Barack Obama's reading list: 6 books that explore identity, power, history and ambition you must readFormer President Barack Obama's annual book recommendations highlight diverse genres and voices. This year's list includes Percival Everett...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Movie Dialogue of the Day: Sean Connery's 'A Martini, shaken, not stirred' - The classic James Bond line that defined 007James Bond's iconic dialogue 'A Martini, shaken, not stirred' originated in Ian Fleming's novels and first appeared on screen in 'Dr. No'. ...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Pablo Picasso: 'Every Child Is an Artist. The Problem Is How to Remain an Artist Once He Grows Up' teaches us how to preserve creativity in the harsh reality of worldQuote of the Day by Pablo Picasso highlights the importance of preserving creativity throughout life. Children naturally possess imaginatio...
14 Jun, 2026, 06.08 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
At Beihouse, Beirut's spirit of resilience is on the menuBeihouse restaurant in Beirut's Gemmayzeh district offers a cultural experience and exceptional food. It stands as a symbol of resilience a...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Suzy Kassem: “Love is supposed to lift you up, not… – What true love really means explained by the American author known for her debut book, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy KassemQuote of the Day by Suzy Kassem: Suzy Kassem’s quote, “Love is supposed to lift you up, not hold you down. It is supposed to push you forwa...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.10 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
Quote of the day by Pierce Brosnan: 'Love means that everything is right with the world. Love and only love. Love means that you are...' - inspiring life lessons on love, emotions and happiness by Tomorrow Never Dies, The Matador and Mamma Mia! actorQuote of the day by Pierce Brosnan: Pierce Brosnan believes love makes the world feel right. It brings contentment and strength. Love also ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.33 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
Love Quote of the Day by Legendary Irish novelist James Joyce: “Her lips touched his brain as they touched his lips…” – Inspiring lessons on love, imagination, intimacy, desire, perception and why feelings speaks louder than words by the author of Ulysses known for his experimental style and deep exploration of human relationshipsLove Quote of the Day by James Joyce: James Joyce’s quote, “Her lips touched his brain as they touched his lips, as though they were a vehi...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.51 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
‘I just killed the man of sin’: Man calls 911 after killing mother’s 81-year-old boyfriend in CaliforniaA 44-year-old California man has been arrested for murder. He is accused of fatally stabbing his mother's 81-year-old boyfriend, actor Jame...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.17 AM 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