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Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Top 8 picks of office chairs available at up to 50% off during Amazon Prime Day Sale
Amazon Prime Day sale is beginning in a day, and in case you wish to transform your work from home setup, here is the deal for you. This Amazon Prime Day, give your workspace the upgrade it deserves with premium office chairs at unbelievable prices! From ergonomic designs to executive styles, grab the comfort you need to power through your workday, without breaking your back or your budget. Best office chairs for your workspace(Pexels) Have a look at our top picks of office chairs for you that are available at up to 50% off during the Amazon Prime Day Sale. These office chairs are your sure shot way of comfort with style. Loading Suggestions... The Sleep Company Onyx Orthopedic Office Chair supports your posture with its patented SmartGRID lumbar technology, ensuring long hours of comfortable sitting. It combines premium cushioning, adjustable armrests, and a contoured back to reduce back pain and fatigue. You can recline, swivel, and adjust the height effortlessly to suit your workspace. Designed to relieve pressure on your spine and enhance productivity, this chair delivers an ergonomic experience ideal for both home and office use. Loading Suggestions... Green Soul Jupiter Pro (2024 Edition) offers advanced ergonomic design with breathable mesh that keeps you cool and comfortable. Its lumbar support, 2D adjustable armrests, and tilt mechanism promote a natural sitting posture. You can adjust its height and recline easily for better back support during long workdays. With a sturdy metal base and smooth-rolling wheels, this chair ensures durability and mobility, making it perfect for professionals seeking comfort and style in their office. Loading Suggestions... Da URBAN® Merlion Office Chair combines elegance with functionality, featuring a high-density cushioned seat and backrest for superior comfort. Its soft leatherette finish gives a premium look while providing durable support. Equipped with a tilt mechanism, 360° swivel, and pneumatic height adjustment, this chair adapts seamlessly to your working style. The sturdy base and smooth caster wheels ensure stability and mobility. Ideal for executives and professionals, it elevates your workspace with both comfort and sophistication. Loading Suggestions... Green Soul Vienna Leatherette Office Chair delivers luxurious comfort with its padded seat, back, and armrests wrapped in premium leatherette. It offers a fixed back support that maintains posture, a smooth 360° swivel, and height adjustment for optimal working conditions. The sturdy base and durable casters allow effortless movement across the floor. Perfect for executives, this chair adds a sophisticated touch to your office while ensuring hours of comfortable sitting during intense work sessions. Loading Suggestions... beAAtho® Verona Mesh High Back Chair keeps you cool and supported with its breathable mesh design and ergonomic lumbar support. Featuring a contoured backrest, cushioned seat, and adjustable headrest, it encourages proper posture and relieves pressure on your spine. You can recline, adjust the height, and swivel with ease to suit your workspace. Its sturdy frame and smooth wheels make it reliable and mobile, making it a perfect choice for a home office or professional setting. Loading Suggestions... ASTRIDE Ace Mid Back Office Chair offers ergonomic support with its contoured backrest and comfortable seat cushion, designed to reduce strain during long working hours. Its breathable mesh keeps you cool, while the adjustable height and 360° swivel enhance flexibility. The chair's sturdy frame and smooth-rolling casters ensure durability and easy mobility. Ideal for home and office use, it blends functionality with a modern design, helping you maintain productivity and comfort throughout the day. Loading Suggestions... INNOWIN Mini Jazz Mesh Mid-Back Chair provides exceptional comfort with its breathable mesh back and ergonomic lumbar support. The chair features a padded seat, adjustable height, and a tilt mechanism to enhance your sitting posture. Its compact yet sturdy design ensures it fits well in home offices or smaller spaces without compromising on comfort. The smooth-rolling wheels and stable base make it easy to move, offering a blend of style, support, and practicality for everyday work. Loading Suggestions... Kepler Brooks Italia Premium Leatherette Office Chair combines luxury and ergonomic comfort with its plush padded seat, back, and armrests wrapped in fine leatherette. Its adjustable height, tilt mechanism, and 360° swivel allow you to customize your seating experience. Built with a strong metal base and durable casters, it promises long-lasting performance and mobility. Perfect for executives and professionals, it enhances your workspace with a premium aesthetic while keeping you comfortable during long working hours. Similar articles for you: Treadmills on sale at Amazon: Up to 60% off; Top 8 picks to stay fit and healthy Best 8 skating shoes with LED wheels, adjustable fits and smooth glides Amazon Prime Day Sale 2025: Get 50–80% off on stylish kurtis for women; Perfect for festive season Thermosteel bottles: 8 Picks to help you hydrate when you travel FAQ for office chairs on sale Does the chair come assembled? The chair comes partially assembled with an easy-to-follow instruction manual and all necessary tools. Assembly usually takes about 10–15 minutes. What is the weight capacity of the chair? Our office chairs generally support up to 120–150 kg (265–330 lbs), depending on the specific model. Please check the product description for exact details. Is there a warranty included? Yes! We offer a 1-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects. Please keep your invoice for warranty claims. What materials is the chair made of? Our chairs use high-quality materials such as breathable mesh, cushioned foam, durable fabric/leatherette, and sturdy steel or nylon bases. Disclaimer: At Hindustan Times, we help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and products. Hindustan Times has an affiliate partnership, so we may get a part of the revenue when you make a purchase. We shall not be liable for any claim under applicable laws, including but not limited to the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, with respect to the products. The products listed in this article are in no particular order of priority.
CNBC
10-07-2025
- Business
- CNBC
This chronic underperforming ETF may be turning around, according to the charts
Homebuilder stocks have been chronic underperformers in 2025, failing to develop any sort of bullish rotation while the major benchmarks have recovered quite well. Since the April 7th market low, the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) has experienced minimal gains, resulting in weak relative performance versus the S & P 500. A review of the charts this week shows that the ITB has rotated to an accumulation phase, marked by a pattern of higher highs and higher lows. Let's look closer at this week's breakout and see how this could be just the beginning for this improving industry group. Going into the April low, the ITB was showing all the classic signs of distribution. Price was making lower lows and lower highs, the moving averages were all sloping downwards, the RSI was consistently below 50, and the relative strength was in a confirmed downtrend. In May and June, the price settled into a trading range between $87 and $97, causing the RSI to gravitate towards a neutral 50 reading through that period. So far in July we've noted a dramatic change in the technical configuration, with the price making a clear pattern of higher highs and higher lows. The RSI has pushed above the 60 level which indicates bullish momentum, and the relative strength has turned higher. The price has broken above the 21-day exponential moving average and 50-day simple moving average, both of which have now turned higher. This week, we're now seeing ITB break above the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level, a signal that often confirms a new bullish phase for stocks. Assuming the price can continue to push higher and eclipse the crucial 200-day moving average, there could be much further upside for homebuilders. What gives us confidence that this breakout phase will continue? The volume picture has become more constructive since early June, when the Chaikin Money Flow (bottom panel) turned positive. This classic volume gauge tracks daily volume readings but weights each reading based on the price action. Quite simply, a stronger up close in price means more important volume on that day. With the Chaikin Money Flow remaining positive, and the Accumulation/Distribution line trending higher, the chart tells us that investors are accumulating shares and we want to participate in that bullish trend. The weekly chart shows that the homebuilders ETF has experienced four major tests of the 150-week moving average since 2018. In each of the three previous instances, a buy signal from the weekly PPO indicator has confirmed a new uptrend phase to lead ITB higher. The April 2025 low came in right at the 150-week moving average, and the weekly PPO generated another bullish signal in early June. Homebuilder stocks have been struggling since Q4 2024, and the returns so far in 2025 have been fairly unimpressive. But given the improving technical configuration, and supportive volume and momentum readings, this could be the beginning of a new phase of outperformance for homebuilders. - David Keller, CMT DISCLOSURES: (None) All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium. THE ABOVE CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY . THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSITUTE FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, TAX OR LEGAL ADVICE OR A RECOMMENDATION TO BUY ANY SECURITY OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSET. THE CONTENT IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND DOES NOT REFLECT ANY INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ABOVE CONTENT MIGHT NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUR PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR. Click here for the full disclaimer.
Dublin Live
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Dublin Live
Sinn Fein TD denies having Special Criminal Court debate 'tactical wee'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A Sinn Féin TD has denied taking a "tactical wee" in order to miss his opportunity to call a Dáil vote on the Special Criminal Courts. Matt Carthy was absent from the Dáil chamber on Wednesday afternoon when a debate on the Special Criminal Court was passed without a vote. Sinn Féin traditionally voted against the non-jury court when the legislation came up for renewal every year. However, for the last number of years, it has abstained from the vote as new reforms were under consideration. On Wednesday, the debate ended more an hour earlier than expected as there were no more speakers in the Dáil chamber. Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy stated that she had to call a vote on Sinn Féin's amendment but there was a "difficulty in that Deputy Carthy has stepped out". Junior Minister at the Department of Justice Niall Collins, who had declined an opportunity to speak and conclude the debate, stated that "that is the way it goes". A vote on the amendment was not called and those present in the Dáil Chamber then agreed to pass the legislation underpinning the Special Criminal Court without a vote. Mr Carthy returned and asked if he could move his amendment and that he was absent as he "had to take a call". However, the Ceann Comhairle told him that she "did not know if you were coming back" and that it was too late. Speaking on the Leinster House plinth on Thursday, Mr Carthy admitted that he had actually gone to the toilet and missed the end of the debate. However, he denied that it was a "tactical wee", a reference to the Australian children's TV show Bluey. He said: "It was just one of those occasions. There was a very long debate. I was there for the vast majority of it. "There was a number of groups left to speak, including several independent TDs, a number of government speakers, and the Minister of State, Niall Collins, was to give a closing address. I stepped out to answer nature's call, to be quite frank about it. While I wasn't there, the minister saw an opportunity and didn't take his opportunity to give a closing address. "The independents who were due to speak weren't present, and therefore he was able to ensure the passage of the legislation without any vote. I thought it was petty to be honest, but that is politics." He added: "No, [it wasn't a tactical wee]. It was a tactical position on the part of the Minister of State. It was what we call an old fashioned political stroke." Government sources, however, denied that there was any "stroke", arguing that there was also a Sinn Féin speaking slot that Mr Carthy and other TDs were not present for. They also suggested that he "effectively got rid of opposition speaking time" as the Sinn Féin slot was skipped and independent TDs missed their slots that were pushed forward as a result. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Irish Examiner
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Tom Dunne: When Kneecap's 'exciting fun world' strayed into the 'real, no craic at all' world
Kneecap, over the course of the last six months, became our 'family band'... the most requested on long drives, the one band we all agreed on. They and Fontaines DC. But the Fontaines weren't teaching my children Irish, so Mo Chara & Co nudged it. Hence, when they caught the world's attention at Coachella, my reaction was one of almost parental discomfort. 'What have those young bucks done now?' I exclaimed. 'It'll be doom they bring upon themselves,' I cautioned. And it had all been going so well. I'd been the one who introduced them to the family. 'It's political, it's exciting, its hip hop and, incredibly, unbelievably, it's in Irish,' I told them. 'What's not to like?' Slight concerns about the historical discrepancies, the juxtaposition of eras, a character being called Bobby Sandals, the IRA as bumbling incompetent drug dealers, I kept to myself. 'This is what freedom looks like,' I thought. 'This is post Good Friday. It's Kneecap's Norn Iron now.' My young music fans took to it with an enthusiasm I haven't seen since we secured a supply of In The Night Garden toys in 2010. In the week before her oral Irish exam, the older one memorised most of the album. We'll find out in autumn if she performed 3CAG in the exam. Then Coachella happened. I was consulted. 'What do you make of this, Da?' asked the local fanbase. 'It would have been better for them if they hadn't,' I said, dad-like. 'Gigs might get cancelled, tours ruined. And reducing a complex thing to a slogan is never good.' We all nodded sagely. Kneecap at City hall, Cork City on February 12, 2025. Pic Larry Cummins But I knew Kneecap's 'exciting, fun world' had just strayed into the 'real, no craic at all' world. Antennae were twitching, sleeping dogs awakening. It was that moment in a John Connolly book where the evil guy opens one eye. I then gave lengthy explanations of history to help set Kneecap's comments in context. 'This didn't start on October 7,' I said. I may have lost them around the 1947 UN resolution 181 but I think, by then, they had appreciated how complex it all was. Then the doom arrived. The clear-eyed certainty, the venom of their accusers was startling. It had been a while since so many, mostly British, politicians, with little or no say in anything important in their own constituencies, had seen something they could be so self-righteous about. Informed commentators were soon pointing out the worst offenders. Like those arguing against Kneecap's songs who, at the same time, were lobbying for the return of loyalist marches to Catholic areas; lobbying for the rights of loyalists to sing about marching 'in Fenian blood' outside Catholic homes. Soon police in Britain were trawling through footage of old Kneecap gigs with a level of urgency not seen since the 9/11 attacks. Oh, damn this mobile phone age. Kneecap, high on adrenalin and the energy of such sudden success, playing to ever-increasing audiences, had at times gotten carried away. Who'd have thunk? Members of Kneecap, Liam Og O Hannaidh (Mo Chara), JJ O Dochartaigh (DJ Provai), and Naoise O Caireallain (Moglai Bap) attending the Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) Awards Ceremony at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. Some of what they said was stupid and crass. Apologies were made but a Hezbollah flag at a gig last November saw them charged with a terrorism offence by the Metropolitan Police. They have described this as 'political policing'. Mo Chara will appear before magistrates on June 18. As the witch-hunt continued, the news from Gaza grew ever more grim. And any kind of dissenting voice was greeted with ever more hysterical claims of antisemitism. As the horrors worsened, the discussion tightened. It is sickening. But one part of my doom prediction has proven spectacularly wrong. Some gigs have been cancelled but Kneecap's popularity is surging. They will play the West Holts stage at Glastonbury on June 28 and the AVO Arena Wembley on September 18 — their biggest show yet. Here, there is a gig in Fairview in June and one in Belfast on August 29 at Boucher Road Fields with Fontaines DC. At the Belfast gig, they will play to an estimated 40,000 people. That's 40,000 people in Northern Ireland singing 'Get your Brits out', as Gaeilge. Be still my beating heart. My younger daughter also loves Kneecap. She and her friends were in my car after the Rewind gig in Dublin. 'So, Kneecap can get put on trial,' I heard one of them say, 'but a government that kills 19,000 children isn't. How is that right?' Go on, you answer the girl. I'm all out. Read More Kneecap set to perform at Glastonbury Festival as line-up confirmed
Dublin Live
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Dublin Live
TD apologises after claiming British never 'bombed or shot' Irish people
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info TD Cathal Crowe has apologised in the Dáil after he claimed the British Army, "never retaliated by bombing and shooting the civilian population of Ireland" during a debate about Gaza. The comments from the Clare TD sparked criticism from Sinn Féin when he spoke during a Labour motion on the situation in Gaza on Wednesday. He said: "What is happening is not a war anymore; it is ethnic cleansing, genocide and, more recently, the weaponising of food. "The British army was a bad actor on this island for many centuries but even in the worst of days, when its cities were being bombed by the terror organisations of the IRA, it never retaliated by bombing and shooting the civilian population of Ireland." Sinn Féin's Aengus Ó Snodaigh called for the Fianna Fail TD to apologies following his statement. The Ceann Comhairle provided Mr Crowe with the chance to clarify his statements on Thursday morning, reports the Irish Mirror. Deputy Crowe said: "I apologise profusely to anyone that may have been offended by my comments. The speech I made was during the debate that this house had had on Gaza." "I was speaking without a scripted speech, and instead, using a series of bullet points. I began by stating that the Israeli eye-for-an-eye approach has been reprehensible, and that the bombing of hospitals, schools and tents, alongside the killing of babies, including many newborn babies in hospitals, amounts to genocide and ethnic cleansing. "I then wanted to make the point that brutal, bad and all as the British armed forces have been on this island for a very long time, they never resorted to sending over the Royal Air Force tanks and missiles to pummel Irish cities. "I wanted to convey the magnitude and the visceral hatred which has been behind the Israeli Defence Forces actions in Gaza and I also wanted to convey the huge disproportionality that the Israeli state has adopted following their reprehensible Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023. "Regrettably, speaking largely off the cuff, I clumsily and wrongly stated, 'They never retaliated by bombing or shooting the civilian population of Ireland'. Let me be very clear, it was not my intention to say this, and I didn't realise how woeful all of that sounded until late last night when I received the transcript of what I had actually said. "It was a genuine slip up on my part, but it was wrong, and I wish to unequivocally and profusely apologise." Mr Crowe said that he taught and studied history and led a boycott in 2020 to oppose a planned state commemoration of the Royal Irish Constabulary. He continued: "I know that the British armed forces have been involved in many heinous attacks on Irish people historically. "Bloody Sunday in Croke Park 1920, the massacre of 26 civilians at Derry's Bogside in 1972 and the countless other actions in recent history and further back in history for which they're responsible. I make this apology entirely of my own volition and it is genuine." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
