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In 1916, a metallurgist accidentally dipped his pen into molten metal; it led to a crystal-growing technique that powers the modern semiconductor industry- SC's ₹30,000 homemaker benchmark may lift accident compensation payouts
- ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 62: This quiet auto ancillary now earns in 3 months what it once earned in a year
- Don't wait for FIIs: Nippon MF CIO Sailesh Raj Bhan on why market will rise before foreign money returnsIndian equities offer rare discounts for investors. Nippon India Mutual Fund's Equity CIO, Sailesh Raj Bhan, advises accumulating world-cla...16 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
- The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Liam Neeson: ‘If you make yourself more than just a man, if you devote...’ - The Schindler's List legend’s inspiring message about living with purposeLiam Neeson's iconic line, 'If you make yourself more than just a man, if you devote yourself to an ideal, you become something else entire...11 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- Why is the US stock market crashing today? S&P 500 erases all gains and wipes out $1.3 trillion in 2 hours as Nasdaq and Dow turn sharply lower - Tech stocks and chip sector collapseThe US stock market crash today caught many investors off guard. Early gains quickly vanished as the S&P 500 erased more than $1.3 trillion...09 Jun, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
- What is Criminal Tourism? Durham police arrest 46 suspects under 'Project Jetsetter' since 2019; Majority of suspects from one European nationDurham police have arrested 46 suspects in a crackdown on 'criminal tourism'. Project Jetsetter targets international crime groups committi...08 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
- In 1937, a chemistry student tasted something sweet on a cigarette, and this led to a sweetener that changed diet foods industryA lab accident in 1937 led to the discovery of cyclamate, an artificial sweetener. It quickly became popular for low-calorie products. Late...03 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- Retired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar who worked with World Bank dies in AC blast at South Delhi home: How to prevent such blasts, 10 simple safety tipsRetired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar AC Blast: Recent AC incidents in Delhi-NCR have raised safety concerns. A retired IAS officer tragicall...29 May, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
- 10 years ago, a child fell into a zoo enclosure with a 450-pound ‘patriot’ gorilla that was killed minutes later and the internet believed it broke the matrixHarambe's story: The White House's unexpected tribute to Harambe, the silverback gorilla killed in 2016, reignited the "Harambe Simulation ...28 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
- In 1933, Percy Shaw nearly drove off the road when a flash from a cat’s eyes saved him from thick fog, and this transformed night driving on the highways foreverDriving at night in the 1930s was dangerous. Percy Shaw invented Cat's Eyes, reflective road studs, after seeing cat eyes shine in fog. Thi...23 May, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
- As Indians buy pricier phones on EMI, OneAssist bets big on protection plansAs smartphones become costlier and increasingly financed through EMIs, device damage is emerging as a new source of household financial str...22 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
- In 1933, one unexpected waxy deposit inside a reactor helped create modern plastic foreverA chance discovery in a 1933 laboratory experiment led to polyethylene, a plastic now vital for packaging and industry. Chemists Eric Fawce...20 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- In 1879, a chemist left a lab without washing his hands: A sweet taste on his fingers revealed saccharin and changed the history of artificial sweetnessImagine the year is 1879, a time of exploration and innovation. Constantin Fahlberg, while working in a lab, accidentally discovers sacchar...17 May, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
- 'This is not West Bangladesh': Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul warns against street disruptions, says rules apply to all religionsBengal Minister Agnimitra Paul announced strict enforcement of rules for public street activities. No inconvenience to citizens will be per...15 May, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
- An ancient warning hangs over the Trump-Xi summit bonhomieChinese President Xi Jinping invoked the "Thucydides trap" at his summit with US President Donald Trump, highlighting the risk of war betwe...14 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
- Gold prices are rising, also risks of theft. CA-banker says a Rs 1,000-Rs 5,000 yearly expense could save you lakhs. What is gold insurance?With gold prices soaring, a CA-banker urges Indians to insure their precious jewellery. He highlights three options: home insurance add-ons...13 May, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
- Bundled vs standalone travel insurance: Which works best for your trip? Comparing costs, coverage, and claimsSince both serve specific purposes and needs, pick the one that suits your travel itinerary and circumstances11 May, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
- 110 years ago, a Polish scientist accidentally dipped his pen into molten tin - what he discovered still helps run your smartphoneA lab accident in 1916 led to a breakthrough in crystal growth. Jan Czochralski's method for creating pure silicon crystals is fundamental ...11 May, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
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