By the late 1700s, European periwinkles had reached America; planted as ornamental ground cover, escaped plants covered 29,254 acres across 12 Southern states by 2008European periwinkles, once introduced to enhance gardens in the US, have become a troublesome invasive species in natural habitats. Their s...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Spain offers an abandoned village with 12 stone houses for €0, but there's a catchIn the heart of Galicia lies A Barca, a deserted village now available for just €0. While its enchanting stone houses whisper tales of hist...
18 Oct, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Homebuyer paid Rs 15 lakh for a Rs 10.41 lakh flat, builder threatened and asked Rs 20 lakh more; he approached Consumer Commission and won refund with interestMr Anwar believed that the flat would be delivered after disposal of the litigation. However, after waiting for another 3 years, he came to...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Who is Mary Millben? American singer spars with Abhijeet Dipke, alleges CJP is funded by US donorsMary Millben and Abhijeet Dipke recently got engaged in a heated debate on X about foreign funding allegations affecting Indian politics. M...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Ukraine's resumption of strikes on Russian refineries is 'disgrace', Trump saysUkraine's recent decision to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries has drawn criticism from Trump, who emphasizes the impact on global e...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
At 40, Tally Solutions is ready to junk its old code for an AI-first futureMD Tejas Goenka says the accounting software maker is rebuilding its core for the sixth time, even as it remains uncertain about how AI wil...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Long-term investing is about looking beyond narratives, including AI: 5 large-caps with an upside potential of up to 24%As we see a recovery in the market, it is good to be cognizant of the fact that more than the narratives on the street, it is the earnings ...
15 Oct, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Before selling WhatsApp for $19 billion, co-founder Jan Koum once relied on food stamps to feed his family. Years later, he signed the deal in the same office where he collected themJan Koum moved to the US with his mother when he was 16, and his family relied on food stamps and government assistance to survive. Years l...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Wife underwent treatment but couple had no children for 19 years; Madras HC rejects divorce plea over childlessnessHusband wanted divorce, citing that they have no children in 19 years of marriage despite her undergoing treatment; Madras HC says childles...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Udhayanidhi Stalin condemns 'house arrest' of health workers ahead of Chennai protestTamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin criticised the state government for allegedly placing multi-purpose health workers under...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Oheka Castle auction set for October 27: Why the ‘Great Gatsby’-linked mansion where Taylor Swift filmed ‘Blank Space’ is going up for saleOheka Castle, the historic Long Island mansion linked to The Great Gatsby and featured in Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” music video, is head...
11 Oct, 2026, 02.52 AM IST
A Pittsburgh man bought a $10,000 building and spent decades covering it in murals and found objects; Randyland grew into a local art attractionRandy Gilson purchased a derelict building on Pittsburgh's North Side and created Randyland over thirty years. His efforts involved using d...
10 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Why Nana Patekar walked away from Bollywood fame and chose rural life in Maharashtra's village. 'I am not from the industry'Nana Patekar had a successful Bollywood career, but over the years he grew increasingly drawn to village life and the struggles of Maharash...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Kenny Rogers sold his Atlanta mansion for $8.5 million in 2006; by 2023, the former ‘party house’ appeared abandoned and was listed for $3.95 millionKenny Rogers once owned a 5-acre mansion in Atlanta’s Buckhead area that he sold for $8.5 million in 2006. The estate later became an unaut...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Nelly bought a Missouri Mansion for $1.925 million in 2002; 19 years later, the abandoned 11,000-square-foot property hit the market for just $599,000Rapper Nelly sold off his long-abandoned Missouri mansion for $599,000 in 2021 after the 11,000-square-foot property remained unfinished fo...
07 Oct, 2026, 03.00 AM IST
A widow, an empty nest and a €610,000 French château: How Abigail Carter reinvented her life at 59Abigail Carter moved to France to transform a neglected château into a retreat for artists and writers. After years of rebuilding her life ...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Republicans return to tough-on-crime message ahead of difficult midterm electionsRepublicans are leaning heavily on crime, immigration and “law and order” messaging in the 2026 midterms as voter concerns over affordabili...
06 Oct, 2026, 01.37 PM IST