Vicky Kaushal's father Sham reveals 'Chhaava' star was born in a small chawl. 'We use to roam on a second-hand motorcycle'Vicky Kaushal, currently enjoying success with 'Chhaava', comes from humble beginnings. His father, Sham Kaushal, shared that the family on...
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Gujarat's Alang ship-breaking yard hits all-time low, hopes pinned on global recycling boomMV True Confidence, a doomed vessel from a missile attack, is set for dismantling in Alang, a declining ship-breaking hub facing economic c...
05 Apr, 2025, 11.15 PM IST
How to buy a pre-owned luxury gift someone might actually wantThrift stores and online resale platforms are seeing increased demand for pre-owned luxury items, clothing, and nostalgic toys. This shift ...
14 Dec, 2024, 08.09 PM IST
How to extend the life of your N95 mask and make the most out of itAn easy way to minimise waste if you own N95 masks is to safely extend their life. In hospital settings, it's advised to avoid use beyond o...
30 Jan, 2022, 08.33 PM IST
Don't throw away the fabric masks. They are perfect as a double masking optionAlso, having keep fabric masks as a backup in your car, bag or pockets.
29 Jan, 2022, 05.45 PM IST
Thrift shop: From furniture to cars, India’s second-hand market found its shining moment in the pandemicThe transition of pre-owned goods market from the unorganized to the organised sector in India appears to have had fruitful results last ye...
07 Mar, 2021, 11.50 AM IST
Landmark Group introduces cash-and-carry furniture to spur growthThe home furnishing chain, which currently has 50 stores in 27 cities, also cited longer replacement cycles as reason for low sale of durab...
11 Dec, 2019, 07.56 PM IST
10 tips to master the art of bargaining this festive seasonBargaining is such an integral part of the shopping experience that even a salesperson would feel cheated if you docilely accepted the prod...
16 Oct, 2018, 01.23 PM IST
Rise of used goods markets: Why e-commerce companies like OLX, eBay are chasing second-hand goodsAs the tide of previously-owned goods hitting the market grows, more and more ecommerce platforms are offering such goods alongside new pro...
22 Oct, 2015, 11.24 AM IST
The story of India's Rs 60,000 cr second-hand market, minus cars and bikesThe second-hand market is booming. ET on Sunday tracks how clicks are gaining over bricks when it comes to vendors.
31 Oct, 2011, 09.05 AM IST
- Democracy is certainly good for the economy
Satin and cotton cloth in red, blue, green and saffron lie strewn all over a mud floor under a makeshift roof at a slum in Aliganj, Lucknow.
16 Mar, 2009, 03.09 AM IST
- Americans put prized possessions on the block
Struggling with mounting debt and rising prices, faced with the toughest economic times since the early 1990s, Americans are selling prized...
01 May, 2008, 04.41 AM IST
- Americans unloading precious belongings to make ends meet
The for-sale listings on the online hub Craigslist come with plaintive notices, like the one from the teenager in Georgia who said her moth...
30 Apr, 2008, 06.14 AM IST