Natural materials like mud, earth and dung, as well as fibrous materials such as straw were used to build homes for centuries. Straw in bale form has been used for buildings since the 1800s. After the ...

In recent years, a taco stand in Mexico and Singaporean street food stalls have earned Michelin stars. Perhaps hoping to shed ...

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A top plastic surgeon is at war with locals over plans to renovate a stunning £1.5m cottage in the Lake District into a modern ‘forever home.’ Dr Jag Chana, who runs one of the leading plastic surgery ...

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As demand for safer, smarter and more energy-efficient environments continues to rise, exterior lighting has become a fast-evolving sector in the electrical industry. For electric ...

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In a bid to strengthen digital learning and modernise education, chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated new ...

This smart-looking hooded tray has a stainless steel bottom and a simple design that doesn’t promise any bells and whistles.