No cement, only mud: Bengaluru IT engineer’s sustainable home is inspired by the 5 elements of nature. His house blends modernism with mindfulnessIT engineer Raghava Rao Bellamkond built a sustainable home named Panchatathva in Bengaluru. This residence blends modern design with rural...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 17Russian missile and drone attacks killed fifteen people and wounded forty-two others overnight in Ukraine. Large warehouse fires burned in ...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
In 1927, a woman's little-known brick invention quietly became a foundation of modern constructionAnna Keichline, the first licensed woman architect in Pennsylvania, changed American architecture with ideas that were far ahead of her tim...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
ET explainer: Centre's 4-month extension to ease compliance burden for realty companies, ensure project completionThe government has advised state RERAs to extend project deadlines by four months. This advisory addresses disruptions caused by the West A...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
AI boom, West Asia crisis trigger printed circuit board shortage, price rise in electronics industryThis crunch in printed circuit boards (PCB) -- a hardware platform on which components are fixed in electronic products -- stems from risin...
02 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
With 30% of its land below five meters, Singapore plans to build 800 hectares of new land in the seaSingapore plans to reclaim 800 hectares of land off its East Coast. This "Long Island" project will protect against rising sea levels and w...
02 Aug, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Man sells property for Rs 48 lakh, constructs a new house but faces delay, income tax dept denies Section 54 claim; he fights and wins case in ITAT ChennaiA Chennai resident successfully reclaimed his Section 54 tax exemption after a three-year construction delay on his new home, initially den...
01 Aug, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Aluminium signals recovery after correction; supply risks and energy concerns may drive the next leg higherThe recent rebound has been supported by tightening global inventories, concerns over energy availability in key producing regions, geopoli...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Housing ministry issues advisory to State RERAs to give project extension due to West Asia crisisThe Ministry of Housing has advised State RERAs to grant developers a four-month extension. This advisory addresses disruptions in global s...
31 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
The New Oil? Why the world is chasing copperCopper has emerged as a strategic commodity powering the global shift towards clean energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure. W...
18 Jul, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Accounting fraud: Every time, the same queue. The company, the auditor, and shareholders at the endBy the time a “going-concern” paragraph appears in an audit report, the trouble is usually several quarters old. The earlier signals are el...
17 Jul, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Freight woes threaten fresh supply crunch in Manipur as transporters stay awayTransport operators are avoiding Manipur due to high costs and long travel times. Essential goods face shortages as highway conditions wors...
10 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
US semiconductor boom faces worker shortage amid race with ChinaUS China semiconductor race: A significant skilled worker shortage could delay new US semiconductor plant construction. This talent crunch ...
09 Jul, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Explained: Why aluminium is emerging as manufacturers' preferred alternative to copperRecord copper prices are accelerating manufacturers' shift toward aluminium, driven by lower costs and lighter weight. Automakers are expan...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
This new building method can deliver a full house in just 5 days, no bricks requiredA Home Built in Just Five Days? It sounds like something from the future, but it's already happening. Recycled plastic is being turned into...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Realtors eye margin relief as US-Iran peace deal raises hopes of lower fuel costsA potential peace deal between the US and Iran offers hope for India's real estate and construction sectors. Developers are watching oil pr...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST