A 19th-century machinist, Walter Hunt, invented the safety pin out of desperation to repay a $15 debt. His ingenious design, featuring a spring and catch, revolutionized fasteners by preventing accidental pricks. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Concepts that lead to change don’t always have to arise from sophisticated laboratories or countless research grants. At times,…
A viral TikTok-style video featuring a fashion transition has sparked backlash after using audio linked to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.The controversy began after a clip circulated online showing three women in casual clothes standing in a room. Moments later, the video cuts to them dressed in party-style outfits. The transition is timed…
Hardik Pandya (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya admitted IPL 2026 has simply not gone according to plan after MI slumped to an eight-wicket defeat against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday.“Not the season. They played better, they bowled better, they fielded better and they batted better. 180-190…
Chennai Super Kings’ skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (ANI Photo) Chennai Super Kings delivered a complete performance to defeat Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in a crucial IPL 2026 encounter at Chepauk, keeping their playoff hopes alive while pushing their rivals further down the table. The foundation of the win was laid by a disciplined bowling effort,…
NEW DELHI: India-bound LPG supertanker Sarv Shakti transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and is expected to arrive at Visakhapatnam on May 13. The last India-bound ship to cross the conflict-hit channel was Desh Garima (oil tanker) on April 18, after Iran announced free passage for a short period.Officials said the Marshall Islands-flagged LPG…
R Madhavan has opened up about ageing, life planning and the challenges of staying relevant in a rapidly changing world. Speaking about his current work and personal reflections, the actor emphasised that while people are living longer today, very few are truly prepared for what comes after retirement.In an insightful conversation with Varun Dua, Madhavan…
The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4 ended on a high note a few months ago, with veteran filmmaker David Dhawan and his son appearing in the grand finale. However, the entertainment didn’t end there, as the show returned with a special episode featuring Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia. Samay Raina and Ranveer both cracked…
BJP had claimed that button for BJP had been taped at at a booth in Falta In a rare move, the election commission on Saturday order “fresh” polling in the entire constituency of Falta on May 21. Citing, “subversion of democratic process”, it announce its decision with counting scheduled for May 24. The Election Commission’s…
What helped build Howard Schultz’s Starbucks as we know it today. Image credit – Wikimedia Sometimes, small moments become turning points in building empires. Agree? This is the story of how a single espresso in Milan changed the way Americans drink coffee forever.The year was 1983, when Howard Schultz, during his visit to Milan, Italy,…
NEW DELHI: The Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate claimed responsibility for a firing incident at a cafe in Canada early on Saturday. The gang warned the cafe owner and comedian Kapil Sharma, who owns the adjacent outlet, Kap’s Cafe, to fall in line.In a social media post attributed to a Facebook account named “Tyson Bishnoi Zora Sidhu”,…