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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 ...
In 1973, Motorola's Martin Cooper called his AT&T rival from a Manhattan sidewalk on a 2.5-pound brick; 50 years later, that phone lives in 7 billion pocketsIn 1973, the world witnessed a groundbreaking moment when Martin Cooper made the very first call on a handheld cellular phone. This pivotal...
A history of Iran's nuclear programme and tensions with the US as an interim deal is reachedA landmark interim deal between the United States and Iran aims to end a protracted war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. This agreeme...
Forget the DOJ. For a Trump pardon, call "Bobby" and other influencersPresident Donald Trump's pardon system has shifted dramatically. Influence now hinges on personal networks and narratives of victimhood, by...
Cuba earthquake: 6.1 magnitude earthquake hits offshore; tremors felt in FloridaCuba earthquake today: A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake shook western Cuba on Monday. Buildings in Havana trembled and tremors reached F...
Earthquake in Florida, Miami, Orlando after 6.1 magnitude quake hits offshore CubaNational Weather Service in Miami said in a tweet that it received several reports of shaking in the southwestern part of the state.
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...
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...
17th century copy of Mona Lisa fetches $3.4 mn at Paris auctionA European collector has bought this Mona Lisa reproduction.
For the love of artifacts: 18th-century Chinese porcelain vase sells for $4.6 mn at auctionThe cobalt blue and white gourd represents an imperial dragon with five claws in search of the sacred pearl.
From oil and automobiles to AI, ML: How tech has changed world's billionairesThe gilded age of capitalism was followed by the Great Depression.
Sabarimala row: BSNL transfers activist Rehana FathimaFathima, a telecom technician working in the customer relations section at the Boat Jetty branch here, was Tuesday transferred to the telep...
Changing times: Phone booths go off railways' list of 'essentials' at stationsThe Railways has now added universal charging points, nursing stations and even fly catching machines to the 'minimum essential amenity' li...
PM's Nepal visit dates decided in advance: Foreign SecretaryModi arrived in Kathmandu yesterday on a two-day visit and held discussions with Oli on strengthening ties between the two neighbouring cou...
PM Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping discuss efforts to deepen ties over phoneModi said that Xi's re-election shows that he enjoys the support of the whole Chinese nation, state-run Xinhua news agency said in a report.
Landline calls in Chennai to be free for a week: Ravi Shankar PrasadLandline calls in the Chennai circle will remain free for a week while telephones for which dues are yet to be paid will not be disconnecte...
More Indians visit Pashupatinath Temple after PM Narendra Modi's visitPashupatinath temple, listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Shiva in the world.
BJP supporters in Canada celebrate party's victory in pollsThe highlight of the event was direct telephonic address of Joshi from New Delhi who applauded contributions of Indian diaspora, especially...
2G scam: Supreme Court refrains from passing order on Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy pleaThe Supreme Court refrained from passing any order on the plea by Subramanian Swamy questioning the FIPB clearance granted to Aircel-Maxis ...
- Cubans line up for their first cellular phone lines
Hundreds of Cubans lined up at state-owned telephone offices on Monday to buy cellular phone services previously available only to governme...