From 2018 to 2022, more than 200,000 Break Free From Plastic volunteers audited waste in 84 countries; 56 companies produced more than half of all branded plastic pollutionA recent investigation highlights that fifty-six companies are behind the majority of branded plastic waste, with Coca-Cola at the forefron...
13 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
In 1999, James Cameron bought a 100-acre coastal ranch and added gardens, solar panels and wind power. 24 years later, its 8,000-square-foot home ran off-gridOscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron’s 100-acre coastal ranch in Southern California became a distinctive retreat combining dramatic scene...
13 Sep, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
In 1977, Jack Nicholson bought a 70-acre Malibu ranch; decades later, the property sold for $3.5 million, with trails and equestrian facilities and a poolJack Nicholson has been associated with several distinctive properties, including an expansive Malibu Beach ranch and a historic Victorian ...
13 Sep, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
In 2000, Pierce Brosnan bought two Malibu lots and demolished the existing house; about a decade later, his 13,000-sq-ft “Orchid House” had solar panels and its own water-recycling plantPierce Brosnan's stunning Malibu estate, known as Orchid House, is a model of eco-conscious design, featuring impressive systems for water ...
12 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
In 2013, Robert Downey Jr. commissioned Nicolò Bini to create a Malibu Binishell with thin-shell concrete; nine years later, the 6,500-sq-ft home was completedRobert Downey Jr.'s unique guest house took nine years to complete. This unusual structure utilized a Binishell technique involving inflate...
11 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis moved into their LA farmhouse months before COVID; after 5 years of construction, its solar system now powers the entire propertyAshton Kutcher and Mila Kunis dedicated five years to meticulously designing their six-acre farmhouse in Los Angeles. Working alongside arc...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
In 2005, Céline Dion bought a Florida beach house for $12 million and rebuilt it into a $72.5 million mansion with a private water park; years later, she sold it for $38.5 millionCeline Dion's extravagant Florida mansion, featuring its own private water park, was constructed following her 2005 property purchase. Comp...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Ellen DeGeneres has generated roughly $200 million from buying and selling 50 luxury homes in two decades; her biggest deal produced a $26 million gainEllen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have strategically amassed considerable wealth, primarily through their impressive real estate ventures...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
'Hera Pheri' actor Akshay Kumar lives with Twinkle Khanna in a Mumbai duplex home with Arabian sea view, dedon daybeds, quirky decor, frangipani trees and a private garden facing the beachAkshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna's sea-facing Mumbai duplex in Juhu features Arabian Sea views, a private garden with frangipani trees, Dedo...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
SRG housing loans worth Rs 400 crore may be fictitious: National Housing BankThe National Housing Bank raised concerns over SRG Housing Finance, identifying potentially fictitious loan accounts. Investigations have r...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Santa signed the cheque: Trump's $45,000 Christmas gifts to four White House aides draw ethics scrutinyPresident Donald Trump gave substantial cash gifts to four White House aides last year. Three aides received $45,000 each, while a fourth r...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
In 1999, James Cameron bought a 102-acre Gaviota Coast ranch for $4.375 million and made it an off-grid property with solar and wind power; 24 years later, he listed it for $33 millionFilmmaker James Cameron has put his magnificent California ranch on the market for thirty-three million dollars. This estate has been a che...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Meet Ryan Hickman, the California boy who started collecting neighbours’ bottles at 3 and had recycled about 1.6 million cans and bottles by 12Ryan Hickman began recycling at age three, initially for money. His motivation shifted to environmental protection as he grew older. By twe...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
In 1969, California witnessed catastrophic oil spill between 3.5 million and 4.2 million gallons of crude into Santa Barbara Channel, leading to rise of modern environmental movement, nearly 6 decades later Donald Trump administration is causing concerns among residents. Here's whyTrump administration, citing a need for energy security and job creation, has already announced plans for new offshore oil leases in Califo...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Science says your footsteps can make beach sand sing: What happens between millions of grainsWhen you drag your foot across sand that produces a squeaking sound, you create a shearing force across thousands or even millions of indiv...
07 Sep, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Quote of the day by Adele: “I’ve learned that you have to be brave and afraid at the same time. Life isn't about...” — Life lessons from an inspiring quote on courage, vulnerability, self-acceptance, emotional honesty, forgiveness, resilience, personal growth and finding strength while facing fear from the Grammy-winning singerQuote of the day by Adele examines the balance between fear and courage, proposing that true growth requires accepting vulnerability rather...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Goa tightens rules; private shacks in CRZ now need to register with tourism departmentGoa's assembly passed a bill requiring private shacks in CRZ areas to register. This amendment aims to regulate unregistered establishments...
03 Sep, 2026, 09.11 AM IST