It seems scarcely possible to make a documentary in the open about someone being worked as a slave, rather than having to work undercover to expose it. However, in one of the boldest investigative stories of recent years, Hungarian film-maker Bernadett Tuza-Ritter’s shocking film shows, in almost full view, the exhaustion of being entrapped as … Read more
OneAssist, an assistance and protection company, has announced its foray into home appliances with the launch of ‘HomeServ’, a comprehensive protection plan that allows customers to protect all their key home appliances in just a single plan. The digital ad campaign, #RakhoSambhalKe, features stand-up comedian Rahul Subramanian who takes on the avatar of various appliances … Read more
Kabir’s views on gender justice, as well as inequality, were major talking points at the festival, which drew participants from across the world. Five centuries after his death, the poems of Kabir are relevant to contemporary society more than ever. The mystic poet, known as a giant of the Bhakti movement along with Tulsidas and … Read more
Your refrigerator will walk to you, the ceiling fan will adjust its temperature depending on the surrounding and the washing machine will wash and fold clothes. Powered by artificial intelligence, appliances are now turning smarter to the point that individuals wouldn’t even have to get up from their seat to operate the machine. Take the … Read more
If you think the best time to buy appliances is on Black Friday, you’re on the right track. But there’s more to know! Ted Shaffrey/AP/Shutterstock Sure, Black Friday is marketed as a fantastic time to pick up appliances at bargain prices. (It’s also a great day to stay home and bake Christmas cookies.) But the … Read more
If you’re looking to save money, you often look for a used appliance, but before you buy, make sure the appliance you’re buying still has the serial numbers on the unit. Kathy Pollok learned that lesson the hard way. She spotted a washing machine and dryer set for sale on craigslist. “It was pictured in … Read more
If you own and operate a golf course, you’re probably aware that it has many requirements in terms of upkeep. But what if you’re new to the business? What if you need a few pointers about managing your greens? Here are just four tips for taking care of everything from ponds to sand pits. 1. … Read more
Cisco has claimed to be “bringing intent-based networking into every domain”, the latest being branch offices which need software-defined WAN capabilities and security. The quote came from product management senior veep Sachin Gupta, who told El Reg the cloud has destroyed traditional notions of the “network edge”, and while SD-WAN makes it easier to shift … Read more
Talented musician Hazel had gone to bed as normal but was found dead the next morning at her home in Caerphilly, South Wales Georgina’s mother said she had hugged and kissed her daughter goodnight after a ‘lovely chat’ on May 23 At 6.45am Hazel’s father Graham, 44, found her hanged in her school uniform at … Read more
If you’ve been waiting to buy a brand-new suite of matching appliances, November is the right time to do it. As we’ve reported elsewhere, you’ll see some of the lowest prices of the year this month, on most major appliances—from ranges, refrigerators, and dishwashers to matching washer and dryer sets. But as good as those deals are … Read more