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 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...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Avammune’s big bet: Why the future of cancer treatment may come in a pillAs global oncology races toward next-generation therapies, Avammune Therapeutics is betting on affordable, orally administered immunotherap...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Alkem rolls out single-shot semaglutide syringes at Rs 350 for diabetes, weight lossAlkem Laboratories has launched semaglutide in single-shot pre-filled syringes in India. This makes treatment more accessible and affordabl...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Modern air conditioning was invented in America, but not to keep people coolA printing issue in Brooklyn led to the invention of modern air conditioning. This innovation, initially for paper, became a lifesaver, dra...
28 May, 2026, 02.49 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 1953, a chemist spilled an experimental polymer on a shoe and found that one patch refused to get dirty: This led to the foundation of ScotchgardFor many adults, revisiting beloved shows serves as a soothing balm during turbulent times. This practice isn't simply a means to escape bo...
26 May, 2026, 03.45 PM 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
German firm B+H Solutions to invest 1 mn euro in India to expand nano-fertiliser businessGerman agritech firm B+H Solutions GmbH plans to invest €1 million in India in 2026 to expand its footprint in the country's growing agricu...
25 May, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: “The only real valuable thing is...” Life lessons on human behavior, education and success by popular German-born physicistQuote of the day by Albert Einstein focuses on the meaning of intuition and how it shapes human behavior, education, learning and success. ...
24 May, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
In 1938, Chester Carlson was rubbing sulfur and zinc onto a plate when a faint image appeared, sparking the invention of xerography, which changed how workplaces handled paperwork worldwideChester Carlson invented xerography in 1938, driven by the frustration of manually copying documents. His groundbreaking dry imaging proces...
23 May, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
A chaotic dog bath inspired a 9-year-old girl to invent a device that could finally keep pets still long enough to dry themMeet Marissa Streng, a prodigious inventor who, at the tender age of nine, conceptualized the Puff-N-Fluff. This ingenious device puts an e...
22 May, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
In 1903, Mary Anderson saw a streetcar driver repeatedly stop to clear snow: Which isnpired the creation of the modern windshield wiperIn 1903, Mary Anderson observed streetcar drivers struggling with snowy windows. This led to her invention of the windshield wiper. The dev...
22 May, 2026, 02.18 PM 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 1905, an 11-year-old forgot a drink outside overnight, and the mistake later became one of America’s most famous treatsAn eleven-year-old boy named Frank Epperson accidentally left his lemonade outside overnight in 1905, resulting in a frozen treat on a stic...
21 May, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
AbbVie loses patent plea for Hep C drugThe Indian Patent Office has denied a secondary patent for AbbVie's Hepatitis C drug Maviret. This decision ensures continued access to aff...
19 May, 2026, 01.20 PM IST