In 1941, a Swiss engineer pulled burrs from his dog’s fur after a walk, and they weren’t just seeds: They revealed the idea behind VelcroOn a brisk afternoon in 1941, while walking through the countryside, Georges de Mestral had a lightbulb moment. His dog was covered in stub...
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Quote of the day by Thomas Edison: 'Time is really the only capital that any human being has, and the only thing...' Life lessons on human nature, success and limitations by American inventorQuote of the day by Thomas Edison highlights the value of time in human life. The quote explains that time is limited and cannot be recover...
26 May, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
In 1823, a chemist working with rubber and coal tar found cloth turning strangely dry: It wasn't just treated fabric, and it changed how rainy cities could dressIn 1823, Charles Macintosh revolutionized the world of outerwear by inventing a waterproof fabric. By cleverly bonding rubber with cloth, h...
25 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
1945 Kitchen Revolution began with one strange accident: How Percy Spencer’s melted candy bar at Raytheon accidentally led to the invention of the Microwave OvenDuring World War II, radar technology became essential for detecting enemy aircraft and ships. Percy Spencer was working with magnetrons, d...
22 May, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Quote of the day by Thomas Edison: "Failure is really a matter of conceit. People don't work hard because..." — A brutally honest reminder that success never comes from wishful thinking alone, but through relentless effort, discipline, persistence, humility, and waking up to reality before it’s too lateThomas Edison quote of the day delivers a sharp success lesson. Many people chase wealth, motivation, and career growth without real effort...
20 May, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
The real reason your washing machine has a window, and your dishwasher doesn'tWashing machines and dishwashers, invented around the same time, evolved differently. Washing machines feature windows for monitoring unpre...
09 May, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Beyond the prompt: The rise of the agentic organisationAI is evolving beyond assistants to become autonomous agents. This shift requires enterprises to redesign their operations. New goal-driven...
05 May, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
IIT Madras incubates over 100 startups, files 431 patents in innovation pushIIT-Madras has achieved a significant milestone in deep-tech entrepreneurship. The institute incubated over 100 startups for the second yea...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Quote of the day by Henry Ford: 'Those who never make mistakes work for...' Life lessons on success, hard work and learning by revolutionary American industrialistQuote of the day by Henry Ford focuses on mistakes, learning, and progress. The quote shares lessons from Henry Ford, an American industria...
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Quote of the day by Henry Ford: 'A poor man is not the one without a cent. A poor man is...' Timeless lessons on success, business and education by revolutionary American industrialistQuote of the day by Henry Ford explains the importance of dreams in shaping success and long-term progress. The message highlights purpose,...
05 Apr, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Google overtakes IBM to lead in generative AI patents: ReportData from IFI Claims, a database management company headquartered in the US, suggests that the tech giant has applied for 1,837 AI-related ...
16 May, 2025, 11.02 AM IST
In a world first, South Africa grants patent to an artificial intelligence systemDABUS (which stands for “device for the autonomous bootstrapping of unified sentience”) is an AI system created by Stephen Thaler, a pionee...
08 Aug, 2021, 12.25 PM IST
Mphasis gets US Patent for AI-driven application and infrastructure management solutionThe solution predicts errors and failures of applications and infrastructure and enables preventive maintenance measures.
13 Jul, 2021, 07.48 PM IST
Patent filing across emerging technologies is gaining pace in India: NasscomAI accounts for 6% of all emerging tech patents in India, with the country emerging as a key innovation destination for global companies
18 Jun, 2021, 06.00 AM IST
TCS launches workforce analytics solutionThe solution is designed to help enterprise deal with talent management challenges of the digital era, TCS said in a statement.
19 Oct, 2020, 06.50 PM IST
Kapil Dev invests undisclosed sum in tech company Harmonizer IndiaDev has been investing in the startups' space since 2015 and his bets include grocer peopleeasy.com, Samco Ventures, online market network ...
15 Oct, 2020, 05.57 PM IST
Mphasis awarded US patent for AI system for cognitive analysis of dataThe patent relates to leveraging machine learning algorithms to analyse free text from a variety of communication channels.
18 Sep, 2019, 01.21 PM IST