Pension Sakhis to take retirement security cover to rural IndiaThe Department of Rural Development and PFRDA will create Pension Sakhis across rural India. These women will facilitate pension enrolment ...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Seattle’s low-income efficiency programs served 376 households in 2021; ACEEE reported 1,996 MWh in energy savings across those customersSeattle has launched innovative green initiatives aimed specifically at improving energy efficiency for low-income households. In 2021, the...
13 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Austin weatherized 625 homes for low-income customers in 2021; Austin Energy estimated 687.5 MWh of annual savings after insulation, sealing and AC workAustin Energy's weatherization initiative has made a notable impact on energy efficiency within low-income households. By providing no-cost...
13 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Gujarat’s Jal Jeevan Mission data had discrepancies, reporting flaws: CAGThe implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission in Gujarat was marked by discrepancies in data and reporting, with the CAG finding a mismatch ...
13 Sep, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
CA reveals how Marwari women manage and save money expertly without MBA degrees: ‘Her kitchen is her business school. Stale parathas are…'In a viral video, entrepreneur and chartered accountant Ankit Agrawal discussed how Marwari women are the backbone of the community and are...
12 Sep, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
3-ingredient DIY cleaning hack: Use baking soda, vinegar and detergent to remove dirt, grease and bad odoursHousehold cleaning can be both economical and effective with baking soda, vinegar, and detergent. These common ingredients work wonders on ...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Shreya Ghoshal's husband washes dishes, cleans the kitchen and takes care of the house. He also runs a global tech company and is twice as rich as her. Who is Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya?Singer Shreya Ghoshal shared insights into her marriage with Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya. She feels fortunate to have a supportive husband who...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Extreme heat creates new winners in India’s FMCG basketIndian households faced increased summer expenses, affecting grocery budgets significantly. Chocolate and dairy consumption declined while ...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Mix 2 tablespoons borax, 1/4 cup vinegar, and 2 cups hot water; the three-part spray may work as an all-purpose household cleanerA well-known DIY cleaning solution combines borax and vinegar to efficiently tackle grime. This blend effectively disrupts surface tension,...
09 Sep, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Don’t throw away old microfibre cloths as they can be reused as mop pads, this daily life cleanliness hack can save you from creating unnecessary household wasteTransforming old microfiber cloths into functional household items is a clever way to minimize waste while saving on costly disposables. Ex...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Use undiluted 5% white vinegar at 130°F for 1 minute; Colorado State Extension says it can reduce Listeria, E. coli, and Salmonella by over 99.999% on hard surfacesWhite vinegar demonstrates effectiveness in reducing prevalent kitchen pathogens when used under controlled laboratory conditions. When hea...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Gaining ground: Household manufacturing grows 4x faster than corporatesHousehold manufacturing in India is growing nearly four times faster than corporate entities. This sector's gross value added shows a subst...
08 Sep, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Two incomes, Rs 3 lakh a month, yet financial freedom feels distant: The double-income trapA Gurgaon-based founder has sparked an online discussion about why a household earning Rs 3 lakh a month may still struggle to feel financi...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
RBI launches key surveys to get inputs for monetary policyThe Reserve Bank of India has launched three key surveys today. These surveys aim to gauge inflation expectations and consumer confidence a...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Only 23% of rural households use LPG exclusively, CEEW studies findMany rural households lack doorstep LPG delivery, facing refill cost and logistics issues. Only a fraction of rural homes use LPG exclusive...
08 Sep, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Indian households shift spending towards discretionary goods, servicesHousehold spending shows a shift towards non-essential goods and services. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco spending saw significant growth,...
05 Sep, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Bengaluru earns, Chandigarh spends, Chennai borrows the most, Delhi is India’s biggest market: Study shows where Indians earn, save, spend and borrow the mostBengaluru tops the charts for household income and savings among India’s major cities, while Chennai records the highest debt-to-income rat...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.19 AM IST