Railways showed the way. What should India electrify next?If railway electrification was one of the defining infrastructure decisions of the twentieth century, the electrification and redesign of I...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'You can carve and polish without even denting rotten wood'- A timeless Chinese lesson about perseverance and determinationA timeless Chinese proverb highlights the transformative power of persistence. It contrasts the futility of working on weak foundations wit...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
This weird 1925 helmet promised total focus by blocking noise and pumping oxygenNearly a century before smartphones and social media, a strange invention called the Isolator Helmet tried to protect the world's most valu...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
African Proverb of the Day: “A single bracelet does not… — Life lessons on teamwork, responsibility, support, collaboration and why unity is strengthAfrican Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “A single bracelet does not jingle.” The saying reflects the importance of cooperation...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
In 1879, an inventor kept a carbon-filament bulb glowing for hours, and electric light began changing life after darkThomas Edison's 1879 breakthrough with a long-lasting carbon filament bulb revolutionized electric lighting, moving it from experimental to...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
The deadly secret locked inside ancient Siberian remains for 5500 years has finally been unearthedAncient Siberian plague discovery: Ancient DNA unearthed in Siberia has rewritten the history of plague. Researchers discovered highly leth...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.08 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
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, 39, ate the same meal three times a day for two years. Maa Inti Bangaaram actress reveals real reason behind drastic weight lossActress Samantha Ruth Prabhu revealed the reason behind her significant weight loss. For two years, she followed a highly restricted diet, ...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Best Spanish saying of the day: 'The shrimp that falls asleep is carried away by the current.' Centuries-old proverb that warns why staying comfortable for too long can cost you opportunities, success and growthGreat Spanish Saying of the Day: A Spanish proverb, "The shrimp that falls asleep is carried away by the current," highlights the importanc...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
A new nanotech breakthrough could help heal dangerous wounds antibiotics can’t treatScientists are using nanomaterials to heal stubborn wounds that resist antibiotic treatment through a new era of smart wound care. These li...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
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17 Jun, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
Spanish proverb of the day: “Success is the child of...” — a timeless life lesson on hard work, patience, determination, personal growth, achievement, and the power of never giving upSpanish proverb of the day: Success is the child of perseverance reveals why patience creates lasting success. This wisdom explores resilie...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
Strong earnings, easing headwinds to boost market outlook: Devang MehtaIndian stock markets are poised for growth. Strong company profits and stable economic factors are supporting this positive outlook. Invest...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
French Proverb 'Little by little/step by step the bird creates its nest' offers valuable lesson on how to achieve success in life, stay relevant in a competitive worldFrench proverb "Petit à petit, l’oiseau fait son nid" offers timeless wisdom about perseverance, patience, and steady effort. Like a bird b...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
African proverb of the day: 'By crawling a child learns to...' - inspiring life lessons on learning, self-development, persistence, personal growth and why small beginnings often lead to great successAfrican proverb of the day: Success is built through gradual learning and persistence, much like a child learning to stand by crawling. Eve...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'The person who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones-' A timeless lesson about patience and persistenceA Chinese proverb teaches that removing a mountain starts with carrying small stones. This means large goals are achieved through consisten...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
IFAD moves to unlock finance for Northeast India’s agroecology enterprisesSeventeen agroecology businesses from five Northeast Indian states met in Guwahati. They shared ideas and discussed challenges. The event a...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.44 PM IST