Annoying Pests and How To Deal With Them

As summer approaches, the pests around your home are going to start to appear. Invasive and problem insects can make your summer miserable. No one wants to get eaten up by bugs, stung by bees or have their picnic ruined by ants. Here are some of the most annoying pests around and proven methods for … Read more

BJP protests in Srinagar against security withdrawal of political workers

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state general secretary Ashok Kaul held a protest at Press Enclave in Srinagar against the security withdrawal of the political workers in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday May 07, 2019. Mubashir Khan/GK Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday held a protest at Press Enclave in Srinagar against the security withdrawal of … Read more

Kim Kardashian paid Rs 18 lakh for her bathroom sinks. They are weird beyond words

Kim Kardashians bathroom sinks might have cost her Rs 18 lakh Reality TV mogul, Kim Kardashian recently opened her home for her viewers during a video interview. Her special furniture choices in the bathroom led to a frenzy on social media. Architects and interior designers are guessing that the price of her bathroom basins might … Read more

Deserted beaches, empty rooms: Easter blasts take a toll on Sri Lanka tourism

Sri Lanka’s $4.4 billion tourism industry is reeling from cancellations as travellers shun the sun and sand Indian Ocean island after multiple suicide bombings that killed over 250 people two weeks ago. Suspected suicide bombers from little-known Islamic groups in Sri Lanka attacked churches and luxury hotels in the country on Easter Sunday, killing worshippers, tourists and … Read more

Godrej invests $1.2 million in home-tech startup ZunRoof

The funding comes at an integral time for the company, which is working towards the fulfillment of the government’s target of achieving 40 GW by 2022 for rooftop solar. The family office of diversified conglomerate Godrej has invested $1.2 million in home-technology startup ZunRoof in a Pre-Series A round. This is a first investment that … Read more

SL blasts aftermath: Security tightened around churches

Elaborate security arrangements were in place at St Mark’s Cathedral on MG Road. While a pink Hoysala vehicle was stationed near the St Mark’s Road entrance, the MG Road entrance was closed. Sunday church services took place in the city amid heavy security presence a week after the Easter blasts in Sri Lanka. People attending … Read more

UK govt fund set up to combat modern day slavery globally, including India

A UK government backed fund set up to combat modern day slavery across the world has announced a grant of up to 800,000 pounds each for a new set of projects, including one in India. The Modern Slavery Innovation Fund (MSIF) supports international projects to find innovative ways of stopping modern slavery. The MSIF on … Read more

7 decorating ideas to give your bedroom a makeover for less than $100

Far too many people retire to bleak, cluttered, or just plain ugly sleeping chambers each night. For many of us, limited decorating dollars go to decking out the living room, or for electronic devices – hello, 55-inch flat-screen. We think that’s a shame, because the space that’s the last thing your eyes register before drifting … Read more

This Startup Making Cloud-Connected Security Camera Systems Reached A $540 Million Valuation In 3 Years

Verkada founders Filip Kaliszan, James Ren, Benjamin Bercovitz and Hans Robertson just raised $40 million for their security camera solution for businesses and schools. VERKADA Managing security camera systems might not seem like an obvious area for one of Silicon Valley’s most competitive funding rounds in recent weeks. But that’s the case with Verkada, a … Read more

[Trend Alert] Traditional cookware makes a comeback in contemporary Indian kitchens

In 2019, retro is in. From dedicated radio channels that play classic music to the return of bell bottoms and polka dots, we are constantly celebrating the good ol’ style. And when it comes to home decor, particular, kitchens and cookware, the trend seems to following suit. Take kitchenware for instance, where more and more brands are going back … Read more