In 1943, he was trying to solve a World War II crisis, but a failed experiment accidentally created one of the most famous toys ever madeSilly Putty invention: A wartime effort to develop synthetic rubber accidentally led to the invention of Silly Putty. Although the stretchy...
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In the 1860s, an inventor chased an ivory substitute and helped push celluloid into historyIn the 1860s, a billiard ball competition ignited a quest for substitutes for ivory. John Wesley Hyatt's groundbreaking research culminated...
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Reliance Retail's luxury arm surges 45% in FY26, losses halveReliance Retail's premium segment experienced a strong sales recovery and narrowed losses in fiscal year 2026. The acquired Metro Cash & Ca...
29 May, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Tuesday Motivation by Steve Jobs: 'Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know... Everything else is...'Tuesday Motivation by Steve Jobs: Steve Jobs, a visionary innovator, transformed technology with Apple. He co-founded the company, faced se...
26 May, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
24 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
In 1943, researchers trying to fix America’s rubber crisis unexpectedly led to the creation of Silly PuttyBorn from a wartime quest for rubber, Silly Putty emerged as an unexpected, stretchy, and bouncy material. Initially deemed unsuitable for ...
21 May, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
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20 May, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
In 1943, Richard James knocked a tension spring off a shelf: The strange motion helped create the slinkyBack in 1943, in a workshop filled with ship parts and the hum of wartime, Richard James stumbled upon a fascinating phenomenon – a tension...
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'Fight relentlessly': Ukraine commander vows strikes into RussiaUkraine's unmanned forces commander, "Madyar," is orchestrating deep strikes into Russia, targeting defense and oil facilities to cripple w...
17 May, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
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15 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
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10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsAs the stock market witnesses a recovery, what one should watch for is market breadth. Also, check which sectors are leading the rally. Why...
07 May, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
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06 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
India discusses boosting trade with UK, local currency trade settlement with TanzaniaIndia and the UK are strengthening trade and investment ties. Discussions focused on maximizing benefits from the Comprehensive Economic an...
01 May, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
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