This tiny Indian village receives 5 times more rain than Mumbai every year, yet its residents have mastered the art of survival with ancient tricks smarter than modern techIn Mawsynram, the world's wettest village, residents have mastered living with relentless rain. Their ingenious 'knup' rain shields, crafte...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Gurugram startup founder explains why he pays Rs 2.5 lakh rent despite having a free family home in DelhiA Gurugram-based startup founder is paying Rs 2.5 lakh monthly rent, opting for convenience and productivity over free accommodation at his...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Meet Tom Leppard: World's most tattooed man who lived without electricity, running water or furniture and how ex-British Army soldier spent decades alone in a remote Scottish hutA former British Army serviceman, Tom Leppard, lived a life of extreme simplicity for over 20 years in a remote Scottish hut. Known as the ...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Rs 30 lakh rent accepted; free family home rejected to build a marriage and career. How living away from parents helps this founderA LinkedIn post by Gurugram-based founder Rohan Dhawan has sparked widespread discussion after he revealed that he pays nearly Rs 30 lakh i...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capitalWashington D.C. is undergoing a dramatic transformation under President Trump's influence as America approaches its 250th anniversary. Visi...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Housing sales in top 9 cities rise 19% in Q2 2026 as supply jumps 43%; Bengaluru leads demand: PropEquityIndia’s residential real estate market remained strong in Q2 2026, with housing sales across the top nine cities rising 19% year-on-year an...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Centre extends MSP procurement deadline in UP to July 8, approves over 6.18 lakh rural housesFarmers in Uttar Pradesh will benefit from an extended wheat, gram, and lentil procurement period until July 8. Additionally, over 6.18 lak...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Result of your sins: WB CM targets TMC on warehouse collapse; says ex-mayor signed flawed planWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari blamed the previous TMC administration for a deadly warehouse collapse, alleging corrupt approv...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Housing sales rise 19% in Apr-Jun across 9 cities despite global uncertaintiesDespite facing global economic challenges, Indian housing sales posted a staggering 19% increase, exceeding 1.12 lakh units from April to J...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
After Lucknow fire tragedy, Chhattisgarh CM Sai orders statewide safety audit of buildingsFollowing recent fire tragedies nationwide, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has mandated a thorough safety review of all multi-s...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
US new single-family home sales post second straight monthly declineUS new home sales unexpectedly fell in May for the second straight month, hitting a seasonally adjusted annualised rate of 580,000 units, t...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Smoke inhalation, not flames, killed all 15 in Lucknow fire: Post-mortem revealsSuffocation from toxic smoke, not flames, caused the deaths of 15 individuals in Lucknow's Aliganj fire. Post-mortem examinations revealed ...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
India's 28 big listed realty firms clock Rs 1.95 lakh cr pre-sales in FY26; Godrej Properties at topIndia's top 28 listed real estate firms achieved impressive sales bookings of Rs 1.95 lakh crore last fiscal, driven by robust housing dema...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Rs 20 lakh investment for senior citizens: SBI FD vs SCSS vs RBI floating rate bond- which pays the highest?Investment options for senior citizens: Senior citizens seeking steady retirement income can choose between Senior Citizens Savings Scheme ...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Can me and my wife claim LTCG tax exemption on gains from residential property sold in 2025?ET Wealth Reader's Query: In 2025, I sold a residential property, which was purchased in 2008 in the joint names of my wife and I. However,...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister: What went wrong after Labour's historic victory?In a stunning political upheaval, Keir Starmer has resigned as UK Prime Minister and Labour leader after just two years in power. His decis...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Affordable housing, rental expansion and RERA reforms set to define next growth phase in India's urban region: ReportIndia's housing sector is set for a major overhaul, driven by urbanization and policy shifts. A report highlights the urgent need for affor...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST