In 1811, a chemist added too much acid to seaweed ash, and purple vapor revealed iodineIn the heart of 1811, a serendipitous moment unfolded in the laboratory of French chemist Bernard Courtois. As he endeavored to create salt...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Meta AI chief sees opportunity in models’ giving health adviceThe 29-year-old founder of data-labeling startup Scale AI joined Meta after Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg overhauled his company’...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Meta repeatedly pushes back new AI model release for developersMeta's new Muse Spark AI model API launch is nearing. While plans were pushed back, the company is now testing with early partners. Meta AI...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Policybazaar founder warns of insurance squeeze; IT's buying spreeHappy Wednesday! Policybazaar’s Yashish Dahiya has warned that proposed commission caps could disrupt the insurance distribution industry. ...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
In 1853, a chef sliced potatoes paper-thin after a complaint which led to the creation of potato chipsThe intriguing legend of George Crum discovering potato chips at Moon Lake Lodge in Saratoga Springs, New York, enchants food lovers everyw...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Tech jobs go cold; Chip startups shift gearIndia’s tech hiring has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
01 Jun, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Is Savannah Guthrie done with the official investigation? Here's why she is spending $500K on private investigators for her missing mom, Nancy GuthrieSavannah Guthrie is reportedly spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on private investigators. She is frustrated with the official sear...
01 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Gurugram traffic police seize Toyota Fortuner for illegal modifications and unpaid challansGurugram Traffic Police seized a Toyota Fortuner. The vehicle had unpaid fines totaling Rs 83,500. This action followed a special enforceme...
30 May, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Amid paper leak row, students seen solving exam paper with mobiles at centre; netizens say ‘system has failed’A video has surfaced showing alleged cheating during a government online computer-based examination. Candidates were reportedly seen using ...
30 May, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Chhattisgarh mysterious bat deaths spark concern in Balod; samples sent to Bhopal labUnexplained deaths of 50-70 bats daily in Dalli Rajhara, Chhattisgarh, have prompted a joint investigation by the Forest and veterinary dep...
30 May, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
FIIs pull out massive Rs 20,637 crore in single day on Friday. What led to this sharp exit?Foreign portfolio investors offloaded Indian equities worth a net Rs 20,637 crore on Friday, marking one of the sharpest single-day selloff...
30 May, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Molecule glue drugs shake up cancer care, draw big moneyHarvard-born idea doubles survival in trials, triggers pharma frenzy as cos race to target 'undruggable' proteins with next-gen glue therap...
30 May, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Hantavirus scare a wake-up call: Why India must build its disease X defencesA recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship echoes past pandemic scares. Experts warn Disease X, a future unknown pathogen, is a near cer...
24 May, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
- Nancy Guthrie Case Update: Why DNA evidence analysis at FBI lab taking so long? DNA expert Tiffany Roy explains the delay
Nearly four months after Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Tucson home, investigators are still searching for answers. Despite numerous ...
22 May, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Nancy Guthrie case takes another twist: Why has the sheriff stopped speaking directly to Nancy Guthrie’s family? here's what you need to knowThe search for Nancy Guthrie has passed 100 days. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is no longer speaking directly with the Guthrie family. T...
20 May, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
In the 1950s, one stubborn chemical spill at a 3M lab sparked the idea behind ScotchgardAn accidental lab spill in the 1950s led to the creation of Scotchgard, a revolutionary stain-repellent fabric protector. Developed by 3M a...
20 May, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Hantavirus: Britain secures experimental Japanese drug to strengthen responseBritain has received experimental favipiravir from Japan to treat a deadly hantavirus outbreak. The drug is not licensed in the UK and its ...
19 May, 2026, 11.17 AM IST