Charting 6G Road Map: Talks soon with focus on desi tech and patentsIndia is initiating plans for a 6G mobile communication transition. Discussions will focus on developing local technology and fostering res...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.02 AM 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 1859, Robert Chesebrough saw oil workers scraping sticky rod wax from drilling rigs, and it wasn’t just waste: It became VaselineA chemist named Robert Chesebrough discovered petroleum jelly in the 1800s. He saw value in a sticky wax that oil workers discarded. Cheseb...
30 May, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
AI to turbocharge patent creation at India tech hubs, executives sayIndian technology hubs are becoming major innovation centers. Global companies anticipate AI will speed up new product and intellectual pro...
27 May, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
AI to turbocharge patent creation at India tech hubs, executives sayGlobal companies anticipate AI will boost new product and IP creation at Indian tech hubs, transforming routine tasks into complex innovati...
27 May, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
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...
26 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
IT’s Rs 18 lakh crore m-cap rout; Info Edge, Ixigo post Q4 profitsA multi-month bear market has hit the valuations of India’s top 10 digital and technology services exporters. This and more in today’s ETte...
22 May, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
US firm ContentNexus files patent suit against WiproA US patent holder has sued Wipro in a federal court. The company alleges Wipro used patented technology without permission. This involves ...
22 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
A simple question about refugees led a 15-year-old inventor to build a tool families could actually useA young inventor, Alexis Lewis, developed the Rescue Travois. This wheeled device helps displaced families move supplies and children. Her ...
21 May, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
In 1943, researchers trying to fix America’s rubber crisis unexpectedly led to the creation of Silly PuttyBorn from a wartime quest for rubber, Silly Putty emerged as an unexpected, stretchy, and bouncy material. Initially deemed unsuitable for ...
21 May, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
Desi chip companies fear MNCs will dip into their DLI 2.0 treatIndia is planning the second phase of its semiconductor incentive scheme, DLI 2.0. Concerns are rising among domestic startups that allowin...
21 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
The always-on classroom is here: How Extramarks is building a connected, AI-driven education systemIndia's classrooms are transforming with integrated digital learning ecosystems like Extramarks, connecting teachers, students, and parents...
19 May, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
In 1892, A North Carolina furnace test for cheap aluminum produced an unexpected solid; that accident helped build the industrial Acetylene AgeA chance discovery in 1892 by Willson in North Carolina led to calcium carbide. This substance could produce acetylene gas. Acetylene provi...
18 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Man bought demo car at big discount, RTO officer seized it citing Rs 60 lakh road tax dues; Karnataka HC gives relief to car ownerA Bengaluru RTO officer unlawfully seized Mr. Rama's demo car, leading to a zero FIR and charges of fraud. The Karnataka High Court quashed...
13 May, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
In 1856, William Henry Perkin Failed a Chemistry Experiment and Found a Purple Residue Instead: Leading to the Establishment of the First Synthetic Dye IndustryA failed experiment in 1856 led to a remarkable discovery. William Perkin found a substance that stained fabrics a vibrant purple. This led...
05 May, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Beyond the prompt: The rise of the agentic organisationAI is evolving beyond assistants to become autonomous agents. This shift requires enterprises to redesign their operations. New goal-driven...
05 May, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
In 1886, Josephine Cochrane Grew Tired of Chipped Dishes: That Fix Established the Foundation for the DishwasherA common kitchen gadget, the dishwasher, owes its existence to Josephine Cochrane. In the 1880s, she faced the problem of broken dishes. He...
03 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST