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
In 1954, engineers shrank a transistor radio into something people could carry, and music stopped staying at homeIn the past, radio was a static experience, limited to the confines of our living rooms. However, the launch of portable transistor radios ...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Psychology says ghosting hurts because the brain hates unfinished stories: Why Gen Z keeps searching for answers when someone leaves without explanationPsychology says people tend to heal more effectively when they can make sense of their experiences and fit them into a clear, meaningful st...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Online gaming money tax dispute: GST to be charged on full value of the deposit, rules Supreme Court, know how it impacts the playersThe Supreme Court has settled India's online gaming tax dispute. GST will now be charged on the full value of player deposits, not just the...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
In 1893, a chemist was silvering double-walled glass for cold gases and made a stubborn flask, which created the thermosIn the pursuit of knowledge, scientist James Dewar engineered an innovative container specifically designed for the exploration of ultra-ch...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Why did the Nasdaq 100 crash more than 550 points today? US stock market Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq plunge into deep red as AI's biggest winners become the market's biggest losersUS stock market crash today: The Nasdaq just delivered a sharp reality check to Wall Street. On June 9, 2026, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composi...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
SpaceX IPO: Elon Musk's AI ambitions fueling space data centers & trillionaire dreamsSpaceX's upcoming IPO, fueled by immense investor demand, could propel Elon Musk to trillionaire status. Beyond its space ambitions, the co...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
China's chipmakers emerge as rising force in AI memory market: ReportThe report highlighted that China's leading NAND flash maker, Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp (YMTC), and top DRAM producer, ChangXin Memo...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Trump's China moves can open up a vast market for IndiaIndia is emerging as a significant defence supplier in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam becoming the second buyer of the BrahMos missile after ...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Pain for Pakistan: History makes a U-turn in India's neighbourhoodRussia and the Taliban have signed a significant military cooperation agreement. This pact alters regional security dynamics. Pakistan's st...
30 May, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
1945 Kitchen Revolution began with one strange accident: How Percy Spencer’s melted candy bar at Raytheon accidentally led to the invention of the Microwave OvenDuring World War II, radar technology became essential for detecting enemy aircraft and ships. Percy Spencer was working with magnetrons, d...
22 May, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
In 1890, Russian gold miners reached into a peat bog and found something that rewrote everything we thought we knew about prehistoric humansMiners in Russia's Ural Mountains discovered the Shigir Idol in 1890. This ancient wooden monument is over 11,000 years old, predating Ston...
19 May, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
Tonbo Imaging wins Indian Navy contract to integrate High Power Microwave systemTonbo Imaging will integrate and commission a High Power Microwave system for the Indian Navy. This marks a significant step into directed-...
19 May, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry IndiaPakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that r...
15 May, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
Nvidia stock hits new all-time high as NVDA nears historic $5.5 trillion valuation amid explosive AI rally - Could Nvidia stock still rise higher from here?NVDAjust crossed another historic line on Wall Street. Nvidia stock surged to a fresh all-time high Wednesday, briefly pushing the company’...
13 May, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Why does a gas pump automatically stop when your tank is fullA simple click at the gas pump signals a clever engineering feat. This automatic shut-off relies on physics, not smart technology. It uses ...
13 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Consumer appliance manufacturer Mekr Technologies raises Rs 67 crore from Avaana Capital, TitanMekr Technologies, a consumer appliance startup, has secured Rs 67 crore in funding. This capital will boost manufacturing capacity and exp...
12 May, 2026, 10.23 AM IST