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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...- AAP in Punjab orders private schools to refund fees increased beyond 5%, says Arvind KejriwalPunjab has enacted a new law to control private school fee increases. The government has capped annual fee hikes at five percent. Schools t...
- In 1904, an ice cream vendor ran out of dishes, which led to the creation of the ice-cream cone as a dessert iconThe ice cream cone's origin is not a simple tale. While a popular legend points to the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, historical research rev...
- In 1888, a pharmacist’s syrup met carbonated water by chance which made Coca-Cola a global drinkCoca-Cola's origin story is more than just chance. Pharmacist John Pemberton created his syrup during an era of medicinal tonics. The drink...
- How Trump has used the presidency to benefit himself and his alliesPresident Trump's administration is reviewing a large fund proposed for supporters. This comes amid scrutiny over various financial dealing...
- Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schoolsJerome Powell, former Federal Reserve Chair, received an award for safeguarding the central bank's independence. He emphasized the crucial ...
- In 1938, a patent clerk rubbed sulfur onto a metal plate and copied a few words in a borrowed lab: It led to the foundation of xerographyChester Carlson invented xerography in 1938. This innovation allowed for quick document copying without retyping. Major corporations initia...
- Memorial Day 2026 moment of silence time: When is National Moment of Remembrance?Memorial Day 2026 holiday's origins can be traced to the American Civil War, which killed more than 600,000 service members, Union and Conf...
- In 1902, Willis Carrier was trying to stop paper from warping in a Brooklyn print shop: This led to the foundation of the modern air-conditionerThe year was 1902 when Willis Carrier revolutionized our comfort with the invention of air conditioning, a solution aimed at managing humid...
- In 1947, Edwin Land’s daughter asked why she could not see a photo immediately: The question helped reshape photography foreverWhen Edwin Land's daughter innocently questioned the delay in photos, her curiosity sparked a revolution in photography. Instant photograph...
- In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was testing sound through wire when an accidental spill of acid helped make telephone historyAlexander Graham Bell's telephone invention was not a lucky accident. He and his assistant Thomas Watson were already conducting detailed e...
- Quote of the day by Robert Frost: 'Half the world has people who have something to say and can't, and half who have nothing to say and keep on saying...' The uneasy reality of communication gap in modern times decoded by the famous American poetRobert Frost’s quote of the day is about the divide between people who have meaningful things to say but struggle to express them, and thos...
- In 1989, a man bought an old frame at a Pennsylvania flea market and unknowingly uncovered a rare Declaration of Independence broadsideA man found a rare Dunlap broadside of the Declaration of Independence at a Pennsylvania flea market. This document, printed in July 1776, ...
- How a 15-year-old boy gave millions of blind people the ability to readLouis Braille, a teenager, created a revolutionary dot-based reading system. This system, based on a six-dot cell, allows blind individuals...
- The theft that made the 'Mona Lisa' the world's most famous paintingThe Mona Lisa was not famous until it was stolen from the Louvre in 1911. The theft and extensive media coverage turned the painting into a...
- 7, Jantar Mantar Road: Striking Lutyens' bungalow; former Congress HQ houses libraryThe Indian National Congress is pursuing legal action to secure ownership of its former headquarters at 7, Jantar Mantar Road. The party ha...
- In 1931, workers building the Empire State Building balanced steel beams hundreds of feet above Manhattan with almost no modern safety protectionThe Empire State Building's construction in 1930 stands as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience. Amidst the throes of the Great De...
- In 1903, the Wright brothers studied bird wings and bicycle mechanics, and helped launch modern aviationThe Wright brothers achieved the first powered flight in 1903. Their success stemmed from a unique focus on aircraft stability and control....
- Quote of the day by Grammy-winning singer Amy Winehouse: ‘I am a very romantic person. If it is raining, I will go up to the window, press my nose against the glass and sigh at how beautiful it all looks.’Amy Winehouse, a revolutionary artist, transformed soul, jazz, and R&B with her deeply personal songwriting and unforgettable voice. Her cr...
- In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus and sparked a national movementRosa Parks' defiance on a Montgomery bus in 1955 ignited a 381-day boycott. This organized protest by the Black community challenged segreg...
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