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Indian NASA worker completed 3-year BSc in Maths degree in one year, went to University of Berkeley, was hailed as ‘Genius of Genius' before becoming a teacher at IIT. Then he lost everything: ‘Was seen near garbage…'- Quote of the Day by Thomas Alva Edison: 'When I have finally decided that a result is worth getting, I go ahead on it and make...' - Why it is important to embrace failure before success; the secret mindset behind every great breakthrough
- Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: 'One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on rational logic, abstract obsession, practical truth, reality and curiosity
- Tim Curry death cause: How did the ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘Home Alone 2’ star die?Tim Curry, the legendary actor renowned for his unforgettable performances, has passed away at the age of 80. His manager confirmed he died...27 Aug, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
- Dolly Parton, country music legend, Miley Cyrus' godmother dies at 80 — The extraordinary life & legacy of the American iconDolly Parton, a celebrated singer and songwriter, has passed away at age eighty. Her career spanned over six decades, bridging musical genr...26 Aug, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
- Nature adores a vacuumJames Dyson's journey to creating iconic products involved extensive prototyping and persistence. He views failure not as a setback but as ...25 Aug, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
- Aluminium was once costlier than gold, with one pound priced at $550. French Emperor Napoleon III’s favourites used aluminium cutlery. One 1886 invention made in an Ohio woodshed, changed its fateBelieve it or not, aluminium was once pricier than gold. Yes, you read that right! In the middle of the 19th century, one pound of aluminiu...25 Aug, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Paul McCartney: “Life is quite mysterious and quite miraculous. Every time I come to...” — Inspiring life lessons on creativity, wonder, intuition, passion, joy, and why trusting the unknown can unlock the magic within by the legendary Beatles songwriter and musicianQuote of the Day by Paul McCartney: “Life is quite mysterious and quite miraculous.” In his famous quote, Paul McCartney explores the delic...25 Aug, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
- ETSA 2026: Jury to pick winners today; SoftBank trims Lenskart stakeThe day has arrived! The elite jury of The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 will convene in Bengaluru today to select the brightest stars...25 Aug, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
- ETSA 2026: Elite jury meets today to crown startup ecosystem's bestA distinguished jury led by Wipro’s Rishad Premji will select winners for the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards. The awards...25 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- At 12, a Memphis boy achieved nuclear fusion in his home's playroom laboratory. Soon after this act of genius, two FBI agents arrived at his houseAt just 12, Memphis boy Jackson Oswalt turned his home playroom into a laboratory and spent about a year building a nuclear fusor. He achie...24 Aug, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
- ‘Crypto today is where mutual funds were in 1995’: BitDelta India CEO on digital assets and their role in your portfolioVikaas M. Sachdeva, CEO of BitDelta India, talks to Abhinav Kaul about his journey from mutual funds and PMS to crypto, and where digital a...24 Aug, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
- In 2002, a salesman started seeing maths everywhere after being beaten up outside a bar. The violent attack gave him acquired savant syndrome, says scienceA former futon salesman from Tacoma had little interest in mathematics before a violent attack outside a bar in 2002. After suffering a bra...22 Aug, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
- Ankur Warikoo says 5 things matter most when you are choosing a life partner: ‘Watch how they treat….’Marriages may, or may not be made in heaven, but life partners should not be selected in a hurry, believes Ankur Warikoo. The entrepreneur-...21 Aug, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: 'The laws of heart are more complicated than the laws of cosmos. In physics, things obey rules but in love...' - Why emotions do not always follow logic explained by the genius scientistAlbert Einstein is best known for changing our understanding of physics, but a quote attributed to him offers a different look at the compl...19 Aug, 2026, 01.29 AM IST
- Book recommendations by Hudson Williams: Looking for your next read? Here are the Heated Rivalry star’s five book suggestions on friendship, rivalry, identity, addiction, love, Hollywood disillusionment and familyHudson Williams, star of Heated Rivalry, enjoys classic literature and introspective stories. His reading list includes works exploring ide...18 Aug, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
- 17-year-old Pennsylvania student Connor Hill wins $250,000 after computer algorithm solves decades-old geometry puzzle, identifying exactly 146 rare 3D shapesConnor Hill, a 17-year-old from Pennsylvania, has won the top $250,000 prize at the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search after using a cust...16 Aug, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Isaac Newton: “He who thinks half-heartedly will not believe in God but...” - Meaning, life lessons and the story of the genius who changed scienceIsaac Newton, known primarily as a ground-breaking scientist, was also an inquisitive theologian. His reflections imply that thoughtful con...16 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- Jai Hind begins with the place we call home: Celebrating the India around usIndependence Day can often resemble just another workday for many individuals. However, this year, as it coincided with a Saturday, people ...15 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Nikola Tesla: “I do not think you can name many great inventions that have been made by married men” — The legendary inventor’s striking take on marriage, ambition, sacrifice and the price of extraordinary successThe quote of the Day by Nikola Tesla, “I do not think you can name many great inventions that have been made by married men" explores the f...13 Aug, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
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