At 12, she noticed how ironing machines used by vendors released charcoal smoke. She then invented a solar-powered alternative in just 6 monthsAt the tender age of 12, one little girl accomplished the seemingly impossible – she invented a solar-powered ironing cart. Vinisha Umashan...
30 Aug, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Low apple crop, rising input costs leave Himachal growers worried despite firm prices; traders report lossesHimachal Pradesh apple growers face a difficult season with reduced production. Erratic weather severely impacted fruit setting, leading to...
29 Aug, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Apparel exporters urge commerce minister Piyush Goyal to regulate cotton yarn exportsApparel exporters requested government intervention to regulate cotton yarn exports. Rising yarn prices are significantly hurting the indus...
29 Aug, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
In 1906, she became a widow at 38 with two young daughters. What she did next made her the only woman to win two Nobel PrizesMarie Curie became a widow in 1906 at 38, raising two young daughters while continuing her scientific career. She succeeded Pierre Curie at...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Nobel-winning chemist born to Palestinian refugees grew up with 9 siblings in one room without running water or electricity; after moving to the US in 1980, he developed technology to harvest water from dry desert air without electricityOmar M. Yaghi, a distinguished Nobel laureate, grew up in Jordan, where he faced the harsh reality of water scarcity. This early challenge ...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Powerball jackpot climbs to $119 million for August 29 drawing - Here's what Saturday night's winner could take homePowerball jackpot August 29: The Powerball jackpot now stands at $119 million for Saturday's drawing. No winner matched all numbers in Wedn...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
Winners of the ET Startup Awards 2026; Groww vs ZerodhaGroww won the top prize at the 12th edition of the Economic Times Startup Awards. The list of other winners, and more, in today’s ETtech To...
27 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Tejas Networks bags Rs 1,537 crore BSNL 4G order from TCSTejas Networks secured a Rs 1,537 crore letter of intent from Tata Consultancy Services. This order is for supplying equipment for Bharat S...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Powerball Jackpot numbers for August 26 revealed - Check who won the $96 million top prize on Wednesday night?The advertised $96 million jackpot represents the estimated annuity value, which would be paid through 30 annual installments. Winners can ...
27 Aug, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Government mobilises about Rs 3,000 crore from Hindustan Copper OFSThe government successfully raised nearly Rs 3,000 crore from selling Hindustan Copper shares. This offer for sale saw strong participation...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Maximize your training: Proven strategies for enhancing endurance before your first half marathon runRunning 21 kilometres is less about speed than staying comfortable for longer. Building endurance takes time, consistency and a sensible pr...
26 Aug, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
State governments need to see the economic potential of golf course, says PGTI CEO Amandeep JohlGolf courses present a remarkable opportunity for state governments to enhance their economies. By investing in more golfing facilities, re...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Chinese humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record at Beijing gamesA Chinese humanoid robot named Tiangong Ultra ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds. This impressive speed surpassed Usain Bolt's previous world r...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Punjab leaving behind drugs: Manish Sisodia at AAP Youth Wing's 5k run in JalandharThe Youth Run Punjab 2026 event showcased the state's progress away from drug use. Thousands of young participants joined the 5-kilometer r...
23 Aug, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Tiangong Ultra, the Chinese humanoid robot that beat Usain Bolt’s 100m record, barely made the human cut in a Half-Marathon last yearTiangong Ultra, a Chinese humanoid robot, achieved an astonishing feat by completing 100 meters in just 9.39 seconds, eclipsing the legenda...
23 Aug, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
NASA is paying Rs 5 crore prize to solve a hidden space problem that requires no rocket scienceNASA has launched the Orbital Clarity Challenge, offering up to $500,000 to inventors who can develop affordable tools to measure the thin ...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Paula Radcliffe, the ‘greatest British female marathon runner’: ‘You can be strong and true to yourself without being rude or loud’Modern society frequently equates loudness with bravado, overlooking the understated strength of composure and clarity. Paula Radcliffe's w...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST