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‘Civic sense, zero potholes, less honking, functional street lights’: Indian traveller in Bangkok shares simple things that Indian cities lack- Rs 21,000 monthly expenses, scenic hill views, slower pace of life: Delhi man shares perks of working remotely from Manali. ‘Cheaper than Gurgaon ’ says internet
- India risks becoming "unhealthier before it becomes richer," CEA V Anantha Nageswaran warns
- Pakistan's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%Pakistan's poverty rate has risen from 21.9% in 2018-19 to 28.9% in 2024-25, pushing around 27 million more people below the poverty line a...12 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
- Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw shares drone cleaning video, asks startups: 'Where's your innovation?'Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon founder, sparked debate by questioning startup innovation. She shared a video of a drone cleaning windows in Be...09 Jun, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
- How to make poverty disappear: Never mind trickle-down effect, or the rising tide that'll lift all boatsIn a provocative article, the writer proposes an extreme measure to combat poverty: the complete elimination of the poor. While this radica...06 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
- Italian teenagers discover a 1,800-year-old Roman luxury villa hiding beneath their high school gymCurious students in Rome uncovered a stunning 1,800-year-old Roman villa under their school gym. Archaeologists confirmed the find, reveali...06 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- Indians can afford more food. Why are they still eating poorly?Indians are eating poorly despite earning more. Low-quality cereals fill plates, while proteins, vegetables, and fruits are lacking. This a...06 Jun, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
- Time to walk and cycle the talk: Unsafe roads and broken footpaths are worsening India’s obesity crisisCommuting in Indian urban centers is riddled with obstacles, where inadequate sidewalks and hazardous road conditions push people towards c...02 Jun, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
- No WiFi, no proper roads: In Rishikesh, architect brothers built a Harry Potter-inspired mud house, complete with jungle trails and Ganga viewsA magical mud house in Rishikesh, inspired by Harry Potter's Hagrid's hut, offers a unique escape from urban life. Built by architect broth...01 Jun, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
- 600 sq ft rainforest, 100 plant varieties, 17 bird species: Retired Bengaluru techie turns terrace into mini forest with homegrown cherries, dragon fruit, coffee and more, keeping temperatures cooler and the air cleanerIn Bengaluru, a retired engineer has cultivated a vibrant 600 sq ft rooftop rainforest, a testament to urban green restoration. This mini-f...31 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan releases first instalment of over Rs 10,000 cr under PMAY-G for 12 StatesUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released over ₹10,000 crore for rural housing to support the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin for 12 ...28 May, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
- Time to think of the repair cycle? 8 engineering stocks from India’s capital goods ecosystem with upside potential of up to 26%At a time when the markets are focused on war, crude oil, inflation, and supply disruption, it is easy to miss a quieter shift. India’s eng...27 May, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
- Love hills to escape pollution? Study finds smoke from plains is now reaching the HimalayasAir pollution across eastern India and the Indo-Gangetic Plain has worsened sharply over two decades. Bihar and West Bengal are now highly ...26 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- India’s scorching nights strain power grid and threaten healthIndia faces a dual threat from dangerously hot summers and increasingly sweltering nights, exacerbated by global warming and urban heat isl...26 May, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
- Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar now offers Rs 149/hr assistants to carry bags, wait in queues and even set up chairs. Here's what you need to knowDelhi's Lajpat Nagar now offers shoppers a unique service: hourly assistants for ₹149 to manage bags, queues, and navigation. This initiati...25 May, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
- One money mistake and 70% salary lost: CA warns about the financial trap that makes 'wealth creation' difficultChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik has warned that many salaried professionals are losing control of their finances because expenses move f...24 May, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
- 'Bengaluru needs serious traffic planning, not just...': Google techie travels 4 km in 45 minutes, asks 'hamare taxes kahan jaa rahe hain?'A Google employee in Bengaluru highlighted the city's severe traffic woes, taking 45 minutes to travel just 4 kilometers. He questioned whe...24 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
- ‘AC runs 24x7, 50-70% salary goes into loan’: Noida man questions metro life, says Rs 25,000 in village and Rs 1 lakh in city ‘is equal’A Noida resident’s viral video comparing luxury apartment living with village life has triggered a massive online debate. Despite showing p...21 May, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
- GRAP-1 imposed in Delhi-NCR: Full list of restrictions, bans and permitted activitiesDelhi-NCR has entered Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as air quality dropped to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 208. T...19 May, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
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