Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: 'I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human nature...' How the first artificial life's invention shows a darker reality of human behaviourStephen Hawking’s 1994 remark that computer viruses could be considered a form of life remains one of his most thought-provoking observatio...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
75 Indian students awarded Erasmus+ scholarships; EU-India Student Ambassadors' Network launchedThe EU has launched a new Student Ambassadors' Network involving 40 students from 20 Indian universities to promote European academic and r...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Why are Poland and Ukraine at odds about their history?Poland has expressed strong disapproval after Ukraine named a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a group responsible f...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Advit Jewels IPO opens tomorrow: GMP at 47%; SBI Securities recommends 'Subscribe'Jaipur's handcrafted jewellery maker, Advit Jewels, is set to launch its IPO on June 23, 2026, with strong grey market interest indicating ...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
In 1926, a secretary kept track of tiny marks between newspaper columns: It highlighted the growing need for a device that could send documents across distance, thus introducing the fax machine used in every office todayThe 1920s marked a pivotal era for electronic document transmission, driven not only by early 19th-century inventions but also by pressing ...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he returned state decoration to Polish presidentUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy returned a state decoration awarded by Poland after Warsaw revoked it over the renaming of a milita...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Intel hires former SK hynix chief Lee Seok-hee to lead advanced packagingIntel has appointed former SK hynix and SK On CEO Lee Seok-hee as a senior vice president in its foundry business. Lee will lead advanced p...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Proverb of the day: 'The woman cries before the wedding and the man...' Life lessons from Polish saying on marriage, relationships, love, happiness and sorrowProverb of the day highlights a traditional Polish saying that reflects emotions, responsibilities, marriage, relationships, love, happines...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.47 AM IST
In 1888, a photography manufacturer kept looking for an easier way to handle glass plates; it unexpectedly led to roll film and changed how the world took picturesGeorge Eastman fundamentally changed photography by introducing a series of accessible innovations rather than a single invention. He trans...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
In 1916, a metallurgist accidentally dipped his pen into molten metal; it led to a crystal-growing technique that powers the modern semiconductor industryIn 1916, a Polish metallurgist inadvertently dipped his pen into molten metal, leading to a groundbreaking revelation. This serendipitous m...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
What makes Graphic Era University more than a classroom experienceGraphic Era University prioritizes a holistic learning experience, integrating academic rigor with practical exposure through specialized c...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
QS Rankings 2027: These are the world's best universities right now. Here's where India standsMIT has once again secured the top spot in the QS World University Rankings 2027, with Imperial College London and Stanford University shar...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
IIT Delhi retains top spot among Indian universities in QS world rankings 2027The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has retained its position as India's highest-ranked university in the QS World Univers...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
In 1907, a Canton janitor's asthma got so bad he rigged a fan motor, broomstick, and pillowcase into a vacuum: His cousin's husband, W.H. Hoover, bought the patent in 1908Meet James Murray Spangler, the janitor whose battle with asthma sparked an ingenious innovation in 1907: the electric suction sweeper. Cra...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Meet Michael Dell, who dropped out of college to build a tech empire and later donated over $1 billion to his alma materMichael Dell, who left the University of Texas at Austin to build his tech empire, has now donated over $1 billion to the institution. His ...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Gems, jewellery exports dip 2.49% to USD 2,047.80 million in May: Trade bodyIndia's gems and jewellery exports saw a dip in May. High gold prices and supply issues impacted overall shipments. Gold jewellery exports ...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Poland teams up with Foxconn to build EVs: PM TuskPoland's government will partner with Taiwan's Foxconn to build electric cars. The venture aims to produce 400,000 electric SUVs each year....
16 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST