On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major eventsJune 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of...
31 May, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
A 14-year-old farm boy’s sketch in a field helped lead to televisionA 14-year-old Idaho farm boy, Philo Farnsworth, envisioned electronic television while observing plowed fields. His groundbreaking idea, de...
22 May, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Robert Downey Jr. believes life is painful and messy, but there's a catch. Hollywood actor's lessons on discipline, respect and successRobert Downey Jr. believes life is painful and messy, but there's a catch. The Hollywood actor shared thoughts on discipline, respect and s...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
TV makers tout AI upgrades at CES, as smartphone threat loomsThe proportion of daily viewing on TV sets declined from 61% at the start of 2017 to 48% late last year, according to market tracker Ampere...
06 Jan, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Grammy Awards to make grand return in February 2024; new categories include African music, pop danceThe Recording Academy has announced that the 66th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on February 4, 2024, at the Los Angeles Arena. Nomin...
30 Jun, 2023, 11.54 AM IST
Italo Bettiol, creator of French children's animated series 'Chapi Chapo' dies at 96The main characters were a girl in red named Chapi and a boy in blue named Chapo.
29 Dec, 2022, 11.28 AM IST
Guggenheim Partners chief investment officer Scott Minerd dies at 63 from heart attackScott Minerd of Guggenheim frequently provided market commentary and appeared in the media.
23 Dec, 2022, 01.33 AM IST
World Television Day: History and significanceThe 21st of November is celebrated as World Television Day. So, before you start celebrating it, here is some relevant information about th...
22 Nov, 2022, 09.47 AM IST
Gibson Les Paul's electric guitar 'Number One' expected to fetch $150K at New York auctionThis was the first solid electrified guitar that met Les Paul's approval.
27 Aug, 2021, 06.04 PM IST
Nobel Foundation cancels live prize ceremony, will hand out medals in televised eventThe laureates will receive their prize either at a Swedish embassy or the institution where they work.
23 Sep, 2020, 10.40 AM IST
Brains behind idiot box: A quick look at the history of televisionThe first public demonstration of colour TV broadcast happened this week 90 years ago, setting the foundation for a major change in the way...
22 Jun, 2019, 11.30 PM IST
E-waste: NGT seeks info on generation, recycling and disposalE-waste is discarded electronic devices which includes discarded computers, office electronic equipment, mobile phones, TV sets, etc.
26 Nov, 2015, 03.37 PM IST
Online shopping revolution: Not Amazon’s Bezos, it was an old ladyIf there is such a thing as an online shopping hall of fame, you won’t find Jane Snowball placed next to Amazon’s Jeffrey P Bezos.
25 Sep, 2013, 04.59 AM IST
Promote the IPL as family entertainmentAt least the IPL has now blossomed into a full-fledged drama worthy of Indian television and its entertainment-inclined audiences.
28 May, 2013, 12.49 PM IST
- Videocon in talks to make, sell Philips TV
Deal may help indian firm compete better with Korean brands.
23 Dec, 2009, 12.45 AM IST
- Just Koogle it
A new search engine developed in Israel comes with morality filter.
16 Jun, 2009, 04.21 AM IST
- Pfizer resuming ads for Lipitor after controversy
Television ads for the world's top-selling drug, cholesterol fighter Lipitor, are back, six months after Pfizer Inc pulled them amid charge...
02 Sep, 2008, 11.28 PM IST