Potential kingmaker in New Zealand's next government wants universal income, tax overhaulNew Zealand's Opportunity Party proposes a universal basic income for residents. This policy would be funded by a new annual land tax. The ...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
‘Sorry beta, we can’t give you the life you deserve’: Delhi techie lost her home at 16, years later she bought back the land, built her dream house without debt or EMIsDelhi-based techie Bhawan Chauhan recalled seeing her father cry after the family lost their home when she was 16. Unable to afford enginee...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Why Jefferies sees limited upside in Bajaj Housing Finance despite its fast-growing loan bookJefferies initiated coverage on Bajaj Housing Finance with a Hold rating and Rs 92 target, citing limited upside from premium valuations de...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Capital gains tax on FPIs comes in the way of India’s ambition to become a global investment hubIndia faces a policy choice regarding capital gains tax on foreign portfolio investors. Removing this tax could significantly lower India's...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Real estate sector likely to remain resilient despite West Asia crisis: CareEdgeIndia's real estate sector is expected to remain broadly resilient despite geopolitical uncertainty arising from the West Asia crisis, with...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Costa Rican mother saves for 9 years to buy land, then built a home with 7 tonnes of recycled plastic. Here's how she did itA Costa Rican mother and her 6-year-old son received a permanent home built with interlocking blocks made from around 7 tons of recycled pl...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Is a foreign degree still worth it? Indian students rethink as costs soar, visas tightenInternational students are increasingly judging foreign degrees by career outcomes, affordability and visa certainty, IDP Education and Nav...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
US housing market weakens as AI boom drives factory outputUS housing activity weakened sharply in July, with single-family homebuilding hitting a more than three-and-a-half-year low as high mortgag...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
US single-family housing starts slide in JulyThe U.S. witnessed a notable decline in single-family homebuilding last month, primarily due to elevated mortgage rates. An increase in uns...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
Ola Electric unveils Shakti energy storage portfolio for homes, businesses and gridsOla Electric celebrated India's Independence Day with the introduction of its Shakti energy storage series. This groundbreaking lineup inco...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
NRI life insurance protection plans can be 50–60% cheaper in India: Should you buy here or in your country of residence?NRIs can buy life insurance in India to protect financial obligations. Additional KYC and underwriting requirements apply for non-resident ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Ankur Warikoo says he never tells his kids ‘we can’t afford it’: 3 parenting rules he swears byAnkur Warikoo shared three parenting rules for raising his 15- and 9-year-old children. He teaches them to distinguish needs from wants ins...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.44 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
Refrigerator cleaning tips? Try these simple and affordable home cleaning tricks to remove stubborn dirt, grease and food residueMaintaining a clean refrigerator is essential for both food hygiene and aesthetics. Use baking soda to neutralize unwanted smells, while wa...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
American woman living in India shares reality of moving homes in India vs USA: 'In India, call the movers. In America, call your friends and buy them pizza’American woman Kristen Fischer, who lives in India, compared moving homes in India and the USA. She said Indian households can hire afforda...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Delhi Master Plan 2047 eyes 40 lakh homes, with small & affordable housing at its coreDelhi's Master Plan aims to build forty lakh new houses by 2047. The strategy prioritizes small-format affordable homes and rental housing ...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.26 PM 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