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Norm-breaking SpaceX IPO a source of elation, angst on Wall Street- Quote of the Day by Jim Carrey: “Behind every great man is a woman rolling… – Inspiring life lessons on human nature, relationships, understanding, partnership and why every success story has unseen reality behind it
- Chinese Proverb of the Day: “Do not ask how poor the village is today; ask how many books its...” — Want to know how China grew from one of the world's poorest countries into a global superpower? This ancient Chinese proverb holds the answer on education, long-term thinking, and investing in future generations rather than chasing short-term wealth
- Quote of the Day by famous American transcendentalist writer Henry David Thoreau: 'How vain it is to sit down to write...' – Walden author's timeless reminder that life must be experienced before it is explainedHenry David Thoreau, a renowned American thinker, emphasized living fully before writing. His philosophy, rooted in Transcendentalism, valu...10 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- In 1973, archaeologists in a muddy Roman fort trench found thin wooden tablets, and Vindolanda gave Roman Britain its own handwriting10 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- Word of the Day: ParacosmWord of the Day: Paracosm is far more than a little-known vocabulary term. It captures one of humanity’s most remarkable talents, the abili...10 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
- Why tomorrow’s finance leaders must think beyond spreadsheetsFinance leadership is shifting from historical accuracy to navigating future uncertainty, with AI becoming crucial for decision-making. Org...10 Jun, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
- 12 years of PM Modi: India should not only be resilient but also be antifragileIndia faces significant global uncertainty and external challenges. Despite strong economic growth and improved financial stability, domest...10 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
- In 1916, chemists hunting a soap substitute made a cleaner that worked in hard water, and laundry detergent changed washing foreverThe demand for cleaner solutions during World War I led to the invention of synthetic detergents. These groundbreaking products outperforme...09 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- India has a story to tell in single malts that is not borrowed from Scotland or Japan: Alcobrew’s Romesh PanditaIn a freewheeling chat, Romesh Pandita, Chairman and Managing Director, Alcobrew Distilleries India, highlights how Indian single malts are...09 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
- 'When you retire and get out of auto-rickshaw...’: Navya Naveli Nanda's father once asked his grandfather Raj Kapoor what he expected from him. The answer stayed with industrialist Nikhil Nanda for his lifeNikhil Nanda, Raj Kapoor's grandson, recalls a key childhood lesson: real success isn't about fancy cars, but about earning love and respec...09 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
- Chip startup AGNIT sets up GaN testing lab at IISc with Rs 3 crore investmentIndian semiconductor startup AGNIT Semiconductors has established a new GaN testing laboratory at IISc Bengaluru. This facility, built with...09 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- In 1943, he was trying to solve a World War II crisis, but a failed experiment accidentally created one of the most famous toys ever madeSilly Putty invention: A wartime effort to develop synthetic rubber accidentally led to the invention of Silly Putty. Although the stretchy...05 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM 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
- In 1934, a chemist pulled a sticky polymer into a thread, and nylon moved toward everyday lifeIn a twist of fate, a humble lab experiment by chemist Julian Hill in the 1930s turned a sticky substance into a global phenomenon. What st...05 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Epictetus: 'Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having...' - Greek Stoic philosopher's guide to a happier and simpler lifeAncient philosopher Epictetus, a former slave, taught that true wealth lies not in possessions but in having few wants. His Stoic philosoph...05 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
- No rivers, no wells, no rain needed: How a Nobel Prize-winning scientist's invention produces up to 1,000 litres of drinking water daily from thin airOmar Yaghi Water-From-Air Innovation: Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi has helped develop a groundbreaking machine that can produce c...04 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia is covered in sand, yet it imports millions of tons every year, and the reason lies in a tiny detail hidden in every grainSaudi Arabia imports sand from Australia for its massive construction projects. Desert sand is unsuitable for building concrete. River sand...04 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
- Everyone owned it in the '80s, and now it's the thrift store find we all want in our homesRattan and wicker furniture, once overlooked, is now a highly desirable trend, offering warmth and texture to homes. Distinguishing between...04 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
- Desi Bling star Rizwan Sajan once sold milk on Mumbai streets, now he owns a $2.5 billion empire in DubaiNetflix's Desi Bling highlights Rizwan Sajan, the Dubai-based founder of Danube Group, who built a $2.5 billion empire from humble beginnin...29 May, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
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