The stock market is looking wobbly. Bonds are paying you about what you’re losing to inflation. And the rest of the investment landscape is about as reliable as the latest presidential candidate poll. So if you’re wondering how to get ahead, let alone keep up with your rising monthly rent ... Read More »
Australia opposes Donald Trump’s suggestion that Japanand South Korea should develop nuclear weapons since this would “add considerably” to the risk of regional conflict, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said today. The Republican presidential front-runner had declared he would withdraw US troops from both countries and allow them to develop their ... Read More »
Fertilizer, power and steel companies to benefit here is good news in store for homemakers who use piped natural gas (PNG) for cooking and motorists who use compressed natural gas (CNG) with prices of PNG and CNG likely to come down by Re 1 to Rs 1.5 per kg with ... Read More »
A 17,000-square-foot private oceanfront compound straight out of South Beach is set to hit the market for $8 million in Manhattan Beach. The unique three-story gated residence, which sits down a cul-de-sac by Brighton Beach, even has an infinity pool, a Miami-style cabana, a gazebo and a full bar and ... Read More »
For anyone who’s ever wondered what it’s like to have Roberta Flack or Yoko Ono as your neighbor but couldn’t afford it, now might be the perfect opportunity to score a luxury apartment on the cheap. Sort of. Apartment No. 66 at 1 West 72nd Street — otherwise known as ... Read More »
April Fools Day is the time to prank your friends to your heart’s content. However, it’s also the day when you should never, ever trust the Internet. All the major companies become evil, and prank you with big-budget jokes. So, in case you missed them, here are some of the ... Read More »
1. Give an old pair of chinos a splashy makeover: It’ll feel like you’re always wading in a serene ocean. See how to do it yourself here. 2. Melt down some crayons into these gorgeous candles: The possibilities are actually endless. Check out how to make ‘em here. 3. Create ... Read More »
With the onset of the festive season, the gems and jewellery industry fears losing out on sizeable sales, with some industry leaders saying continuation of the strike will be a “disaster” for the business. All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) Director Ashok Minawala said if the jewellers continue ... Read More »
In a freak accident, a small plane crashed on a California freeway, slamming into a car parked on the side of the road, killing a woman and seriously injuring five others, including the pilot, officials said. The accident occurred when the plane made an emergency landing on a Southern California ... Read More »
The telephone line crackles with static, making it impossible to speak. Singer-songwriter Nishtha Sachdeva steps into the sunshine of her Delhi courtyard and calls back; her ‘hello’ sails through the ether, holding within it the fortunes of a global voice in the making. Sachdeva, whose range covers the dulcet notes ... Read More »
1. This terribly cute Boo planter 2. A lovely Triforce shower curtain 3. This classic wall art trio 4. A minimalistic coaster set (no blowing required) 5. A scented candle inspired by Princess Peach 6. This tough (but fair) mug 7. An elegant Duck Hunt poster 8. This flowery 1-Up ... Read More »
Home buyer dreams deferred: Aspiring owners put the brakes (mildly, at least) on the torrid pace of buying in January, according to the latest report on pending home sales. But one area in the U.S. still seems to be going stronger than ever: the South. The number of houses across the ... Read More »
