In 1960, a physicist fired a flash lamp into a synthetic ruby rod: It produced the first working laser and changed how humans control lightOn May 16, 1960, Theodore Maiman made history by demonstrating the first functional laser at Hughes Research Laboratories. His innovative d...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Intel hires former SK hynix chief Lee Seok-hee to lead advanced packagingIntel has appointed former SK hynix and SK On CEO Lee Seok-hee as a senior vice president in its foundry business. Lee will lead advanced p...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Sundar Pichai: ‘Be impatient, It will create the progress the…’ Google CEO on growth and progressSundar Pichai, a prominent tech leader, rose from India to lead Google and Alphabet. His journey highlights ambition and innovation, shapin...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
QS Rankings 2027: These are the world's best universities right now. Here's where India standsMIT has once again secured the top spot in the QS World University Rankings 2027, with Imperial College London and Stanford University shar...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
IIT Delhi retains top spot among Indian universities in QS world rankings 2027The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has retained its position as India's highest-ranked university in the QS World Univers...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
In 1907, a Canton janitor's asthma got so bad he rigged a fan motor, broomstick, and pillowcase into a vacuum: His cousin's husband, W.H. Hoover, bought the patent in 1908Meet James Murray Spangler, the janitor whose battle with asthma sparked an ingenious innovation in 1907: the electric suction sweeper. Cra...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
How Brexit is estimated to have hit the UK economyBritain's economy shows weak growth since leaving the European Union. Various researchers estimate significant losses in GDP, productivity,...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Decision-Day Guide: Warsh faces first big test as Fed ChairFormer Fed governor Kevin Warsh, if elevated to Federal Reserve Chair, faces his first major test amid heightened market sensitivity to US ...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
The big tech bro is watching youThe image of the capitalist villain has changed. Today's powerful figures in technology, such as Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, and Elon Musk, ...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Business quote of the day by Google CEO Sundar Pichai: “As a leader, it is important to not just see your own success, but focus on the success of others” What business owners can learn from Sundar Pichai's mindsetGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai emphasizes that leaders must focus on others' success. True leadership means helping teams grow and reach their po...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
In 1971, volunteers entered a mock prison basement and sparked one of psychology’s biggest debatesThe Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted in 1971, serves as a pivotal case study in understanding the effects of authority and social role...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Kevin Warsh takes Fed pulpit with immediate challenges, longer-term agendaFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh leads his first policy session, sending ripples through the investment community eager for clues on mo...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Ashoka University appoints Professor Rishikesha T. Krishnan as its next vice-chancellorAshoka University has appointed Professor Rishikesha T. Krishnan as its next Vice-Chancellor, effective August 1, 2026. A distinguished sch...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Sundar Pichai tells Stanford graduates ‘your choices will shape your journey’ after students walk out during speechGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai's Stanford commencement address was disrupted by over 100 students walking out to protest Project Nimbus, a deal i...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
US: Student protestors walk out during Stanford commencement speech by Google CEO PichaiStudents protested during Sundar Pichai's commencement speech at Stanford University. Anti-zionist groups organized a walkout. They cited G...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Several Stanford students stage walk-out as Google CEO Sundar Pichai begins speechPro-Palestinian students at Stanford University staged a walkout during Google CEO Sundar Pichai's commencement address. Protesters condemn...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Bharat innovates, ready for take-offIndia's deep-tech startups are showcasing their advanced capabilities in France. This event highlights India's growing strength in space, A...
13 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST