Panchayat actor recalls surviving on Rs 2.5 a day and eating roti-chutney. He says how failing in science led him to actingVeteran actor Raghubir Yadav, known for his role in Panchayat, recently talked about failure and surviving on Rs 2.5 a day in his early the...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
In 1930, a chemist was testing a rubbery polymer found it hardened the wrong way, and PVC moved into pipes, raincoats, and recordsA chemist named Waldo Semon sought rubber but found a stubborn polymer. His accidental discovery led to flexible PVC. This material, once d...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Psychology says the exhaustion of modern life often isn’t from overwork: It’s from the fact that we’ve eliminated every attention gap, and the brain never gets the empty space it needs to recoverIn our bustling modern world, the rush of daily life rarely grants us the luxury of stillness. The unending stimulation stretches our menta...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov: 'In life, unlike chess, the game continues after...'- A powerful lesson about resilience and moving forward by one of the 'Big Three' science fiction writersScience fiction legend Isaac Asimov's quote, “In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate,” offers a powerful lesson on resil...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.44 AM IST
Psychology says people who eat dinner alone by choice aren’t lonely: They’re protecting a peace they spent decades earningDining solo is frequently misconstrued as a sign of loneliness. In truth, studies reveal that it can be a deliberate choice, providing a mu...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Anupam Rasayan becomes world's first to make ETFA using flow chemistryAnupam Rasayan India Ltd has achieved a global first by commercialising Ethyl trifluoroacetate production using its unique continuous flow ...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Two Egyptian mummies were scanned in Los Angeles with half-millimeter precision, and doctors found something they weren't expecting in a 2,200-year-old spineAncient Egyptian mummies, Nes-Min and Nes-Hor, underwent advanced CT scans at Keck Hospital, revealing a unique spinal trepanation on Nes-M...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Quant Small Cap Fund raises stake in Adani Enterprises and 8 others, trims in Aurobindo Pharma and 4 moreQuant Small Cap Fund increased exposure to Adani Enterprises and eight other stocks in May while reducing holdings in Aurobindo Pharma and ...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
India raises price cap on cancer drugs to tackle shortageIndia's drug price regulator has increased the ceiling prices of cancer drugs cisplatin and carboplatin by 50% to tackle shortages caused b...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Bill Nye: “Everyone you will ever meet knows… — Inspiring lessons on curiosity, perception, listening and why knowledge comes from unexpected places by the Renowned American television presenter known for Bill Nye the Science Guy and inspiring generations to embrace lifelong learningQuote of the Day by Bill Nye: Bill Nye’s quote, “Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t,” explores the importance of humilit...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Psychology says the people whose personalities seem to soften most dramatically in their 50s haven’t gotten weaker: They’ve finally realized the protective armor they built at 20 is costing more energy than it’s worthIn their middle age, many people radiate a comforting softness that some might misinterpret as weakness. However, research points to an ong...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Psychology says people who optimize every part of their lives often end up more depleted than those who don’t, because constant measuring, tracking, and improving is itself more costly than the benefitModern self-improvement tools promise better lives through tracking. However, this constant monitoring can create stress and pressure. The ...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Psychology says people raised in the 50s and 60s have these 8 mental strengths that are sadly becoming less common todayThe absence of screens and instant feedback in the formative years of those born in the 1950s and 1960s fostered remarkable psychological t...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
In 1973, archaeologists in a muddy Roman fort trench found thin wooden tablets, and Vindolanda gave Roman Britain its own handwriting10 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
In 1893, a chemist was silvering double-walled glass for cold gases and made a stubborn flask, which created the thermosIn the pursuit of knowledge, scientist James Dewar engineered an innovative container specifically designed for the exploration of ultra-ch...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Quote of the day by Marie Curie: 'Be less curious about people and more...' Life lessons on why great minds stay curious about ideas, not peopleQuote of the day by Marie Curie: Marie Curie’s quote, “Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas,” highlights the importanc...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
He once delivered food for a living. Today, he is one of the most successful teachers on YouTube, with nearly 95 lakh subscribers. Who is Ashu Ghai?From a tiffin delivery boy to a YouTube sensation, Ashu Ghai transformed his passion for teaching into a thriving online education platform...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST