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Philadelphia installed white roofs on about 340 low-income seniors’ homes from 2001–2003; ceiling temperatures fell 4–5°F, and air-conditioning electricity use fell by 560 kWh per year- Thieves steal 4 Renoir paintings from French Riviera museum, 2 still missing
- Dirty doors at home? Try these simple cleaning hacks to remove dust, grime and greasy fingerprints
- Bengaluru flat security deposit is 'volunteered robbery': Landlord's surprise deductions leave tenant with just Rs 7,500 out of Rs 40,000 advanceA Bengaluru tenant’s Reddit post has sparked a debate over rental deposits after he claimed that his Rs 40,000 advance was reduced to just ...08 Sep, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
- AT&T painted two Nevada telecom roofs white; roof surfaces cooled 35–40°F, reached 12°F below outdoor air, and two buildings saved about 0.5 kWh of electricity a dayA study explored how white roofs reduced energy costs for AT&T communication buildings. Researchers observed significant roof surface tempe...08 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Things We Lost In The Fire by Mariana Enriquez...After the law firm a team of dentists moved in, and then the house was rented to a travel magazine that folded in less than two years. T...07 Sep, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
- In 1940, a dog named Robot led four French teenagers into a hidden cave; what they found inside had been sealed away for 17,000 yearsFour teenagers discovered the Lascaux cave in France in September 1940, after their dog, Robot, led them to a hole in the ground. Inside, t...07 Sep, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
- Asian Paints names former JPMorgan exec Leo Puri as next chairmanAs part of its strategic growth plan, Asian Paints has selected Leo Puri to serve as chairman-designate starting January 2027, taking over ...07 Sep, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
- Rakul Preet Singh grows vegetables in her lavish Mumbai apartment, which has a poolside balcony and mini cinemaRakul Preet Singh’s 4,200 sq ft Mumbai home blends luxury with sustainability, featuring elegant wooden interiors, a serene terrace, poolsi...07 Sep, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- Paint makers expect healthy FY27 demand amid price hikes; competition intensity remains highLeading paint firms foresee sustained double-digit growth through the festive season. Companies are implementing price increases to manage ...06 Sep, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- What to do with old bedsheets? Try these 4 easy DIY reuse ideas to protect floors, keep cars cooler and pack fragile itemsOld bedsheets can be a treasure trove of practical household solutions beyond just bedding. These versatile fabrics work wonders, like shie...06 Sep, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
- In 1996, Florida researchers whitened 7 shops in a Cocoa strip mall; roof surfaces fell by as much as 70°F, cooling energy dropped 25.3%, and peak demand dropped 40.3%In an innovative Florida trial, it was found that white roofs significantly decreased heat levels and energy usage. Traditionally, unpainte...06 Sep, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- In the age of AI and endless scrolling, India’s young artists are bringing the letter backAs screens, AI and digital overload reshape everyday life, a new generation of Indian artists is reviving the humble letter through art mai...06 Sep, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
- Madhuri Dixit lives in a luxurious 5,500-sq-ft Mumbai home with husband Shriram Nene featuring M.F. Husain paintings, private theatre, music room, smart lighting and Arabian sea viewsMadhuri Dixit's stunning Mumbai apartment embodies a beautiful fusion of contemporary style and warmth. Spanning 5,500 square feet with a b...05 Sep, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
- Emerald Lord Murugan idol stolen from a Tamil Nadu temple by thieves who went undetected through CCTVs and alarms; gang may have come earlier as devotees to the hill-top shrineAn emerald idol of Lord Murugan, installed in 2008 at a hill-top temple near Madurantakam, Tamil Nadu, was stolen by a gang that allegedly ...03 Sep, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
- Best German proverb of the day: “Don’t paint the devil on the wall” a life lesson on avoiding unnecessary fearBest German Proverb of the Day: “Don’t paint the devil on the wall” is a German proverb cautioning against imagining trouble before it happ...03 Sep, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
- In 2024, Stanford-linked researchers redesigned radiative cooling for vertical walls; the emitter ran 2.5°C below ambient and 8.9°C cooler than white paintA team of researchers has unveiled a groundbreaking material designed to cool building walls effectively. This revolutionary emitter has th...02 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
- In 2023, CUHK researchers milled glass bubbles for 5 minutes before mixing cooling paint; solar reflectivity rose from 75.8% to 95.8% during field tests at noonInnovative researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking paint designed for energy-free cooling in buildings. By incorporating larger glass bu...02 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Builder must fix recurring water leakage permanently, but homeowner can't dictate which contractor or brand to use: Karnataka RERA gives relief to Bengaluru top-floor flat ownerFrustrated with repeated water leakage issue in top floor flat homeowner requested building to appoint Dr Fixit and Asian paints to fix it;...02 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
- Ungraffiti speaks louder than graffitiGraffiti aims to be seen, but its removal leaves a powerful, lasting impression. The faint outlines and paint patches whisper tales of cens...01 Sep, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
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