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In 1886, a wealthy hostess tired of broken crockery built a machine with water jets, and the dishwasher entered the modern kitchenA socialite named Josephine Cochrane invented the first dishwasher in 1886. She was frustrated by her fine dishes breaking during handwashi...
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...
Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: 'We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.' Life lessons on knowledge, intelligence and success by author, inventor and diplomat, who was also a US Founding FatherQuote of the day by Benjamin Franklin focuses on the importance of learning, knowledge and personal growth. The quote, “We are all born ign...
Quote of the Day by Benjamin Franklin: “There never was a good war or a bad peace.” — a simple and powerful reminder that peace is always better than conflict, encouraging calm solutions, unity, and thoughtful decisions in everyday lifeToday’s quote by Benjamin Franklin talks about choosing peace over war. It reminds people that fighting brings loss, while peace helps ever...
Unilever wants you to wash the stains that are mostly invisibleUnilever's innovations like Persil Wonder Wash, endorsed by Usain Bolt, aim for quick rinsing. CEO Hein Schumacher targets growth as Eduard...
How Butter Chicken made tomatoes a household name in Indian kitchensWell into the 1960s, tomatoes feature only sparingly in Indian cook books, especially in combination with chicken.
Meet Heman Bekele: America's Top Young Scientist for developing skin cancer-treating soapsHeman Bekele, a 14-year-old high school student, has been named America's Top Young Scientist for his invention of a bar of soap that treat...
Medimix soap maker Cholayil plans to raise Rs 450 crore, dilute holdingThe Pradeep Cholayil-led company, which has a presence mainly in the North Indian markets, is likely to dilute an about 20-25% stake in its...
Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine reveals heartwarming name choice for third child in 'Very Corrie' connectionJennie McAlpine, the beloved face behind Coronation Street's Fiz Stape, has finally shared the endearing name of her third child, a secret ...
2023 National Room Cleaning Day: Know History, significance and ways to revamp your space responsiblyNational Clean Up Your Room Day is an annual observance that takes place on May 10. It is a day dedicated to encouraging people of all ages...
Coronavirus outbreak: Divided by face masks, united by handwashingThe one thing virus experts are united on is the importance of clean hands. There might be debates about what kind of face mask to use, or ...
This simple innovation can prevent 1.5 million child deaths every year & has UNICEF excitedThree industrial designers have come up with an ingenious way to tackle one of the reasons for child deaths every year. What is more - it i...
From TNT's Wilbrand to Ecstacy's Kollisch, inventions used differently than expectedWilbrand, who discovered the yellow dye has now become a war weapon & Ecstacy which was invented to stop excess bleeding is now a party dru...
Recent suicide by robot means artificial intelligence is achievableThis incident could also be regarded as the first concrete evidence that artificial intelligence is achievable.
'Modi kurtas' to dominate Gujarat govt's khadi marketing driveIn a bid to promote khadi as it commemorates Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, Gujarat government is launching an aggressive marketing dr...
- Unclean history of washing powder business
In India and across the world the washing powder business has been full of such twists. ET presents a brief and interestingly unclean histo...
- Now, a non-stick chewing gum to keep streets clean!
British scientists have created a non-stick chewing gum that can dissolve within 24 hours, which they claim will help keep the streets clea...
- Goafest 2010: Seminars fail to hold audience attention
The seminar sessions at Goafest 2010 did not do very well.
- 13 B: Movie Review
13B promises big entertainment while weaving a story around the small screen. The film spooks you with its (serial) killer of an idea.
- Fine judge
Even while somebody bays for his blood, S Chandrasekaran can be calm and imperturbable.