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Quote of the day by Charlie Munger: ‘The world is not driven by greed, but is driven by...’ What famous investor taught about human behaviour and money- In 1912, Cadillac fitted 12,000 cars with Charles Kettering's electric self-starter; the hand-crank era ended, and ordinary drivers could finally start a car safely
- 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
- Harsh Goenka is inspired by Tamil Nadu teen who turned a street-side problem into an invention praised by PM Modi, Joe Biden and Prince WilliamsA young inventor from Tamil Nadu, Vinisha Umashankar, developed a solar-powered ironing cart to replace polluting charcoal irons. Her innov...17 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
- Quote of the day by inventor Nikola Tesla: 'I wish I could be beside you now mother, to bring you the glass of water. All these years...' The genius scientist reflects on the true personal cost of being ambitiousNikola Tesla's widely shared quote offers a glimpse into the emotional struggles often associated with the inventor's later years. While hi...17 Jun, 2026, 04.50 AM IST
- Spanish proverb of the day: "There is no evil from which..." - Turn pain into purpose: Timeless wisdom and valuable life lessons hidden within every challenge you face and overcomeSpanish proverb of the day: It reminds us that difficult moments often carry unexpected value. Challenges teach perspective. Failure reveal...16 Jun, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
- In 1930, two brothers bolted a radio into a car dashboard, and the American road got its own soundtrackIn the revolutionary year of 1930, the Galvin brothers unveiled a groundbreaking invention: the car radio. This pivotal development infused...15 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
- US district court rejects patent claims against Hexaware TechnologiesA US district court dismissed patent infringement claims against Hexaware Technologies, ruling that Natsoft Corporation's asserted patents ...15 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
- In 1893, an engineer was playing with hooks and clasps and built a sliding fastener: This led to the creation of the zipperThe zipper's path to success was long and winding. Initially patented in 1893, it faced many challenges. Improvements in design and marketi...13 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
- In 1970, a traveler struggling with heavy luggage imagined wheels on a suitcase, and airport life suddenly got easierIn the past, travelers struggled with cumbersome bags as they made their way across various terrains. However, the game-changing arrival of...12 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
- In 1922, a soda-fountain tinkerer built a better spinning blade in a cup, and the blender changed American kitchensThe blender began as a solution for busy soda fountains needing to mix milkshakes quickly. Inventors sought better mixing mechanisms in the...12 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- In 1948, a supermarket problem sketched in simple lines inspired a new code: And the barcode quietly transformed modern shoppingWhat began as a mundane challenge in a local grocery store ignited the spark of a revolutionary idea. Inventors Bernard Silver and Norman J...11 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
- 'Self-proclaimed, dubiously invented milestone': Cong slams PM as he surpasses 'Nehru record'Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become India's longest continuously serving elected prime minister. The Congress party has criticized this...10 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM 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
- In 1770, a scientist was handling a lump of rubber and found it rubbed pencil away, leading to the creation of the eraser, changing every school deskA pivotal moment in 1770 came when Joseph Priestley noted that natural rubber could easily wipe away graphite marks from paper. A material ...09 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
- The popsicle was invented by accident: How an 11-year-old boy's forgotten drink created a global treatA simple mistake by young Frank Epperson in 1905 led to a global sensation. He left a soda outside overnight, and it froze on a stick. This...07 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
- 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 1943, he was trying to solve a World War II crisis, but a failed experiment accidentally created one of the most famous toys ever madeSilly Putty invention: A wartime effort to develop synthetic rubber accidentally led to the invention of Silly Putty. Although the stretchy...05 Jun, 2026, 06.14 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
- In 1956, an electrical engineer grabbed the wrong resistor and helped create the life-saving pacemakerAn inventor, Wilson Greatbatch, accidentally created a regular beat while working on a heart sound recorder. He realized this pulse could s...03 Jun, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
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