A Nigerian engineer built his first model house with 14,800 sand-filled plastic bottles; the experiment later grew into 15 houses, including a five-bedroom duplexNigerian engineer Yahaya Ahmed is building homes using thousands of discarded plastic bottles. His initiative has constructed up to fifteen...
05 Sep, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
US visa interview pause disrupts study plans of Indian, Chinese students; some forced to defer university admissionIndian and Chinese students face US visa interview delays. A temporary pause in appointments affects university plans for many. Some studen...
05 Sep, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
A gold warning is flashing red. Is a new global crisis taking shape?The Dutch central bank moved gold reserves to London for easier deployment during crises. This relocation was prompted by increasing geopol...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
EU to hit back at Russia after drone attack as Germany probes new sabotage casesEuropean Union members urged new sanctions against Russia after a drone attack. Germany blamed Moscow for the incident, calling it hybrid w...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
“Don’t come to USA it is dead now”: Student abroad adviser says he can’t recommend US anymore, cites H-1B visa fee, CPT changes and growing job market concernsAnush Kinusa strongly advises international students to reconsider their plans to study in the United States. With the suspension of the CP...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Planning to move to the US for studies? Here’s what this Indian wants you to knowA Indian man posted a video on social media claiming that the US is no longer a favourable destination for Indian students and professional...
31 Aug, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Emerging market bonds surge as dollar debasement trade fuels investor inflowsEmerging market bonds are set for further gains as dollar debasement fears grow. Investors seek alternatives to the greenback, driving dema...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
German insurer Allianz weighs $6.77 bn takeover of AA roadside rescue giant: ReportGermany's Allianz is reportedly considering a significant takeover bid for the British breakdown recovery group AA. This potential deal is ...
29 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
A 2026 study of nearly 18,000 people followed for up to 30 years found that those with the highest blood levels of xylitol, a common sugar substitute used in gum, mints and toothpaste, faced a higher risk of heart attacks and strokesXylitol artificial sweetener: New research has emerged indicating a concerning association between xylitol, a widely used sugar alternative...
29 Aug, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Fed, BOJ, AI Boom and Elections: What markets are watching nextAs traders emerge from their holiday break, global markets brace for fluctuations. The ongoing geopolitical tensions keep energy prices in ...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
US runs short of Patriot missiles in Europe as Iran war drains stocksUnited States military faces a critical shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe. This depletion is largely driven by President ...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
From Jamshedpur to a 17th-century French château: Why this Indian woman with a top B-school degree quit her jobHarshal Jain, who moved from Jamshedpur to France for higher studies, leaves a stable advertising job after finding herself dissatisfied wi...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
India rice exporters see Iran demand defying sanctions riskRice dominates trade between the two countries, accounting for nearly two-thirds of India’s $1.25 billion in exports to Iran in the fiscal ...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Indian exports face little risk from tougher US sanctions on IranStricter US sanctions on Iran are unlikely to significantly affect India’s exports to the country, as bilateral trade is mainly concentrate...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
MSE: Building the capital markets of a Viksit BharatIndia's capital market is on the brink of a transformative shift as more investors engage actively. The Metropolitan Stock Exchange (MSE) i...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Chinese visa impact hits Indian physical AI startupsBeijing's move to refuse visas to Indian executives is also impacting other sectors such as automotive parts and electronics, which have st...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Could Germany run some of its coal-fired power plants longer?Germany delayed an interim report on its lignite power exit, raising market expectations. This delay allows for assessing gas plant tenders...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.35 PM IST