In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planetChemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TF...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
In 1955, TV engineer Eugene Polley tried to free viewers from getting up during commercials, and the remote control changed living roomsThe remote control, debuting in 1955, revolutionized the television landscape by placing the power of choice in viewers' hands. No longer t...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Stop chasing 10,000 steps daily: US entrepreneur Karl Mehta shares 7 simple walking habits that may control blood sugar level, improve healthThe 10,000-step goal, a marketing tactic, is challenged by research suggesting significant health benefits occur with around 7,000 steps da...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Parama Ekadashi 2026 vrat katha, date, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, paran timings and significanceParama Ekadashi ki vrat katha: Parama Ekadashi, observed during Adhik Maas on June 11, 2026, is a sacred fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Thi...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: 'When the going gets tough, the tough...' Life lessons on hardships, success and human nature by popular English theoretical physicistQuote of the Day by Stephen Hawking highlights a simple message about handling pressure and hardships in life. The quote, “When the going g...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
In 2008, archaeologists lifting a skull from a wet pit in York found something soft inside, and the Heslington brain preserved a life from Iron Age BritainIn a remarkable archaeological breakthrough in York, England, researchers unearthed ancient brain tissue that has astonishingly remained in...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Ekadashi Rituals: Powerful Practices for Spiritual Growth, Prosperity, and Divine BlessingsEkadashi, a sacred Hindu day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, involves fasting, prayer, and spiritual practices to remove negative karma and invit...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Psychology says people in their 70s who stay exceptionally positive tend to practice these 9 tiny habitStudies reveal that seniors often cultivate remarkable positivity by centering their attention on uplifting experiences. They take time to ...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
NEET-UG June 21 retest: Bihar Police caution aspirants, parents against rumours, fraud callsBihar Police are warning students and parents about fake offers for NEET-UG exam papers. Cyber fraudsters are reportedly luring candidates ...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
'Grabbed my ankle and pulled': He surfed for 30 years in Hawaii but an 8-foot shark still took him by surpriseA seasoned surfer, Koa Smith, faced a terrifying shark attack off Oahu's South Shore. The 38-year-old was surfing when a shark grabbed his ...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Life Advice of the Day by Chris Grosser: “Opportunities don’t happen. You… ” — The powerful success secret most people ignoreLife advice of the day by Chris Grosser: Chris Grosser's quote, “Opportunities don’t happen. You create them,” highlights the importance of...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Tamannaah Bhatia’s fitness trainer Siddhartha Singh explains what happens when you walk 10k steps daily for 30 daysWalking 10,000 steps daily brings noticeable changes over 30 days. Initially, expect soreness as your body adjusts. By week two, digestion ...
07 Jun, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Simone Biles clarifies mystery health scare was not caused by accident or violence after revealing she almost diedSimone Biles health scare: Olympic gymnastics icon revealed a frightening health scare that left her bedridden for a week. The 11-time meda...
07 Jun, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
UPSC aspirant starts day at 3:53 am, juggles physiotherapy work, household chores and 12-hour study routineA viral video highlights a UPSC aspirant's demanding daily routine. She wakes before 4 AM, studies for hours, manages household chores, and...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
‘No lunch or coffee breaks’: Techie claims MNC tracks employees minute by minute, sparks debate onlineA software professional's Reddit post detailing minute-to-minute work hour tracking at a multinational corporation has ignited online debat...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
'Foreign MNC behaving like lala company': Techie claims every minute is tracked, employees left glued to screens, no lunch and coffee breaksA foreign multinational company faces backlash over claims of minute-by-minute employee work hour tracking. Employees report being mandated...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
5,300-year-old Ötzi mummy still “alive”? Scientists discover active microbes insideScientists have made a startling discovery about Ötzi the Iceman. Microscopic life within his ancient body is still active. These ancient b...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.54 AM IST