In 1903, a chemist noticed a dropped glass flask hadn’t shattered completely; it led to safety glass that still protects millions of people todayFrench chemist Édouard Bénédictus is credited with a pivotal role in developing laminated safety glass, a material that revolutionized how ...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Quote of the day by philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: 'Marriage was made for ordinary people, for those who are capable of neither great love nor great friendship...' What is the one secret that makes long-lasting marriages explained by the German writerToday's Quote of the Day comes from German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, who offered a thought-provoking perspective on marriage, love, ...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.53 AM IST
In 1961, a Yale psychologist had ordinary people deliver 450-volt shocks to strangers: 65% obeyed, rewriting how we understand authorityIn a groundbreaking study conducted at Yale University in 1961, Stanley Milgram examined the phenomenon of obedience to authority. Particip...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
In 1907, a lawyer worried about shared water cups helped push a disposable paper cup into daily American lifeA simple invention, the disposable paper cup, transformed public hygiene in the early 1900s. Lawyer Lawrence Luellen's idea offered a safe ...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
UAE launches major digital upgrade for students and universitiesThe UAE's Ministry of Higher Education is launching a major digital overhaul, consolidating 38 services into 18 streamlined offerings and b...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
In 1955, TV engineer Eugene Polley tried to free viewers from getting up during commercials, and the remote control changed living roomsThe remote control, debuting in 1955, revolutionized the television landscape by placing the power of choice in viewers' hands. No longer t...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Bajaj auto foundation commits ₹400 crore for women in engineering, unveils ₹1,500-crore skilling planIn a bold step towards gender equality in engineering, Bajaj Auto Foundation is initiating a robust scholarship program for women in core e...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'When a man has once loved a woman he will do anything for her except continue to love her...' The Irish writer's timeless lesson on how love and relationships change with timeOscar Wilde’s quote of the day offers a witty yet thought-provoking reflection on how romantic feelings can change over time. The celebrate...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.58 AM IST
Who is Nancy LaCore? The former Navy Reserve Chief sacked by Pete Hegseth, now running for Congress in South CarolinaRetired Navy Vice Admiral Nancy LaCore, removed from her Pentagon post in 2025, is now running for Congress in South Carolina's 1st Distric...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Reeling rupee drags students abroad deeper into debt at homeA weakening rupee is causing significant financial strain for Indian students pursuing education abroad. Loans sanctioned earlier are now i...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.27 AM IST
Rupee slide pushes overseas students back to lenders for top-up loansA significant rupee depreciation has forced Indian students studying abroad to seek top-up loans from lenders, as initial loan amounts fall...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'Learning is as high as the mountains...'-Life lessons on lifelong learning, wisdom, curiosity, and why knowledge has no limitsA Chinese proverb comparing learning to mountains and seas highlights the boundless nature of knowledge. This ancient wisdom emphasizes tha...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.34 AM IST
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'In loneliness the lonely one eats himself; in a crowd, the many eat him. Now choose...' - Why people feeling alone still choose be in isolation explained by the German philosopherFriedrich Nietzsche’s quote of the day reflects the difficult balance between isolation and social acceptance. The philosopher suggested th...
02 Jun, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
The surprising thing women want in a man once they don't need his money anymoreA recent study published in Personality and Individual Differences examined how relationship power affects mate preferences. Researchers su...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
India, Myanmar agree to deepen trade ties, push connectivity projects and security cooperationIndia and Myanmar are embarking on a new chapter of friendship. In a recent summit, the leaders agreed to deepen ties focusing on economic ...
01 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Word of the Day: SciolismWord of the Day: Rare words endure because they capture experiences that ordinary language often struggles to express precisely. Calling so...
31 May, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
The cheapest degree abroad may not be in English and Indian students are finally figuring that outIndian students are shifting their focus to European and Japanese universities. This trend is driven by lower tuition fees and the necessit...
30 May, 2026, 12.20 PM IST