In 1907, a Canton janitor's asthma got so bad he rigged a fan motor, broomstick, and pillowcase into a vacuum: His cousin's husband, W.H. Hoover, bought the patent in 1908Meet James Murray Spangler, the janitor whose battle with asthma sparked an ingenious innovation in 1907: the electric suction sweeper. Cra...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Scientists are testing a new kind of air-conditioning, and the promise is cleaner cooling without refrigerants, but the big question is whether solid-state systems can ever match the efficiency of the ACs people already useNew solid-state cooling technologies are emerging to replace traditional air conditioners. These systems aim to reduce reliance on compress...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
DTU cutoff 2026: Check expected cutoff for CSE, IT, ECE, Round 1 ranks release date update, and how to check allotment chancesJAC Delhi is releasing the Round 1 cutoff for Delhi Technological University soon, crucial for 2026 admissions. Candidates will see opening...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Leapfrog Engineering Services IPO: Check GMP, price band, subscription and other detailsThe IPO comprises a fresh issue of 3.46 crore shares aggregating Rs 79.6 crore and an offer for sale of 38.76 lakh shares worth Rs 8.91 cro...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
Quote of the day by inventor Nikola Tesla: 'I wish I could be beside you now mother, to bring you the glass of water. All these years...' The genius scientist reflects on the true personal cost of being ambitiousNikola Tesla's widely shared quote offers a glimpse into the emotional struggles often associated with the inventor's later years. While hi...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.50 AM IST
Green power push gets grid backingIndia is setting standard timelines for power transmission projects. This aims to match infrastructure development with new electricity gen...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Leapfrog Engineering Services IPO to open on Wed at Rs 21-23 per shareLeapfrog Engineering Services Ltd has set its IPO price band at Rs 21-23 per share, opening for subscription on June 17, 2026. The Rs 88.51...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
Scientists built a battery-free device that turns sunlight into fuelResearchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a battery-free artificial photosynthesis system that continuously converts sunl...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
IPO Calendar: Two companies to launch public offers in a quiet week for the primary marketThe IPO market will see limited activity next week, with only two SME issues, Liotech Industries and Leapfrog Engineering, opening on June ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Indian staffing cos step up global reach to diversify revenuesIndian staffing companies are actively expanding their global reach. They are tapping into international talent shortages across sectors li...
14 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
IIT report flags serious structural defects in Goa's iconic Kala Academy buildingA striking new analysis from IIT Madras uncovers alarming structural and waterproofing challenges at Goa's renowned Kala Academy. Despite r...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
In 1893, an engineer was playing with hooks and clasps and built a sliding fastener: This led to the creation of the zipperThe zipper's path to success was long and winding. Initially patented in 1893, it faced many challenges. Improvements in design and marketi...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
India's FTAs set stage for $1 trillion export target: ReportIndia's new generation of Free Trade Agreements can act as a catalyst for manufacturing expansion, private capex revival and supply-chain i...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Baidu, PostBus get regulatory nod for robotaxi service in eastern SwitzerlandBaidu's self-driving service, AmiGo, has gained regulatory approval in Switzerland. This joint venture with PostBus plans to launch Europe'...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
In 1922, a soda-fountain tinkerer built a better spinning blade in a cup, and the blender changed American kitchensThe blender began as a solution for busy soda fountains needing to mix milkshakes quickly. Inventors sought better mixing mechanisms in the...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Fueling Demand: Inside India’s ethanol mobility revolution in reverseIndia is launching an ambitious green mobility initiative. The country is establishing E100 fuel stations nationwide before flex-fuel vehic...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Small plane crashes at Melbourne’s Moorabbin Airport, teenage pilot survivesA light aircraft crash at Moorabbin Airport on June 8, 2026, prompted a major emergency response. The pilot, a teenage female, executed a s...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST