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On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and more- In 1850, a mechanic experimenting with sewing-machine parts settled on a new needle arrangement; it became the design most modern sewing machines still follow
- On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key events
- Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln: 'Every man is born an original, but sadly, most men...' Life lessons on human nature, education, knowledge and success by US president known for abolition of slavery and winning American Civil WarQuote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln highlights the importance of individuality, education, knowledge, human nature, and success. The quote,...09 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
- On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key eventsOn This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-D...04 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
- In the 1960s, smoke from a cigarette interrupted a static-control experiment, and it wasn’t just a nuisance: It helped create the home smoke detectorA puff of cigarette smoke sparked a home safety revolution. Inventor Duane Pearsall observed how smoke interfered with his electrical exper...31 May, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Alexander Graham Bell: ‘Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun's rays do…’ Timeless lesson on focus exposes why modern minds feel exhausted and stuckQuote of the day: Alexander Graham Bell lived during an era of extraordinary technological transformation, yet his advice feels even more r...27 May, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
- In 1933, Percy Shaw nearly drove off the road when a flash from a cat’s eyes saved him from thick fog, and this transformed night driving on the highways foreverDriving at night in the 1930s was dangerous. Percy Shaw invented Cat's Eyes, reflective road studs, after seeing cat eyes shine in fog. Thi...23 May, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Benjamin Franklin: 'Life's tragedy is that we get old…'—Inspiring quotes by the Founding Father of the United StatesQuote of the Day: Benjamin Franklin's timeless wisdom resonates today. His quote, 'Life's tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too ...05 May, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
- Today in US history on March 23: From revolutionary defiance to modern reform, a timeline of defining national momentsMarch 23rd marks significant US historical milestones, from Patrick Henry's revolutionary call in 1775 to the installation of the first pas...23 Mar, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
- Today in US history, on February 19: From wartime decisions and daring rescues to inventions and military milestonesFebruary 19 marks significant US historical events. In 1942, President Roosevelt ordered Japanese-American internment. The Donner Party was...19 Feb, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
- US government funding yielded hundreds of patents for China-based researchersThe U.S. Defense Department, NASA, and other agencies funded research resulting in over 1,000 U.S. patents for China-based inventors since ...29 Aug, 2024, 05.49 PM IST
- In a world first, South Africa grants patent to an artificial intelligence systemDABUS (which stands for “device for the autonomous bootstrapping of unified sentience”) is an AI system created by Stephen Thaler, a pionee...08 Aug, 2021, 12.25 PM IST
- 2 Indian-American innovation pioneers inducted into Inventors Hall of FameNational Inventors Hall of Fame, releasing its list of 2018 inductees, said Paulraj's wireless technology has revolutionised broadband wire...29 Jan, 2018, 03.35 PM IST
- As world mourns Raymond Tomlinson, email pioneer Shiva Ayyadurai prays for recognitionThe facts are that Shiva Ayyadurai does have the first US copyright for Email, or 'Computer Program for Electronic Mail System,' in 1982.08 Mar, 2016, 12.56 PM IST
- Indian-American researcher named fellow of US academyA prominent Indian-American bio-engineering researcher has been named as a fellow in the US' National Academy of Inventors for his work in ...22 Dec, 2015, 07.11 PM IST
- Obama honours Indian-American pioneer of lasik eye surgeryThe former IBM researcher is the only scientist of Indian-origin celebrated in the US National Inventors' Hall of Fame.25 Dec, 2012, 05.03 AM IST
- Indian-American shortlisted in world technology network honourAn eminent Indian-American scientist has been elected fellow of the prestigious World Technology Network for his innovative work in the fie...29 Jul, 2009, 10.26 AM IST
- Is recession suffocating American innovation?Got a bright business idea? Take a number. Americans haven't stopped dreaming up newfangled gizmos or sketching engineering marvels on the ...04 May, 2009, 10.59 PM IST
- Reverse brain drain threatens USThe percentage of patents filed by foreigners living in the US has tripled in the past decade - yet the tight cap on permanent visas may fo...23 Aug, 2007, 03.05 AM IST
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