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10 Ingenious Tech Experiments That Think Outside the Box

Innovation in technology often means thinking outside the box. This list highlights some of the most ingenious tech experiments that push boundaries and showcase human creativity. These projects aren’t just theoretical; they have real-world applications, making a big impact across various industries. From energy efficiency to data storage, these innovations show how inventive thinking can […]

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10 U.S. Policies That Were Passed Based on False Information

Throughout history, governments have sometimes enacted policies based on flawed data, misunderstandings, or even myths. Some of these policies had lasting impacts on society, shaping public behavior, influencing economic trends, or restricting freedoms—all based on information that was later proven incorrect. Here are ten historical examples of policies that were set into motion by misinformation, […]

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10 Restaurants Busted for Selling Drugs

A pizzeria in Germany was recently busted for selling more than just pizza. A major undercover operation revealed that customers who asked for secret item number 40 received a side of cocaine with their pizza. The investigation led to a major drug ring bust where several homes and properties were raided, which led to several […]

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10 Bizarre & Heartbreaking Stories Straight from the Restroom

No matter what you call the bathroom—the latrine, loo, john, lavatory, or powder room—one thing is for certain. The bathroom is one of the most crucial places in our homes. It’s where we get ready before work, school, or a date, the place where we can take a hot shower or bath and unwind after […]

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10 Unconventional Ways Famous Actors Got into Character

For many actors, getting into character means more than just memorizing lines; it requires immersing themselves completely in the role. Some actors take this process to remarkable extremes, adopting unconventional and sometimes controversial methods to embody their characters. Whether through physical transformation, intense psychological preparation, or bizarre routines, these actors go above and beyond to […]

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10 Mind-Blowing Facts from History That Don’t Seem Real

There are a million facts from history, and every year, we seem to learn more of them. With as long as civilization has existed on this planet, there is simply no way that any one human could know everything about the world. That makes it kind of fun, though, doesn’t it? If you’re a history […]

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Android 15 QPR2 brings the newest Linux kernel to all tensor-powered phones and tablets - Android Police

  1. Android 15 QPR2 brings the newest Linux kernel to all tensor-powered phones and tablets  Android Police
  2. Here’s everything new in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 [Gallery]  9to5Google
  3. Your Google Pixel Phone's Newest Android 15 Beta Update Arrived  Droid Life
  4. Google is preparing to bring back a beloved customization feature from Android 11  Android Authority
  5. Android 15 QPR2 beta 1 release includes major upgrade for Tensor-powered Pixels  PhoneArena




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Google says Gems are ‘one of the most used Gemini Advanced features,’ adds file upload - 9to5Google

  1. Google says Gems are ‘one of the most used Gemini Advanced features,’ adds file upload  9to5Google
  2. Gemini Live is getting ready to chat with you about your files (APK teardown)  Android Authority
  3. Google thinks attachments could be the perfect conversation starter for Gemini Live  Android Police
  4. Google's Gemini AI may soon allow users to edit files using voice commands  The Times of India
  5. Gemini Live could soon start messing around with your files  Android Central





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Trump’s Cabinet: Here Are His Picks And Finalists For Key Roles—Mike Huckabee, Kristi Noem And More - Forbes

  1. Trump’s Cabinet: Here Are His Picks And Finalists For Key Roles—Mike Huckabee, Kristi Noem And More  Forbes
  2. Once They Were Neocons. Now Trump’s Foreign Policy Picks Are All ‘America First.’  The New York Times
  3. Trump's top team: who's who?  Hindustan Times
  4. Tracking Trump’s Cabinet picks  POLITICO







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Tilla’s ‘Painted Forest’ wallpapers with Asian Paints

Aratrik Dev Varman’s latest collab, which was launched at the 2023 AD Design Show, features tropical landscapes and hat tips to Henri Rousseau, French toile de Jouy textiles and Japanese woodcuts



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Colours of the season

Teja Lele shares a pre-Diwali upgrade for your home and interesting brands to help you get started



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Aamir Khan to produce Sunny Deol-Rajkumar Santoshi's 'Lahore, 1947'

The project will mark the maiden collaboration between Sunny Deol and Aamir Khan, who have previously worked with Santoshi on separate projects




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Creating sustainable spaces

Here is how you can minimise the ecological footprint and at the same time make your home visually appealing



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Structuring it BIG

The Indian Institute of Interior Designers, Bengaluru Regional Chapter recently hosted the Copenhagen and New York-based Architectural Practice, Bjarke Ingels Group, known widely as BIG, writes Nandhini Sundar



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Splashing on bathroom upgrades

With the festive season upon us, it’s time to give the humble bathroom a makeover. Try out trendy fixtures and moisture-resistant paint



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Michael Anastassiades’ love of light

The Cypriot-born, London-based designer has always been ‘naturally drawn to light’, and his recent collections push the experimentation with it



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Ceiling of the champions

Look out for Vox India’s design detail at the World Cup stadiums in Chennai, Bengaluru and Mumbai. The brand also has a popular TV bed



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All things curvy

Launched in 2021, Delhi-based design studio Vakr is creating waves, quite literally, with their handcrafted furniture designs



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Buildings that grow with trees

A groove in a skylight, studios on stilts, and ‘treesorts’. Introducing residential and luxury hospitality projects that champion trees on site



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Getting your home Diwali-ready

Use simple vases, fairy lights, and flowers to give a minimalist yet budget-friendly makeover to your decor



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Waterlily hybridizer is first woman in Kerala to be recognised by international water gardening society

What started out as curiosity about water lilies has grown into full blown passion for Viji Abi of Thrissur



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Blending design hacks creatively

Living walls, organic materials and sustainable textiles invite curiosity and elegance into your home



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Urban farming gains popularity in Bengaluru: Can it become an urban foodscape

Many Bengalureans are discovering the allure of urban agriculture, taking pleasure in getting their hands dirty, for many or all these reasons: better access to more nutritious food, creating communities, reducing environmental impact, managing mental health and connecting to nature




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An unconventional abode

Architect Vinu Daniel of Wallmakers comes up with designs and construction methodologies for his residential projects where the approach is not only totally unconventional, but the emerging edifice is so in tune with its context as to leave the least footprint



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The colours of 2024

These choices work for modern, classic, casual, retro, or boho chic spaces



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When a tiled roof doubles up as a gallery space at Nisarga Art hub, a community residency in Angamaly

Made for a family of musicians, the Nisarga Art Hub at Angamaly in Kerala has been modelled as a sustainable community residency



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Tech innovations reinventing real estate landscape

Today, PropTech start-ups in India are the game-changers revolutionizing day-to-day transactions in the real estate sector



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Caught up in the amber swirl | Shivan & Narresh x Delicious Design Project by Glenmorangie

At the second edition of Delicious Design Project by Glenmorangie, designers Shivan & Narresh’s hat-tip to scotch whisky in the form of bespoke couches



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Thiruvananthapuram based artists and crafters make ornaments and home decor items to make your home Christmas ready

MetroPlus speaks to artists who make ornaments, flowers, candles, figurines, coasters and more for the season.



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Your home, your style

Avoid overcrowding, go minimalistic when you can, and invite an abundance of nature into your home. Expert tips for a stunning makeover



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Busting the myths of ‘By invitation only’ properties

Any luxury project could be marketed as BIO as a sales gimmick, even when they may not necessarily refer to luxury at all




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A sofa with a secret

Mumbai welcomes Ligne Roset, the 137-year-old French furniture brand, whose timeless designs include the classic Togo that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year



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How homes in Thiruvananthapuram get a makeover for Christmas

Home-proud residents on bringing home the Christmas cheer



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The New Year’s Eve house party

Rearrange furniture for easy movement, go for creative lighting options and colour palettes, and keep the menu seasonal



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From minimalism to maximalism

Design extremes that determine the way your home looks



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What in the Peach Fuzz?

It’s a polarising choice, but if you can’t get away from Pantone’s 2024 colour then join in — with a little less fuzz



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Impacting through design

Two structures were ingeniously crafted in order to address the needs of the two most vulnerable segments of the population, urban slum children and senior citizens



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Luxury serviced apartments come calling

With the perks of a high-end hotel room in Chennai, but at a fraction of the cost, these premium spaces are moving to the next level



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Kochi farmer’s sunflower farm for his mother

Kochi-based farmer KK Vijayan plants sunflowers on a 50 cent plot. The blooms are drawing curious locals looking for selfies




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Pixels meet Gond art at ID 2024

Embellished with gems, Kunaal Kyhaan Seolekar’s collaboration with Jaipur Rugs celebrates the wild



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Ikea inside Gen Z’s four walls

The brand’s 2023 ‘Life At Home’ report reveals the preferences of Gen Z, who now have a range to choose from



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Organic shapes and red: 2024 design trends in Chennai

Having launched Fern & Ade, a new European interior design store in Chennai, Adeline Graham from the U.K. says the year will see a fusion of traditional and contemporary styles



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India Design ID’s India Modern moment

Marble fireplaces carved with Rudyard Kipling’s stories to carpets with line drawings of Mahabalipuram’s shore temple — India Design ID 2024 was all about a new craft idiom



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Smart lifts at home

From regenerative braking systems to solar power integration and recycled materials, in-home elevators are adapting to meet the demands of eco-friendly living




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Woodworking’s fantastic four

From incorporating the philosophy of wabi-sabi to focusing on functionality, these solid wood furniture makers are making a mark in a fragmented industry



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