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In 1839, an artist opened a chemical cabinet: And a hidden image helped launch photographA groundbreaking invention in 1839 by Louis Daguerre changed photography forever. His method captured invisible images on a silver plate. T...- On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major eventsJune 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of...
- The cheapest degree abroad may not be in English and Indian students are finally figuring that outIndian students are shifting their focus to European and Japanese universities. This trend is driven by lower tuition fees and the necessit...
- Quote of the Day by Melinda French Gates: 'It's the mark of a backward society when...'—Top quotes by the co-founder of the Gates Foundation who's consistently listed among Forbes' 100 most powerful womenQuote of the Day: Melinda French Gates states that societies move backward when men make decisions for women. Her words champion equality a...
- Nadir Godrej, chairperson of the Godrej Industries Group to step downNadir Godrej will retire as chairperson of the Godrej Industries Group in August 2026. He will become Chairman Emeritus. Godrej will step d...
- Did powerful 8.8 earthquake shift Kamchatka Peninsula by a few meters? Scientists make massive claim days after tremorsA massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka coast on July 30, 2025, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Th...
- Norwegian author Jon Fosse wins 2023 Nobel Literature PrizeNorwegian author Jon Fosse has won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature for his innovative plays and prose. This follows last year's win by F...
- L&T sets up green energy councilLarsen & Toubro's council aims to achieve L&T's commitment to being a carbon-neutral company by 2040 by identifying emerging technology tre...
- French animation on 1960s Paris Algerian massacre among student Oscars winnersThe Student Academy Awards are a key program of the Hollywood film industry's top body, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- Clickety click: Here's why August 19 is observed as World Photography DayWorld Photo Day originates from the invention of the Daguerreotype process.
- World Arabic Language Day: Diversity, academia and futureArabic is a bridge between cultures and across borders, said Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, calling it a true language of dive...
- Nobel prizes in year marked by pandemic: Experts note lack of a clear frontrunner for Peace awardNo prizes are expected to be awarded this year for work directly linked to the coronavirus.
- Indian-American Abhijit Banerjee, along with Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer win 2019 Nobel Economics Prize"This year's Laureates have introduced a new approach to obtaining reliable answers about the best ways to fight global poverty," the acade...
- Padma Shri handed over to Dr Subhash Kak in USKak has published on the history of science, the philosophy of science, ancient astronomy, and the history of mathematics.
- Ex-army chief JJ Singh gets highest French civilian honourFormer army chief Gen. (retd) JJ Singh was today conferred with the highest French civilian distinction, Officer of the Legion of Honour.
- Two physicists among 2017 L'Oreal-Unesco for Women in Science awardeesKolkata, Nov 1 (IANS) Two physicists, including one from Asia Pacific, are among five laureates of the 2017 L'Oreal-Unesco for Women in Sci...
- AIIMS to develop cheaper cancer drugs with French FoundationAIIMS in collaboration with France-based FAM-Medical Academy Foundation and the French Embassy in India have decided to develop cheaper can...
- Scottish economist Angus Deaton wins Nobel prize in EconomicsDeaton has won the Nobel prize in economic sciences for “his analysis of consumption, poverty and welfare,” the Royal Swedish Academy of Sc...
- India important place to study microbiology: Senior French microbiologistPhilippe Sansonetti, a professor, said climatic conditions and high population were the main reasons for prevailing infectious diseases in ...
- Brinjal ReheatedThe assessment report prepared by six premier science academies has turned out to be a mere compilation of arguments that goes on to recomm...
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