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He failed 5,000 times, but never gave up, to make the right vacuum; now his net worth is $13 billion- On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and more
- The crypto-treasury dream unravels after a 90% stock plunge
- Life lesson of the day by Richard Branson: 'You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by...' - inspiring quote and advice by Virgin Group's founder on why successful people aren't afraid to fail and how mistakes and experiences lead to growthLife lesson of the day by Richard Branson: Richard Branson emphasizes that true learning, like walking, comes from doing and experiencing, ...18 Jun, 2026, 06.57 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
- Quote of the day by Father of English poetry Geoffrey Chaucer: ‘Women naturally desire the same six things as I; they want their husbands to be brave…’ ; lessons on love from British literary iconCenturies ago, Geoffrey Chaucer proposed that women desire a wise, brave, patient, and generous partner. His theory, found in The Canterbur...09 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
- On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key eventsOn This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-D...04 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
- On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major eventsJune 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of...31 May, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Inventor of Computer Charles Babbage: 'Keeping the mind occupied is such a source of pleasure that it can relieve even the pain of...' - The hidden power of the human brain to control attention explained by the British mathematicianCharles Babbage, widely known as the father of the computer, once highlighted how deep mental engagement can influence human experience wit...14 May, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Ian Fleming: 'Never say 'no' to adventures. Always say 'yes,' otherwise you'll lead a very dull life' ; life lessons from James Bond's creatorLife offers adventures beyond travel. Trying new things and taking risks builds confidence. Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, urged embra...12 May, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
- Kiwi mate, you butter chicken apologiseShane Jones, New Zealand’s oceans and fisheries minister, has sparked controversy after saying a proposed FTA with India could bring migran...02 May, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
- Today in world history on March 22: Moments that reshaped nations, innovation, and cultural landscapesMarch 22 marks significant historical events. In 1622, an Indian massacre occurred in Virginia. The Stamp Act was enacted in 1765, fueling ...22 Mar, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
- AI systems can't be named as the inventor of patents, UK's top court rulesAn artificial intelligence system can't be registered as the inventor of a patent, Britain's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a decision th...20 Dec, 2023, 10.25 PM IST
- UK Supreme Court hears landmark patent case over AI 'inventor'An American computer scientist on Thursday urged the United Kingdom's Supreme Court to rule he is entitled to patents over inventions creat...02 Mar, 2023, 07.20 PM IST
- Reuben brothers 2nd-richest in UK, Hindujas 3rdMumbai-born brothers David and Simon Reuben held on to their rank as the second-richest in the UK with an estimated net worth of £21.465 bi...21 May, 2021, 11.49 PM IST
- It’s a black day if hues raise a cryMonopolies and bans by artists should be actively discouraged.21 Jan, 2017, 12.46 AM IST
- Google doodle honours scientist Jagadish Chandra BoseNew Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Google has celebrated the remarkable contributions of scientist Jagadish Chandra Bose, pioneer of electro-magnetic...30 Nov, 2016, 12.10 PM IST
- British-Indian Anish Kapoor's artwork adorns new UK passportBritain's new passport design features the "inspirational works" of well-known British-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor alongside cultural figu...03 Nov, 2015, 11.19 PM IST
- Low cost inflatable baby incubator developedA young British inventor has developed a low cost inflatable baby incubator that could save thousands of lives in the developing world.17 Nov, 2014, 05.47 PM IST
- If humans are shaped by their activities, the result will not be prettyThe news that this Christmas the most popular gifts for children were gadgets - just like the grown-ups have - could not have cheered toyma...28 Dec, 2012, 05.00 AM IST
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