Online buying boosts ‘touch, feel’ business of home decor furnishings

  Indians are becoming more conscious about the way their homes look and this has given new wings to the home decor segment on online platforms. Perhaps in response to the growing demand, Walmart announced this February the launch of redesigned home shopping experience on the web. This move was a part of the company’s … Read more

Va. Judge Rules in Favor of Teen in Transgender School Bathroom Case

A federal judge has denied a motion by a Virginia school board to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a transgender teenager who spent the majority of his high school career fighting to use the bathroom which aligned with his gender identity. Last week, Judge Arenda L. Wright Allen of the United States District Court for … Read more

The Carpenter Vs. The Gardener: Two Models Of Modern Parenting

arents these days are stressed. So are their kids. The root of this anxiety, one scholar says, is the way we understand the relationship between parents and children. Alison Gopnik, a psychology and philosophy professor at the University of California, Berkeley, thinks parents—especially middle-class parents—view their children as entities they can mold into a specific image. … Read more

Foster+Partners launches range of solid wood furniture

Gunseli Yalcinkaya | 1 hour ago  Leave a comment Foster+Partners has launched a collection of solid wood furniture that is designed to be passed down through generations. The OVO range, which is being shown at Clerkenwell Design Week between 22 and 24 May, has been designed to be durable so that the pieces can be used for many years. Made in collaboration with furniture manufacturer Benchmark, the … Read more

Household appliances caused hundreds of fires in Cambridgeshire homes

Cookers, stand-alone hobs and toasters are the domestic appliances most likely to start fires in Cambridgeshire, according to new figures released by the Home Office. They show that 665 house fires were started by a household appliance in the area covered by Cambridge Fire and Rescue Service between April 2012 and March last year. Almost … Read more

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is next year’s game – reports

According to a couple of reports online, Call of Duty 2019 is Modern Warfare 4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is Infinity Ward’s current project, due for release in 2019. According to Gaming Intel and Charlie Intel reports, the upcoming game will feature a traditional single-player campaign as well as multiplayer and Zombies. Infinity War is also said … Read more

SECURITY NEWS THIS WEEK: CALIFORNIA CHARGES OWNERS OF MUGSHOTS.COM WITH EXTORTION

AS IS OFTEN the case, it was a week of mixed messages in security, with the White House eliminating its top cybersecurity policy roles at a crucial moment in geopolitics and the evolution of cyberwar. WIRED took a deep look at Robert Mueller’s military service in Vietnam and his first year as special counsel, examining the Trump campaign’s interactions with Russia. … Read more

Scientists explore anti-cancer properties of traditional Siddha medicine, Pattu Karuppu

The allopathic system of medicine that treats symptoms of diseases using drugs came into existence in the 19th century. Before that, traditional medicines were common in many Asian countries, including India. A common drawback of allopathic medications is their undesired side effects caused by the adverse reactions of specific drug compounds with parts of our … Read more

Chicken nuggets: The iconic symbol of the modern era?

The 1960s had Beatlemania, the 1980s had jazzercise, and 2018 is apparently the year of chicken nuggets. According to recent British research, the almighty chicken nugget has been dubbed the symbol of the modern era. On average, New Zealanders consume 43 kilograms of chicken nuggets each year – but there are underlying societal issues, Otago … Read more