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No market, no bank, no internet: Actor Madhavan is fascinated by man who chose to live alone in Amazon rainforest for 38 yearsActor Madhavan recently posted a video highlighting Chico, a man who has lived in the Amazon rainforest for decades. Chico has developed a ...
Poor man’s gold may become India's next big story as the silver horse risesSilver is gaining ground in India as record gold prices push consumers towards a more affordable precious metal. Prices have surged 160% in...
Australian woman left job, closed bank account, deciding to become cash-free. 12 years later, she has no home or savings and is living rent-free with familyShe gave up her job in 2015, closed her bank account, and has since been living for more than a decade without cash. In several interviews,...
17-year-old British carpentry apprentice began building a small 12.5-sq-m trailer home from reclaimed materials; within three years, he owned it debt-free after spending just £6,000A Bristol carpentry apprentice built a 12.5 square metre tiny home on a donated trailer using reclaimed materials, achieving full debt free...
The Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder traded Hollywood for farm life in California. ‘It shifted my life forever.’Ian Somerhalder best known for his stint in The Vampire Diaries has stepped away from the lights of Hollywood to pursue a serene life on hi...
Jackie Shroff’s 44,000-sq-ft Pune farmhouse has 700 plants, man-made lake with fish and ducks, farm animals, amphitheatre, swimming pool, jacuzzi, rustic kitchen and a ‘Titanic Spot’ viewing platform overlooking the countrysideJackie Shroff farmhouse tour: The actor's expansive Pune farmhouse showcases his deep love for nature. The property features hundreds of pl...
In 2015, Olivia Newton-John bought a 12-acre Santa Ynez ranch for $4.69 million; 4 years later, the riverfront estate was listed for $5.4 million with a barn and pastureIn 2015, Olivia Newton-John bought a 12-acre ranch in Santa Ynez for $4.69 million. The peaceful riverfront estate offered plenty of open s...
Meet Janak Palta McGilligan: Padma Shri awardee who built a home with no electricity bill, solar cooking and organic farmingJanak Palta McGilligan has adeptly turned her residence into a beacon of sustainability, creating a self-sufficient environment that harnes...
In 1999, James Cameron bought a 102-acre Gaviota Coast ranch for $4.375 million and made it an off-grid property with solar and wind power; 24 years later, he listed it for $33 millionFilmmaker James Cameron has put his magnificent California ranch on the market for thirty-three million dollars. This estate has been a che...
India's retail credit market shifts to rural, GenZ borrowers via digital platformsYounger consumers and rural households are driving India's retail credit market growth. These aspirational borrowers now account for most n...
Novartis India to pursue therapy-aligned acquisitions; eyes expansion in Tier 2 and Tier 3 marketsNovartis India plans acquisitions and deeper market penetration for future growth. The company will focus on five key therapy areas for exp...
The snack twist to India’s three meals a day has a ₹1 lakh crore hidden opportunityIndia's culinary habits are shifting, with a marked preference for convenient and health-conscious snack choices over traditional meals. Th...
‘Pulse’ check: How PhonePe is turning transaction data into market intelligenceIn an exclusive conversation with The Economic Times, PhonePe’s Karthik Raghupathy explained how PulsePro was born out of demand for postal...
In 1974, Steve Jobs came to India in search of Neem Karoli Baba, lived in ashrams with little money. What he learned later made Apple a trillion-dollar companyDuring a seven-month odyssey in 1974, Steve Jobs explored the depths of spiritual enlightenment across India. Travelling on a shoestring bu...
Quote of the Day by Tina Turner: “Age is no issue to me. I think 50 is the new 30 and 70 is the – Inspiring lessons on aging, growing older, confidence, individuality and why age is just a number by the American singer known for her powerful performances and deep insights on resilience and freedomQuote of the Day by Tina Turner: Tina Turner’s quote, “Age is no issue to me. I think 50 is the new 30 and 70 is the new 50. There are no r...
NBFCs: How you own them matters more than which you own; 19 NBFC stocks with upside potential ranging from 1% to 31%Like much of the Indian market, valuations in this sector are also not cheap. And when you pay a full price for a sector, the risk of getti...
Diagnostic centres are first line of defence in healthcare: Rajnath Singh inaugurates integrated centre in NoidaDefence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated an Integrated Diagnostic Centre in Noida. He highlighted diagnostic facilities as healthcare's c...
Kalyan Jewellers plans to boost regional 'ATM' to take on local playersKalyan Jewellers is expanding its strategy to include localized brands like Akshaya Thanga Maligai. This new brand will target value-consci...
Widening waistline: India's big, fat obesity hotspots may not be just the biggest cities anymoreIndia sees a significant rise in overweight and obese populations recently. Rural areas show a particularly sharp increase in these health ...
In 1991, 3 doctors died in duty rooms; people blamed inactivity, ghee & coconut oil, but Apollo's Dr Prathap C Reddy says centuries-old famine may have altered genesIn 1991, the deaths of three Indian doctors from heart-related problems sparked concerns about the rising risk of cardiac issues among youn...