“My father could not read and write”: How Dolly Parton’s father inspired her global literacy mission that has sent 270 million books to kids across US, UK, CanadaDolly Parton’s lifelong philanthropy was deeply inspired by her father, who could not read or write. Her personal mission evolved into the ...
26 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
The business shift in India's ₹7 lakh crore market amid gold cost pressureIndian jewellery sales show resilience despite lower gold volumes. Consumers now buy lighter pieces and focus on value per gram. Organised ...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Canada turned discarded aluminum into submarine fuel by reacting it with water; up to 12 Type 212CD boats can use hydrogen fuel cells to remain submerged for 41 daysCanada aims to enhance its submarine fleet with a technology that converts aluminum into hydrogen. GH Power is collaborating with TKMS to e...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
In 1997, Carnegie and Russian scientists turned sulfur into a superconductor at 93 GPa. 29 years later, the discovery still helps physicists understand materials that can conduct electricity without resistanceSulfur is an ordinary element, familiar from minerals, volcanic deposits and industrial materials. Yet under extreme pressure, it can behav...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
In 1968, a blind Puerto Rican singer recorded California Dreamin’. 51 years later, Quentin Tarantino used it in a Hollywood film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad PittThe 1968 soulful version of California Dreamin' by José Feliciano found new life thanks to Quentin Tarantino's use of the track in his 2019...
23 Aug, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
In 2004, NASA’s Genesis sample capsule crashed in Utah at up to 193 miles per hour; scientists later recovered valuable solar-wind samplesNASA's Genesis mission faced a dramatic mishap in Utah when its capsule crashed after gathering precious solar wind samples. The failure of...
22 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
In 2025, SAXON Q demonstrated a 4-qubit quantum computer running at room temperature in Germany. 2 years later, the startup opened orders for 128-qubit and 512-qubit systems that fit inside ordinary server racksIn 2025, German startup SAXON Q demonstrated a 4-qubit quantum computer that worked at room temperature. Now, the company is moving much fu...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
- Wyoming buried 1,124 wind turbine blades in a landfill, but a Missouri plant found a way to reuse 7,000 more old blades by turning them into cement feedstock and kiln fuel
Wyoming buried 1,124 wind turbine blades in a Casper landfill after cutting each into three pieces, but a Missouri plant near St Louis has ...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
India may have found the key to unlock its $5 trillion sleeping fortuneIndia plans to revamp its Gold Monetisation Scheme by involving jewellers, aiming to unlock household gold holdings estimated at 25,000-50,...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
India’s gem and jewellery exports rise 0.38% to $2.35 billion in JulyIndia’s gem and jewellery exports remained nearly flat in July 2026, rising 0.38% year-on-year in dollar terms to $2.35 billion, while rupe...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
From a shoe to RBI vault: The journey of the cursed Jacob diamondThe 184.75-carat Jacob Diamond is one of the world’s largest polished diamonds and is known for its unusual journey through Hyderabad’s roy...
13 Aug, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
India sets sail to add more trade muscle as it signs PTA terms with SACUIndia and the Southern African Customs Union signed terms to start trade negotiations. This move revives talks after previous rounds stalle...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Gold rate today (August 10, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k and 18k gold jewellery prices from IBJA, Joyalukkas, Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers and Malabar Gold & Diamonds in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, other citiesGold rates today: Gold prices saw an increase on Monday, August 10, 2026. If you are planning to buy gold jewellery, here is a look at the ...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Most UPI transactions to stay free: FM Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said UPI transactions will remain free for consumers, with most low-value payments also staying free. A...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
India, South Africa-led SACU group may ink terms of reference for negotiating trade pact on Aug 12India and the SACU group will sign terms of reference for trade talks. Negotiations for a preferential trade agreement are expected to begi...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Lok Sabha clears tax bill to boost electronics manufacturing, ease investment rulesThe Lok Sabha approved a bill promoting domestic electronics manufacturing and foreign investment. Foreign firms producing electronics loca...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
India’s new 15-year tax break could unlock global rough diamond tradeIndia is closer to becoming a global rough diamond hub. A new tax exemption will attract foreign companies to trade rough diamonds. This me...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.24 AM IST