In 2016, ‘Porcelain’ musician Moby bought a 1920s Los Angeles home for $3.4 million, renovated it, and sold it two years later for $4.91 million, a $1.51 million price increaseMoby's profitable house flip illustrates the allure of real estate investment in today's market conditions. His renovation efforts yielded ...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Navratri Day 6 (October 16, 2026): Maa Katyayani Puja Vidhi, Mantra, Bhog, Colour and SignificanceNavratri Day 6 2026 will be observed on October 16, dedicated to Maa Katyayani, the sixth form of Goddess Durga. Discover the traditional p...
16 Oct, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
In 1969, J. David Bamberger bought 3,000 acres of damaged Texas ranchland; 50 years later, 11 springs flowed and 221 bird species thrived thereBamberger wanted to do something different with his massive wealth. He made his fortune as a co-founder of Church's Fried Chicken reportedl...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.40 AM IST
Salma Hayek's billionaire husband pledged $113 million to save 863-year-old Notre-Dame Cathedral after fire destruction. 5 years later, the historic monument rose from the ashes and welcomed visitorsWhen a devastating fire tore through Paris’ 860-year-old Notre-Dame Cathedral in April 2019, Salma Hayek’s billionaire husband François-Hen...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Nilesh Shah on PSU privatisation: How Hindustan Zinc offers a lesson for IDBI BankKotak AMC’s Nilesh Shah cited Hindustan Zinc as an example of how strategic divestment combined with a retained minority stake can create l...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
- Ted Turner was 10 when National Geographic inspired him to save bison. He has now protected over 2 million acres of land, restored native and endangered wildlife
Ted Turner, motivated by a childhood encounter with a National Geographic article, embarked on his passionate journey of conservation by st...
14 Oct, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
In 2002, black rats were eradicated from Hawaii's Mokoliʻi islet; after just one shearwater chick survived from 1999 to 2001, 126 fledged in 2002 and 185 in 2003Mokoliʻi was once severely impacted by invasive black rats, which posed major risks to seabird species. In 2002, after dedicated conservati...
13 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
In 2025, MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, gave $62 million to ocean conservation; how coastal communities could protect marine lifeBlue Ventures announced the donation on December 10, 2025, saying the money would support its work with fishing communities across tropical...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.50 AM IST
A man who spent over 13 years hunting for diamonds gets an unexpected surprise after uncovering a rare 6.03-carat yellow gemstone during a TikTok livestreamJack Pearadin, a Navy reservist has found a rare 6.03-carat yellow diamond at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park - a reward for more t...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
California used more than 2.5 million cubic yards of dredged material to rebuild Sonoma Baylands; The project restored 322 acres of tidal wetland habitatThe Sonoma Baylands initiative has harnessed dredged materials to rejuvenate California's tidal wetland habitats. Each year, excessive sedi...
11 Oct, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- San Francisco Bay cut invasive cordgrass by nearly 98%; native Ridgway’s rails then expanded into 4 former salt ponds as restored marsh habitat returned
The San Francisco Bay has seen remarkable advancements in wetland restoration, benefiting the Ridgway's rail population significantly. Whil...
11 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Man City guilty verdict reignites Liverpool rivalryManchester City will face the full fury of Anfield on Sunday when the Premier League leaders confront old rivals Liverpool in their first g...
11 Oct, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
In 1998, an Iowa couple bought land to restore a lost landscape; 25 years later, it became home to hundreds of plant and wildlife speciesJim grew up on a dairy farm, and spent much of his childhood outdoors. He studies natural sciences teaching and earned a master's degree in...
11 Oct, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Crystallized honey is not spoiled; warming an open jar in hot, not boiling, water can dissolve the sugar crystals while helping preserve its color and flavorThe crystallization of honey is a normal phenomenon caused by the separation of sugars, reaffirming that honey is not spoiled. Various infl...
10 Oct, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
In 2019, Georgia placed 5,000 cubic yards of dredged sediment on a 5-acre salt marsh; six years later, it remained about 12 cm higher, with plant growth similar to nearby marshesWetlands serve as vital buffers in coastal regions, adeptly mitigating storm impacts while also acting as natural filters for pollutants. A...
10 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Gaikwad, Padikkal, Sudharsan need to raise their games in second ''A'' One DayerSkipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and key players aim to improve their performance in the upcoming match. After a significant loss, the team looks to...
08 Oct, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
Off Gulf coast of Florida, giant concrete domes were dropped more than 200 feet underwater to help restore corals and sea life. All corals outplanted in 2025 survived and even grewScientists have deployed specially designed concrete domes off Florida’s northern Gulf coast to help restore coral habitats. The project ta...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.02 PM IST