Two Canadian builders turned 612,000 plastic bottles into 2,000-sq-ft home in Nova Scotia; its panels were so strong they withstood sustained winds of 326 mph, twice the strength of Category 5 hurricaneCanadian builders transformed more than 600,000 plastic bottles into a house. The recycled PET was processed into foam and used to make str...
31 Aug, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks slip as weak economic data and property overhaul weighChinese and Hong Kong stocks declined as weak economic data highlighted a fragile recovery, while new measures to reform China’s housing pr...
31 Aug, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
India’s built environment faces a talent crunch as Viksit Bharat ambitions growIndia’s infrastructure ambitions are outpacing the availability of industry-ready professionals. Ashwani Awasthi, MD, RICS South Asia, expl...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Gaurs group buys 35-acre land on the Yamuna Expressway for Rs 700 croreNCR-based Gaurs Group has acquired about 35 acres of land on the Yamuna Expressway near Noida International Airport for around ₹700 crore t...
30 Aug, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Gunfire and explosions reported in Niger's capital, local media and witnesses sayNiamey's night sky lit up with heavy gunfire and explosions, echoing through the capital of Niger. The chaos unfolded near the Diori Hamani...
29 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
India’s housing market sees structural shift towards premium, luxury homes: CareEdge RatingsIndia’s housing market is seeing a structural shift towards premium and luxury homes, with affordable housing losing share in new launches....
29 Aug, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Horoscope Today, August 29, 2026: Aries Takes a Risk That Could Pay Off, Taurus Finds Stability, Gemini Gets a Long-Awaited AnswerYour Daily Horoscope Today emphasizes rewarding corporate opportunities, strategic career expansion, and long-term financial growth. The da...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Brazil, South Africa, India Key global south partners: Mauro VieiraBrazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has described Brazil, South Africa and India as major democratic partners of the Global South, stre...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
In 2020, a Brazilian mother and daughter started collecting discarded bottles; years later, 8,000 glass bottles became the walls of their seven-bedroom home that glows at sunriseA Brazilian mother and daughter collected over 8,000 discarded bottles from beaches in 2020. These bottles were then incorporated into the ...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Realty firm iUSTUS to develop 25 lakh sq ft of residential, commercial real estate in BengaluruRealty firm iUSTUS is set to embark on an ambitious project, developing a staggering twenty-five lakh square feet across South and East Ben...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Hindalco commissions India’s first Superfine PPT ATH plant in KarnatakaHindalco Industries has commissioned India's first Superfine PPT ATH manufacturing plant. This new facility at Belagavi will meet domestic ...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
PNB Housing outshines peers on strong loan growthPNB Housing Finance shares have seen significant gains this year. The company is focusing on affordable and emerging housing segments. This...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed rate hits a three-week high as homebuyer demand weakensMortgage rates have edged higher, reaching their highest point in three weeks. This increase is adding pressure to the already sluggish U.S...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
Meghalaya Assembly passes resolution against uranium mining, processingMeghalaya's Assembly adopted a resolution opposing uranium mining and processing facilities. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma tabled the resolu...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Centre approves Rs 5,000 crore PMAY housing package for flood-affected AssamIndia has sanctioned Rs 5,000 crore to support families in Assam devastated by floods, under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G)...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
CRPF constable injured in fresh Manipur firingA CRPF constable was injured amid fresh firing in Senapati and Kangpokpi districts. Houses belonging to Naga residents were burnt down earl...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Costa Rican mother saves for 9 years to buy land, then built a home with 7 tonnes of recycled plastic. Here's how she did itA Costa Rican mother and her 6-year-old son received a permanent home built with interlocking blocks made from around 7 tons of recycled pl...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST