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In 1849, an Italian-born inventor developed an early device for voice communications but couldn't afford a full patent due to financial hardship, allowing Alexander Graham Bell to get it in 1876: How did Telettrofono changed the world?- A high-school-educated Mumbai inventor had earned the title ‘India's Edison' with 200-plus inventions. Actor R Madhavan shares the remarkable story of Shankar Abaji Bhise
- In 1874, an African-American inventor designed an improved bathroom system for trains: How Lewis Howard Latimer along with Charles W. Brown changed railroad travel with a safer water closet patent?
- In 1881, a scientist created a device to save the life of the 20th U.S. President and remained unsuccessful but the device has changed the world: How Alexander Graham Bell's metal detector became a global invention?In 1881, a scientist created a device to save the life of the 20th U.S. President and remained unsuccessful but the device has changed the ...28 Jul, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
- Quote of the day by light bulb inventor Thomas Edison: 'It is not that I have failed 10,000 times. I have successfully found 10,000 ways that will not work...' These famous words teach how every failure is a big step towards successThomas Edison's famous quote on failure and perseverance continues to inspire people by encouraging them to view setbacks as learning exper...02 Jul, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
- In 1926, a secretary kept track of tiny marks between newspaper columns: It highlighted the growing need for a device that could send documents across distance, thus introducing the fax machine used in every office todayThe 1920s marked a pivotal era for electronic document transmission, driven not only by early 19th-century inventions but also by pressing ...21 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
- Life lesson of the day by Alexander Graham Bell: 'Before anything else, preparation is the key...'- here's the hidden ingredient behind every success revealed by the renowned scientist best known for inventing the telephoneAlexander Graham Bell's life underscores that true success isn't luck, but the result of diligent preparation. Years of study, experimentat...19 Jun, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
- Life advice of the day by Thomas Edison: 'The trouble with most people is...' Lessons on success, human behavior, hard work and vision by American inventorLife Advice of the Day by Thomas Edison highlights a common human habit. The quote says, “The trouble with most people is that they quit be...09 Jun, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
- In 1907, a chemist was chasing a shellac substitute when a hard resin changed the age of plasticIn an unassuming quest for new industrial materials, Leo Baekeland ignited a transformative shift. His pursuit of a shellac alternative led...04 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Alexander Graham Bell: ‘Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun's rays do…’ Timeless lesson on focus exposes why modern minds feel exhausted and stuckQuote of the day: Alexander Graham Bell lived during an era of extraordinary technological transformation, yet his advice feels even more r...27 May, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Thomas Edison: 'Time is really the only capital that any human being has, and the only thing...' Life lessons on human nature, success and limitations by American inventorQuote of the day by Thomas Edison highlights the value of time in human life. The quote explains that time is limited and cannot be recover...26 May, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
- In 1907, a chemist tried replacing shellac for cables and searched for a better wire coating, which ended up creating the world’s first synthetic plasticA chemist named Leo Baekeland sought an alternative to shellac in 1907. His research led to Bakelite, the first synthetic plastic. This mat...23 May, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
- In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was testing sound through wire when an accidental spill of acid helped make telephone historyAlexander Graham Bell's telephone invention was not a lucky accident. He and his assistant Thomas Watson were already conducting detailed e...21 May, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Graham Bell: 'Before anything else, ...is the key to success' - The genius who made long-distance conversation possibleAlexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, revolutionized communication by enabling instant long-distance conversations. His quo...25 Apr, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by inventor of telephone Alexander Graham Bell: ‘When one door closes, another opens; but …’Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, spent formative years in Canada. His words on opportunity and focus are highlighted. The ...21 Dec, 2025, 06.38 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Alexander Graham Bell: ‘Sometimes we stare so long at a door…’ Inspirational quotes by the inventor of telephoneQuote of the day: Alexander Graham Bell submitted a patent, on February 14, 1876, outlining a technique for transmitting sound electronical...19 Dec, 2025, 02.50 PM IST
- Sad, Sebi prefers technology of bygone yearsIf you're interested in equities and you send a WhatsApp to someone about a stock, then that activity by itself, will be a violation of rul...10 Oct, 2016, 12.15 PM IST
- New method makes it difficult to eavesdrop on phone callsScientists have invented a new method to encrypt telephone conversations that makes it very difficult to 'eavesdrop'.14 Oct, 2014, 02.12 PM IST
- Twisting tongues to stay tied to a tongue?There has been no move to counter France’s ongoing war on words that are avowedly English by provenance but international by usage.24 Oct, 2013, 04.11 AM IST
- UK 'will run out of web addresses by 2012'Britain will run out of Internet addresses by 2012, a leading web scientist has warned.14 Nov, 2010, 04.22 PM IST
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