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Nehru and Modi: Two leaders, two centuries, one shared ambition to transform IndiaNarendra Modi now leads India as its longest-serving elected head of government. This milestone invites comparisons with Jawaharlal Nehru, ...09 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST- On This Day in History, June 10: Salem witch hangings, Italy enters World War II, the Six-Day War ends, Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment, the Lidice massacre and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 10, several pivotal events shaped the course of world history. The date is remembered for Benjamin Franklin's ...09 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- India considers extending import tax exemption on petrochemicals to beyond June 30India will consider extending import tax exemptions on petrochemicals used for making plastics and pharmaceutical goods beyond June 30 to...09 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- IIT Hyderabad launches AI hub with JICA to boost Indo–Japan AI collaborationThe AI Innovation Hub at IIT Hyderabad, with JICA and Japanese partners, strengthens Indo–Japan AI collaboration by focusing on practical s...09 Jun, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- A 15-year-old from Ontario built a bionic underwater “robot turtle” that detects what is quietly killing our seas and just won $50,000 for itA young innovator has created BURT, a robotic turtle that moves quietly underwater. This AI-powered machine mimics natural swimming to obse...09 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
- ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: Recognising AI innovations transforming the modern CFO officeThe ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 recognise AI-powered innovations helping Chief Financial Officers move beyond reporting and c...08 Jun, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
- Dry ice’s use, devised in India, pioneered culinary advancementsGases are vital for modern life. From cooling vaccines to preserving food, their impact is immense. An Indian doctor's early innovation wit...07 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
- Banned substance in shrimp: Vet shops under close watchIndia's top drug regulator is cracking down on veterinary shops. This action follows a significant rejection of shrimp exports to major mar...06 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
- In the 1860s, an inventor chased an ivory substitute and helped push celluloid into historyIn the 1860s, a billiard ball competition ignited a quest for substitutes for ivory. John Wesley Hyatt's groundbreaking research culminated...05 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- Friday Motivation by John Lennon: 'Being honest may not get you a lot of friends but it’ll always get you the...' - Beatles founder's enduring lesson on the power of honestyFriday Motivation by John Lennon: John Lennon, a music icon, championed honesty in relationships. His quote emphasizes that genuine friends...05 Jun, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
- On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key eventsOn This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-D...04 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
- In 1907, a chemist was chasing a shellac substitute when a hard resin changed the age of plasticIn an unassuming quest for new industrial materials, Leo Baekeland ignited a transformative shift. His pursuit of a shellac alternative led...04 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- On This Day, June 4: Iran's supreme leader elected, women's suffrage bill passed, ATM patent approved, D-Day delayed, first shopping cart introduced, Henry Ford's first car ride and National Hug Your Cat DayJune 4 marks a day of global historical significance. Major events include the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the liberation of Rome in World ...03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
- Mother Dairy launches India's first naturally degradable milk pouch ahead of World Environment DayMother Dairy has introduced India's first naturally degradable milk pouch. This innovation will begin in Delhi-NCR on June 5. The new packa...02 Jun, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Exploring the legacy of Forever Living ProductsFor nearly five decades, Forever Living Products has established itself as a trusted name in the wellness industry, specializing in aloe ve...01 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
- In the 1940s, Harold Ridley noticed plastic splinters sitting quietly in pilots’ eyes, and it wasn’t just wartime debris: It changed cataract surgeryDuring the tumultuous period of World War II, a serendipitous observation emerged within the field of ophthalmology. British pilots, expose...30 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
- In 1945, an engineer trying to improve wartime gun sights accidentally helped create the plastic that led to TupperwareIn a stroke of ingenuity, Earl Tupper turned leftover industrial materials into iconic food storage containers. His genius lay in creating ...24 May, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
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