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Can you earn rental income by letting out your flat on Airbnb for homestay? What homeowners need to know as similar case sparks protests in a Ghaziabad housing societyIf someone is found running a homestay or Airbnb-like service in your society, what can you do? Legally, the society’s first step should be...23 Sep, 2026, 02.18 PM IST- A historic textile mill narrowly escaped demolition; developers preserved its historic elements and transformed the site into a mixed-use developmentA former textile mill in Belmont, North Carolina, has been revitalized into a mixed-use development. This project preserved historical elem...22 Sep, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
- A couple bought Marilyn Monroe’s final Los Angeles home and planned to demolish it; the city declared it a historic landmark, triggering a federal battle over property rights and lost valueMarilyn Monroe's former home in Los Angeles has transformed into a controversial site as owners contest the city's decision to designate it...18 Sep, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
- In 2014, Massachusetts' JRWA began work to remove a dam sitting 10 feet below the Elm Street Bridge. 5 years later, the Jones River was freed for alewife, eels and trout once againElm Street project was also part of a broader sequence of restoration work on the Jones River. A previous obstacle, the Wapping Road Dam, h...17 Sep, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
- Between 1997 and 2005, officials removed 282 buildings from California’s Giant Forest; the project gave 231 acres back to giant sequoiasGiant Forest sequoia grove underwent extensive restoration efforts. Commercial activity and 282 buildings were removed from the grove. Ecol...17 Sep, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
- Uttarakhand: Second phase of Adi Kailash Yatra in Pithoragarh postponed until September 20 due to adverse weatherThe second phase of the Adi Kailash pilgrimage is postponed until September 20. This postponement is due to adverse weather conditions and ...14 Sep, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
- In 2019, SYMA created 120 jobs through Colombia's El Paraíso. 7 years later, 67% became homeowners, 91% bought their first homes, 99% of waste was diverted, water use fell 25%, earning 5 starsEl Paraiso, a Colombian social housing project, achieved exceptional sustainability certification. It significantly addressed the local hou...11 Sep, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
- In 2009, Illinois used an estimated 284,715 tons of recycled concrete material in highway construction; IDOT spent about $3.18 million on the material for embankments, bases, and subbasesIn Illinois, the innovative approach of repurposing aged concrete for highway projects is not just cost-effective but also environmentally ...04 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- Bengaluru: Govt to move 8,500 seized vehicles from police stations to vacant sites on city outskirtsThe vehicles were seized by the Police Department in connection with various cases and could not be disposed of as the cases are pending be...03 Sep, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- In 1666, Great Fire of London destroyed more than 13,000 homes, iconic structures, over 350 years later record wildfires burn homesWildfires in England and Wales have hit a record level, fire chiefs said, warning that rescue services were battling to keep up with rising...02 Sep, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- Houston lawyer buys $15.5 million, 15,000-sq-ft mansion just to demolish it; plans to donate $4 million worth of luxury materials & turn the land into a garden; here’s whyIn River Oaks, Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee has purchased a mansion to expand his existing property. He has partnered with Habitat for Humani...31 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
- Delhi to halt construction from December 10 to January 20 to curb winter pollutionDelhi will ban all construction from December 10 to January 20. This measure aims to tackle worsening air pollution during winter months. L...21 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
- Ageing housing societies: How homeowners can avoid losing their homes and money to redevelopment delaysAgeing housing societies that were promised bigger, modern living spaces have seen builders abandon or stall construction for years, with l...18 Aug, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
- CJI Surya Kant proposes daily 2 pm-4 pm sittings to clear 29 pending Constitution Bench casesThe Supreme Court may hold daily two-hour sittings after lunch. These sessions will address long-pending seven-judge Constitution Bench ref...12 Aug, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
- SC agrees to examine plea for ensuring 24x7 availability of courtsThe Supreme Court will examine a plea for continuous court access. This plea seeks procedures for urgent life and liberty cases. The court ...14 Jul, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
- GRAP-III comes into force in Delhi as national capital continues to choke; Here's what is allowed and what's notDue to severely deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, the pollution watchdog implemented stage three of the GRAP. Starting Friday, measur...15 Nov, 2024, 10.17 AM IST
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation to amend building rules to curb pollution from debrisThe Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is set to amend its building rules to make it mandatory for everyone to take adequate precautionary...19 Nov, 2019, 01.13 PM IST
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