Smaller cities drive 64% of home loans as volumes surge 81%: Report
Digital processing of housing-finance applications rose to 92% by 2024 from 60% in 2020, while 42% of lenders now get most enquiries online
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Nepal floods: Death toll rises to 1,295; two workers rescued from tunnel
The death toll due to flash floods in Nepal rose to 1,295 on Friday as more bodies were recovered from the affected areas, while two men were rescued alive from a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydropower project after being trapped for nine days. The flash floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet…
Russian strike damages WHO warehouse in Ukraine; second such attack in weeks
Russian strike damages WHO warehouse in Ukraine; second such attack in weeks
Cuba opens real estate sector to foreigners as US pressure deepens economic crisis
Cuba opens real estate sector to foreigners as US pressure deepens economic crisis
Euro zone retail sales tumble as non-food demand weakens
Euro zone retail sales tumble as non-food demand weakens
Tirumala temple deputy executive officer M Lokanadham arrested in disproportionate assets case
Tirumala temple’s deputy executive officer M Lokanadham has been arrested by ACB officials for holding disproportionate assets, with raids revealing properties worth nearly five crore rupees. This incident unfolds just weeks ahead of the celebratory Srivari annual Brahmotsavams festival. In response, a former TTD chairman questioned the coherence of the ACB’s reporting, seeking insights on…
Julia Roberts’ love for gardening: 5 simple parenting lessons hidden inside the actor’s passion for growing food
Julia Roberts enjoys sharing her passion for gardening with her kids, transforming their home into a vibrant learning space. By growing their own vegetables, the children grasp the journey of food from soil to table, fostering an understanding of its importance. This enriching hobby not only promotes healthier eating habits but also instills patience and…
Gadkari clears Rs 5,000 IIT-Delhi fix for old diesel vehicles; can cut pollution by 90%
Speaking at an event organised by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam), Gadkari said the technology, developed from an innovation at IIT-Delhi, had successfully completed testing. The devices can be fitted on BS-IV, BS-III and older diesel vehicles, bringing their emissions to levels comparable with BS-VI vehicles.
Harvard neuroscientists kept human brain organoids alive for over five years, breaking the 694-day record and mimicking brain development
Harvard neuroscientists have kept human brain organoids alive for over five years. These organoids matured and followed molecular patterns of human brain development. Older cells retained developmental information, allowing them to skip ahead in neuron production. Improved culture conditions and nutrient supplements supported the organoids’ extended survival. This breakthrough offers new avenues for studying brain…
In 1995, Canada eradicated rats from British Columbia’s Langara Island; by 2004, ancient murrelet pairs had nearly doubled to 20,000–30,000
Rats arriving on Langara Island caused a severe decline in ancient murrelet populations. A poison bait campaign in 1995 successfully removed rats from the island. Seabird numbers quickly rebounded after the successful eradication effort. Other burrow-nesting species also began reappearing on the island. Langara Island now serves as a model for restoration projects.