Quote of the day by Ronald Reagan: ‘Sometimes when I'm faced with an unbeliever, an atheist, I am tempted…’ – Former US president’s unusual argument for GodRonald Reagan used a dinner analogy to discuss God's existence. He believed the world's complexity suggested a creator, much like a meal im...
16 Aug, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
How much does it cost to move into A 3BHK in Bengaluru? Couple reveals full breakdown of their ₹2.53 lakh expensesA couple residing in Bengaluru recently disclosed their relocation costs amounting to ₹2.53 lakh for a new three-bedroom apartment. Signifi...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
A Florida homeowner swapped lawn grass for old soaked cardboard, mulch and native plants without digging up the lawn; the result was a low-maintenance front yard ecosystem where pollinators, birds, edible plants and people could coexistA Florida homeowner transformed a conventional grass-covered front yard without removing the existing lawn. The project used soaked cardboa...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Jai Hind begins with the place we call home: Celebrating the India around usIndependence Day can often resemble just another workday for many individuals. However, this year, as it coincided with a Saturday, people ...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
US Economy: Inflation eases but prices remain high, retail sales fall, jobless claims riseInflation eased last month, but prices remain elevated for American consumers. Retail spending decreased sharply, surprising economists and...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
Dollar falls on surprise drop in US retail salesIn July, US retail sales surprisingly took a dip, leading to a decline in the dollar's value. This drop enabled the euro and sterling to so...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Oil prices rally, US data dents chances of Fed rate hikeGlobal shares declined Friday as markets monitored U.S.-Iran talks and Federal Reserve rate hike expectations. Oil prices rose more than a ...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
SRA targets over 5 lakh rehabilitation homes by 2030, plans 19 cluster redevelopmentsThe SRA has set an ambitious goal to construct over 500,000 homes by the end of 2030. To facilitate this, annual targets will hasten slum r...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
US retail sales unexpectedly fall in JulyJuly saw a surprising dip in US retail sales, reversing the trend of recent strong performances. The earlier surge in consumer spending, fu...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Bill Bryson: ‘Take a moment from time to time to remember that you are alive…’ - A powerful reminder to appreciate the extraordinary fact of existenceBill Bryson quote of the Day: Bill Bryson captures an inspiring truth about our existence, urging us to marvel at the unlikelihood of life ...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
India is swapping solo bites for group dining and healthier picksOut-of-home food and beverage consumption is increasingly shifting towards group occasions. Solo consumption has declined while larger grou...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
RBI issues directions on fixed, floating rate loans: What changes for home, personal, MSME loans and existing borrowersThe Reserve Bank of India has proposed a new framework for loan interest rates. This framework aims to bring more uniformity and transparen...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Labourer finds Rs 50 lakh diamond in Panna mine abandoned for a year, says it was ‘right on top’In a remarkable turn of events, seven miners in Panna unearthed a stunning 16.96-carat diamond that is projected to yield over fifty lakh r...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Global Markets Today: Asian stocks mixed, oil extends gainsAsian markets showed cautious optimism as crude oil prices experienced slight increases, with eyes on potential agreements in the Middle Ea...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.32 AM IST
US existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyersExisting home sales in the United States saw a slight decrease during July. Record high prices and increasing mortgage rates are impacting ...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
Gold rises for third straight session, inflation prints in focusGold has reached its highest point in two months, driven by traders evaluating significant upcoming U.S. inflation data that may influence ...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
Mortgage rates hit highest level in over a year. Here's what it means for homebuyers in the USUS mortgage rates have climbed for five consecutive weeks, reaching a yearly high. This trend makes homeownership increasingly difficult fo...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.14 AM IST