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Congress to launch nationwide campaign from June 30 to demand Pradhan's resignation over NEET row- Internet's favourite quote of the day by Tom Hanks: 'My mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get' - How Forrest Gump's iconic dialogue teaches us to embrace life's surprises
- Quote of the day by Elizabeth Bishop: 'The art of losing isn't hard to master, so many things seem filled with...' - inspiring life lessons on dealing with loss, letting go, moving forward and acceptance by Pulitzer Prize winner and The Fish and One Art poet
- Life's fightback lesson of the day: When Jaws director Steven Spielberg was rejected by a film school twice - 'When you have a dream, it doesn't come screaming at you'Hollywood titan Steven Spielberg, whose films have grossed over $10 billion, faced early rejection from his dream film school due to medioc...19 Jun, 2026, 11.35 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
- 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
- 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
- AAP in Punjab orders private schools to refund fees increased beyond 5%, says Arvind KejriwalPunjab has enacted a new law to control private school fee increases. The government has capped annual fee hikes at five percent. Schools t...05 Jun, 2026, 03.16 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 1888, a pharmacist’s syrup met carbonated water by chance which made Coca-Cola a global drinkCoca-Cola's origin story is more than just chance. Pharmacist John Pemberton created his syrup during an era of medicinal tonics. The drink...02 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
- How Trump has used the presidency to benefit himself and his alliesPresident Trump's administration is reviewing a large fund proposed for supporters. This comes amid scrutiny over various financial dealing...02 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
- Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schoolsJerome Powell, former Federal Reserve Chair, received an award for safeguarding the central bank's independence. He emphasized the crucial ...01 Jun, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
- In 1938, a patent clerk rubbed sulfur onto a metal plate and copied a few words in a borrowed lab: It led to the foundation of xerographyChester Carlson invented xerography in 1938. This innovation allowed for quick document copying without retyping. Major corporations initia...26 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
- Memorial Day 2026 moment of silence time: When is National Moment of Remembrance?Memorial Day 2026 holiday's origins can be traced to the American Civil War, which killed more than 600,000 service members, Union and Conf...25 May, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
- In 1902, Willis Carrier was trying to stop paper from warping in a Brooklyn print shop: This led to the foundation of the modern air-conditionerThe year was 1902 when Willis Carrier revolutionized our comfort with the invention of air conditioning, a solution aimed at managing humid...22 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
- In 1947, Edwin Land’s daughter asked why she could not see a photo immediately: The question helped reshape photography foreverWhen Edwin Land's daughter innocently questioned the delay in photos, her curiosity sparked a revolution in photography. Instant photograph...21 May, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
- In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was testing sound through wire when an accidental spill of acid helped make telephone historyAlexander Graham Bell's telephone invention was not a lucky accident. He and his assistant Thomas Watson were already conducting detailed e...21 May, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- In 1989, a man bought an old frame at a Pennsylvania flea market and unknowingly uncovered a rare Declaration of Independence broadsideA man found a rare Dunlap broadside of the Declaration of Independence at a Pennsylvania flea market. This document, printed in July 1776, ...20 May, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
- How a 15-year-old boy gave millions of blind people the ability to readLouis Braille, a teenager, created a revolutionary dot-based reading system. This system, based on a six-dot cell, allows blind individuals...20 May, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
- 7, Jantar Mantar Road: Striking Lutyens' bungalow; former Congress HQ houses libraryThe Indian National Congress is pursuing legal action to secure ownership of its former headquarters at 7, Jantar Mantar Road. The party ha...18 May, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
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