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In 1839, a Scottish blacksmith invented the first rear-wheel-driven vehicle which set the world in motion and laid the foundation of modern transportIn 1839, a Scottish blacksmith invented the first rear-wheel-driven vehicle which set the world in motion and laid the foundation of modern...
Top Quote of the Day by Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla and Richard Feynman: Are we asking the right questions about our world? Life lessons from great scientists on curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, discipline, innovation, personal growth, and how their revolutionary ideas guide modern progressToday's Top Quote of the Day by Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla and Richard Feynman: Human progress is driven not merely by discovering answe...
A high-school-educated Mumbai inventor had earned the title ‘India's Edison' with 200-plus inventions. Actor R Madhavan shares the remarkable story of Shankar Abaji BhiseShankar Abaji Bhise, remembered by R Madhavan in an AI-generated Instagram video, was a self-taught Indian inventor once called the “Edison...
In 1914, an African-American invented a safer traffic signal: How Garrett Augustus Morgan changed road safety after seeing a horrific crashGarrett Morgan transformed road safety after witnessing a serious traffic accident involving an automobile and a horse-drawn carriage. His ...
Quote of the day by Paramahansa Yogananda, 'The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success' reveals psychology, positive mindset while facing tough challenges, offers timeless inspiring motivational life advice that patience, humility, adaptability, determination are key to successQuote of the day by Paramahansa Yogananda offers a timeless perspective on one of life's greatest challenges. Failure is not a final destin...
In 1887, a father trying to fix his son’s rough tricycle ride led to the breakthrough invention that changed modern travelA father's simple desire for his child's comfort led to a world-changing invention. John Boyd Dunlop's pneumatic tire transformed bumpy tri...
In 1903, the Wright brothers studied bird wings and bicycle mechanics, and helped launch modern aviationThe Wright brothers achieved the first powered flight in 1903. Their success stemmed from a unique focus on aircraft stability and control....
Did you know Avtar Saini, the ex-Intel India head killed while cycling, held 7 patents in chip design?Avtar Saini, former head of Intel India, tragically passed away while cycling in Navi Mumbai. Saini, known for his contributions to Intel's...
Avtar Saini, Ex-Intel India head, killed after being knocked down by cab while cycling in MumbaiFormer Intel India head Avtar Saini, known for his role in designing the Pentium processor, was tragically killed in a cycling accident in ...
Who is Otto Wichterle, the Czech chemist whom Google is honouring with a doodle?The doodle celebrates Wichterle's 108th birth anniversary.
Here's how IIT Madras has become a haven for startupsSince 2006, 140 startups have been a part of the IIT-M Incubation Cell. Of these, 32 startups have raised a total $108 million from investo...
Spotlight: Three gadgets that will floor youThese three gadgets actually show the advancement of time in terms of technology. If you posses any of these that will make your friends en...
Namma Cycle - an initiative to make Bengaluru adopt green transportIn the IISc experiment, Murali circulated 150 bicycles for students and faculty to move around on the sprawling campus.
Make in India, don't just make do in IndiaThe objective of improving GDP growth by attracting foreign capital makes India nothing more than a destination for product outsourcing.
SUNDAY ET: Cool facts about conglomerates Samsung, Sony, Tata, Godrej and othersSalt-to-software, ships-to-chips. Such descriptors fit many conglomerates across the world that sell everything under the sun. Or at least,...
- Indian creativity to play big role in new civilization: Philippe Starck
Philippe Starck is a superstar in a world where design increasingly decides the saleability of anything from mobile handsets to 5-star suit...
- Divide & Rule Doesn't Work
In France, any Parisienne wanting to 'dress like a man' must get permission.