Michael Yamaguchi, MD, a Pediatrician with Terra Linda Pediatrics

In the 1960s, inventor Robert W. Kearns developed a groundbreaking windshield wiper system featuring intermittent operation. After Ford appropriated his design without permission, Kearns found himself embroiled in an arduous legal fight to reclaim ownership. He endured various personal and financial hardships but triumphed in 1990 with a monumental $10.2 million judgment against Ford. Kearns' journey highlights the immense struggles inventors face in safeguarding their creations.

Dr. Patricia Bath made a groundbreaking advancement in cataract surgery with her invention of the Laserphaco Probe, utilizing cutting-edge laser technology. This innovation paved the way for minimally invasive procedures, leading to significantly quicker recovery times for patients. Despite facing numerous obstacles in securing research resources globally, Bath co-founded the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness to enhance access to eye care.

Lieutenant General Mohit Seth has formally assumed command of the White Knight Corps stationed in Nagrota, succeeding Lieutenant General P K Mishra. He highlights the importance of operational preparedness and fostering a united team spirit. Prior to this, Lt Gen Seth was the Commandant of the Indian Military Training Team in Bhutan.

Smit Machchhar stabbed mid-air: The Flydubai Omani co-pilot who attacked Indian captain Smit Machchhar was an extremely religious persona and refused to shake hands with women, a colleague reportedly said. The accused staffer had very strange behaviour and he used to pray a lot. The pilot attacked Smit Machchhar but the brave pilot despite being injured saved the lives of hundreds of passengers on Flydubai flight FZ1073.

A 25-year-old Chandigarh entrepreneur has shared his unconventional workplace practices, including paying employees 2X when they work on their days off, allowing staff to roast him and discussing company numbers openly. Pratham Jindal also said he prioritises employees over difficult clients and spends on month-end parties, describing the approach as lessons from building his company rather than formal business rules.

In the 1960s, an unexpected incident at Bell Labs propelled James West and Gerhard Sessler into the annals of audio innovation with their electret microphone design. By harnessing Teflon, they crafted a microphone that was not only compact but also energy-efficient. Today, these microphones are ubiquitous in devices like smartphones and hearing aids. Their monumental work has earned them significant accolades in the realm of sound technology.

“You’ll never be alone if you’ve got a book” – Al Pacino Al Pacino’s quote about books reflects the companionship and comfort that books can bring. The quote suggests that by reading, stories and ideas and important moments can help make being alone not so lonely and engaging.

Peter Hull was running fitness sessions from his parents’ garage in Brisbane. He had no national gym chain behind him and no obvious reason to think the small operation would become a major fitness brand. More than a decade later, Fitstop has grown to more than 160 locations across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United States. In 2025, The Courier-Mail reported that the network was generating about $1.2 million a week in collective membership revenue.

Under the centrally sponsored scheme for implementation of the two Acts, the Centre released ₹392.71 crore in 2022-23, ₹535.30 crore in 2023-24 and ₹495.29 crore in 2024-25, taking the total assistance to ₹1,423.30 crore

Indian Super League has announced a partnership with JSW MG Motor India for the 2026-27 season. This partnership reintroduces a title sponsor after a three-season hiatus in the league. The league will be referred to as the MG Indian Super League, starting its season on October 10. Karan Yadav stated this is a significant milestone for Indian football and commercial growth.

The Department has been directed to ensure that beneficiaries without Aadhaar are enrolled and that existing details are updated

In a significant meeting, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal engaged with European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic to review the status of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement. Following discussions at the G20 Trade Ministers' gathering, they emphasized the anticipated signing of this agreement by year-end, which seeks to boost market access and diminish trade barriers, facilitating yearly trade exceeding 180 billion euros between India and the EU.