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
The voice taking your McDonald's order may not be human anymoreMcDonald's is testing a new Google-backed AI drive-thru ordering system capable of handling customer conversations, processing orders, and ...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Targeting to increase India's textile market size to Rs 33 lakh crore by FY2031: Giriraj SinghIndia aims to significantly boost its textile market to Rs 33 lakh crore by 2030-31. The government is focused on enhancing the income of h...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
IITian feels his life is ‘over’: ‘Unemployed, watching my savings disappear…’An IIT graduate, unemployed at 26, shared his struggles on Reddit after his AI/ML career aspirations didn't materialize. He felt lost after...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
Why India is the centerpiece of LG's multi billion-dollar vision for the Global SouthLG India growth strategy and consumer electronics market expansion: LG Electronics is targeting a significant revenue increase in India, Sa...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
A home that washes, cools and thinks for you: Inside LG's 'Zero Labor Home' vision for IndiaLG Electronics is building a future home powered by artificial intelligence. Intelligent appliances, connected platforms, and robots will w...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Deeptech startup Ethereal Machines raises $28.5 million from Avataar Ventures, Peak XV, othersDeeptech startup Ethereal Machines secured $28.5 million in funding. This capital will fuel the construction of a large manufacturing facil...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
George Clooney's car once broke down. He asked wife Amal for her stockings and used them as a car part to drive back home. How did the Hollywood actor learn car mechanic skills?George Clooney once revealed a resourceful moment where he used his wife Amal's stockings to create a temporary fan belt for their overheat...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.10 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
We still need cash in ATManirbhar BharatDespite the rise of digital payments, cash remains essential, yet ATMs are increasingly running out of money. Banks are reducing their ATM ...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
World's most advanced chips, including Nvidia chips, being designed in India: Union minister Ashwini VaishnawIndia is now designing advanced semiconductor chips for global leaders like Nvidia and Intel. Over 300 universities are teaching chip desig...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
ATMs in small hubs may run out of cash: Confederation of ATM IndustryATM operators are demanding ₹100 crore compensation from banks. State Bank of India is accused of sending most cash to big cities. This lea...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
The fall of the TMC machine and the rise of political survivalismIn Bengal, 'paara' (neighbourhood) serves as the primary political unit for leadership engagement. Securing electoral victory requires paar...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Thinking Machines’ Mira Murati bats for responsible innovation, human connectIn an interview with Bloomberg, Murati said the decision to start the company stemmed from a desire to build a frontier AI lab focused on h...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
India to use artificial intelligence for machine-readable standards, says Consumer Affairs Secretary KhareIndia's Consumer Affairs Ministry is set to develop advanced, machine-readable standards using AI. This initiative aims to simplify complia...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
US tariffs on agricultural machines to be cut, 50% metal levies stayThe US has reduced tariffs on farm equipment to 15% and introduced a new 10% tariff for products using at least 85% US-origin metals. These...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
- AI: Wisdom Vacuum?
An AI-generated story winning a literary prize sparks debate. Behaviorist B F Skinner's ideas question human thought processes. The article...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.50 PM IST