He built China’s biggest property empire and became Asia’s richest man. Now Evergrande’s Hui Ka Yan is in prison for life, here’s whyEvergrande founder Hui Ka Yan, also known as Xu Jiayin, has been sentenced to life in prison in China for embezzlement, bribery and other f...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
In 1850, a widowed mother moved to Colorado and claimed a homestead. 15 years later, she was helping build one of the state's first communities where women could voteAdeline Hornbek, a Massachusetts native, became a successful Colorado rancher. She faced significant loss, including her husband and a deva...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
Who is Hui Ka Yan? China Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating massive financial fraudWho is Hui Ka Yan? Hui Ka Yan, the founder of China Evergrande, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for a range of financial offenses, ...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Paid Rs 46 lakh for flat in 2019, but builder didnt deliver even after 6 years; wealth manager shares how buyer got Rs 1 crore payout from courtA Chennai couple who paid Rs 46 lakh for a flat in 2019 allegedly waited years without receiving possession, while continuing to pay both r...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Should I make my foreign national son a co-owner of my properties for inheritance?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I’m a single parent and my only son is now a foreign national. I want to safeguard his interests and am wondering...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Five generations of one Texas family cared for 1,029 acres of land. In 2005, they handed hundreds of acres over to wildlife instead of developers for protection of 2 species of America's rarest birdsA Texas family chose conservation over development, helping protect 1,029 acres of land cared for by five generations. The Trust for Public...
19 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
ITC Hotels evaluates Dubai, other overseas markets for luxury hotel expansionITC Hotels is evaluating multiple management contract opportunities in Dubai and other “proximal” international markets as it looks to expa...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Realtors line up to buy bankrupt developers as land prices riseSmall and mid-sized developers are increasingly using insolvency proceedings to acquire distressed real estate companies as land prices soa...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
Succession Planning: 8 key tax considerations you should take into accountSuccession planning involves connected legal and tax events, not just death. Income earned before death must be reported by the deceased's ...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
SC notice to Centre, states on plea to confiscate property of offenders in paper leak casesThe Supreme Court is seeking government responses on confiscating offender property in exam paper leak cases. A Public Interest Litigation ...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Should I sell my flat and invest to earn interest, or keep it and earn rent in my retirement?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I own a two-bedroom flat in Bengaluru, which is about 10 years old, and have no outstanding loan. I am a senior c...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Hyatt-owner Juniper Hotels to double portfolio to 4,000 rooms, earmarks ₹1,930 croreJuniper Hotels plans to double its luxury hotel portfolio to 4,000 keys. This expansion will occur over the next four years with significan...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Apartment owners can't stop residents of another housing society from using common amenities if sale deed allows it, rules Karnataka HCApartment owners have no exclusive rights over common amenities if they signed sale deed containing a clause giving consent to sharing them...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
18-year-old student working as a labourer finds nearly Rs 100 crore gold treasure while digging a sewerBelgium sewage worker gold discovery: An 18-year-old construction workers in Belgium uncovered gold bars, rare coins, nuggets and numbered ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Housing society expels member by passing a resolution with 3/4 majority: Can it force the resident to vacate or sell the flat?If housing society expels resident from membership by 3/4th majority votes, should the resident vacate or sell the flat? Know what the law ...
16 Aug, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
Builders renovating a house in Belgium have discovered gold bars and coins worth €9m. The true owner now has 1,823 days to claim itDuring renovations in Belgium, construction workers uncovered an astonishing €9 million gold hoard concealed within the walls of a cellar. ...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
In 1977, this woman fought to stay in Rocky Mountain National Park. Years later, former US President allowed her to stay foreverA family's land dispute inside a national park led to government acquisition. Remarkably, a family member retained the right to lease it fo...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST