In 1930, a chemist was testing a rubbery polymer found it hardened the wrong way, and PVC moved into pipes, raincoats, and recordsA chemist named Waldo Semon sought rubber but found a stubborn polymer. His accidental discovery led to flexible PVC. This material, once d...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
A home that washes, cools and thinks for you: Inside LG's 'Zero Labor Home' vision for IndiaLG Electronics is building a future home powered by artificial intelligence. Intelligent appliances, connected platforms, and robots will w...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
From finance to leadership: How technology is shaping smarter decisionsArtificial intelligence is transforming finance and leadership. AI tools now help analyse risks, detect fraud, and automate tasks. Leaders ...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Business Quote of the day by Ray Kroc: ‘No self-respecting salesman makes the same…’ Key sales insight by the man behind transformation of McDonald’sRay Kroc, the man behind McDonald's global success, believed in tailoring pitches. He compared sales to baseball, stating no two clients ar...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
The next phase of sales enablement: AI coaching, real-time feedback, and adaptive learningNew AI coaching tools simulate conversations, offering immediate feedback. This frees up managers for strategic tasks. Organizations must m...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Poverty forced him to leave school in Class 4. Worked as a tailor, then started his own shop. Today, he is one of the top Malayalam actors and a National Award winnerMalayalam actor Indrans is winning praise for his performance in Suriya's Karuppu. His understated role as a father searching for his daugh...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
At Big 4 firms, AI is starting to reshape the tax professionMajor accounting firms in India are embracing artificial intelligence for tax services. AI is automating routine tasks, research, and draft...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
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27 May, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Experts flag data spills as house-help platforms bring physical AI homeRecent data-gathering pilots by on-demand service platforms Pronto and Snabbit have drawn a spotlight on India’s emerging physical AI ecosy...
26 May, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
Word of the Day: PhilokalistWord of the Day: Philokalist reflects a growing cultural desire to romanticize everyday life, from sunsets and bookstores to rain, handwrit...
21 May, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
How a 15-year-old boy gave millions of blind people the ability to readLouis Braille, a teenager, created a revolutionary dot-based reading system. This system, based on a six-dot cell, allows blind individuals...
20 May, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
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20 May, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
The always-on classroom is here: How Extramarks is building a connected, AI-driven education systemIndia's classrooms are transforming with integrated digital learning ecosystems like Extramarks, connecting teachers, students, and parents...
19 May, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
There's more to Uber’s India data centre bet than meets the eyeUber is setting the stage for its first-ever data center in India through a strategic alliance with the Adani Group. This development not o...
13 May, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
A South Korean startup captures workers' techniques to develop AI brains for robotsSouth Korean AI startup RLWRLD is creating a vast library of human expertise by capturing skilled workers' actions, like hotel staff foldin...
12 May, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
IRAJ International to host ICSTSEIM-2026 in Bhubaneswar on August 7-8, focusing on AI and sustainable engineeringBhubaneswar will host the International Conference on Science, Technology, Sustainable Engineering, and Innovation Management (ICSTSEIM-202...
08 May, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Samsung strengthens enterprise push with AI-powered Business Experience Studio in GurugramSamsung has launched a new Business Experience Studio in Gurugram. This center demonstrates AI-powered solutions for industries like retail...
08 May, 2026, 04.40 PM IST