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In 1843, a 27-year-old woman wrote first-ever computer program. Mentored by Charles Babbage, her work still inspires modern technology nearly 200 years later- Quote of the day by Rowan Atkinson: 'The clear problem of the outlawing of insult is that too many things can be interpreted as...' - thought-provoking quote by English actor famously known for playing the role of Mr. Bean teaches life lessons on free speech, handling criticism and disagreement
- In 1940, scientists had no fermentation tanks, so penicillin was grown in hundreds of ceramic vessels modeled on hospital bedpans; the improvised system helped turn Fleming’s discovery into a mass-produced medicine
- In 218 BCE, Hannibal crossed the Alps with 37 war elephants, 7,000 horses and 40,000 men. 2,244 years later, models show the elephants may have lost just 4% of their fat reserves on the most efficient routeResearchers used modern models to estimate Hannibal's arduous Alpine crossing. The Col de la Traversette appears as the most energy-efficie...19 Aug, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- Climate damage: The next hit to Europe's public financesEurope's public finances face growing strain from uninsured climate damage, with recent extreme weather events having caused significant ec...18 Aug, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
- Powerful Tuesday Motivation Quote by Oscar Wilde: 'Anybody can sympathise with the sufferings of a friend, but it requires...' - Irish poet and author's timeless wisdom on the true meaning of friendshipTuesday Motivation Quote by Oscar Wilde: In a thought-provoking quote, Oscar Wilde emphasizes the complexities of cheering for our friends'...18 Aug, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
- NRI bought life insurance policy in Dubai from a foreign insurer, got maturity proceeds after returning to India, his claim for tax exemption was denied; he won the case in ITAT for this reasonAn Indian resident successfully challenged the tax department's claim of undisclosed foreign income on maturity proceeds from a Dubai life ...18 Aug, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: 'We are very, very small, but...' Life lessons from inspirational quote on cosmic humility, human potential, inner strength and resilienceQuote of the day by Stephen Hawking focuses on the difference between the small place humans occupy in the universe and what the human mind...17 Aug, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
- Between third and seventh centuries CE, certain type of clothe was discovered to protect children, in modern times hoodies have become associated with street protests, groups, gangs, rise against political authoritiesWhen a young Mark Zuckerberg held meetings with investors just months after Trayvon Martin’s death, his hoodie raised eyebrows for differen...17 Aug, 2026, 05.15 AM IST
- In 2024, study found how 365 beehives helped Kenyan farmers keep elephants away from cropsA nine-year study explored beehive fences deterring elephants from farms near Tsavo East National Park. These fences successfully reduced c...15 Aug, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Lewis Carroll: 'While the laughter of joy is in full harmony with our deeper life, the laughter of...' - inspiring quote by Through the Looking-Glass author teaches life lessons on laughter, joy, knowing when to joke and why some things should be taken seriouslyQuote of the day by Lewis Carroll: Lewis Carroll's quote distinguishes genuine joy from mere amusement. He believed true happiness aligns w...13 Aug, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
- In 2017, scientists watched the sky go dark during a Solar Eclipse, and across 17 species. Animals suddenly behaved differently, from giraffes running to tortoises mating, revealing a surprising response to the disappearance of daylightIn an extraordinary 2017 solar eclipse, zoo animals displayed peculiar behaviors that took researchers by surprise. Galapagos tortoises sta...12 Aug, 2026, 02.03 AM IST
- Italian divers found a 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck beneath 151 feet of water; its cargo still held about 500 wine jarsAn underwater fisherman discovered a Roman shipwreck near Mazara del Vallo. Hundreds of ancient wine jars, called amphorae, were found pile...11 Aug, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
- Independence Day 2026: India, which once couldn't make smallpox vaccine, has now crossed a pharma milestone the world can't ignore2026 Independence Day: India's pharmaceutical industry marks a historic milestone with a new drug approval. This achievement reflects decad...10 Aug, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
- Count Binface, the man in a can with a plan, seeks Parliament seat in Britain's wackiest electionCount Binface, a comedian dressed as a garbage can, is challenging Nigel Farage. The candidate is running in a special election in Clacton-...10 Aug, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Joyce Cary: ‘The will is never free, it is always attached to an…’ - Why does your energy and will power need a purpose and directionJoyce Cary's quote highlights that willpower is an engine needing direction. Our will is always attached to a purpose, not truly free. This...07 Aug, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
- 81% of Indian students plan to return home after studying abroad, survey findsMost Indian students studying abroad plan to return home after their education. Nearly nine in ten respondents were first-generation overse...07 Aug, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
- Powerful Quote of the day by Malala Yousafzai: 'With guns you can kill terrorists, with education you can kill...' - The world's youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate's timeless lesson on choosing books over bullets.Globally recognized, Malala Yousafzai passionately promotes education for girls and upholds human rights. She boldly opposed Taliban author...06 Aug, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by John Locke: ‘We are like chameleons, we take our hue…’ - Famous English philosopher’s life lesson about friends, family and the company you keepJohn Locke famously noted the significance of our associates in shaping our character. In the contemporary landscape filled with diverse in...06 Aug, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
- A 2026 study is challenging researchers established thought on origin of humankind traces back to 539 million years ago. Here's howNearly all of the animal life on Earth now have similar features on left and right sides, as well as a head and an anus. Before the fossils...04 Aug, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
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