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...
12 Sep, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
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...
12 Sep, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
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...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
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...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
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...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
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...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
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...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
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...
06 Sep, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
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...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
‘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...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
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...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
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...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
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...
24 Aug, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
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...
22 Aug, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
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...
20 Aug, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
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 ...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
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...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.21 AM IST