Interior design startup HomeLane raises $10 M in Series-C funding from Sequoia, others

L to R: Yangchen Lachungpa-Sr VP Growth, Srikanth Iyer- Co-Founder & CEO, Tanuj Choudhry- Chief Business Officer, Vivek Seetharaman- Chief Product & Technology Officer. Bengaluru-based online home interior design startup HomeLane has raised $10 million from Accel Partners, Sequoia Capital and RB Investments in Series-C round of funding. This makes their total funding $64.5 million … Read more

6 Firms Honored in Fantini Design Competition

Fantini Rubinetti invited architects, interior designers, and building developers throughout North America to submit residential and commercial projects to the brand’s inaugural design competition, and the results are in. The winning firms are Adam Becker Design, Centaur Interiors, Robert Kahn Architect, La Firme Design, NICOLEHOLLIS, and FNDA Architecture. The designs, selected by a jury that included Interior Design Magazine, channeled Fantini’s reverence … Read more

Xiaomi announces permanent price cut for Mi A1 in India

The Xiaomi Mi A1 has received an official price cut in India. The Android One device, which was launched by the company in September this year, is now available for INR 13,999 ($217), down from its original price of INR 14,999 ($232). View image on Twitter Mi India ✔@XiaomiIndia Mi fans! Now get the picture perfect dual … Read more

The world’s largest architecture firm is creating a $2 million tiny home village for California’s homeless

GenslerA rendering of tiny homes for the homeless in San Jose, California. Although the total number of homeless Americans has slowly decreased over the past decade, homelessness has risen in large cities across the country. Certain spots in these areas are often dubbed “tent cities,” where it’s common for the homeless to live in encampments under highways or parks. In San … Read more

Rihanna Gets In the Holiday Spirit With ‘Thottie or Nice’ Sock Collection

A look at Rihanna x Stance’s “Thottie or Nice” collection. Courtesy Image Thanksgiving dinner has yet to be served, but Rihanna already has holiday footwear on lock. The pop star-turned-designer is releasing a holiday collection with Stance — where she’s a contributing creative director — and it’s festively titled “Thottie or Nice.” The line — Rihanna’s ninth with Stance — comprises nine … Read more

Designer Nimish Shah “shifts” our attention to his new candle collection

Not too sharp, the candles have an overall musky note. Fashion designer Nimish Shah’s brand of easy-to-maintain clothes has been a runaway hit. While most other designers sketch looks that are red carpet-ready, Shah is proud of the fact that his clothes are sustainable and eco-friendly. Shah’s love for the organic has now translated into … Read more

Does this woman have Australia’s best wardrobe? Dior, YSL, Chanel and Gucci… Meet the lady who inherited a couture collection that’s now worth more than $6 million

Every woman has a precious dress that can transport them back to an unforgettable evening when they felt a million dollars. Charlotte Smith – who is originally from America but based in Australia – owns thousands. The curator of the Darnell Fashion Collection inherited a vintage clothing collection of more than 3,000 pieces from her godmother, Doris … Read more

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Nintendo Switch Review

When Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle was formally announced by Ubisoft at E3 earlier this year, the natural first reaction for many – including us – was: what are Rabbids? While most people on this planet have heard of Nintendo’s red-and-blue jumper-wearing mascot, Ubisoft’s two-legged rabbits – a spin-off from the Rayman franchise, and who will remind you a … Read more

Inauguration of Jamia Millia Islamia’s Korean Language Programme

On August 25, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) celebrated the inauguration of its first Korean Language Programme. The opening of the Korean Language Programme comes at a time when the need and demand for learning Korean has been immensely increasing. On August 25, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) celebrated the inauguration of its first Korean Language Programme. … Read more

Hinkley Hires Showroom Sales Manager

Hinkley Lighting has appointed Karyn Hayes as Showroom Sales Manager, North America — a newly created position to bring focus to the showroom division of Hinkley’s business as it continues to expand. “Since Karyn has been with Hinkley, she’s been instrumental in evolving our showroom programs and initiatives,” says Rick Wiedemer, CEO of Hinkley Lighting. … Read more