Lifestyle

There’s a particular kind of charm to a window framed not by fabric, but by a cascade of trailing green leaves, catching the light differently throughout the day and quietly turning an ordinary window into the most interesting feature in the room. This is the idea behind a living curtain, using hanging or climbing plants … Read more

The exterior of the building is primarily white and, combined with the greenery, it resembles a bungalow. There is also a significant amount of greenery surrounding the house. According to recent news, Pankaj enjoys the fruits of his labor on the property, including mangoes and kathal. The garden is also great for birdwatching, and, according … Read more

A New York startup founder, an Indian-origin tech entrepreneur and a Jaipur wedding that had it all, from a Western garden ceremony and sangeet to a baraat, pheras and a black-tie reception.Jenny Lee, co-founder and CEO of New York-based healthcare startup Hera, married Indian-origin entrepreneur Sagar Jajoo in an elaborate multi-day celebration at ITC Mementos … Read more

Climbers and vines are vertically growing plants that not only add character to a flat and lifeless balcony, but can also change everything and be easily accommodated without requiring much ground space. Vertical greenery does what potted plants alone can’t; it makes the edgy railings more dynamic, adds privacy, and turns even a small shelf … Read more

Communications Minister Anika Wells has confirmed that five investigations are underway into potential breaches of Australia’s under-16 social media ban. This comes as the government moves to double the maximum penalties for social media companies to $109 million under new digital duty-of-care reforms. During an interview with Sunrise, Wells said no tech companies have been … Read more

Have old belts at home? Turn them into chic shelf brackets with this easy decor idea Before you throw away those old belts sitting unused in your wardrobe, take a second look at them. With a little effort, they can be transformed into a truly unique set of brackets that will support a floating shelf … Read more

Preity Zinta has found a rather stylish way to make a statement. The actor was recently spotted in Mumbai wearing a black T-shirt with a message that left little room for interpretation: ‘Team Tukaram Mundhe’.No long social media post. No elaborate statement. Just a simple black tee doing the talking.The outfit came as Maharashtra FDA … Read more

The case puts smart-glasses privacy safeguards under scrutiny. A cup of coffee at a Delhi café has turned into an unusual legal dispute involving Meta, Instagram and a pair of smart glasses.A Delhi man has sent a legal notice to Meta Platforms and an Instagram creator, alleging that he was filmed without his knowledge using … Read more

Birthdays, weddings, festivals, every celebration seems to leave behind a small pile of leftover gift boxes, the sturdy, often beautifully printed kind that feel genuinely wasteful to throw straight into the bin. Unlike flimsy delivery packaging, gift boxes tend to be better built, nicer to look at, and come in every size imaginable, from tiny … Read more

The federal government has released draft legislation banning non-compete clauses for Australian workers earning under $190,100 a year, in a move it says will free employees to take higher-paying jobs without needing a former employer’s consent. But industry groups say it isn’t necessary and will create avoidable risks for many businesses. A non-compete clause prevents … Read more