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.In 1945, Percy Spencer made a casual observation that led to a major change in food preparation. Standing next to a magnetron one day, he n...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
He built Hawell’s from one ice cream shop to 22 branches. Why is he selling the $6 million business after 27 years?After building Hawell’s from a single ice cream shop into a 22-branch business within just three years, founder Siripong Akkarasriyuk is no...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
In 1921, a 14-year-old Idaho farm boy looked at the rows in a potato field and imagined television: How Philo Farnsworth turned a plowed field into a world-changing inventionIn 1921, 14-year-old Philo Farnsworth found inspiration for electronic television while plowing a potato field in Idaho. His simple idea of...
03 Sep, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
'The monk who sold his Ferrari': Thai businessman is selling his $6 million ice cream company to become a saintThai businessman Siripong Akkarasriyuk is selling his Hawell’s ice cream business for 165 million baht, or more than $6 million, as he prep...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
In 1882, an American engineer at the age of 22 invented a device which had a two-bladed propeller placed onto the rotating shaft of a DC electric motor: The story of the first electric fanIn 1882, an American engineer at the age of 22 invented a device which had a two-bladed propeller placed onto the rotating shaft of a DC el...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Ambani uses ₹10 power again for the next disruption in a hot Indian marketReliance Consumer Products has entered India’s ice-cream market with Bombay Creamery, pricing cups, cones and sticks from ₹10. The brand is...
02 Sep, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Kwality Walls shares fall 3% as RIL's foray into ice cream biz raises competition fearsKwality Walls shares dropped on Wednesday as Reliance Consumer Products entered India’s ice cream market with Bombay Creamery, raising comp...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Stocks in news: Reliance Industries, Wipro, Tata Motors, among 9 stocks that will be in focus todayThe BSE Sensex ended at 76,944.28, lower by 12.99 points or 0.02%, as gains in IT, FMCG and select heavyweights helped limit the fall.
02 Sep, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Milky Mist Dairy Food shares surge 10% on strong Q1 growthMilky Mist Dairy Food saw strong growth in its June quarter results. The company expects continued momentum through existing capacities and...
02 Sep, 2026, 06.54 AM IST
In 1867, a Swedish chemist, engineer and industrialist invented a stable paste made by mixing highly unstable liquid nitroglycerin with porous silica sand called kieselguhr changing the world foreverIn 1867, a Swedish chemist, engineer and industrialist invented a stable paste by mixing nitroglycerin with porous silica sand called kiese...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.29 AM IST
Protein in matcha? Soha Ali Khan’s 2-minute pre-workout drink is the quick energy boost you needActress Soha Ali Khan has jumped on the matcha trend with an easy 2-minute recipe for a delicious, protein-packed drink. Perfect for hectic...
01 Sep, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Ambani's Reliance enters ice cream market with launch of Bombay CreameryReliance Consumer Products Limited has launched its new ice cream brand, Bombay Creamery. This brand is positioned as India's first accessi...
01 Sep, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Milky Mist shares rally over 9% after Q1 profit surges nearly tenfold. Should you buy?Milky Mist Dairy Food shares rallied over 9% after the dairy products maker reported a nearly tenfold year-on-year jump in Q1 profit to Rs ...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
12-year-old wins $2,120 for a smartphone grip that becomes a breathing mask and she plans to donate prize to developing countriesA 12-year-old inventor Kim Ji On has won a $2,120 prize for creating a smartphone breathing mask inspired by a deadly hotel fire. Her emerg...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Milky Mist Q1 Results: Profit zooms nearly 9 times YoY to Rs 65 crore; revenue rises 44%Milky Mist Dairy Food reported a nearly ninefold jump in Q1FY27 profit to Rs 65 crore, while revenue rose 43.6% year-on-year to Rs 973.45 c...
31 Aug, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Starbucks Fall Menu 2026: Pumpkin Spice Latte returns with new drinks, food and PSL merchandiseStarbucks has unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 fall menu, featuring the return of the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte. Among the new offeri...
25 Aug, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Chef Kunal Kapur tries the viral croissant magnum trend. But suggests a simpler caramelised croissant and ice cream twistA delightful trend has emerged on social media with the viral croissant-Magnum combo. Chef Kunal Kapur decided to explore this fascinating ...
22 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST