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In 1907, a Canton janitor's asthma got so bad he rigged a fan motor, broomstick, and pillowcase into a vacuum: His cousin's husband, W.H. Hoover, bought the patent in 1908- Death rate in ICE immigrant detention centers more than doubles under Trump, Reuters analysis finds
- Meet Michael Dell, who dropped out of college to build a tech empire and later donated over $1 billion to his alma mater
- In 1899, scholar Wang Yirong just looked at 'dragon bones' in medicine market; Then he noticed strange symbols that revealed China's 3,000-year-old lost history & direct evidence of Shang dynastyIn 1899, scholar Wang Yirong noticed ancient markings on so-called "dragon bones" being sold in a traditional Chinese medicine market. His ...16 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...15 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
- Life lesson of the day by Marie Curie, the woman who sacrificed her life for science: "A life spent in service of truth is never wasted, even when the path demands sacrifice. The light you leave behind can outlive the..." Her extraordinary legacy remains a masterclass in determination, wisdom, and lasting impactLife lesson of the day by Marie Curie reveals how one scientist transformed struggle into global impact. Marie Curie, a Nobel Prize winner ...14 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- India known as nation with world's largest healthcare programme: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi said India has made healthcare more affordable and accessible over the past 12 years through initiatives such ...14 Jun, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
- Quote of the day by John Keats: ‘Do you not see how necessary a world of pains and troubles is to school…’ – English poet talks about the ‘vale of Soul-making’John Keats, a renowned poet, believed life's troubles forge character. His "vale of Soul-making" concept suggests pain teaches vital lesson...13 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
- People across Europe, North America slept for days or stared blankly for hours during this 100-year-old strange epidemic and scientists are still searching whyDuring the 1918 flu pandemic, a mysterious illness, encephalitis lethargica, emerged in Europe and North America, causing extreme sleepines...13 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
- Alavandar Murder Case: Half head that still teaches medical students more than 70 years laterAlavandar Murder Case: A preserved human head, labeled "M 11", at Madras Medical College is a teaching tool from the 1952 C Alavandar murde...12 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- In 1972, archaeologists opened a Han tomb and found bamboo slips, and lost military classics stepped back into viewRecent excavations of ancient tombs in China have uncovered invaluable bamboo slips from Han-era burials, shedding light on early Chinese t...12 Jun, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- Two Egyptian mummies were scanned in Los Angeles with half-millimeter precision, and doctors found something they weren't expecting in a 2,200-year-old spineAncient Egyptian mummies, Nes-Min and Nes-Hor, underwent advanced CT scans at Keck Hospital, revealing a unique spinal trepanation on Nes-M...12 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
- African proverb of the day: 'What you help a child to love can be more important than what you...' - motivational life lessons on parenting, what shapes a child’s future and why character building and moral values are more important than academic successAfrican proverb of the day: An African saying emphasizes that cultivating a child's love for values like kindness and curiosity holds great...11 Jun, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Marie Curie: “One never notices what has been done...” a lesson on pursuing excellenceQuote of the Day: Marie Curie's enduring quote highlights the importance of looking ahead. It suggests true progress stems from focusing on...10 Jun, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
- In 1893, a chemist was silvering double-walled glass for cold gases and made a stubborn flask, which created the thermosIn the pursuit of knowledge, scientist James Dewar engineered an innovative container specifically designed for the exploration of ultra-ch...10 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- We want to foster peace, stability for people of Afghanistan: MEA reaffirms India's commitment to Afghan developmentIndia continues its strong support for Afghanistan, reaffirms MEA. The nation is focused on peace, stability, and development. This include...09 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- 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
- In 1889, a physician noticed a sweet urine clue and helped point medicine toward insulinIn a groundbreaking moment in 1889, two German scientists, Joseph von Mering and Oskar Minkowski, uncovered a crucial link between the panc...06 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- In 1811, a chemist added too much acid to seaweed ash, and purple vapor revealed iodineIn the heart of 1811, a serendipitous moment unfolded in the laboratory of French chemist Bernard Courtois. As he endeavored to create salt...05 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
- In 1888, a pharmacist’s syrup met carbonated water by chance which made Coca-Cola a global drinkCoca-Cola's origin story is more than just chance. Pharmacist John Pemberton created his syrup during an era of medicinal tonics. The drink...02 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
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