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At 11, he was solving scientific mysteries. Built one of history's earliest calculators. But a gambling problem led him to crack the mathematics of chance- India face Argentina with semifinal hopes hanging by a thread
- Europe’s youngest self-made billionaire: James Dacombe dropped out of high school at 17 to build his startup and now his wealth has crossed the $1 billion mark at 25
- Quote of the day by Bertrand Russell: ‘Of all forms of caution, caution in love is perhaps the most fatal to true happiness.' Life lessons on how not to become cynical of love even if you suffer heartbreak from British philosopherTrue enjoyment in love is hampered by excessive caution, according to Bertrand Russell. Although there are emotional hazards, such as heart...16 Aug, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
- Mahindra's Gen3 rise no fluke; best is yet to come in Formula E: Edoardo MortaraMahindra Racing has transformed into Formula E front-runners over three years. The team now contends for the championship, a significant ac...15 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- 6-year-old girl lived inside a jail with her father, until an IAS officer asked her one question that opened the door to a new lifeAn IAS officer noticed a young girl playing inside Bilaspur Central Jail. He inquired about her circumstances and discovered her wish to at...11 Aug, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
- In 1969, California biologist Phil Pister carried endangered Owens pupfish across hazardous terrain in two buckets; in 2024, a seventh refuge population was establishedIn a dramatic rescue in 1969, biologist Phil Pister painstakingly transported the last of the Owens pupfish through challenging landscapes ...03 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- Arundhati Choudhary wins CWG boxing gold in 70 kg category: The Kota girl who chose boxing ring over her father's IIT dream and struck goldArundhati Choudhary secured a Commonwealth Games boxing gold medal. She defeated England's Chantelle Reid by unanimous decision in the fina...01 Aug, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
- US OPT programme explained: How Trump's $100,000 fee could hit international studentsA proposed $100,000 fee for international students' work authorization is under consideration. This potential charge could significantly in...31 Jul, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
- In 1955, a forgotten NASA pioneer began work that helped reach the edge of the Solar System — how Annie Easley’s journey from NACA to the iconic Cassini mission is inspiring America once againMost people know the names behind the Moon landing. Few know Annie Easley. Yet her work helped shape America's space future. She joined NAC...29 Jul, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Lewis Carroll: “In the end, we only regret the...” — Inspiring life lessons on courage, bold choices, self-growth, confidence, opportunity, resilience, personal success, and why fear of failure often creates our greatest regrets by the English author best known for Alice's Adventures in WonderlandToday's Quote of the Day by Lewis Carroll shares a powerful reminder about courage, choices, and life’s missed opportunities. His famous wo...24 Jul, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
- Pawan Kumar Chandana: Meet India's Elon Musk, the Skyroot CEO who once scored 50 in maths and has now sent Vikram-1 into spacePawan Kumar Chandana (Google Trends): Skyroot Aerospace CEO and co-founder Pawan Kumar Chandana, a child who was once bad at maths, is now ...20 Jul, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
- Psychology says people who like exams may be motivated by challenge rather than pressurePsychology suggests that people who enjoy exams often view them as opportunities to learn, improve, and demonstrate what they know rather t...18 Jul, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Don’t become an alcoholic: India’s ethanol push risks solving one problem while creating anotherIndia's push for E20 fuel presents both benefits and drawbacks for vehicular efficiency. Ethanol offers cleaner burning properties but redu...16 Jul, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Samuel Beckett, 'Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better' offers life lesson that failure is universal, every unsuccessful attempt should teach us something valuableQuote of the day by Samuel Beckett offers life lesson wisdom about perseverance and personal growth. Failure is not the opposite of success...12 Jul, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Isaac Newton: 'As a blind man has no idea of colors, so have we no idea of the manner by which the all-wise God perceives and understands all things.'Isaac Newton, renowned for his physics breakthroughs, also explored faith, believing science and religion illuminated the same reality. His...09 Jul, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
- Charlie Munger psychology lessons: 5 hidden mind traps that change how you make life decisionsCharlie Munger psychology lessons reveal how human behavior, decision-making, and mental models shape life outcomes. His timeless wisdom on...05 Jul, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
- Can a mutual fund SWP pay your home loan EMIs? 15 years of data says think againMost investors struggle as they watch their portfolio shrink while EMI obligations remain fixed. The temptation to stop the SWP or redeem t...29 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
- SSC CGL 2026 application deadline today at ssc.gov.in; Check how to apply for 12,256 vacancies, eligibility criteria, application fee, and moreToday, June 22, 2026, marks the final opportunity to apply for the Staff Selection Commission's CGL Examination 2026, offering 12,256 Group...22 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
- A Nobel Physicist's lunch order became Math, and it took 50 years to crack the codeRichard Feynman restaurant meal math reveals a deeper truth about human choices. His hidden decision-making formula explains how people bal...17 Jun, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
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