The best smart home and kitchen gadgets to give as gifts

Will Lipman/Engadget For the smart home and kitchen gadget section of our holiday gift guide, we skipped past the WiFi-enabled toaster ovens and what-have-you, and narrowed our list down to the stuff that’s actually useful. For starters, yes, we agree that the Instant Pot — a darling in food and tech circles — is worth the hype. With this one … Read more

10 Things to consider before buying wooden flooring

Wood is the latest material to take the floor. Wooden flooring is now being increasingly chosen over stone and ceramic tiles. Choosing the correct kind and colour of wooden flooring is important. Here are a few pointers that you can keep in mind while selecting wooden flooring. Bespoke Herringbone Brand – the wooden flooring market in … Read more

Designer Nimish Shah “shifts” our attention to his new candle collection

Not too sharp, the candles have an overall musky note. Fashion designer Nimish Shah’s brand of easy-to-maintain clothes has been a runaway hit. While most other designers sketch looks that are red carpet-ready, Shah is proud of the fact that his clothes are sustainable and eco-friendly. Shah’s love for the organic has now translated into … Read more

Making your Diwali shopping list? Here are five home décor pieces to invest in 

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

More discussion needed on planned cuts to Sheffield street cleaning

A cross-party group of councillors has called for greater scrutiny of plans to cut Sheffield’s street cleaning service. In August the council proposed a range of changes designed to save £12 million from the street cleaning budget over the next 20 years. Reducing the frequency of cleaning in residential areas and replacing manual litter pickers … Read more

These solar powered appliances give a ‘modern boost’ to rural areas

With the advent of modern technology and affordable Internet, home appliances such as televisions, fridges, oven and others have introduced next generation of conveniences in our lives. In fact, it is unimaginable for us to live without our ‘smart’ gadgets and appliances for a single day. However, for those in rural areas, smart gadgets are … Read more

20 modern classic movies everyone needs to watch in their lifetime

1. “Donnie Darko” (2001) Jake Gyllenhaal (Donald ‘Donnie‘ Darko) and Jena Malone (Gretchen Rossin) in 2001’s ‘Donnie Darko‘ (Rex Features) Jake Gyllenhaal was just starting to get on everyone’s radar when he scored one of his first lead roles, playing a troubled teen who is tormented by visions of the future and a disturbing-looking bunny. “Donnie Darko” has become a cult classic, … Read more