Searched for
1929
In 1929, a Tennessee farmer refuses to sell his 375-acre farm for Great Smoky Mountains National Park for $20 an acre. After years in court, he lost the farm but got more than double the amountDespite his refusal to sell, John W. Oliver's fight against the government's eminent domain claim for his cherished farm lasted years. Ulti...- Shouted ‘Quit India’ as a schoolboy; studied Milky way galaxy through Hindi poem: This Indian scientist, inspired by Gandhi, later built two of the world's most powerful radio telescopesIndependence day 2026: Built two of the world's most powerful radio telescopes with limited resources and designs no one had attempted befo...
- Swadeshi 1.0 vs. Made in India 2.0: How India turned a 1905 boycott into a 2026 business strategyIndependence Day 2026: From the Swadeshi movement to Atmanirbhar Bharat. Early Swadeshi movements fostered indigenous industries against im...
- Quote of the Day by Salvador Dalí: “The secret of my influence is that it has always...” – Inspiring lessons on individuality, confidence, influence, creativity, ambition and reputation, and why true impact does not always need to be explained by the legendary Spanish surrealist artist known for his unconventional vision and unforgettable artQuote of the Day by Salvador Dalí: Salvador Dalí’s famous quote “The secret of my influence has always been that it remained secret”, sound...
- Zydus Lifesciences shares drop 3% after Q1 earnings. Here's why Nuvama upgraded rating, hiked targetShares of Zydus Lifesciences saw a decline of more than two percent following the announcement of a notable profit drop. The net profit plu...
- Quote of the Day by Martin Luther King Jr.: “One day we will learn that the heart can never be totally right if the...” — Inspiring life lessons from a powerful quote by the Nobel Peace Prize-winning civil rights leader on wisdom, compassion, emotional intelligence, leadership, courage, and inner balanceToday's quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: The famous quote by Martin Luther King Jr., “One day we will learn that the heart can n...
- Quote of the Day by Barbara Stanwyck: 'Egotism - usually just a case of mistaken nonentity.'-Inspiring life lessons on egotism, confidence, humility and knowing your worth by legendary American actressBarbara Stanwyck's insightful perspective reveals a clear distinction between egotism and authentic confidence. Genuine self-assurance quie...
- Quote of the Day by Milton Berle: ‘If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.’ Uplifting life lesson by Uncle Miltie tells us that sometimes you have to create your own chance instead of waiting for the right timeQuote of the Day: Milton Berle's words remain relevant because they challenge one of life's most frustrating habits: waiting for permission...
- Dynamatic Technologies shares soar 9% after Q1 profit jumps 93% YoY to Rs 21 crore; outlook stays strongDynamatic Technologies shares surged 12% after the company reported a near-doubling in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 20.79 crore. Revenue rose 1...
- Quote of the Day by Audrey Hepburn: “I don't want to be alone, I want to be… – Inspiring lessons on personal space, independence, self-care, privacy, loneliness and why solitude is where you find yourself by the British actress known for her elegance, timeless performances and deep insights on boundaries and lifeQuote of the Day by Audrey Hepburn: Audrey Hepburn’s quote, “I don't want to be alone, I want to be left alone,” explores the importance of...
- South Korea’s Kospi climbs 5%, extending two-day rebound: 3 reasons fueling the rally after July selloffSouth Korea's KOSPI surged over 5% on Wednesday, extending its two-day recovery to 7% following a heavy July selloff. The rally was fueled ...
- A crash coming? Ray Dalio warns AI rally looks like 1929 and 2000 bubblesBridgewater founder Ray Dalio warned the AI-driven market rally displays bubble-like traits seen before the 1929 crash and dot-com bust. He...
- In 1925, Soviet scientist Sergei Brukhonenko developed world's first heart-lung machine 'Autojector' - The remarkable milestone that changed the future of heart surgerySergei Brukhonenko's 1925 Autojector machine pioneered external blood circulation and oxygenation. This invention allowed surgeons to tempo...
- Quote of the day by Lata Mangeshkar: 'Money follows name and fame, but recognition calls for a huge amount of sacrifice. So, to get something, you...' Nightingale of India's powerful lesson on success and sacrificeLata Mangeshkar believed that real success comes through hard work, discipline and sacrifice. She said money may not last forever, but the ...
- Happiness habit of the day by JRD Tata: ‘I do the best of what is available, and I'm happy’. A life lesson from industrialist, philanthropist, and Bharat Ratna awardee on living with purpose and living happilyJRD Tata viewed happiness as more than luxury, travel or material success. In an interview with Rajiv Mehrotra, he said, “I do the best of ...
- Quote of the day by Edwin Hubble: 'We do not know why we are born into the world, but we can try to find out what sort of a world it is.' American astronomer on understanding our place in the universeCurious is what makes people differ from other animals. Years ago, famed American astronomer Edwin Hubble encouraged people to be more inqu...
- Quote of the day by Anne Frank: 'When I write I can shake off all my cares. My sorrow...' Life lessons from young diarist on finding hope, healing & strength in difficult timesQuote of the day by Anne Frank: Anne Frank's diary highlights the power of writing to ease emotional burdens and restore hope. Her words of...
- H-1B holders among 8 million who could benefit from new US green card billUS Senator Alex Padilla has renewed a bill that would update a decades-old immigration provision to create a green card pathway for more th...
- In 1902, Willis Carrier invented modern air conditioning after Florida doctor John Gorrie's decades-old cooling idea paved the wayIn 1902, engineer Willis Carrier created the first modern air conditioning system to solve a printing company's humidity problem, forever c...
- In 1934, a New York socialite bought the Pennsylvania mountain where hunters shot hundreds of hawks; the killing stopped almost overnightRosalie Edge established Hawk Mountain Sanctuary after seeing a photograph of dead hawks. This sanctuary holds the world's oldest continuou...
Load More
