're busy mak...
- In 1941, a Black American scientist and industrialist and business magnate built a car with never-seen-before plastic made from soybean and other crops: How the soybean car became an early experiment in plant-based automobilesIn 1941, a Black American scientist and industrialist and business magnate built a car with never-seen-before plastic made from soybean and...
- In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blundersIn 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and ...
- For over a decade, Louisiana groups have been planting cypress and tupelo trees to help buffer hurricanes; 30,000 are planned near Lake BorgneVolunteers are replanting thousands of trees near Lake Borgne, Louisiana. These efforts aim to rebuild a natural buffer against storm surge...
- Pellet injuries can cause irreversible damage, permanent disability despite treatment: ExpertsPellet gun injuries can cause irreversible damage and long-term disability. Experts warn of substantial soft-tissue loss and nerve disrupti...
- Moken sea nomads living on the Andaman Sea can see underwater like dolphins: Scientists discover how this Indigenous tribe trained their eyes to develop superhuman visionScientists have confirmed that Moken sea nomad children living on the Andaman Sea can see underwater with twice the clarity of other childr...
- Quote by the day by Stephen Hawking, 'We are in danger of destroying ourselves by our greed and stupidity. We cannot remain looking inwards at ourselves on a small and increasingly polluted and overcrowded planet' serves as profound warning about human existence as earth experiences pandemics, natural changes, environmental challengesQuote of the day by Stephen Hawking reminds us that protecting our planet and working together are not obstacles to progress—they are essen...
- Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games open with scaled-down format and a promise of a sustainable futureIn a grand display at Glasgow's OVO Hydro, the 23rd Commonwealth Games commenced with King Charles III's official opening. He underscored t...
- Bengaluru's ancient rock older than dinosaurs and Himalayas: 3.4-billion-year-old Peninsular Gneiss in Lalbagh is among Earth's oldest exposed crust; formed before oxygenInside Bengaluru's Lalbagh Botanical Garden stands a rock formation estimated to be between 3.0 and 3.4 billion years old, making it one of...
- When Being a Family Business Becomes a Competitive AdvantageFamily businesses often underestimate the strategic power of their familial identity, defaulting instead to corporate models that erode the...
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal, Pelé, Mbappé and more, all-time youngest players to feature in finalsWho Is the Youngest Player to Play in a FIFA World Cup Final: With the upcoming final, Spain's Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí are poised to e...
- La Masia chacha vs bhatija: Messi, Yamal connection sets up the stage for Argentina vs Spain World Cup finalLionel Messi and Lamine Yamal's paths first crossed during a charity event years ago. Now, these football stars face each other in a signif...
- 'I can't eat Tihar jail food': Foreign national arrested after allegedly entering India through the Mizoram border wants pasta, olive oil instead; asks court to let him cookAmerican national Matthew Aaron VanDyke, arrested by the NIA in the Myanmar terror training case and lodged in Tihar Jail, has moved a Delh...
- Once buried under garbage for decades, a 300-year-old Shiva Lingam-shaped stepwell revived in Karnataka: Historic well draws crowd in Belagavi. Watch videoIn Karnataka's Belagavi, a 300-year-old stepwell, once buried under decades of garbage, has been revived with the help of a community effor...
- Time to take selective risks? 5 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 35%There are more than 3,000 small-caps stocks listed on the stock exchanges. Only a handful are actually worth looking at; and even fewer wor...
- These 7 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 24% in one year, according to analystsAt the end of the day, both private and PSU banks are equally impacted by what goes on in the economy. If they are behaving differently in ...
- Silent winners! 43 stocks turned multibaggers even as Nifty went nowhere in 2 yearsDespite the Nifty 50 showing minimal returns over two years, astute investors have witnessed significant wealth creation. Forty-three stock...
- 300 years ago, one humble Indian potter rebuilt the human nose: How India gave the world rhinoplastyCenturies before the West, ancient India pioneered rhinoplasty. As early as the 6th century BC, physician Sushruta documented sophisticated...
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