In 2009, the Empire State Building rebuilt 6,500 windows on site rather than replacing them, cutting energy use by 38% and paying for itself in three yearsThe Empire State Building underwent a significant renovation focusing on its windows. This project involved rebuilding existing windows ins...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
In 1996, Florida researchers whitened 7 shops in a Cocoa strip mall; roof surfaces fell by as much as 70°F, cooling energy dropped 25.3%, and peak demand dropped 40.3%In an innovative Florida trial, it was found that white roofs significantly decreased heat levels and energy usage. Traditionally, unpainte...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
She cut restaurants, OTT subscriptions, shopping and social plans: How one woman saved Rs 7.2 lakh to buy herself freedomSocial media user Ria shared how she saved Rs 7.2 lakh over 18 months by cutting eating out, OTT subscriptions, shopping, weekend trips and...
03 Sep, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
In 2011, Lovell FHCC joined a green federal challenge with 3 focus areas. 3 years later, LED retrofits cut electricity 15%, saving $500,000 and 7.4 million pounds of CO2Lovell FHCC lighting project remains a useful example of how sustainability goals can produce measurable results when they are connected to...
03 Sep, 2026, 04.13 AM IST
In 1997, NPS installed 3 solar hot-water systems at Oklahoma’s Chickasaw park. 2 years later, the largest system supplied 18,194 kWh annually, replacing electric heatingIn 1997, the National Park Service replaced electric heaters at Oklahoma’s Chickasaw National Recreation Area with three solar hot-water sy...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Cutting subscriptions and eating out less won’t make you wealthy: CA shares financial advice on what to do insteadCA Nitin Kaushik says cutting expenses can help, but it has limits when it comes to building wealth. Cancelling subscriptions, eating out l...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
In 1995, Florida researchers coated a Cocoa Beach school roof white; over the following year, chiller energy use fell 10%, saving 13,000 kWh, while peak demand fell 35%A study conducted in Florida revealed that white roofs can drastically lower cooling costs, marking a significant achievement in the realm ...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Fed Chair Warsh sees global investment surge replacing savings glutFed Chair Kevin Warsh told G20 finance leaders that the global economy may be shifting from a savings glut toward an investment boom, drive...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.32 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
Sun Pharma among 9 pharmaceutical firms to lower drug prices for Americans, Trump saysNine pharmaceutical firms reached deals with the Trump administration for lower drug prices. These agreements expand the total number of co...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
Bengaluru or Delhi-NCR for savings? Techie breaks down what a Rs 1 lakh salary really meansA techie’s Instagram comparison has sparked discussion about whether Bengaluru’s higher salaries necessarily translate into greater savings...
31 Aug, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Psychology says people who save screenshots they never look at may be collecting a sense of future securityPeople may save screenshots for all kinds of reasons: they expect the information could be useful later, don't want to risk forgetting it, ...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
How much of your salary should go towards your home loan EMI?Homebuyers should assess their monthly surplus before applying for a home loan. An affordable EMI fits comfortably after essential expenses...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Indian moved to Europe warns think twice before leaving India to go abroad for higher salary, says loneliness and missing time with loved ones may not be worth the better payAn Indian living in Europe has urged people earning a comfortable salary in India to think carefully before moving abroad for higher pay. I...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Numbers Boost: FCNR-B inflows help banks cut expensive bulk depositsIndian banks are actively reducing costly bulk deposits after strong foreign currency inflows. This strategy helps optimize funding costs a...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Pune employee earns Rs 58 LPA and saves Rs 30L a year. He got a job offer from Tokyo: The career dilemma has netizens dividedAmit Arora shared the dilemma of his cousin, who earns Rs 58 LPA in Pune and can save Rs 30 lakh annually while living with family. A Tokyo...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
‘Rs 1 crore in US is like Rs 25 lakh in India’: Techie, who spent 15 years in America, says he saved more with one-fourth salary at home: Here’s whyAn Indian professional living in the US says he was able to save more on a Rs 25 lakh annual salary in India than on his current US income ...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.54 PM IST