In 1757, on the eve of the historic Battle of Plassey, a merchant called Amir Chand threw in an alarming demand at Robert Clive’s table. “Omichund”, as the English knew him, had served the East India Company, assisting in their shaky relationship with the nawab of
Virtually every year, stories about making household chores easier—and ways to get the most out of your home appliances—top the list. And 2017 was no exception. Read on for the best vacuums for hardwood floors and pet hair, a look at portable air conditioners,
The draft bill was introduced by Union Health Minister JP Nadda to replace and subsume the Medical Council of India (MCI). The National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill, 2017, which was approved by the Union Cabinet on December 18, is to set up a new
Blend Into Space [Photo: courtesy designstudio PESI] If you had told me that all these furniture pieces and accessories were part of the sets of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, I would have believed you. These wireless charging surfaces by South Korean design studio PESI–which include
The Russell Francis winter sale starts at the Market Harborough store 10am on Wednesday December 27 when you will experience independent shopping at its best with huge reductions on sofas, chairs, dining, occasional furniture, beds, mirrors and lamps Their winter sale starts at the
Autumnal styling at The Home’s store on Umm Suqeim Street in Al Barsha, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National Your Guide to the Home Level 1 has a valet service if you choose not to park in the basement level. This level houses all
A man reported that soon after he moved into his North Peter Street residence he was away for 10 days and upon returning on Tuesday he found that his home had been burglarized and ransacked, with appliances and other items valued at more than
I met the priest, or rather the man hoping to become one, in a stationery shop in SoHo where I worked. After a few flirtatious interactions over pencils, he gave me a handwritten letter asking if I would like to go for a walk.
If you’re thinking of giving your home a new look, keep reading. Vaibhav Jain, CEO of Deco Window, shares décor trends for 2018 that you can incorporate into your home interiors. The Mandalas : Mandalas will be big in 2018 and mandala-inspired elements will be
The all-white bathroom has been around forever. It’s a timeless look that asks nothing of you and gives little design excitement in return. A sophisticated, well-decorated bathroom has no rival. You have experienced this first-hand every time you’ve stayed at a fashionable hotel with
