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Around 1709, Italian harpsichord maker created a musical instrument still used extensively around the world: How Bartolomeo Cristofori invented the piano?- Quote of the day by Friedrich Schiller: ‘If you cannot please everyone with your deeds and your art…’ – German philosopher on why pleasing everyone can weaken originality
- Avengers: Doomsday new poster released: Doctor Doom takes centre stage as tickets go on sale
- German astronomer who discovered three laws of planetary motion had a mother imprisoned on witchcraft charges; in 1620 he put science on hold and penned a 128-page defense that freed herJohannes Kepler faced a difficult challenge defending his mother from witchcraft accusations. His mother, Katharina Kepler, was imprisoned ...14 Aug, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
- Scientists rebuilt ancient primate brains from fossils and found a stunning clue to human evolution: The brain may have grown larger not simply to think more, but because our ancestors were processing an increasing amount of visual informationAncient primate brain evolution is now better understood. Researchers reconstructed fossil brain spaces using advanced imaging techniques. ...12 Aug, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
- He earned $3.10 an hour as a valet parker. Now he’s worth $11.1 billion and runs a trillion-dollar firmMarc Rowan went from earning $3.10 an hour as a valet parker and taking other ordinary jobs to becoming the CEO of Apollo, a trillion-dolla...11 Aug, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
- Chinese proverb of the day: “As heaven moves with ceaseless strength, the noble person strives unceasingly to...” — Timeless life lessons on resilience, self-discipline, perseverance, purpose, and why lasting success begins with mastering yourself from the ancient Chinese classic I ChingToday's Chinese proverb of the day shares timeless wisdom from the ancient I Ching. “As heaven moves with ceaseless strength, the noble per...06 Aug, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
- Top Quote of the Day by Jensen Huang, Tim Cook and Jeff Bezos: What do the world's most influential business leaders understand about lasting success? Timeless life lessons on leadership, innovation, discipline, resilience, decision-making, long-term thinking, personal growth, and ambitionToday's Top Quote of the Day by Jensen Huang, Tim Cook and Jeff Bezos: In an era defined by rapid technological disruption and shifting eco...06 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- In 2000, California found an aquarium alga choking native seagrass: officials covered every patch with black PVC and chlorinated everything beneath; six years later, it was goneAn invasive seaweed, Caulerpa taxifolia, was discovered in California's Agua Hedionda Lagoon in 2000. Teams of divers used tarps and chlori...01 Aug, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- For over a decade, Louisiana groups have been planting cypress and tupelo trees to help buffer hurricanes; 30,000 are planned near Lake BorgneVolunteers are replanting thousands of trees near Lake Borgne, Louisiana. These efforts aim to rebuild a natural buffer against storm surge...31 Jul, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
- Madhavan shares journey of Indian-origin student from America, who graduated school with historic 11.99 GPA. Who is Vaibhav Bhaskar?‘3 Idiots’ star Madhavan recently took to Instagram to share the story of an incredibly bright student, who graduated high school with an u...29 Jul, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Carl Friedrich Gauss: “No contradictions will arise as long as finite man does not mistake the infinite for...” — Inspiring life lessons on wisdom, intellectual humility, critical thinking, curiosity, lifelong learning, and why letting go of fixed beliefs can transform the way we understand life by the legendary German mathematician known as the Prince of MathematicsToday's Quote of the Day by Carl Friedrich Gauss reminds us that human knowledge has limits, and wisdom begins when we recognise those limi...29 Jul, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
- Comic‑Con 2026: Marvel stuns fans with David Jonsson as New Black Panther, Ryan Gosling joins MCU as Ghost Rider; here's what we know about 'Black Panther III' release dateMarvel Studios announced David Jonsson will portray the new Black Panther, son of T'Challa. Ryan Gosling will also join the Marvel Cinemati...26 Jul, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
- Ryan Gosling joins Marvel's Ghost Rider, Black Panther 3 confirmed: All you need to know about the announcements from San Diego Comic-Con 2026Marvel Studios revealed major future projects at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Ryan Gosling will star as Ghost Rider in a film directed by Shaw...26 Jul, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
- Black Panther 3 introduces David Jonsson as the new grown-up Prince T'Challa—here's why Marvel chose him to carry Chadwick Boseman's legacyDavid Jonsson Black Panther: David Jonsson will portray the adult Prince T'Challa in the upcoming Black Panther 3. This marks a new directi...26 Jul, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
- American universities are cutting women’s scholarships even when they don’t have toUS colleges and companies are scaling back or opening women-only scholarships to all students amid heightened scrutiny of diversity, equity...24 Jul, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- In 2011, the US began tearing down two century-old dams on Washington's Elwha River, the largest dam removal in US history at the time, freeing over 20 million cubic yards of trapped sedimentThe Elwha River dams were dismantled after nearly a century of operation. This significant engineering project restored over ninety miles o...23 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- Avengers: Doomsday first trailer out: Chris Hemsworth's Thor assembles Marvel superheroes to fight Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor DoomMarvel Studios has officially released the first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, offering fans their biggest look yet at the highly anticip...20 Jul, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- A bacteria may just determine how long you live says Duke University researchers: What is Akkermansia? Can certain foods trigger its growth?While bacteria may be looked upon with suspicion (not without justification!), how long you live, may well be determined by a bacteria. Kno...16 Jul, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
- Life lesson of the day by Melinda Gates: 'If you are successful, it is because somewhere, sometime, someone gave you a...' - motivational quote by philanthropist and The Moment of Lift author on success, gratitude, kindness, giving back, helping others and why no one succeeds aloneLife lesson of the day by Melinda French Gates: Philanthropist Melinda French Gates emphasizes success stems from collective effort and sup...14 Jul, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
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