Long before Donald Trump, an unemployed man claimed the Moon and sold 611 million acres. He also claimed Mars, Venus and PlutoDennis Hope boldly declared himself the owner of the Moon and embarked on a unique venture of selling lunar land worldwide. He navigated sp...
07 Sep, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Why are Registered Investment Advisers so rare in India? The big reason may surprise investorsIn the Indian investment landscape, a stark difference exists between mutual fund distributors who earn commissions and fee-only advisors w...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Boston entrepreneur spent $19.125 million assembling a 31.59-acre Martha’s Vineyard estate with an 8,994-square-foot home; in 2026, it fetched a record $43 millionAn extraordinary Martha's Vineyard estate has sold for a record $43 million, setting a new real estate record for the Massachusetts island ...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Trump tariffs put a basic food ingredient in the crosshairs. An unlikely critic objectsUS President Donald Trump’s tariff regime has drawn an unlikely critic as the Orthodox Union warns proposed US duties on vegetable-based fa...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Husband refused to pay Rs 9,000 maintenance, saying wife abandoned home and ignored parents; Karnataka HC rejects his plea for this reasonWife didn’t care for his parents and left his Bangalore home without informing, husband said; Karnataka HC rejects his plea to stop paying ...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
US 30-year mortgage rate hits highest level in more than a yearUS 30-year mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level in more than a year, adding to affordability pressures for homebuyers. The ri...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Construction cost for housing projects increases by 34%Indian housing prices have risen significantly faster than construction expenses. This trend creates affordability issues for buyers and ma...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Trump signs stopgap bill, keeping US government funded through December before midterm electionsPresident Donald Trump signed a funding bill, averting a government shutdown before elections. Congress approved a temporary extension of f...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
These sustainable houses built from waste cost under $300: 2 tonnes of discarded plastic can become a home in just 7 daysA Mexican entrepreneur is turning discarded plastic into affordable, sustainable homes that cost under $300. Each house uses around 2 tonne...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Two Canadian builders turned 612,000 plastic bottles into 2,000-sq-ft home in Nova Scotia; its panels were so strong they withstood sustained winds of 326 mph, twice the strength of Category 5 hurricaneCanadian builders transformed more than 600,000 plastic bottles into a house. The recycled PET was processed into foam and used to make str...
31 Aug, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Wind turbines in US can last around 30 years; what happens to their enormous blades after they stop turning may surprise youWind turbines typically have a lifespan of around thirty years, and at the end of this period, much of their structure can be efficiently r...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in US SenateDarline Graham secured the Republican nomination for South Carolina's Senate race. She defeated Congressman Ralph Norman in a special prima...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Studying in America is anything but a dream nowThe US education-to-employment route is becoming costlier for Indian students. Annual costs at 16 colleges have crossed $100,000, while a p...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Junk food, screens, paper leaks: Rajasthan HC takes Gen Z, Gen Alpha issues to courtRajasthan High Court took suo motu notice of issues affecting young generations. The court banned junk food sales near schools and mandated...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
In 1992, deadly category 5 Hurricane Andrew caused massive destructions in Florida, 34 years later as rising sea level flooding threatens nearly 40 per cent of U.S. population, Miami, other areas are showing how to be ready for doomsdayAs global average temperatures climb because of fossil fuel emissions, so do sea levels, making low-lying coastal cities vulnerable to floo...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
A 1960s house in South London is staying 10C cooler than outside without air conditioning during extreme heat. It acts like an insulated flask maintaining a cooler temperature indoors by keeping heat outsideA 1960s ex-council house in south London stayed 10C cooler than outside during a 35C day without air conditioning. Architect Marion Baeli s...
22 Aug, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
South Korea plans chip windfall fund to back youth, AI investmentThe proposed "Future Response Fund" would finance programmes aimed at helping young people find jobs, buy homes and start families, while...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.32 AM IST