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In 1905, an engineer was testing heatproof alloys and made a wire that would not burn out, and the electric toaster came into existenceA special metal alloy called nichrome, invented in 1905, made electric toasters possible. This alloy, a mix of nickel and chromium, could w...- 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...
- Quote of the day from investing legend Howard Marks: 'You have to be prepared for when things go against you. You have to survive on the bad days' - Life and investing lessons from Mastering the Market Cycle authorHoward Marks, a renowned investor, stresses survival over maximum returns. In one of his famous quotes, he advises investors to build resil...
- US forces shoot down two Iranian attack drones in Strait of Hormuz amid fresh escalationUnited States forces have intercepted and destroyed two Iranian drones. These drones posed a threat to commercial shipping in the Strait of...
- In 1931, a journalist noticed that newspaper ink dried faster than his pen, which led to the invention of the ballpoint penWhile reporting on the latest stories, Hungarian journalist László Bíró found himself frustrated by the black smudges left by traditional f...
- Computer science is losing its exemption: Everyone can code nowA popular pyramid model for computer science professions is flawed. For decades, skill alone determined success in tech. Now, Artificial In...
- Rupee ends little changed on two-way foreign portfolio flows, merchant hedgingThe Indian rupee remained stable on Monday. Modest gains from equity index rebalancing were countered by corporate hedging. Traders are clo...
- Markets in limbo as US–Iran uncertainty clouds global outlook: Geoff DennisGlobal markets are grappling with US-Iran standoff uncertainty, with conflicting signals leaving investors hesitant. Despite geopolitical t...
- AI bubble debate gets real as chip stocks rallyChipmaker stocks are soaring, leading to a debate about an artificial intelligence bubble. Demand for AI data center chips is driving price...
- How Charlie Munger’s behavioral lessons apply to today’s market realityGlobal markets face AI optimism and inflation anxiety. Charlie Munger's insights on human misjudgment offer a survival guide. Higher intere...
- In 1839, a struggling inventor dropped rubber mixed with sulfur onto a hot stove, and it wasn’t just a ruined batch: It revealed how to stabilize rubber permanentlyCharles Goodyear's serendipitous discovery in 1839 was nothing short of revolutionary for the world of natural rubber. By developing the vu...
- “Why buy a Rs 30,000 AC?”: Man says his Rs 800 DIY roof trick cuts temperature by 15°C in 45°C heatA man shared a budget-friendly rooftop cooling method costing under ₹800 amid the ongoing extreme heatwave. He used a mixture of Fixit URP,...
- View: Rupee crossing 100 may not be catastrophic, but can India convince the world about its growth story?As the global economy wobbles, India's rupee approaches a significant dollar benchmark, influenced by surging oil import prices and substan...
- In 1965, a chemist expected a routine polymer solution and got a bizarre cloudy liquid instead: It became KevlarIn 1965, the world of materials science was forever changed by scientist Stephanie Kwolek, who stumbled upon a peculiar cloudy polymer mixt...
- Geopolitical stability will decide market’s next move: Sandip SabharwalIndian equity markets are holding above 24,000, buoyed by improving sentiment and steady earnings, though geopolitical tensions remain a co...
- Dollar wobbles as markets cling to hopes for Middle East peace dealInvestor optimism for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is boosting markets. Hopes of peace have lowered oil prices and eased pressure ...
- Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
- June quarter earnings to determine market direction, says Sunil Subramaniam, warns on risks in near termMarket expert Sunil Subramaniam advised caution amid geopolitical uncertainty and rising input costs, while favouring consumer durables, ca...
- FIIs won't return to Indian markets in a hurry; only 3 triggers may bring them back: Amar K AmbaniForeign institutional investors (FIIs) are unlikely to return to Indian equities soon due to structural and cyclical forces, including mode...
- China's Xi lauds 'new positioning' in ties with USIn a significant pivot in international relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump have unveiled a fresh strat...
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