People can spend a great deal of time in the bathroom. The average Brit spends three hours and nine minutes sitting on the throne every week, according to research carried out by UKactive, a non-profit organisation. That doesn’t factor in the time they spend in the bath or shower or just getting away from it … Read more
Sequoia Capital-backed kitchen appliances maker Stovekraft Pvt. Ltd has hired investment banks for a planned public listing, two people aware of the development said. Stovekraft makes and sells a wide range of kitchen products including pressure cookers, non-stick cookware, gas and induction cooktops, mixer-grinders and chimneys under the Pigeon and Gilma brands. “The company has … Read more
Alpine Modern doesn’t want your money. Well, not your cash money. After the New Year, you’ll no longer be able to buy a breve latte with your wrinkled ones, nor will a handful of change get you a chai tea. The cafes are going cashless. “Handling cash is kinda gross,” said Alpine Modern co-founder Lon … Read more
Lax security, poor awareness will spur assault: security firm Devices used to build the Internet of Things (IoT), a network of devices capable of exchanging data, will be used by cyber criminals to ‘liberate’ attacks in the near future, said Sanjai Gangadharan, regional director, SAARC, A10 Networks, a cybersecurity firm. “IoT will continue to be … Read more
Tickets are on already on sale for next summer’s Eastern Electrics music festival which returns to Morden Park. The all-day techno and house music festival, on August 4, will be in its ninth year and will feature seven stages of underground DJ’s and urban acts including Ministry of Sound, Skreamizm, Defected In the House and … Read more
ruly shocking footage has been published showing the moment three police officers pinned a man to the ground in Morden while one of them punched him 25 times in a matter of seconds. It shows one female and two male officers restraining a man, who appears to be resisting arrest in a residential area. Then … Read more
Clinton Square tree lighting, Parade of Lights: 12 things to do in CNY this weekend Happy Thanksgiving, Central New York! If you’re not too busy Black Friday shopping or deeply enthralled in a turkey-induced coma, you’ll want to check out these dozen events going on in CNY this weekend. Turkey Trots Preemptively burn off a … Read more
The washing machine has a slight leak but all the other appliances are in working order, which is some feat considering they are more than half a century old. Sydney and Rachel Saunders, 83 and 81, have finally decided to have a clear-out but want their tumble dryer, boiler, cooker and washing machine, which date … Read more
Householders across the region are being strongly urged to register electrical appliances by fire safety experts. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service says people who register new and old appliances with the relevant manufacturer will greatly reduce the risk of a fire in their home. The warning comes as part of Electrical Safety Week, a national … Read more
For any proud Scot – whether near or far away – a cherished gift from the homeland would make for an ideal gift at Christmas time. Here are a few of our favourites. FChrome Pewter kilt pin: With smooth point and a large thistle top. £19, Philip King, George Street, Aberdeen EImitation Sgian Dubh: With … Read more