In 2008, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen bought 4 acres in LA's Brentwood and built with solar, composting and gray water. 4 years later, 90% of its materials were reclaimedTom Brady and Gisele Bündchen built an eco-friendly French Provincial chateau in Brentwood. This large home incorporated solar panels, gray...
19 Sep, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Psychology says people whose homes look perfect but cupboards are a mess may share this surprising tendencyCupboards are easy places to postpone organizing because the effort often brings little immediate or visible payoff. Tidying the living roo...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
Mix 1/2 cup vinegar with 2 tbsp pumice instead of powdered cleanser; the gritty homemade mixture can remove stains or polish surfacesNatural ingredients can transform your household cleaning routine into a healthier and eco-friendly practice. With vinegar's proven antibac...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
London hosts first-ever Ganga Aarti on River ThamesLondon's River Thames hosted its first Ganga Aarti ceremony on Sunday. This event celebrated nature and knowledge, honoring the life-giving...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
In 2012, Adele bought a £2.5 million Brighton beach house and added solar panels; four years later, she sold the renovated home for £2.85 million and moved to Los AngelesAdele installed solar panels on her Brighton beach house years ago. This environmentally conscious decision predated current climate trends...
13 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
In 2009, Harry Potter star Rupert Grint bought the £5.4 million Kimpton Grange estate; 17 years later, he won approval for a 15-home eco-village described as carbon neutralActor Rupert Grint has received the green light for his ambitious eco-village initiative, turning his Hertfordshire estate into a home for ...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
In 1996, Alicia Silverstone paid $597,000 for a four-bedroom Hollywood Hills home, then added solar and graywater; 30 years later, it is worth over $2 millionHomes with green features are increasingly selling for more money across the United States. Actress Alicia Silverstone's Hollywood Hills ho...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
In 2015, AP+I Design helped transform a 1,328.5-square-meter dark office into a bright workspace. 11 years later, it remains Mountain View's first commercial zero-energy buildingIn 2015, AP+I Design gave a dark 1,328.5-square-meter office in Mountain View a completely new life. The designers brought in light, openne...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Psychology says resilience is not something you are born with, but a skill built with time, patience and practiceResilience is the ability to handle stress through learned skills, rather than something you're born with. It's a multifaceted capacity sha...
08 Sep, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
In 1960, Marlon Brando discovered Tetiaroa while filming 'Mutiny on the Bounty'. 66 years later, his 35-villa refuge now combines luxury with conservation and clean energyMore than 66 years after Marlon Brando first discovered Tetiaroa, the island's most enduring legacy may be the idea that paradise is someth...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
Psychology explains why people litter even when they know it is wrong: A 2022 study finds good attitudes may not be enough, while personal control, connection to nature and social pressure shape the decision to stopPsychology of littering: Littering behavior is often influenced by a combination of perceived control and social signals rather than merely...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
Powerful Sunday Motivation by Lewis Hamilton: 'I don’t aspire to be like other drivers – I aspire to be unique in...' - Why authenticity beats imitation; Inspiring quote by F1 legend on crafting your own path to successModern society often pressures individuals towards conformity and imitation. Lewis Hamilton's philosophy encourages embracing unique qualit...
30 Aug, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Psychology says your long-term success depends on the automatic micro habits you repeat every dayRegularly performed actions can establish automated self-discipline, which frees up cognitive resources for more significant tasks. Habitua...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
ETMarkets Management Talk | Crompton 2.0: How premiumisation, innovation and smart products could reshape growth: Kaleeswaran ArunachalamOver the last decade, Crompton has expanded beyond its core categories through sustained investments in technology and product innovation.
21 Aug, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” — a powerful life lesson on nature, curiosity, responsibility, conservation and why we rarely protect what we have never learned to truly see, from the legendary broadcaster known for bringing the hidden world of wildlife into millions of homesQuote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” highlights a fundamental truth about...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
No AC in shops, no honking on streets, achar with every meal: Filipino woman shares 10 things that surprised her while slow travelling in SikkimA Filipino woman traveller offered an intriguing glimpse into the unique cultural landscape of Sikkim, noting that locals often possess Sou...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Gaozi: “Give it a breach to the east, and it will flow to the east” — the ancient Chinese philosopher’s powerful life lesson on human nature, morality, environment, character and free will, and why the direction of our lives may depend less on what we are born with than on how we are shaped by society and experienceQuote of the Day by Gaozi: “Give it a breach to the east, and it will flow to the east” captures his controversial view that human nature i...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST