In 1922, a soda-fountain tinkerer built a better spinning blade in a cup, and the blender changed American kitchensThe blender began as a solution for busy soda fountains needing to mix milkshakes quickly. Inventors sought better mixing mechanisms in the...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Tamil Nadu DCCB housing loan up to Rs 10 lakh: Check eligibility, how to apply, documents needed and moreTN DCCB house loan: Tamil Nadu residents can now access housing loans up to Rs 10 lakh. The scheme, offered through District Central Cooper...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Inside Samsung's strategy to own every tier of the Smart appliance marketSamsung's new Bespoke AI refrigerator range targets India's growing premium appliance market with a three-tiered strategy. From practical D...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Property buyers alert: Verify carpet area on UPRERA portal and don’t buy apartment on the basis of super area, advises UPRERA AuthorityUP RERA is strongly advising homebuyers to purchase properties based on carpet area, not super built-up area. This ensures buyers pay only ...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
A home that washes, cools and thinks for you: Inside LG's 'Zero Labor Home' vision for IndiaLG Electronics is building a future home powered by artificial intelligence. Intelligent appliances, connected platforms, and robots will w...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Every '80s home had a velvet-lined box of silver flatware that never left the sideboard; now those sterling sets are the thrift-store kitchen find designers are hunting forThrift stores are witnessing a surprising surge in demand for vintage silver serving ware, with millennials and Gen Z leading the charge. T...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Every '60s kitchen had a Presto Hot Dogger, and now this single-use appliance is the retro find thrift hunters can't resistThrift stores are seeing a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations. A peculiar find is the Presto Hot Dogger, a 1970s app...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
BYD to launch its hybrid SUV based on DM-i Hybrid tech with driving range of more than 1,200km in India: Check detailsBYD India is set to launch its first plug-in hybrid SUV, the Seal U, later this year, featuring the company's electric-first DM-i technolog...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Indian restaurant named among the world’s most beautiful. It is in Pune: Luxury wooden decor, lush vineyard views and exotic Italian cuisineRosso, located in Pune's Hotel Irada, is among the world's most beautiful restaurants for 2026. This award recognizes its stunning architec...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Nancy Guthrie case: ‘Frankenstein bride’-tattooed Arizona woman wanted for armed kidnapping near missing grandmother’s home is not linked to case, police sayNancy Guthrie case update: Authorities have clarified that Coral Michelle Smith, wanted for armed kidnapping and aggravated assault, is not...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Every '70s home bar had this; now it's the retro bar decor you'd be thrilled to find at the thrift storeA 1970s vintage ice bucket is a popular thrift store find. These colorful, insulated plastic containers offer a sense of comfort and person...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Israel-Iran conflict: India urges citizens in Israel to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travelIndia has issued an advisory for its citizens in Israel. They are urged to stay vigilant and close to shelters. Non-essential travel within...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Inside Switzerland’s massive underground flow battery that could power 210,000 homes for a day without lithium-ion cellsSwitzerland is building a massive underground energy storage facility, set to be one of the world's largest, by 2029. Utilizing advanced va...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Terra Grande to launch three luxury second-home projects in next 12 monthsTerra Grande, a luxury second-home brand, is expanding its portfolio. Three new projects are planned within the next year. These developmen...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
No AC, only clay blocks: How Bengaluru man’s creative home design keeps temperatures 3 degrees cooler even in scorching summer heatA Bengaluru man, Sathya Prakash Varanashi, has designed a home that stays 2-3 degrees cooler naturally, eliminating the need for air condit...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Everyone owned it in the '80s, and now it's the thrift store find we all want in our homesRattan and wicker furniture, once overlooked, is now a highly desirable trend, offering warmth and texture to homes. Distinguishing between...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Forget ACs: This Delhi couple's home stays cool even in 45°C heat. Here's how they did it naturallyIn Delhi's sweltering heat, one couple's 40-year-old home stays cool without heavy AC reliance. Their residence utilizes traditional archit...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST