‘God, somehow help me pass tomorrow’: Bengaluru woman’s hilarious take on why corporate life feels like school

After three years in her corporate role, Charu Gupta finds her job to be strikingly reminiscent of school life. She likens work deadlines and meetings to school exams, noting that unfinished tasks often encroach on her evenings and weekends. As Sunday evenings roll around, she feels a palpable urgency to tackle her remaining assignments, emphasizing…

Two Canadian builders turned 612,000 recycled plastic bottles into a 2,000-sq-ft home; its panels were tested to withstand sustained winds of 326 mph, twice Category 5 hurricane strength

In an innovative project, builders in Nova Scotia have successfully created a house using recycled plastic bottles. These bottles were reshaped into high-performance composite panels, exemplifying the practicality of recycled materials in modern construction. The panels not only endured severe wind conditions but also showcased the durability and efficiency of transforming waste into robust building…

Bank failed to ensure burglary insurance, must pay Rs 4.15 lakh to trader: Consumer panel

A consumer commission upheld a bank’s responsibility for lost goods in a 2001 burglary. The bank failed to ensure adequate burglary insurance coverage for the secured stock. Shanthi Traders sought compensation after burglars stole goods worth over four lakh rupees. The commission found the bank handled insurance arrangements and premiums for the trader. The appeal…