It was a tough year for the Indian consumer durables business. With the goods and services tax (GST) on air-conditioners and televisions above 32 inches proving to be a pain-point for consumers, sales remain muted. However, one area that did retain momentum was product development. Be it kitchen appliances or televisions, a slew of new launches … Read more
How often do the fundamentals of work really change? A million years ago our distant cousins were hard at work near Lake Turkana in northern Kenya. They used simple tools, such as sharpened stones and hand-axes, for cutting. They controlled the use of fire for cooking and moved as nature dictated, adjusting to proliferation of … Read more
THE BELGIAN VISIONARY REMEMBERS THE SUNSCREEN OF HER TEEN YEARS AND EXPLAINS WHAT’S IN HER SKINCARE ROUTINE TODAY Beauty Biographies is a column where we ask some of our favourite people to reflect on the beauty items that have influenced their lives and have a sentimental place in their heart. From their grandmother’s perfume to the … Read more
The Kenyan man’s greatest undoing, says Dr Osur, is the rush to get it over and done with. “Men tend to rush towards ejaculation fast,” Dr Osur says. To improve, Dr Osur admonishes, men will need to master foreplay. A position supported by female hygiene expert Valentine Nyakiere who takes issue with men who approach … Read more
It’s mixed reviews. With Pantone’s 2018 Colour Forecast being revealed on Friday as Ultra Violet, we thought it only fitting to ask the opinion of those who know colour best — interior designers. Collected via Houzz, these designers shared their thoughts on the deep-hued purple which Pantone predicts to be the biggest thing come the New Year. … Read more
Diwali brings with it reasons to indulge the shopaholic in you. But as you begin your festive shopping this season, look for more than just playful cushions, and temporary decor accessories. Instead splurge on items that will last longer than just a season. Gorgeous chandeliers, intricate mirrors, vintage coffee tables are great investments. Here are … Read more
The working population in India drives consumption, and demographics suggest that a good part of it is at a life stage where they would be buying their first home. Real Estate in India may be in a slump, but the people who buy houses like to do it up well. Today, global Indians aspire to … Read more
Apple’s HomeKit technology has many benefits. With support for HomeKit built into some connected devices, such as Elgato’s Eve range and its Eve Room indoor sensor, you can turn any home into a smarthome quickly and easily. You can then manage it from your mobile device using Apple’s Home app, as well as control it … Read more