India’s senior living market could become a $10.1 billion opportunity by 2030The senior living market in India is expected to blossom, with projections indicating it could reach USD 10.1 billion by 2030. This growth ...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Coffee vs Tea: One may be linked to weaker bones in older women while the other shows a surprising benefit, 10-year study finds - Here’s what researchers discoveredIn a recent investigation, researchers assessed the coffee and tea drinking practices of almost 10,000 older women. Results indicated that ...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.01 AM 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
With elderly population set to double by 2050, govt looks to step up healthcare, caregiving servicesIndia’s rapidly growing elderly population is creating both a demographic challenge and an economic opportunity, with the government expand...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
India’s late-stage funding crunch shrinks cheques, cuts valuationsThe squeeze in late-stage funding remains prevalent in India, showing no signs of reversing. Late-stage startup funding fell 38% year-on-ye...
08 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Oil beetle larvae mimics flower-like scents to fool bees into feeding and sheltering them, study finds - Researchers reveal how these unusual insects exploit bees’ attraction to floral scents, allowing the larvae to hitch a ride into their nests and survive through a remarkable form of chemical deception in natureTiny larvae of oil beetles have developed a fascinating survival tactic: they emit flower-like scents to attract wild bees, allowing them t...
08 Sep, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
In 2001, Land Institute in Kansas formally began domesticating Kernza, over two decades later perennial grain was cultivated on more than 3,500 acres of land, emerging famers' go to solution for extreme weatherKernza is one of several perennial grains under development at The Land Institute in Salina, Kansas, about an hour’s drive north of Mueller...
07 Sep, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Demat account additions hit 7-month high in August as IPO boom draws investorsAugust witnessed a surge in new demat accounts, reaching a seven-month peak due to strong initial public offering activity that spurred man...
07 Sep, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ryan Reynolds: 'Success is something you prepare for' - This inspirational lesson can teach kids the real secret to successAchieving success demands meticulous preparation and sustained effort. Kids discover that mere desire for success isn't enough without comm...
06 Sep, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
Quote of the day by Meg Ryan: 'You can never get done with that job; you can always be bigger.' Life lessons from When Harry Met Sally star on ambition, growth and never settling for lessQuote of the day by Meg Ryan: “You can never get done with that job; you can always be ‘bigger.’” Meg Ryan’s words highlight the idea that ...
06 Sep, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
In 1950, livestock viruses drove the Serengeti's wildebeest herd down to 300,000. Less than a decade later, it surpassed 1.5 million, helping turn the ecosystem into a carbon sinkIn the 1950s, rinderpest and livestock disease pushed the Serengeti’s wildebeest herd to dangerously low numbers. After the virus was broug...
05 Sep, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
In 1906, gold created Skidoo in Death Valley and drew 700 residents; after producing about $1.5 million, the mining town was finally abandoned in 1942In 1906, an accidental gold find near Death Valley led to the establishment of Skidoo. Miners Harry Ramsey and One-Eye Thompson stumbled up...
03 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
India can unlock over USD 1.5 billion wheat export opportunity as global buyers diversify sourcing: ASSOCHAMIndia can unlock a wheat export opportunity of more than USD 1.5 billion as the gradual reopening of exports coincides with strong domestic...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Robert Kiyosaki says he’s $1.2 billion in debt: Why the ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author says his massive borrowing is part of his real-estate strategyRich Dad Poor Dadauthor Robert Kiyosaki says he is $1.2 billion in debt, but most of the borrowing is reportedly tied to a real-estate port...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Ryan Seacrest sells sprawling 40-acre Napa Valley estate for $18.5 million after $22 million listing. American Idol host’s lavish retreat featured an infinity pool, olive grove and 10,750-square-foot homeRyan Seacrest has sold his sprawling 40-acre Napa Valley estate in St. Helena for $18.5 million after initially listing it for $22 million....
02 Sep, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ryan Gosling: ‘I often think about what is going to matter to me on my deathbed. It puts things into perspective.’ - The Notebook, La La Land actor on living a life without regretsRyan Gosling quote of fthe day: Ryan Gosling, the acclaimed Hollywood actor, highlights the importance of valuing family above career succe...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
In 2006, Portland converted 45,000 streetlights to LEDs. 20 years later, its streetlights and signals use 66% less energy and save the city $1.5 million every yearTwo decades after 2006, Portland’s lighting story offers a useful lesson for cities considering their own energy transitions. The important...
01 Sep, 2026, 03.32 AM IST