The pandemic made most of our festivals sombre, subdued the lustre of many gatherings but Diwali has always been a day which invites people to revel in private joys. Holi may be more fun with loud, large shenanigans, but the smaller the guest list for the Diwali party, the more leisurely merriment is guaranteed. That … Read more
The FMI Foundation, in partnership with the American Seed Trade Association, the American Farm Bureau Federation and the Farm Foundation, has released a consumer research study measuring the market potential for gene-edited products. The nationwide survey of 5,000 U.S. shoppers examined consumer beliefs, awareness and understanding of gene editing in food and agriculture, and their willingness to … Read more
Mumbai: Legacy technology-based services and products will continue to constitute a meaningful part of revenue for IT service providers even as the share of digital business is growing at a faster pace – this was the general view at an ET roundtable organised at the Nasccom summit on Friday. CP Gurnani of Tech MahindraNSE -0.11 %, Keshav Murugesh of WNS … Read more
A pre-school age girl helps her parents pick out veggies in the produce section at the grocery … [+] GETTY Two consumer studies of grocery shoppers’ preferences hit my inbox simultaneously. One was from Dunnhumby which rated consumers’ preferences for 60 grocery store brands rated across three key measures called the Grocery RPI (Retailer Preference Index). Spoiler alert: H-E-B … Read more
From housing your indoor plants in the right vases to scavenging for the perfect sustainable homeware brand, decorating your home can be tricky especially if you’re going for a minimal aesthetic. For those on the lookout for modern kitchen appliances, we’ve put together a list of electronics like kettles and toasters to add to your lineup. Whether you love drinking … Read more
Muhammad Kabeer’s brand new house that features the classy elegance of traditional architecture and the smartly executed modern facilities is in Alappuzha. This house is designed as per the interests of the family members who preferred a traditional dwelling with modern amenities. The structure is built on a 10 cents plot by leaving enough space … Read more
Welcome to the world of alternative biodiversity records. Since the last Edo period, around the middle of the 19th century, recreational fishers in Japan have recorded memorable catches with fish impressions or rubbings, known as gyotaku. As well as an image, each traditionally includes information such as the species, sampling date and locality, the fisherman, … Read more
What if an individual could sample an insurance product for free? You could understand the benefits of the policy for a few months and then buy a regular product based on your needs. Similar to how one can avail ‘free samples’ of personal care products and food items on the street or with newspapers, insurers also need … Read more
What does it mean to be a “good father?” While playing catch as a form of father-son bonding can be a good thing, it is necessary to challenge our idealised concepts of fatherhood gleaned from popular culture and Hallmark-style greeting cards. These notions of fatherhood are highly influential within western society. Boys commonly struggle to develop empathy and emotional … Read more
UL announced that GE Appliances is the world’s first household appliance brand to test its connected products against the UL IoT Security Rating assessment. The IoT Security Rating is a security verification and labeling solution for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products. This solution aims to help manufacturers and developers demonstrate the security due diligence of their products … Read more