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Durable flooring, high-end wall finishes, modern countertops, and outdoor lifestyle features can raise selling prices by several percentage points. Buyers often interpret quality materials as a sign of long-term durability and reduced maintenance, making such upgrades a reliable contributor to higher resale value.To increase a home’s resale value, consider actual improvements, efficient features, design, and quality materials, particularly in remodeled kitchens, sustainability features, smart technology, light interiors, and high-quality finishes. Thus, homeowners can improve their homes for current use and enhance overall long-term financial returns if they choose to sell in the future.Image Credit: Canva Source link

For the financial year ended March 2025, the company reported a 27 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated operating revenue to ₹18,472 crore. Infra.Market, an online platform for construction materials, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for its initial public offering (IPO).The Tiger Global- and Accel- backed company had confidentially filed draft papers for a ₹5,000-crore issue in October 2025. The upcoming IPO will comprise a mix of fresh issue of shares and an offer for sale (OFS), in roughly equal proportions, ET had reported earlier.The IPO will be managed by Kotak Mahindra Capital,…

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order for overseas arms sales, directing the United States government to prioritise weapons sales and transfers to countries that have invested in their own defence and contribute to the US’ economic security.Trump described it as “America First Arms Transfer Strategy”.“The United States will prioritize arms sales and transfers to partners that have invested in their own self-defence and capabilities, have a critical role or geography in United States plans and operations, or contribute to our economic security,” the document said.It also said that the strategy seeks to strengthen the US defence industrial…

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking urgent intervention to expedite sanctioned railway projects through the release of pending funds and the revival of stalled works, ahead of the state’s upcoming elections.In his letter, Stalin flagged what he called persistent delays in fund releases by the Railways and the practice of piecemeal funding, warning that these have slowed down several critical projects and left landowners in prolonged uncertainty.Stalin pointed out that while the Tamil Nadu government has already granted administrative approval for the acquisition of 2,500.61 hectares of land for various central…

Lucknow: In a major push to strengthen India’s medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing ecosystem, the Uttar Pradesh govt is working on an ambitious project to establish a US FDA-accredited medical device testing laboratory in the state.Known as the Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment (ASCA) lab, the facility would be part of the UP medical devices park coming up in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority. To be established on PPP mode, this facility is being touted as both significant and ambitious, as it promises to create powerful ripples of change in the pharma sector while positioning UP on the national…

Apple has its other education hubs in the United States, Vietnam and China Apple has set up an education hub in Bengaluru – its first in India and fourth globally – to offer skill-building and training programmes as well as its suite of development courses to its suppliers’ employees.The hub, operated in collaboration with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), will begin offering new courses to employees at more than 25 supplier sites in India in March, Sarah Chandler, vice president of environment and supply chain innovation at Apple, told ET.Starting with Tata Electronics, which manufactures iPhones on contract, the…

Malaika Arora is sharing her fitness secrets, highlighting kettlebell exercises for a toned physique. She recently posted a routine focusing on movements like side swings and deadlifts, claiming daily practice can sculpt the waistline and firm legs. Arora emphasizes consistency, noting kettlebell pulls also boost upper body strength, encouraging fans to embrace a regular workout regimen for optimal results. Malaika Arora’s fitness regimen is something that the star is continuously praised for. The star is continuous with her routine, and often posts videos and photos online to keep her fans and netizens updated. In one of her recent posts, the…

Last Updated:January 28, 2026, 09:15 ISTSamsung Galaxy S21 series was introduced in 2021 by the company and it was promised a set number of updates.This is the end of the Galaxy S21 series for Samsung.Samsung Galaxy S21 series devices are most likely getting their last security update from the company, which wraps up the official quota of 5 years support promised at launch. The Galaxy S21, S21+ and the S21 Ultra made their debut in 2021 when the company said it will offer up to 5 years of security patches, and the January 2026 update should be the last for…

From Jumeirah to Hatta: Dubai Is Quietly Reinventing Its Beaches Dubai’s iconic coastline is undergoing one of its most ambitious transformations in years, with major beach development projects already underway and more planned through the Blue and Green Spaces 2030 Roadmap unveiled at the World Governments Summit 2026. These changes are set to reshape how residents and tourists experience Dubai’s shores, from innovative night swimming options and panoramic ocean views to entirely new “all-season” beach destinations.At the heart of this coastal evolution is Dubai Municipality’s master plan to increase public beach length from roughly 21 km to 105 km, expand…

The connection between bats and evil spirits is, unfortunately, a deep, cross-cultural myth that refuses to die, but did you know there is another, more fun spirit they are intricately associated with? Agave plants, the source of tequila and mezcal, depend on bats, especially the Mexican long-nosed bat, for pollination and seed dispersal, says bat researcher Aditya Srinivasulu. “I work on bats because I grew up surrounded by all things bat (his parents are bat researchers too), and I love them. But they also offer important ecosystem services,” he says, over a Zoom call from Hyderabad, where he is based.…