In 1907, a lawyer worried about shared water cups helped push a disposable paper cup into daily American lifeA simple invention, the disposable paper cup, transformed public hygiene in the early 1900s. Lawyer Lawrence Luellen's idea offered a safe ...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
In 1888, a doctor’s daughter tired of body odor turned cream into a personal fix, and deodorant became part of modern routineBack in 1888, a groundbreaking cream named Mum made waves in the world of personal care, tackling the age-old issue of body odor. This inno...
12 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
How Gen Z became the most important customer in FMCGYoung consumers are now driving major decisions at established food companies. Gen-Z and millennials are influencing product development, a...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
In 1955, TV engineer Eugene Polley tried to free viewers from getting up during commercials, and the remote control changed living roomsThe remote control, debuting in 1955, revolutionized the television landscape by placing the power of choice in viewers' hands. No longer t...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Quote of the day by Kevin Bacon: 'Part of being a man is learning to take responsibility for your successes and for your failures. You can't go blaming others or being jealous...' Why taking responsibility matters more than success explained by the Hollywood starKevin Bacon’s quote of the day highlights the importance of taking responsibility for both success and failure instead of blaming others or...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.53 AM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: “Do not ask how poor the village is today; ask how many books its...” — Want to know how China grew from one of the world's poorest countries into a global superpower? This ancient Chinese proverb holds the answer on education, long-term thinking, and investing in future generations rather than chasing short-term wealthChinese Proverb of the Day reveals a powerful truth: a village’s future is not judged by today’s poverty but by the books its children carr...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
In 2008, archaeologists lifting a skull from a wet pit in York found something soft inside, and the Heslington brain preserved a life from Iron Age BritainIn a remarkable archaeological breakthrough in York, England, researchers unearthed ancient brain tissue that has astonishingly remained in...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda is going 'towards tractors' while her brother is...: Industrialist-father Nikhil Nanda shares a funny family jokeNikhil Nanda revealed a playful family joke about his children's career choices. Son Agastya Nanda is pursuing acting, while daughter Navya...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
George Clooney's car once broke down. He asked wife Amal for her stockings and used them as a car part to drive back home. How did the Hollywood actor learn car mechanic skills?George Clooney once revealed a resourceful moment where he used his wife Amal's stockings to create a temporary fan belt for their overheat...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
How a runestone in Ontario became one of North America’s most significant archaeological findsA remarkable runic inscription, the Wawa Runestone, has been unearthed in Ontario. This ancient carving is the longest runic text found in ...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Quote of the day by Dwayne Johnson: 'Wake up determined. Go to...' Life lessons on success, hardships, achievement and struggle by American professional wrestler 'The Rock' and Hollywood actorQuote of the Day by Dwayne Johnson highlights the importance of daily effort, discipline, achievement, struggle, and personal growth. The q...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
In 1907, a paper company trying to salvage a shipment of tissue sent out stronger sheets, which led to the creation of paper towelsIn 1907, what began as a manufacturing mishap morphed into the revolutionary invention of paper towels. The unexpected resilience of tissue...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
In 1886, a wealthy hostess tired of broken crockery built a machine with water jets, and the dishwasher entered the modern kitchenA socialite named Josephine Cochrane invented the first dishwasher in 1886. She was frustrated by her fine dishes breaking during handwashi...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
NIA raids 18 places in Punjab, Haryana in three terror-gangster network cases linked to Pak-based terrorist Shahzad BhattiThe National Investigation Agency conducted searches at 18 locations across Punjab and Haryana. These searches are part of investigations i...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
In 1967, an archaeologist’s spade bit into volcanic ash on Santorini, and Akrotiri emerged like a Bronze Age time capsuleAn extraordinary archaeological discovery in Akrotiri, Santorini, has unveiled a hidden prehistoric metropolis. Entombed under layers of vo...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Jaipur firecracker factory fire: Three dead, five injured in massive blazeJaipur Fire News: A fire at a firecracker factory in Jaipur's Khoh Nagoriyan area tragically claimed three lives and injured five people. T...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
R Madhavan reveals secret to his strong marriage with wife Sarita, opens up on trust, transparency and lasting loveActor R Madhavan attributes his enduring marriage to wife Sarita's unwavering support and understanding. He emphasizes transparency, honest...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.07 PM IST