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In 1990s, an Indian American inventor created a dental material that restored over 1 billion teeth- In 1903, a woman inventor faced delays as the driver was forced to get out of the car to clean off windshield due to the snow and she created the first-ever windshield wiper: How Mary Anderson changed the world?
- How a Self-Taught Widow invented modern water storage: Harriet Williams Strong's 1890s irrigation breakthroughs saved a drought-hit California ranch and transformed dry-land farming forever
- In 1882, an American woman inventor came up with a design which helped in saving numerous lives and laying the foundation for modern life rafts: How Maria E. Beasley changed the future?In 1882, an American woman inventor, Maria E. Beasley, received a patent for a life raft with collapsible metal floats, airtight containers...30 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
- She was an actress, a scientist and was called world's most beautiful woman. Few knew her invention shaped Bluetooth, GPS and modern Wi-Fi. Who is she?Hedy Lamarr was more than a Hollywood star. According to the National Women's History Museum, the Austrian-American actress co-invented a W...28 Jul, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
- Meet the 'most beautiful woman in the world' Hedy Lamarr: The Hollywood icon who escaped Nazi Europe, invented a World War II radio signaling system and earned the title 'mother of Wi-Fi'Hedy Lamarr, a famous Hollywood actress, was also a brilliant inventor. Hedy escaped Nazi Europe and developed a frequency-hopping communic...23 Jul, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by world-renowned author Helen Keller: 'The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has...'- Enduring lessons on purpose, resilience, and living beyond physical limitationsHelen Keller's powerful statement, 'The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight but no vision,' reminds us that purpose ...05 Jul, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
- Meet the $500,000 ChatGPT-powered humanoid robots acting as teachers, counsellors and translators in a San Diego schoolCalifornia's Altus Schools has deployed two life-sized, ChatGPT-powered humanoid robots, Ameca, to assist teachers and students. These robo...30 Jun, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
- Monday motivational quote of the day by Alexander Graham Bell: “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully...” — why we often fail to notice life’s greatest opportunities.Monday quote of the day: Alexander Graham Bell's timeless wisdom reminds us that fixating on past setbacks blinds us to emerging opportunit...22 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
- On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...10 Jun, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
- In 1886, a wealthy hostess tired of broken crockery built a machine with water jets, and the dishwasher entered the modern kitchenA socialite named Josephine Cochrane invented the first dishwasher in 1886. She was frustrated by her fine dishes breaking during handwashi...09 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- In 1886, Josephine Cochrane Grew Tired of Chipped Dishes: That Fix Established the Foundation for the DishwasherA common kitchen gadget, the dishwasher, owes its existence to Josephine Cochrane. In the 1880s, she faced the problem of broken dishes. He...03 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
- Today in US history on February 25: Thomas Jefferson secures nomination, Samuel Colt patents the revolver, and the US dollar enters circulationUS history unfolded with significant events on this day. George Rogers Clark secured a western victory in 1779. Thomas Jefferson was nomina...25 Feb, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
- How does a Sarco suicide pod work? Does someone die in just 5 minutes after pressing a button?The Sarco suicide capsule is supposed to provide a peaceful death via asphyxia with nitrogen gas. The first user, an American woman, became...25 Sep, 2024, 08.04 PM IST
- Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez for black hole researchPenrose was awarded the Nobel for discovery on black hole formation.06 Oct, 2020, 04.09 PM IST
- Robots as partners are becoming popular, here are a few tech controversies that made headlinesIt has been predicted that robotic companionship is going to be a normal affair 20 years from now.14 Feb, 2019, 06.23 PM IST
- Bio sanitary pad among sustainability challenge winnersNew Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Biodegradable sanitary napkins and a 'beeswax cloth wrap' to replace silver foil were the two winning novel utili...06 Mar, 2018, 09.22 PM IST
- From Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin, powerful men & their distasteful commentsDonald Trump recently sparked off global outrage with his lewd comments on an old leaked tape.19 Oct, 2016, 02.20 PM IST
- Google doodle honours Hedy Lamarr on 101st birth anniversaryHedy Lamarr developed an interest in applied science, and bored by her acting career, utilised this knowledge as an inventor.09 Nov, 2015, 10.37 AM IST
- Divide & Rule Doesn't WorkIn France, any Parisienne wanting to 'dress like a man' must get permission.06 May, 2010, 06.58 AM IST
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