3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (831+ words) It turns out that service with a smile has never gone out of style. After spending millions of dollars on digital kiosks and mobile-ordering systems, fast-food chains are discovering a lot of customers just want somebody to take their order…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (324+ words) The pear-shaped diamond is stepping out of traditional engagement ring settings and moving straight onto lobes, emerging as the celebrity stone of choice. The classic cut is undergoing a major modern revival spotted on style icons like actor Alia Bhatt,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (633+ words) For years, home design was dominated by restraint. Neutrals, cream tones, and “sad beige” offered a quiet, safe sanctuary. But as homes morphed into offices, gathering hubs, and personal backdrops, a major shift occurred. Today, homeowners are ditching perfection for…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (310+ words) Gurugram: When 36-year-old Akash Saini moved from Delhi to Gurugram in 2010, the Millennium City was still in the making. Wide stretches of open land were giving way to high-rises, and the local food scenario was starting to change. Saini, who…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (301+ words) Steal: Shin-soe-tai. “Ikebana’s classical structure, shin-soe-tai, is built around three stems of different heights,” explains Ridhi Khosla Jalan, interior stylist, RKJ Design Studio. “The tallest represents ‘heaven’, the middle one ‘human’, and the shortest ‘earth’. The idea is to create…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (363+ words) When you are about to head out and choose a restaurant, you may have a checklist in mind, including good food, decent service, and value for money. But nearly every restaurant now attempts to meet these basic expectations.ALSO READ:…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (448+ words) What if a home could let you see the world outside without always being seen? That idea forms the heart of Thirai, a compact Bengaluru home designed for a young family on a 30 ft × 40 ft plot in Sarjapur. Named after…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (827+ words) Need extra funds for your next purchase? Loan up to ₹5 Lakhs Buying a sofa or bed is rarely an impulse purchase. These are pieces that can stay in your home for years, which means getting the size, material, comfort and…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (1732+ words) Picture a prehistoric artist making markings in a cave. What do you see? Most of us picture a man. But archaeologists in Europe are now concluding that, judging by the size of fingermarks and handprints, as much as 75% of that…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1026+ words) Get your new Smart Home Device Bright, cool-white ceiling lights can make your living room feel harsh and clinical, especially at night. Unlike luxury hotels and restaurants, which use multiple soft light sources, most homes depend on one bright overhead…...