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In 1922, a soda-fountain tinkerer built a better spinning blade in a cup, and the blender changed American kitchens- In 1945, villagers digging for fertilizer in Upper Egypt found a sealed jar of codices, and Nag Hammadi changed the study of early Christianity
- In 1972, archaeologists opened a Han tomb and found bamboo slips, and lost military classics stepped back into view
- In 1888, a doctor’s daughter tired of body odor turned cream into a personal fix, and deodorant became part of modern routineBack in 1888, a groundbreaking cream named Mum made waves in the world of personal care, tackling the age-old issue of body odor. This inno...12 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
- In 1948, a supermarket problem sketched in simple lines inspired a new code: And the barcode quietly transformed modern shoppingWhat began as a mundane challenge in a local grocery store ignited the spark of a revolutionary idea. Inventors Bernard Silver and Norman J...11 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
- Air India's long history as it continues to face fallout from deadly crashInvestigators will delay the final report on the deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash. The analysis of the plane's engines requires more time....11 Jun, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
- View: For 39 days, 104 matches, there will be joy on EarthThe FIFA World Cup is a global spectacle that transcends borders and even current global challenges. Despite predicted issues and high cost...11 Jun, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
- Quote of the day by historian and philosopher Will Durant: 'One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a...' - motivational life lessons on self-control, patience, why every situation does not require action and why doing nothing is sometimes the smartest decisionQuote of the day by Will Durant: Historian Will Durant emphasized that sometimes, doing nothing requires more wisdom than acting. He noted ...10 Jun, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
- On This Day in History, June 10: Salem witch hangings, Italy enters World War II, the Six-Day War ends, Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment, the Lidice massacre and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 10, several pivotal events shaped the course of world history. The date is remembered for Benjamin Franklin's ...09 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- Chinese proverb of the day: 'Studying the past helps to understand the...' - thought-provoking life lessons on history, learning from the past, reflection, knowledge and why looking back can help you succeed and growChinese proverb of the day: A Chinese saying highlights the value of reflection. The proverb teaches that revisiting past knowledge and exp...09 Jun, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
- In 1907, a paper company trying to salvage a shipment of tissue sent out stronger sheets, which led to the creation of paper towelsIn 1907, what began as a manufacturing mishap morphed into the revolutionary invention of paper towels. The unexpected resilience of tissue...09 Jun, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
- In 1886, a wealthy hostess tired of broken crockery built a machine with water jets, and the dishwasher entered the modern kitchenA socialite named Josephine Cochrane invented the first dishwasher in 1886. She was frustrated by her fine dishes breaking during handwashi...09 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- In 1770, a scientist was handling a lump of rubber and found it rubbed pencil away, leading to the creation of the eraser, changing every school deskA pivotal moment in 1770 came when Joseph Priestley noted that natural rubber could easily wipe away graphite marks from paper. A material ...09 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
- On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...07 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
- In 1987, ophthalmologist Dr. Jean Carruthers noticed her crossed-eye patients' frown lines were vanishing, and Botox accidentally became cosmetic history's biggest hitOriginally developed to address eye disorders such as blepharospasm, Botox has evolved into a key player in the cosmetic industry since its...06 Jun, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
- In 1839, an artist opened a chemical cabinet: And a hidden image helped launch photographA groundbreaking invention in 1839 by Louis Daguerre changed photography forever. His method captured invisible images on a silver plate. T...06 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
- In the 1860s, an inventor chased an ivory substitute and helped push celluloid into historyIn the 1860s, a billiard ball competition ignited a quest for substitutes for ivory. John Wesley Hyatt's groundbreaking research culminated...05 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- In 1811, a chemist added too much acid to seaweed ash, and purple vapor revealed iodineIn the heart of 1811, a serendipitous moment unfolded in the laboratory of French chemist Bernard Courtois. As he endeavored to create salt...05 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
- Withdrawn your entire EPF balance after a job switch? You may still need to transfer service history to protect your pension under EPS 95Many salaried employees forget to transfer their Employees' Pension Scheme EPS service history when switching jobs. This is crucial even if...05 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
- In 1907, a chemist was chasing a shellac substitute when a hard resin changed the age of plasticIn an unassuming quest for new industrial materials, Leo Baekeland ignited a transformative shift. His pursuit of a shellac alternative led...04 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
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