In 1916, chemists hunting a soap substitute made a cleaner that worked in hard water, and laundry detergent changed washing foreverThe demand for cleaner solutions during World War I led to the invention of synthetic detergents. These groundbreaking products outperforme...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ray Dalio: 'When life doesn't give what you want, you can be angry or sad, or you can learn about how reality works and develop...' ; how to deal with challenges in life explained by the American investorLife presents challenges. Investor Ray Dalio offers wisdom on handling disappointments. He stresses that anger is futile. Instead, view fai...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Moroccan proverb of the day: 'The one who wants honey must...' Deep life lessons on why success, happiness and every great dream come with painful challengesMoroccan proverb of the day: Moroccan wisdom teaches that worthwhile goals often require effort, patience and perseverance. Success, happin...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
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09 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Life advice of the day by Thomas Edison: 'The trouble with most people is...' Lessons on success, human behavior, hard work and vision by American inventorLife Advice of the Day by Thomas Edison highlights a common human habit. The quote says, “The trouble with most people is that they quit be...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
Life Advice of the Day by Founding Father and the 3rd president of the United States Thomas Jefferson: 'I find that the harder I work...' – A true Renaissance man's powerful reminder about hard workLife Advice of the Day : Thomas Jefferson's quote, "I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have," highlights that success i...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Korean Proverb of the Day: ‘The man who spent ten years polishing the lock never noticed the…’ The secret reason intelligent people sometimes work the hardest yet achieve the leastKorean Proverb of the Day: Perhaps the most profound insight within this Korean proverb is the idea that success is often far closer than i...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Alexander Zverev has turned the page with French Open win, says tennis legend Boris BeckerAlexander Zverev has secured his maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open. Tennis legend Boris Becker applauded Zverev's achievement afte...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
African proverb of the day: 'He who does not cultivate his field will die of...' - motivational life lessons on hard work, discipline, personal responsibility, value of consistent effort and understanding why some people succeed and others don'tAfrican proverb of the day: An African saying highlights the essential link between consistent effort and tangible rewards. This ancient wi...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
Arabic proverb of the day: 'Trust in God, but tie your camel' - powerful lesson about balancing faith with personal responsibilityThe ancient Arabic proverb, "Trust in God, but tie your camel," emphasizes the crucial balance between faith and personal responsibility. I...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
TSMC working hard to meet chip demand, would 'like' to hike pricesC.C. Wei, speaking at the company's annual shareholder meeting in the Taiwanese city of Hsinchu, said customers are still upbeat on the out...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
Quote of the day by Robert Frost: 'The world is full of willing people; some willing to work, the rest...' Life lessons on responsibility, hard work and human natureRobert Frost's enduring quote highlights the timeless truth of human behavior: some are willing to work, while others are content to let th...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Quote of the day by Thomas Edison: ‘The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are…’ – American inventor on success, persistence and perseveranceThomas Edison's enduring wisdom highlights that significant achievements stem from relentless hard work, unwavering perseverance, and pract...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Smugglers are hard at work as higher duty puts the shine on goldThe recent spike in import duties in India has inadvertently fueled a rise in gold smuggling activities. Traders are noting a marked increa...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
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29 May, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
African proverb of the day: 'Once you carry your own water, you’ll remember every...' - inspiring life lessons on why hard work makes you value everything more and why effort and struggle build strong characterAfrican proverb of the day: Effort shapes our understanding of life's value. When we work hard, we remember every achievement. Things earne...
26 May, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
IT helpdesk worker finds co-workers faking meetings, dodging calls and even sleeping on shifts - now one response from management has them questioning their own honestyA helpdesk employee on Reddit shared concerns about a team where many colleagues allegedly bend rules, take extended breaks, and avoid work...
25 May, 2026, 01.53 PM IST