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In 1912, Cadillac fitted 12,000 cars with Charles Kettering's electric self-starter; the hand-crank era ended, and ordinary drivers could finally start a car safelyIn the early days of the automobile, drivers faced a daunting ritual every time they wanted to hit the road. Cranking the engine by hand wa...18 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST- Why keeping your AC on while away could actually save moneyExperts suggest leaving your air conditioner on at a higher temperature when you step out. This can save electricity and money by preventin...17 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
- Can pouring a bucket of water on AC compressor cut your electricity bills?As heatwaves grip Indian cities, a simple hack of pouring water on AC outdoor units can offer temporary efficiency boosts. This method cool...15 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
- Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
- AI workloads push data centres to upgrade fire and cooling systemsData centres are significantly upgrading fire safety, cooling, and electrical systems following a recent Google Cloud incident. The surge i...13 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Inside Samsung's strategy to own every tier of the Smart appliance marketSamsung's new Bespoke AI refrigerator range targets India's growing premium appliance market with a three-tiered strategy. From practical D...12 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
- Iran war puts Bangladesh’s nascent industrial dreams at riskBangladesh's economic growth is threatened by an energy shortage, leaving new industrial facilities idle. The country faces painful impacts...12 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
- In 1943, he was trying to solve a World War II crisis, but a failed experiment accidentally created one of the most famous toys ever madeSilly Putty invention: A wartime effort to develop synthetic rubber accidentally led to the invention of Silly Putty. Although the stretchy...05 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
- In 1907, a chemist was chasing a shellac substitute when a hard resin changed the age of plasticIn an unassuming quest for new industrial materials, Leo Baekeland ignited a transformative shift. His pursuit of a shellac alternative led...04 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- 20 months of bearish markets: One additional letter that tells you which 'cheap' stocks are actually cheapMost investors live by one ratio. That ratio that tells them all they want to know – or should one say all they want to hear? They open a s...31 May, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
- In 1938, a patent clerk rubbed sulfur onto a metal plate and copied a few words in a borrowed lab: It led to the foundation of xerographyChester Carlson invented xerography in 1938. This innovation allowed for quick document copying without retyping. Major corporations initia...26 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
- FIFA World Cup to face newest opponent: Brutal heat and violent stormsHeat, humidity and thunderstorms are synonymous with summer in many North American regions -- and in a few weeks they could also threaten t...25 May, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
- In 1938, Chester Carlson was rubbing sulfur and zinc onto a plate when a faint image appeared, sparking the invention of xerography, which changed how workplaces handled paperwork worldwideChester Carlson invented xerography in 1938, driven by the frustration of manually copying documents. His groundbreaking dry imaging proces...23 May, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Thomas Edison: "Failure is really a matter of conceit. People don't work hard because..." — A brutally honest reminder that success never comes from wishful thinking alone, but through relentless effort, discipline, persistence, humility, and waking up to reality before it’s too lateThomas Edison quote of the day delivers a sharp success lesson. Many people chase wealth, motivation, and career growth without real effort...20 May, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
- The Iran war is now changing your Social Security check; here's the new 2027 COLA numberSocial Security COLA update 2027: Gas prices in America have surged above $4.10 per gallon, up sharply from $3.17 last year, and the impact...18 May, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
- Want to jump into the 'China is back' rally? Tread carefullyInvestors are increasingly betting that “China is back” as the economy rebounds from years of deflation, helped by strong manufacturing, ex...18 May, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
- G7 finance chiefs seek to tackle imbalances as trade strains unityFinance ministers from the Group of Seven are meeting in Paris to discuss global economic tensions, trade imbalances and coordination on cr...18 May, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
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