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HISTORY OF ICE CREAM
Alfred Cralle, a Pittsburgh porter, patented his ice-cream mold and disher in 1897; its thumb-operated scraper let servers dish 40 to 50 plates a minute- In 1945, Percy Spencer noticed something unusual while working on radar equipment: the candy bar in his pocket had melted. The engineer began experimenting with popcorn and an egg, eventually setting him on the path to developing the microwave oven.
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- Before air conditioning, America shipped lake ice as far as Kolkata; up to two-thirds melted en route, and the rest could cost 10 times more than beefFrederic Tudor embarked on an unprecedented journey by transporting ice from the ponds of New England to the sweltering climate of Calcutta...21 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In 1935, this dam submerged entire US town under 60 feet of water; nearly 90 years later, falling lake levels are bringing the 'ghost town' back to lifeHoover Dam Construction: St. Thomas, a historic Nevada town, has reemerged as Lake Mead's water levels decline. The former Mormon settlemen...13 Aug, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
- See you, CIO: Why India’s family offices are struggling to hire and retain investment chiefsIndian family offices are transitioning from wealth protection to professional investment management. Finding and keeping skilled Chief Inv...09 Aug, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
- Investing and thinking beyond Trump, Iran and oil prices: 5 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 21%West Asia is once again dictating the mood on Dalal Street. Brent crude has crossed $93 a barrel, Indian equities are under pressure, and t...30 Jul, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
- Andy Burnham likely to remain pro-India if he becomes UK PM: Trade chief Harjinder KangUK's Trade Commissioner Harjinder Kang expressed confidence in continued strong India relations. He noted a broad cross-party consensus on ...15 Jul, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
- On This Day in History, July 1: Terminator 2 premiers, Dominion of Canada is formed, Bretton Woods Conference opens, Hong Kong returns to China, Sony Walkman debuts, Princess Diana is born and other key eventsOn This Day in History, July 1 marks a date shaped by major military campaigns, nation-building, scientific breakthroughs and cultural mile...30 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
- Pure milk, fresh fruit and cocoa: 141-year-old famous ice cream shop in Pune once started as a pharmacyPune's oldest ice cream parlour, Ganu Shinde, established in 1885 on Laxmi Road, boasts nearly 150 years of serving pure milk ice cream. Wh...26 Jun, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
- In 1904, an ice cream vendor ran out of dishes, which led to the creation of the ice-cream cone as a dessert iconThe ice cream cone's origin is not a simple tale. While a popular legend points to the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, historical research rev...04 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- National Ice Cream Day 2025: All you need to know about this special day, check free ice cream, discounts, and moreGet ready for National Ice Cream Day on July 20, 2025, with sweet deals from Baskin-Robbins, Jeni's, Dunkin', and Dippin' Dots. Retailers l...20 Jul, 2025, 09.10 AM IST
- Popular ice cream chain to close 500 stores in US amid bankruptcy proceedingsRite Aid's bankruptcy is leading to the closure of Thrifty Ice Cream counters within its stores nationwide, marking a significant change fo...29 May, 2025, 10.05 PM IST
- Who is David Stever? Was Ben & Jerry’s CEO fired for criticizing Donald Trump or is there more to the story?Ben & Jerry’s is suing parent company Unilever, alleging CEO David Stever was fired due to his political activism, including criticism of D...20 Mar, 2025, 06.10 PM IST
- Backlash forces Walmart to pull out the Juneteenth Ice cream: Critics point to CreamaliciousA few days back, the world-famous departmental store Walmart faced a backlash on social media following the sale of Juneteenth-themed ice c...24 May, 2022, 08.48 PM IST
- From the US & Russia to India, a bowl of ice cream has a long political historyEven, revolutionary Fidel Castro wanted every Cuban to be able to enjoy ice-cream.01 Aug, 2021, 10.14 AM IST
- Play, cook, exercise, repeat: Padma Lakshmi tweets pro tips for mental well-beingPadma Lakshmi has been open about her battles with health issues over the years.15 Oct, 2019, 10.18 AM IST
- Creambell plans to try avenues like frozen vegetables, says CEO Nitin AroraNitin Arora, CEO, Creambell Ice Cream, tells us what makes this brand stand out and how no two days are the same when you're working with f...17 Apr, 2015, 12.18 PM IST
- General Mills' super pricey Haagen-Dazs is happy with small scoop of IndiaFor General Mills, Haagen-Dazs isn't an ice cream but an experience but after three years in India, consumers are being true to its tagline...01 Apr, 2012, 12.33 AM IST
- Nirula's starts India's first ice-cream museumCity-based food joint chain Nirula's Group, famous for its variety of ice-creams, has now started an ice-cream museum -- the first ever in ...18 Nov, 2007, 12.00 PM IST
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