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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...
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...
On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key eventsOn This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-D...
Trump moves to block wider tariff refunds, appeals order covering all importersIn a landmark Supreme Court ruling, businesses are cashing in on refunds for import tariffs. Yet, the Trump administration intends to chall...
Contract manufacturer Aequs posts 33% growth in revenue in FY26, losses widen for the yearContract manufacturer Aequs reported a 33% rise in FY26 revenue driven by strong aerospace and consumer business growth. Despite higher sal...
Aequs FY26 revenue rises 33% on aerospace, consumer business growthFor the March quarter, revenue from operations rose 47% year-on-year to Rs 367 crore, aided by growth in the aerospace business. The compan...
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...
If India wants faster growth, it must first solve its female labour force participation problemIndia's female workforce participation lags behind peer nations. Boosting this rate could significantly increase GDP. Experts suggest focus...
Indian toy brand Legend of Toys raises Rs 21 crore in Pre-Series A roundLegend of Toys, an Indian toy brand, has raised R 21 crore in funding. This capital will drive growth in new play categories, marketing, an...
Trump's tariff tantrums may leave India exposed to a 'one-sided' trade deal: GTRIA trade think tank, GTRI, advises India against rushing into a bilateral trade agreement with the US due to President Trump's unstable tari...
US trade court rules Trump's 10% global tariffs illegal, but issues narrow blockA U.S. trade court ruled Trump's 10% global tariffs are unjustified under a 1970s law, blocking them for two importers and Washington state...
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...
For investors with patience, experience, and anxiety appetite: 5 stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 21%For the last five years, the theme on the street has mostly been: Buy today, expect comfort tomorrow. But some of the better wealth-creatin...
Israel Lebanon war: How Hezbollah’s $4,000 fibre-optic drones are challenging the superior Israeli militaryHezbollah is using inexpensive fibre-optic drones against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. These drones are difficult to detect and coun...
Trump's $166 billion tariff refunds may finally be in sight as first payouts expected by May 11The Trump administration is set to issue its first tariff refunds around May 11, following the Supreme Court's ruling that the sweeping dut...
How Richard James Dropped a Spring and Accidentally Created the SlinkyA naval engineer accidentally discovered the Slinky in 1943. Richard James noticed a spring behaving unusually. This observation led to the...
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 22% return in 1 year, according to analystsWhen a market is in a secular correction due to fears that the economy might take a hit for some reason, the fall is generally across the b...
Iran war could make petroleum products from clothes to crayons more costlyGlobal oil disruptions are making everyday items more expensive. From plush toys to bandages, the cost of materials derived from petroleum ...
India seen to line up three buffers for its economy amid the Iran storm: Fitch unitIran War: The Indian government is seen to focus on securing essential supplies, curbing business costs through subsidies and tax relief, a...
Crude surge lifts toy prices ahead of summer rushToy prices are rising ahead of the summer holidays as the West Asia conflict pushes up crude-linked raw material costs, especially plastics...