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Got elderly at home? Consider these design tips for an accessible house

Elderly people require accessible designs at home to make sure they are safe, avoiding any tripping hazards.

Senior citizens require a space that promotes ease of movement.(Freepik)

lifestyle

Published on Feb 20, 2025 07:37 PM IST

ByAdrija Dey

Home delivery of 0.1gm gold coins on Akshaya Tritiya in Bengaluru prompts laughs

A social media user shared a post on home delivery of 0.1 gram gold coin being available in the Karnataka capital.

The user, with the handle ‘Gabbar’, is the co-founder of the Hood app, and has around 1.5 million followers on ‘X’.

cities

Published on May 11, 2024 10:25 AM IST

ByYamini C S

Customer's unusual request to Blinkit on Valentine's Day is viral, CEO reacts

The person made a request to Blinkit and asked to be a delivery driver for a day. Since the post was made, Albinder Dhindsa also reacted to it.

Snapshot of the conversation between Blinkit user and customer care. (X/@letsblinkit)

trending

Published on Feb 15, 2024 07:08 PM IST

ByVrinda Jain

ONDC's discounted tomato sales soar, 10,000 kg sold in 6 days. How to buy online

Government-supported ONDC sells 10,000 kg of discounted tomatoes in Delhi in just six days, with plans to continue for another week.

The Centre is selling discounted tomatoes. (Photo: Shutterstock)(HT_PRINT)

technology

Published on Aug 01, 2023 08:55 PM IST

BySingh Rahul Sunilkumar

Milk trade emerging as strong means of self-reliance: U.P. minister

The milk trade is helping farmers and dairy owners increase their income, according to the animal husbandry and dairy development minister in India. He also unveiled a T-shirt and cup for Parag branding and distributed publicity materials to five "Parag Mitras" to make home delivery of products to consumers in the state.

Top milk producers of Uttar Pradesh who were conferred Gokul and Nandbaba awards in Lucknow. (HT photo)

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Updated on Apr 10, 2023 11:41 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Fed up of printout hassles? This app will deliver printed docs in 11 minutes

The service is available between 6 in the morning to 12 till midnight and has no minimum order requirement for availing the service

Formerly known as Grofers, Blinkit was acquired by food delivery app Zomato for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4,447 crore.(REUTERS)

technology

Updated on Aug 19, 2022 11:50 AM IST

BySingh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash

‘30-minute too slow’: Zomato to deliver food in 10 minutes

The decision drew a sharp reaction from Congress MP Karti Chidambaram who raised the issue in Parliament on Monday.

CEO Deepinder Goyal launches 'Zomato Instant'.(Reuters file)

business

Updated on Mar 21, 2022 09:21 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, New Delhi

Goodbye to all that? I’m not so sure

The honest truth – and you’ve probably guessed it by now – is that I’m going into 2021 with a little trepidation or, if that’s too strong a word, more than a touch of hesitation.

The silence and loneliness of being on my own is no longer intimidating. In fact - and I know that sounds a little perverse – I’ve enjoyed it. So this morning I feel I don’t want to lose it. At least, not completely.(HTPHOTO)

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Updated on Jan 02, 2021 06:55 PM IST

ByKaran Thapar

Closure of Pakhowal road: Locked in, Ludhiana shopkeepers fume over traffic curbs, seek diversion plan

The project being taken up under the Smart City mission is set to be completed in August 2021

Shopkeepers sitting idle outside their shops amid construction of the Pakhowal Road rail overbridge and two rail under bridges in Ludhiana on Sunday.(Harsimar Pal Singh/HT)

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Updated on Dec 28, 2020 12:42 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | ByHarsimran Singh Batra, Ludhiana

Sadar Bazaar light sellers: Get online tutorial, we’ll deliver products at doorstep

Seeing the low footfall in Old Delhi’s Sadar Bazaar, wholesale shopkeepers have started uploading online tutorials on social media, and home delivering orders of lights to keep their businesses afloat amid the pandemic.

Amid the pandemic this year, wholesale shopkeepers in Old Delhi’s markets are taking the virtual route to boost their sales.(PHOTO: Shivam Saxena/ HT)

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Published on Nov 05, 2020 08:43 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByRuchika Garg, New Delhi

New rules for home delivery of LPG cylinders. Here’s what you need to do

Oil marketing companies have started a project called the Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) from this month with an aim to prevent identity theft and ensure delivery is made to genuine customers.

An LPG cylinder delivery person passes in Patna (Photo by Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times)

business

Updated on Nov 02, 2020 11:50 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral

Restaurants claw back up to 70% of pre-Covid sales

Renewed confidence and receding restrictions have brought customers back to restaurants, even as home delivery still remains the preferred option for a large number of people.

Restaurant chains in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Indore and parts of Punjab have made a robust comeback, while those in the large markets of Delhi-NCR and Mumbai continue to grow slowly.(Milind Saurkar/HT Photo)

business

Updated on Oct 26, 2020 06:49 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySuneera Tandon, New Delhi

Covid-19 and Kanjak puja: Home chefs to cook up Navratri delights

Amid #WFH pressure, home chefs are helping devotees prepare bhog for Kanjaks on Navratri, with all safety measures in place.

Home chefs say they are getting more orders for bhog for Kanjak puja amid the pandemic.

cities

Published on Oct 25, 2020 03:44 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMallika Bhagat, New Delhi

Working from home is here to stay, so let’s get it right

There are a few ways in which the pandemic may prompt society to improve, and one is remote work. Though it was initially necessary to keep employees from getting sick, remote work promises to make people more productive and happier while helping the environment and preserving infrastructure.

When the coronavirus struck, those who could do their jobs remotely often did.(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on Oct 12, 2020 09:10 PM IST

ByBloomberg | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta

Weekend Covid curbs in Haryana leave traders in a fix

Already staring at losses, shopkeepers divided over stricter restrictions over the weekends amid rising cases of coronavirus in the state

Markets in Rohtak wore a deserted look on Saturday amid the weekend Covid restrictions. The Haryana government has ordered the closure of all shops and establishments except those providing essential services on Saturday and Sunday in a bid to check the rising cases of Covid-19.(Manoj Dhaka/HT)

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Published on Aug 22, 2020 06:30 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByNeeraj Mohan and Sunil Rahar

South Delhi internal roads in bad shape

Most of these roads are maintained by the municipal corporations. Local councillors said that due to the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, lack of funds and labour roads could not be re-carpeted and potholes repaired ahead of the monsoon.

Residents of Defence Colony D-block said getting vehicles inside during the rains is a nightmare and that there have been frequent accidents.(Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Aug 11, 2020 01:21 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByVatsala Shrangi

SC refuses to entertain plea against home delivery of liquor in Pune, Nashik

The petitioner, Maharashtra Wine Merchants Association (MWMA), had knocked the doors of the apex court, against the home delivery of liquor in Pune and Nasik

Close-up Of Judge In Front Of Mallet Holding Documents(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

cities

Updated on Jul 24, 2020 07:29 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Pune | ByHT Correspondent

Chandni Mahal’s lanes of uncertainty

Though officials said cases were still surfacing in the two lanes, local residents said the last known case was reported on June 1 and the infected woman has fully recovered.

Residents of Gali Chhatta Lal Miyan in the sealed lane.

cities

Published on Jul 08, 2020 04:53 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByPrawesh Lama and Ashish Mishra

Harsh Goenka tweets about ‘restaurant visit’ after 3 months. But there’s a catch

The pictures shared by Harsh Goenka show the special name of this restaurant, the menu offered to him (everything is below ₹10 on this hang out) and some of the food ready to be served.

Harsh Goenka posted how he got a restaurant-style meal thanks to some little chefs at home.(Twitter/@hvgoenka)

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Updated on Jul 02, 2020 08:43 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAmrita Kohli

Rude food by Vir Sanghvi: Making each dish count

More variety with lockdown eating: the best patties in India, Ghost Kitchens, eat-at-home Chicken Milanese and more

You can shallow fry these chicken nuggets straight from the freezer

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 21, 2020 10:38 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVir Sanghvi

The great Indian restaurant reinvention

Even as the old restaurant sector struggles, the food business is bursting with ideas: apps, cloud kitchens and more

Biryani Central’s galauti kebabs are worth a try

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 07, 2020 03:27 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVir Sanghvi

Eating out in times of Covid-19: Hygiene, social distancing norms in focus as restaurants, retailers gear up to reopen in India

Restaurant operators and retailers are now looking forward to resume business activities after the government on Saturday allowed them to re-open from June 8.

Customers sit inside an Indian restaurant amidst the easing of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions, in the Parramatta suburb of western Sydney, Australia, May 29, 2020. Picture taken May 29, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott(REUTERS)

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 01, 2020 12:23 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India | Posted by: Alfea Jamal

Under Unlock 1, Rajasthan will not allow religious places to reopen

All shops can open, government and private office can work in full capacity and travelling in private and commercial vehicles in registered capacity of the vehicles will be allowed, the Rajasthan government said.

A view of an illuminated dargah of Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer.(PTI)

india news

Updated on May 31, 2020 05:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Jaipur | BySachin Saini | Edited by Sabir Hussain

Train Covid helpers, volunteers in infant, postnatal care: Govt

A key focus areas is women who need abortion services. The surveillance workers will be trained to track and screen women, newborns and children for early signs of illnesses other than Covid-19.

The directive comes in the backdrop of concerns that non-Covid essential health care services could be neglected as the entire effort is concentrated on combating the coronavirus disease.(PTI)

india news

Updated on May 28, 2020 02:59 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRhythma Kaul, New Delhi

Bengaluru weekly curfew: What’s allowed, what’s not

Other than essential services, Bengaluru residents will have to follow a strict curfew on Sunday. The curfew began at 7 pm on Saturday and will end at 7 am on Monday.

Other than essential services, Bengaluru residents will have to follow a strict curfew on Sunday. (Photo Santosh Kumar/Hindustan Times)

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Published on May 23, 2020 07:56 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | Byhindustantimes.com| Edited by Sabir Hussain

Mumbai civic body allows home delivery of liquor in non-containment zones

Earlier, on May 5, the BMC had ordered shut shops selling non-essential goods, including liquor, due to crowding at wine shops.

india news

Updated on May 22, 2020 09:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByMehul R Thakkar | Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi

Swiggy begins home delivery of alcohol, starts from Ranchi

The service has gone live in Ranchi and will be launched in other major cities in Jharkhand within a week, Swiggy said in a statement.

To ensure safe delivery of alcohol in compliance with applicable laws, Swiggy has introduced measures such as mandatory age verification and user authentication to complete deliveries pic by Hemant Mishra/mint

india news

Updated on May 21, 2020 02:53 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi

Shashank Vyas on Covid-19 crisis: We’re all in this together, no one is superior or inferior

The actor says that the Covid-19 crisis has, undoubtedly, impacted the lives of almost everyone but there can be no excuse for anyone to ignore the gravity of the situation

Actor Shashank Vyas is doing his bit to aid the fight against the pandemic, but chooses not to talk about it

entertainment

Updated on May 20, 2020 07:09 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByShreya Mukherjee

How start-ups are setting up shop in UP for those craving samosas, rasgullas and more

Even as the lockdown remains firmly in force and most shops are still closed in Uttar Pradesh, there is relief for those who are craving for the good old ‘samosas’, or sweets or even non-vegetarian food.

A growing number of residents in various areas have started home delivery of these savouries during the lockdown, bringing much needed succour to those with overactive taste buds.(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on May 19, 2020 07:04 PM IST

Lucknow | ByIndo Asian News Service | Posted by: Alfea Jamal

E-commerce likely to gain currency as retail sector gears up for changes

While shops and direct-to-consumer businesses are slowly reopening in the other parts of the world, as well as in India, the crisis is likely to accelerate a trend that has gained strength in recent years: E-commerce.

The changes in the retail sector can roughly be categorised into three phases – now, next, and beyond, according to the ‘Moving towards a resilient retail sector post Covid-19’ report by analysts at EY(Reuters)

india news

Updated on May 04, 2020 02:07 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRajeev Jayaswal

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Elderly people require accessible designs at home to make sure they are safe, avoiding any tripping hazards.

A social media user shared a post on home delivery of 0.1 gram gold coin being available in the Karnataka capital.

The person made a request to Blinkit and asked to be a delivery driver for a day. Since the post was made, Albinder Dhindsa also reacted to it.

Government-supported ONDC sells 10,000 kg of discounted tomatoes in Delhi in just six days, with plans to continue for another week.

The service is available between 6 in the morning to 12 till midnight and has no minimum order requirement for availing the service

The decision drew a sharp reaction from Congress MP Karti Chidambaram who raised the issue in Parliament on Monday.

The honest truth – and you’ve probably guessed it by now – is that I’m going into 2021 with a little trepidation or, if that’s too strong a word, more than a touch of hesitation.

The project being taken up under the Smart City mission is set to be completed in August 2021

Seeing the low footfall in Old Delhi’s Sadar Bazaar, wholesale shopkeepers have started uploading online tutorials on social media, and home delivering orders of lights to keep their businesses afloat amid the pandemic.

Oil marketing companies have started a project called the Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) from this month with an aim to prevent identity theft and ensure delivery is made to genuine customers.

Renewed confidence and receding restrictions have brought customers back to restaurants, even as home delivery still remains the preferred option for a large number of people.

Amid #WFH pressure, home chefs are helping devotees prepare bhog for Kanjaks on Navratri, with all safety measures in place.

There are a few ways in which the pandemic may prompt society to improve, and one is remote work. Though it was initially necessary to keep employees from getting sick, remote work promises to make people more productive and happier while helping the environment and preserving infrastructure.

Already staring at losses, shopkeepers divided over stricter restrictions over the weekends amid rising cases of coronavirus in the state

Most of these roads are maintained by the municipal corporations. Local councillors said that due to the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, lack of funds and labour roads could not be re-carpeted and potholes repaired ahead of the monsoon.

The petitioner, Maharashtra Wine Merchants Association (MWMA), had knocked the doors of the apex court, against the home delivery of liquor in Pune and Nasik

Though officials said cases were still surfacing in the two lanes, local residents said the last known case was reported on June 1 and the infected woman has fully recovered.

The pictures shared by Harsh Goenka show the special name of this restaurant, the menu offered to him (everything is below ₹10 on this hang out) and some of the food ready to be served.

More variety with lockdown eating: the best patties in India, Ghost Kitchens, eat-at-home Chicken Milanese and more

Even as the old restaurant sector struggles, the food business is bursting with ideas: apps, cloud kitchens and more

Restaurant operators and retailers are now looking forward to resume business activities after the government on Saturday allowed them to re-open from June 8.

All shops can open, government and private office can work in full capacity and travelling in private and commercial vehicles in registered capacity of the vehicles will be allowed, the Rajasthan government said.

A key focus areas is women who need abortion services. The surveillance workers will be trained to track and screen women, newborns and children for early signs of illnesses other than Covid-19.

Other than essential services, Bengaluru residents will have to follow a strict curfew on Sunday. The curfew began at 7 pm on Saturday and will end at 7 am on Monday.

Earlier, on May 5, the BMC had ordered shut shops selling non-essential goods, including liquor, due to crowding at wine shops.

The service has gone live in Ranchi and will be launched in other major cities in Jharkhand within a week, Swiggy said in a statement.

The actor says that the Covid-19 crisis has, undoubtedly, impacted the lives of almost everyone but there can be no excuse for anyone to ignore the gravity of the situation

Even as the lockdown remains firmly in force and most shops are still closed in Uttar Pradesh, there is relief for those who are craving for the good old ‘samosas’, or sweets or even non-vegetarian food.

While shops and direct-to-consumer businesses are slowly reopening in the other parts of the world, as well as in India, the crisis is likely to accelerate a trend that has gained strength in recent years: E-commerce.

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