Obama-appointed preservation architect bought a UFO-shaped home made from reinforced plastic in 2002, moved it from San Diego to California’s San Jacinto mountains in 2004, and is now selling it for $1.5 millionMilford Wayne Donaldson, known for his commitment to architectural preservation, is putting his extraordinary UFO-shaped home on the market...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Texas’ 1927 Hawn Hotel closed in 1978 and was condemned in 1989; a $17.6 million rehabilitation converted the vacant tower into 33 housing units and ground-floor commercial spaceThe Hawn Hotel in Temple, Texas, has transitioned from a long-vacant structure to a modern residential and commercial space. Completed in 1...
09 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
From Jackie Kennedy to Jill Biden: Michelle Obama looks back at how first ladies changed the White House while protecting its historic legacyMichelle Obama praises Jackie Kennedy for her role in preserving the White House's history and significance. She emphasizes the necessity f...
08 Oct, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
India's GST Revolution: How India’s biggest indirect tax reform changed its economy and its way of doing businessIndia's GST Revolution: GST has transformed India's indirect taxation system, eliminating many previous levies to streamline compliance and...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: How portfolio management is evolving with AIThe ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0 is scheduled for October 8, 2026, in Mumbai. This event will gather various investment professionals includi...
05 Oct, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
GST registration overhaul: Businesses may soon apply for multiple states at onceThe GST Council plans to discuss a proposal for a unified GST registration process for businesses. This proposal aims to streamline applica...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Anand Mahindra discovers Kota's 'AI' like beautiful destination beyond coaching centres, adds it to his 'Wanderer list'Anand Mahindra was surprised to discover Kota’s Chambal Riverfront after initially mistaking visuals of the destination for AI-generated im...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
GST 2.0's next move: Council may scrap officers' arrest powers, raise prosecution bar to Rs 5 croreThe GST Council is weighing changes to GST enforcement, including ending officials' arrest powers and shifting to court-ordered arrests. Cr...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra flags rising financial risks, warns against complacency as West Asia conflict adds to inflation pressureSanjay Malhotra highlighted the need for vigilance regarding financial vulnerabilities at the Kautilya Economic Conclave. He emphasized tha...
03 Oct, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
The missing middle in Asia’s finance puzzle: AVPN CEO on MSMEs, capital and capabilityFrom MSME finance and AI skilling to blended capital and climate investment, AVPN CEO Naina Subberwal Batra explains why coordination is be...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Fuel-efficiency rules 2027: How CAFE-III norms will affect EVs, hybrids, small cars & petrol vehiclesIndia’s CAFE-III norms will come into force from April 1, 2027, tightening fleet-wide fuel-efficiency targets for passenger vehicle manufac...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Karan Johar lives in 8,000-square-foot Pali Hill duplex in Mumbai worth Rs 32 crore designed by Gauri Khan that has a wraparound terrace, a bedroom-turned-closet, a glam room and a spacious living areaKaran Johar house tour: The filmmaker's house in Bandra, Mumbai, was redesigned by Gauri Khan into a spacious family-friendly environment. ...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Meghalaya tourism crosses 75,000 livelihoods, eyes year-round growth on World Tourism DayIn celebration of World Tourism Day 2026, Meghalaya is embracing a sustainable tourism model that prioritizes community involvement. This i...
26 Sep, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
PB Fintech: A record debut in 2021, a record ₹31,400 crore wipeout & now the biggest storm the Gurugram co can facePB Fintech came under heavy selling pressure after IRDAI proposed changes to insurance commissions and distribution economics. PB Fintech s...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Banks likely to deploy FCNR(B) liquidity in coming months as festive credit demand rises: RBI Deputy GuvReserve Bank Deputy Governor Rohit Jain stated that banks are expected to deploy additional liquidity from FCNR(B) deposits. This deploymen...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Banks’ biggest risks may now sit inside their tech stack: RBI Deputy Governor Rohit JainRBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain said technology is no longer merely an enabler for banks but is becoming their “risk architecture”, making t...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Sofia Vergara’s 17,000 sq ft LA mansion was once a ‘castle in Transylvania’: Inside her $26 million homeSofía Vergara’s Beverly Park mansion blends Mediterranean-inspired interiors, antiques, art and expansive outdoor spaces. Purchased with Jo...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.12 PM IST