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In 1916, a metallurgist accidentally dipped his pen into molten metal; it led to a crystal-growing technique that powers the modern semiconductor industry- Chinese love proverb of the day: “A broken lotus root is connected by its strings” — timeless wisdom on love, lasting bonds, emotional healing, resilience, and the invisible connections that shape our lives
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- In 1839, an artist opened a chemical cabinet: And a hidden image helped launch photographA groundbreaking invention in 1839 by Louis Daguerre changed photography forever. His method captured invisible images on a silver plate. T...06 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
- In 1931, a journalist noticed that newspaper ink dried faster than his pen, which led to the invention of the ballpoint penWhile reporting on the latest stories, Hungarian journalist László Bíró found himself frustrated by the black smudges left by traditional f...03 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
- Ever wondered how erasers actually work? The answer might surprise youPencil marks disappear thanks to molecular science and heat. Graphite sticks to paper via weak forces. Erasers lift graphite due to stronge...21 May, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
- 110 years ago, a Polish scientist accidentally dipped his pen into molten tin - what he discovered still helps run your smartphoneA lab accident in 1916 led to a breakthrough in crystal growth. Jan Czochralski's method for creating pure silicon crystals is fundamental ...11 May, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
- In 1938, Laszlo Biro noticed newspaper ink dried instantly while his fountain pen kept smudging, what he invented next 'revolutionised' writing foreverA Hungarian journalist, Laszlo Biro, noticed newspaper ink dried fast. This led him to invent the ballpoint pen. He replaced fountain pen i...10 May, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
- In 1938, László Bíró Watched Newspaper Ink Dry Instantly While His Fountain Pen Smudged: That Realization Established the Foundation for the Ballpoint PenJournalist Laszlo Biro noticed newspaper ink dried fast while his fountain pen ink smeared. This observation led to a revolutionary inventi...30 Apr, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- Let's push GPNs back in their grammariesIt's time to rally against the self-proclaimed Grammar and Pronunciation Police! These language enthusiasts, while well-meaning, often nitp...02 Nov, 2025, 11.01 PM IST
- Redditor builds DIY camera from discarded Coke can, captures stunning shot. Here's how you can do it tooA man astonishingly transforms an empty Coke can and some discarded trash into a fully functioning pinhole camera, capturing a breathtaking...07 Mar, 2025, 11.01 PM IST
- Pencil Day: India's pencil industry stays sharp in the age of digital writingThough India's stationery companies have had to adjust to the new trends, they are positive about the endurance of the humble pencil. The i...30 Mar, 2023, 06.04 PM IST
- New 'Star Wars' movie 'Rogue Squadron' delayed due to film-maker Patty Jenkins' scheduling conflictThe 'Star Wars' spin-off movie was originally announced in December 2020.09 Nov, 2021, 11.46 AM IST
- 'GOT' creators David Benioff, DB Weiss to develop Pulitzer-winning 'The Overstory' as Netflix seriesHugh Jackman will serve as executive producer.12 Feb, 2021, 05.50 PM IST
- Man puts the hand back into writing, jots a 349-page novel with a calligraphy penThe post-pen generation finds even scribbling signatures with a pen onerous.01 Sep, 2020, 08.10 AM IST
- This simple innovation can prevent 1.5 million child deaths every year & has UNICEF excitedThree industrial designers have come up with an ingenious way to tackle one of the reasons for child deaths every year. What is more - it i...01 Dec, 2017, 03.11 PM IST
- Opening band before the main India-Pakistan clashAustralia take on New Zealand in their Champions Trophy opener today but all eyes are on Sunday’s India-Pakistan match.02 Jun, 2017, 01.55 AM IST
- China finally invents a ballpoint pen of its ownChina hopes such government-mandated "innovation" will finally revive its economy and catapult it into the front rank of technologically ad...18 Jan, 2017, 12.16 AM IST
- From fake electronics to fake lions, museums; Chinese counterfeit industry has come a full circleThis April, a report by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime said that China was the source of about 67% of counterfeit goods seized globally.17 Aug, 2013, 04.41 AM IST
- Towards better medicines: Need for incentives to innovateEver since the passing of the Third amendment to the Patents Act, increasingly strident voices have been raised against pharmaceutical pate...27 Nov, 2007, 03.52 AM IST
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