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In 1912, Beulah Louise Henry patented a vacuum ice cream freezer; it became the first of more than 100 inventions that made her famous as “Lady Edison”- In 1965, a Polish-American woman chemist made an unexpected discovery and created a compound five times stronger than steel helping in saving lives through bulletproof vests, spacecrafts and helmets
- Actor Madhavan blown away by Coimbatore's all-girls dance crew as ‘The She Unit’ goes viral with G.D.N. song. Who are they?
- In 1927, a woman's little-known brick invention quietly became a foundation of modern constructionAnna Keichline, the first licensed woman architect in Pennsylvania, changed American architecture with ideas that were far ahead of her tim...03 Aug, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
- How a Self-Taught Widow invented modern water storage: Harriet Williams Strong's 1890s irrigation breakthroughs saved a drought-hit California ranch and transformed dry-land farming foreverIn 1883, Harriet Williams Russell Strong was widowed, penniless, and left with four daughters on a failing California ranch. She had zero e...30 Jul, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- 'Attracted to attractive girls, but…': Madhavan makes honest confession about marriage with Sarita. Actor shares one relationship advice by Mani Ratnam stayed with himActor R. Madhavan once shared insights into his strong marriage with Sarita Birje. He credits his upbringing and transparency for their bon...09 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
- In 1953, a chemist spilled an experimental polymer on a shoe and found that one patch refused to get dirty: This led to the foundation of ScotchgardFor many adults, revisiting beloved shows serves as a soothing balm during turbulent times. This practice isn't simply a means to escape bo...26 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- What is the 'Matilda Effect'? How science became a man's world by dominance, not by meritFor centuries, women in science have been sidelined, their groundbreaking work erased or credited to male peers — a phenomenon known as the...12 May, 2025, 11.59 PM IST
- Who created the Barbie doll? Know all about Ruth Handler, the woman behind MattelRuth Handler and her husband Elliot founded the Mattel toy company and created the iconic Barbie doll which was part of her evolution. Know...22 Jul, 2023, 11.29 PM IST
- When bias hurts the mother of invention: Gender gap affects health innovations targeted at womenMost medical innovations were designed by men who overlooked women's needs.18 Jun, 2021, 05.20 PM IST
- A new collection of stories by Haruki Murakami bring back author's dreamy vibe and magical realismThe best story in the collection, translated from the Japanese by Philip Gabriel, is 'Charlie Parker Plays Bossa Nova'.06 Apr, 2021, 04.26 PM IST
- Indian-American TIME's Kid of the Year Gitanjali Rao focuses on effective COVID-19 vaccine distributionIn an interview with PTI, the 15-year-old inventor said she was focussed on using technological tools to offer solutions for vaccine distri...14 Dec, 2020, 01.48 PM IST
- Hindujas share second spot with Reuben brothers in UK rich listSrichand and Gopichand Hinduja, who run the Hinduja Group of companies, lost 6 billion pounds to slip from the top slot in last year's list...17 May, 2020, 03.06 PM IST
- Robots as partners are becoming popular, here are a few tech controversies that made headlinesIt has been predicted that robotic companionship is going to be a normal affair 20 years from now.14 Feb, 2019, 06.23 PM IST
- Scientific achievements are perceived as per description: StudyNew York, Oct 19 (IANS) Perceptions about inventions and inventors are shaped by how they are described, shows a new study.19 Oct, 2016, 06.54 PM IST
- From Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin, powerful men & their distasteful commentsDonald Trump recently sparked off global outrage with his lewd comments on an old leaked tape.19 Oct, 2016, 02.20 PM IST
- Female researchers paid 14 per cent less than men, says studyThe difference in earnings persists in spite of the fact that the quality of research of females does not differ from that of males, the st...21 Feb, 2016, 03.27 PM IST
- Why Mapui Aka Wingstar is making headlinesTinkle magazine in its November edition has introduced a new superhero — Mapui Kawlim from Aizawl, Mizoram.22 Nov, 2015, 12.00 PM IST
- How startups like Mukunda Foods and Seven Summits Studio are wooing investors with innovative technologyA machine to make dosa, a green two-wheeler and an inexpensive, sanitary-pad maker are just some of the things Indian startups have invente...08 Nov, 2014, 11.11 AM IST
- Skyy Spirits: Looking beyond infused vodkaWhen flavored vodkas emerged as Skyy Spirits' second-biggest moneymaker, Chief Executive Officer Gerry Ruvo made a surprise decision: He ki...21 Jul, 2010, 02.16 AM IST
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