In 1926, a secretary kept track of tiny marks between newspaper columns: It highlighted the growing need for a device that could send documents across distance, thus introducing the fax machine used in every office todayThe 1920s marked a pivotal era for electronic document transmission, driven not only by early 19th-century inventions but also by pressing ...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
In 1888, a photography manufacturer kept looking for an easier way to handle glass plates; it unexpectedly led to roll film and changed how the world took picturesGeorge Eastman fundamentally changed photography by introducing a series of accessible innovations rather than a single invention. He trans...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
What makes Graphic Era University more than a classroom experienceGraphic Era University prioritizes a holistic learning experience, integrating academic rigor with practical exposure through specialized c...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
In 1988, cargo ships accidentally brought zebra mussels to the US in their ballast water, and they devastated the Great Lakes, but a 2026 study finds that after 20 years in Kansas lakes, they barely changed the fish or the waterA new study reveals that zebra mussel invasions in Kansas reservoirs over two decades have had minimal impact on water quality and fish pop...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Friday Motivation by Marie Curie: 'I was taught the way of progress was neither swift nor...' - Nobel laureate's timeless lesson on why success takes timeMarie Curie's journey to scientific breakthroughs was neither swift nor easy, marked by financial struggles and limited opportunities for w...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
In 1912, Cadillac fitted 12,000 cars with Charles Kettering's electric self-starter; the hand-crank era ended, and ordinary drivers could finally start a car safelyIn the early days of the automobile, drivers faced a daunting ritual every time they wanted to hit the road. Cranking the engine by hand wa...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Coempt Eduteck defends CBSE OSM system, says scanners were industry-grade and records open for scrutinyCoempt Eduteck has addressed concerns regarding the CBSE On-Screen Marking system. The company denies allegations of using low-quality scan...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Scientists just trained AI to spot hidden seahorses, shark fins, and sea cucumbers in airport X-ray scans, and the 86% to 96% detection rates could give customs officers a new way to catch marine wildlife smugglersWildlife traffickers hide marine species in luggage. Australian scientists created an AI system using 3D X-ray scans to find seahorses, sha...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
500 years buried in a jar, and still intact: The wild story behind Peru's ancient space foodRare Inca freeze-dried potatoes discovery in Peru reveals 500-year-old chuño food system and ancient empire trade intelligence. Archaeologi...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM 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
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
Psychology says people who skip self-checkout aren't inefficient; they may be holding onto a small social need the machine quietly erasedSmall, everyday interactions with acquaintances significantly boost happiness and belonging, research reveals. Even brief, warm exchanges w...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
How a 22-year-old Indian techie dropped out to build an AI startupA 22-year-old Indian entrepreneur, Kinjal Nandy, has secured significant pre-seed funding for his AI startup, Sonatic, at a ₹191 crore valu...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
In 1922, a soda-fountain tinkerer built a better spinning blade in a cup, and the blender changed American kitchensThe blender began as a solution for busy soda fountains needing to mix milkshakes quickly. Inventors sought better mixing mechanisms in the...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
In 1948, a supermarket problem sketched in simple lines inspired a new code: And the barcode quietly transformed modern shoppingWhat began as a mundane challenge in a local grocery store ignited the spark of a revolutionary idea. Inventors Bernard Silver and Norman J...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.23 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
Alpha teaser out: Alia Bhatt turns a deadly assassin on her 18th birthday in YRF Spy Universe's first female-led film. Check release dateYash Raj Films has unveiled the first teaser for Alpha, the seventh installment in their Spy Universe, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. Th...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST