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Spine surgeon rates sofas for your back: Beanbags score 0, lumbar support gets 10

May 22, 2026 6:12 pm

Is your sofa affecting your spine? Find out in the score card below!

In Your Neighbourhood | From a rapper to a celebrity-favourite lamp maker: The cane lamp crafter near Bandra Masjid

May 14, 2026 1:45 pm

When Zayed Khan came to Mumbai from Delhi, he harboured dreams of becoming a rapper. Now, his cane lamps are lighting up Goa’s Bastian Riviera, co-owned by Shilpa Shetty, and are featuring in exhibitions visited by PM Modi.

Your furniture might be silently poisoning you

September 03, 2025 5:40 pm

Learn about the hidden dangers of fire-retardant chemicals like PBDEs in household items.

The most definitive evidence of termites is the presence of mud tubes.

Ways to prevent and treat termite (deemak) infestation at your home this summer

April 07, 2025 2:28 pm

Before you can tackle a termite problem, you need to know what to look for.

Swedish furniture giant IKEA’s push into sleep solutions comes as it expands presence across India, having launched online deliveries in Delhi-NCR and other north Indian cities earlier this month. (Express File Photo)

IKEA sharpens focus on sleep quality in India, eyes temperature control and soundproofing

March 10, 2025 8:00 am

Sleep-related products such as bedroom furniture, beds and mattresses, and home textiles contribute significantly to IKEA’s revenue in India.

Discover why cats scratch furniture. Learn the instinctive reasons, including claw maintenance, territory marking, stress relief, and exercise, with insights from Dr. Deepak Saraswat.

Why do cats scratch furniture? Understanding their behaviour and how to prevent it

January 29, 2025 6:04 pm

Understanding the reasons behind scratching enables pet parents to foster a more harmonious relationship with their feline companions while ensuring their cat’s happiness and health.

Lars Balderskilde, left, and his nephew carry a vintage Danish modern piece into a storage area, in Denmark, June 23, 2023. (Sidsel Alling/The New York Times)

How far would you go for midcentury furniture?

June 28, 2023 5:11 pm

Before the pieces are sent from Denmark to New York in shipping containers, they are stored in a barn owned by Balderskilde’s older brother, a cabinetmaker who taught him how to restore furniture.