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Jammu, Dec 7 (PTI) IIT-Jammu will host the grand finale of the Smart India Hackathon, a nationwide initiative that brings together the brightest young minds for developing innovative solutions to critical issues. This year, 30 teams will compete in the grand finale to address vital cybersecurity challenges posed by the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Center (NCIIPC), an IIT-Jammu spokesperson said. Also Read | Shimla Shocker: 7-Year-Old Girl Raped in Himachal Pradesh, Relative Arrested. The seventh edition of the Smart India Hackathon (Software Edition), organised by the Union Ministry of Education, will commence on December 11 across 51 nodal centres nationwide, with IIT-Jammu playing a prominent role as one of the hosts, he added. The event will be inaugurated virtually by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Also Read | PM Modi Death Threat: Mumbai Police Receive Threatening Message on WhatsApp To Kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Smart India Hackathon is a unique platform that aims to promote a culture of product innovation and problem-solving among students, enabling them to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in the nation, the official said. The teams will be working on problem statements provided by various ministries, departments and industries, or they can propose their own ideas under the student innovation category across 17 diverse themes, he said. In addition to hosting the grand finale, IIT-Jammu students have also earned recognition by representing the institute in various Smart India Hackathon centres across India, the spokesperson said. Three teams from IIT-Jammu have been selected to compete in different categories, he added. These teams are working tirelessly on their innovative projects, which have the potential to significantly impact their respective fields, the official said. The hackathon serves as a vital platform for nurturing the next generation of engineers, innovators and entrepreneurs who will lead India into a new era of technological advancement, he said. The Smart India Hackathon has consistently proven to be a gamechanger, fostering collaboration between students, government agencies, and industry experts, according to the official. It has contributed to developing cutting-edge solutions that address real-world problems, empowering students with the skills and confidence to shape India's future, he said and added that this year's focus on cybersecurity for NCIIPC emphasised the importance of securing critical infrastructure in an increasingly digital world. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)
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New Delhi, Dec 7 (PTI) Stakeholders from the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sought a reduction in GST, technology upgrade, and production-linked incentive scheme benefits for various segments in a pre-Budget meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday. The meeting aimed to seek inputs and suggestions for the Budget for 2025-26, expected to be presented on February 1. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for December 7, 2024 Declared, Check Winning Numbers and Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game. Members from the Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Karnataka (AWAKE); Karnataka SC and ST Entrepreneurs' Association; Plant-Based Food Industry Association (PBFIA); Ambala Scientific Instruments Manufacturers' Association (ASIMA); Rajasthan Footwear Manufacturers' Association were among the participants at the meeting. The All-India Plastics Manufacturers' Association; All India Manufacturers' Association; Gujarat Chamber of Small Industries Association; Federation of Associations of Cottage and Small Industries (based in West Bengal); Federation of Andhra Pradesh Small and Medium Association; and Laghu Udyog Bharati were also present during the interaction. Also Read | Shillong Teer Results Today, December 7, 2024: Winning Numbers, Result Chart for Shillong Morning Teer, Shillong Night Teer, Khanapara Teer, Juwai Teer and Jowai Ladrymbai. Addressing the media after the meeting, Om Prakash Gupta, All India General Secretary of Laghu Udyog Bharati said it raised the issue of gaps in technology space and skill development. "We suggested that if the GeM portal is linked to Udyam registration. It will elicit a good response. It (GeM) has crossed annual turnover of Rs 4 lakh crore, therefore it is time now to give it a global perspective," Gupta said. "We are hopeful that our suggestions will be considered from the deliberations held today (Saturday)," he added. EPPC Rao, President of the Federation of Andhra Pradesh Small and Medium Industries Association, said MSMEs are the backbone of India and strengthening them is most important. "We have sought technology upgrade and GST exemption for Industry 4.0 items. The time has come to revive the issues of MSMED Act. Bankers should follow the guidelines of the RBI for revival of sick units," Rao told reporters. All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association Chairman Arvind Mehta said, "We have sought a technology upgrade fund for the sector on the lines of the one available for the textiles sector. We also requested exemption of GST on (plastic) recycling machines and reduction of GST on raw materials." Mehta further said his association has demanded a PLI scheme for the sector. Sudhir Jha, National Convenor of All India Manufacturers' Association, said, "We have requested that PLI be considered for power electronics products because most of the items from the manufacturing of industrial products to the household equipment consists of power electronics products". He asserted that domestic manufacturers cannot scale up unless performance linked incentives are provided to them. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)We are done with woke Hollywood revisions of the classics, right? The artistic obsession with ramming political messages down the throats of consumers, of spoiling a good story with a parable about tolerance, or acceptance, or diversity, or whatever? Apparently not. Ariana Grande, as Galinda, and Cynthia Erivo, as Elphaba, in Wicked. Credit: Universal Call it a post-Trump lament, if you like, but Wicked – the blockbuster prequel to The Wizard of Oz , and which explains the back-story of Glinda and Elphaba, the witches of the West and the East, one good and one wicked – has captivated audiences and broken box-office records. It is already the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation ever, ahead of 1978’s Grease – a movie that did not trouble itself at all with political correctness. Wicked is openly a political allegory . It tells the story of the green-skinned Elphaba, who is marked as different from birth. She is ostracised and demonised by those around her, including her own family. As an adult witch with extraordinary powers (which, as with Elsa from Frozen , she has not yet learnt to control), Elphaba is groomed as a useful tool by the state of Oz, and later persecuted when she refuses to do its bidding. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair in Sydney last month. Credit: Kate Geraghty Oz, of course, is led by a strongman leader, the Wizard, played by a creepy Jeff Goldblum, who flirts with just enough neediness to make him perfectly Trumpian. Elphaba is the only one brave enough to stand up for the minority segment of society (animals), which the Wizard is blaming for all of Oz’s ills, and so she is hunted down by the state. The story truly has something for everyone: it is a morality tale about racism, fascism, the power of propaganda, and the dangerous seduction of peer pressure and groupthink. Even animal rights activists have claimed Wicked as their own – it is animals who are increasingly marginalised in Oz, forced out of jobs and eventually banned from speaking, a repression-creep that borrows much from Germany in the 1930s. I count myself as a narrative purist – I get tired of ideological messages which get in the way of good story-telling. But Wicked is not that. It’s never that – otherwise it wouldn’t be so beloved by adults and children alike. The politics drive the story but never impinge on it. And at the story’s heart is the relationship between Elphaba and Galinda, the young wizardry student who will go on to become Glinda the Good Witch – Dorothy’s great benefactor. For my money, the most complex political message in Wicked lies in its treatment of female friendship, and the unblinking gaze it casts on the opposing roles women are often channelled into. Most radically, it calculates, with mathematical precision, the cost of female niceness. Galinda (who, halfway through the movie, drops the first “a” in her name in an act of performative virtue signalling) is styled as the idealised good girl/witch, princessy and pretty in pastel hoop skirts and dainty shoes. Her waist is tiny. Her hair is long, thick and blonde. She has perfected the art of swooshing it. She oozes privilege and perfection. Galinda is the alpha female of the university she and Elphaba both attend. At their initial meeting, Galinda squeaks in disgust at Elphaba’s green skin. But then, remembering her personal brand is Goodness, with a capital G, she quickly rearranges her features in a mask of concern for Elphaba, the poor, poor thing. Elphaba refuses to accept Galinda’s pity and sees straight through her phoney benevolence. We have our conflict: the story has begun. The two clash, particularly as they have been thrown together in a dorm room which Galinda populates with her extensive wardrobe and girlish paraphernalia. But then the story does something more interesting than simply playing out a female rivalry (even though it nods to the traditional arc of such stories with a “makeover” scene and a love triangle between the two witches and a charismatically rogueish prince). Galinda, played by pop star Ariana Grande, starts envying Elphaba. At first, she is jealous of Elphaba’s magic powers – which are far superior to Galinda’s own – and the attention those powers bring from the regal headmistress of the college. But then, as she gets to know Elphaba – played magnificently by Cynthia Erivo – Galinda begins to envy her classmate’s self-possession and her freedom to be herself. Her green skin allows her to sidestep pretence. Galinda is all pretence, and by observing Elphaba, she starts to see how constricting it is. Galinda is trapped in a prison of niceness, needing to publicly display her unending kindness and unfailing sweetness at every turn, lest she ruin her image. She is ruled by moral vanity. But she is not “nice” – she is envious and covetous, with a capacity for real malice. Which is to say, she is human. When the class holds a party, Galinda gives Elphaba a hat to wear. She does so with treacly sweetness, knowing that Elphaba will be mocked when she wears it. Galinda’s transformation comes when she allows herself to be more like Elphaba – non-conformist. Apart from anything else, Galinda is very funny, sometimes intentionally, sometimes not, and it’s not possible to be funny without some capacity for wickedness. But as all women know, the need for niceness runs deep. It is hard to de-program oneself from people-pleasing, even though the mask often slips, revealing the resentment that lies under it. Galinda struggles with the conflict between doing the right thing and doing what is expected of her by the society of Oz. The film is the first of two parts, so the conflict is not resolved. We have to wait for the sequel. But as Grande told a journalist during the extensive press tour for the movie – Wicked serves “to remind people that change is possible ... we can choose to be good, and we can be wrong”. It also serves to show everyone (but especially young girls), that we can reject the tyranny of niceness. We can choose to be green-skinned, sardonic, clever and wicked. Apart from anything else, those things make for a more interesting story. Jacqueline Maley is a senior writer and regular columnist.1. An ~instant~ carpet spot remover you can rely on to get your space back in shape after you accidentally trip while holding a whole bowl of queso. (It happens to the best of us.) Promising review: “This stuff gets spots out of carpet like magic. Anyone with carpet, kids and/or pets needs Folex. It will save you time and tears ." — Mimi1212 Get it from Amazon for $6.65+ (available in different sizes and packs up to 12). 2. A ChomChom roller ready to put your regular old lint roller to shame. Forget ripping off sheets till you run out — this collects everything in a neat little compartment you simply empty out. Promising review : "It works!! You just roll it up and down a surface and it picks up the pet hair!! I've used it on the bed, couch, and cat tree! It's very easy to use, and when you press the button, it pops open so that you can clean it out. One thing I will say is that trying to get every hair and fuzzy from the container is a little bit frustrating, but I'm still very satisfied because at least I can clean out the majority, even if a few hairs get left in the canister. I recommend it to anyone who has pets that shed. It works better than vacuuming hair off of surfaces or using tape or a lint roller, and it's very quick!!" — Myrtle Here's more from BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes (those are her photos above!): " I've been using the ChomChom for quite a while now, but I took the photos above literally just now to show just how quick, easy, and effective this roller is. It took 10 seconds to rid my velvet couch ottoman (yes, velvet...a terrible cat owner choice, I know) of the hair my two gray kitties are constantly leaving everywhere. It takes a bit of practice to get the hang of using this roller — at first, I thought you only brushed down in one direction, and was confused why it wasn't picking up hair. It's important to do a push-and-pull brushing in *both* directions so it actually pulls the hair inside , which does require you to apply a bit of pressure. Afterward, you'll just dump out the hair that's been trapped inside." Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (and check out the mini version here ). 3. And a fur-eliminating broom capable of squeegeeing enough fur from your carpet that if magically animated — you know, like those brooms in Fantasia — it would transform into a Pekingese. Promising review : "Trust me when I say you will save SOOO much time and effort when sweeping with this tool. If you use a broom, the hair starts flying everywhere. This speeds up the process of collecting as much hair as possible." — Victoria Romero Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in eight configurations). 4. A Venus Visage Teeth Whitening Pen that can brighten your smile by four to eight shades with regular use. Whether your stains are due to coffee, tea, more coffee, wine, yet more coffee...or soda, this is sure to help. After brushing and flossing, you paint your teeth with the pen (each pen contains about 20 uses), wait for 30 minutes, then rinse! Promising reviews: "I have to say, I was skeptical about this product from all the TikTok hype about it, but after trying it out, it really does work. This was super easy, didn’t hurt my teeth at all, and didn’t taste much different than my regular toothpaste, since I got the mint-flavored one. I used it for a few weeks before my brother’s wedding, and it worked like a charm. I noticed visible results in only a couple of days and was able to keep using it until I reached my desired shade of white. 10/10 would recommend for anyone with sensitive teeth and tastes !" — Victoria Bravo " Saw this on BuzzFeed — they were right! It's easy to use and actually works. I was so surprised at how well this pen bleached out some coffee stains on my teeth after just one application. I've tried Crest Whitestrips, and this is better because you can get in between the teeth." — CS Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available individually or in packs of two or three). 5. An easy-wring microfiber spin mop ready to help attend to accidents whether your home has hardwood, laminate, tile, or vinyl floors. Check it out on TikTok here ! Promising review: "I have two young children and don’t have much time to mop. This mop is amazing!! I still don’t understand how it can make everything so clean using just water but I’m trusting it! The foot pedal feature to ring it out saves SO much time. I can’t imagine ever mopping another way! And I’ll be mopping more often for sure!!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $34.97 . 6. Some SkinSmart facial cleanser spray you can spritz on after the gym, before you go to bed, or on the go while traveling. The hypochlorous acid formula removes sweat and dirt and unclogs pores so blemishes won't have time to *think* about forming. This spray is safe to be used daily and won't leave behind any residue. Promising review: "Great spray! You get a lot of product for the price, and it’s an alternative to the Tower 28 spray . I’ve been using it for a week consistently now, and I have noticed improvements in my skin; the blemishes I had before are now gone and I don’t see any new ones forming. Great to use during the summer if you sweat a lot. You can refresh your face throughout the day if needed to get rid of any extra bacteria from sweating." — Dogmom99 Get it from Amazon for $17.46 . 7. A tub of The Pink Stuff that can clean anything you throw at it be that shower fixtures or toothpaste-covered countertops. Check it out on TikTok here ! And here's what BuzzFeeder/The Pink Stuff fan Heather Braga has to say: "After hearing what incredible things The Pink Stuff can do, I finally ordered it and tried it for myself. Honestly, wow! It really does work wonders. I tried it first on my Le Creuset cast-iron pan and really was amazed at how just one pass with The Pink Stuff (and a scouring brush ) took off almost every stain! I can't wait to try it on literally everything in my home that needs a deep cleaning." Promising review: "This is the perfect example of the hype being real! This paste will undoubtedly save lots of time and money because it works so well with so little product used. I left it on a few minutes, and everything just wiped away! It smells like bubblegum with a hint of floral notes. Love it! I bought the all purpose spray , bathroom foamer , and window cleaner , as well. They are all great products too! Yay!" — Monica Get it from Amazon for $5.29+ (available in three sizes). 8. And some of the brand's all-purpose floor cleaner if you're already a fan of the paste and could use some of the brand's magic on your stained tiles, linoleum, vinyl, and laminate. Promising review: "This is just what I wanted. I really like that there isn’t a residue left over on my floors. The smell is very simple and clean and now my floors look terrific." — S.A. Milano Get it from Amazon for $9.90 . 9. An extra-strength callus-removing gel that'll get rid of the hard skin on your hooves (ahem, feet) if you're too terrified to face the glorified cheese grater at your local salon. Just presoak feet, apply the gel, let sit for 5–10 minutes, and rinse! If you can stomach it, it's recommended you go back in afterward with a foot file just to make sure no residue or dead skin is left behind. Promising review: "Best product I've ever got from Amazon. This thing is really what everyone said it is: MAGIC. I cannot believe, after one use, the results of my callouses, just years and years of pain, shaved down without any surgical treatment! WOW! I seriously have no words. If I could give this product 1 million stars, I would. If you’re someone who’s had horrible calloused feet for years, PLEASE BUY THIS!" — Jess Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (also available as a two-pack). 10. A Wet & Forget weekly cleaner you can spritz on your shower walls and tub after you're done cleaning yourself. Leave it on overnight — no scrubbing necessary — and just wash it off the next time you're in the shower! Promising review : "It felt like this was too good to be true, but with so many great reviews, I decided to try it and boy am I glad I did! The very first use, we had a good amount of soap scum built up in the tub area, and after spraying it down, some of it went away. I remember seeing another review where spraying doesn't remove everything, but it softens it all up, making it extremely easy to scrub the rest off. All it took was one hand and light pressure to get the rest off, shortening the scrub time to just a few minutes instead of a full 15 to 20 minutes. I waited 2 weeks later and applied the spray, and this time around, spraying was enough to get the tub clean again! Happy to say that this works as advertised and now saves us tons of time cleaning the bathtub! " — Anonymous Get it from Amazon for $20.98 (available in two scents and various sizes and packs). 11. A "flossing toothbrush" with two layers of bristles. One layer being regular firm ones, and the other being longer ones that are ten times thinner and mimic floss as they get between your teeth but are gentle on your gums. Take that, dentist!! Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, that specializes in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed to get deeper cleans even patients with "great" dental hygiene might miss with traditional brush and floss routines. Promising review: "I've been using Dr. Plotka's toothbrushes for a while now, and I can't emphasize enough how good these are. These, hands down, are the best I've ever used. The bristles are very thin so you are actually flossing as you brush. Because the bristles are as thin as they are, I just assumed they'd wear out super fast, but I was wrong. The statement 'naturally eliminates 99.9% of bacteria' hooked me, and I'm glad I took a chance. The bristles are soft — but with a punch. I'm having to use less effort getting my teeth clean because the thin bristles get right in between my teeth. I definitely highly recommend this product." — Lisa Stepanski And here's what BuzzFeeder Emma Lord has to say: "I bought this and love it! I usually use an electric toothbrush, but I feel like I'm getting a much more satisfying clean from these?? Especially because I tend to get yellow stains between my teeth no matter *how* much I floss, and these bristles seem to actually target that a lot more effectively. I've switched to using this in the morning and the electric one at night and definitely see a difference in that area in particular." Get it from Amazon for $8.91 for a pack of two. 12. A TikTok-famous Bissell Little Green upholstery cleaner capable of sucking up messes of any caliber. Be warned, though: Reviewers say once you start, you won't stop. Each cleaner comes with a trial size of Bissell's Spot & Stain Formula , which is also available on Amazon for $11 ! Promising review : " If you are looking to save time on stripping a couch and cleaning it :) This is the way to go. Our youngest child is only 2-years-old. We have food stains all over the couch. Once a week, I had to strip the couch and wash pillows. I don’t need to add that it is a lot of work. This little mighty machine is amazing, now I can just clean a spot in seconds. It dries pretty quick and this weekend I plan to experiment with my car seats cleaning. I have no doubt that it will be a great experience. I definitely recommend this product." — Olesia Get it from Amazon for $81.49+ (available in three styles). 13. Some hydrocolloid nose patches you can slap on overnight to suck sebum and oil out of your poor lil' pores. Then, when you wake up in the morning, you can gently peel it off and examine your spoils. 😈 Promising review : "These things work! I’ve been dealing with bad breakouts recently and could not figure out what was causing them. I was recommended to try these, and let me tell you, the stuff that came out of my pores was unreal . I’ve tried charcoal face masks, and nothing has worked as well as these. My face is finally clearing up." — Hannah Braswell Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $14.89 . 14. A pack of K-Cup cleaning pods that are basically like a full-body tune-up for your coffee maker. Just look at the nasty stuff it flushes out! PS: Quick & Clean is a small biz! Promising review: " Saves a lot of time compared to cleaning manually. I will probably keep using these to clean my Keurig coffeemaker. I use distilled water in my coffee maker, which also reduces the need for frequent cleaning by hand, because I don't have to deal with calcification from hard water buildup. The use of distilled water probably is a factor that makes this product especially effective." — DPlacitas Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.45 . 15. A jar of toilet bowl fizzies which, for the uninitiated, are like bath bombs for your toilet! Just drop one of the baking soda and hydrogen peroxide tablets in, wait 10 minutes or so, give your toilet bowl a good lil' swipe with your cleaning wand, and you're golden. Viren Apothecary is a woman-owned business based in Wisconsin that sells eco-friendly cleaning essentials. BuzzFeed editor Amanda Davis loves hers: "I've been using the blood orange-scented bowl bombs for a couple of months now, and OMG they smell amazing! Like, right when I opened the package. After doing a thorough cleaning of my bathroom, I always pop one of these babies in the toilet as a last step to clean and make the room smell a little better (I have a teeny tiny bathroom so this little guy does the trick) . And in terms of cleaning the porcelain throne, they absolutely work. My towel bowl always shines brighter after using one. It's also helpful that the packaging is plain ole adorable and I don't have to hide or store it anywhere!" Get 10 tablets from Viren Apothecary on Etsy for $10+ (available in two packaging styles). 16. A powerful rust remover that can remove stains from just about any surface — think showers, sinks, tubs, toilets, concrete floors, and even colorfast carpets — with zero scrubbing involved. Promising review: "I struggled to remove the iron/rust build up in my shower tiles until my mother-in-law gave me this. Honestly, this saves me so much time from scrubbing and scrubbing and still not getting rid of the stains. Just spray and the rust and iron stains come right off with a sponge/brush. I will say I prefer the spray bottle to the version where it’s a dusting powder that you rub on the stains simply because it works on wall stains so much easier. I would not say this has a strong odor at all, so if you have a small confined area like mine that doesn’t have great ventilation and has iron/rust stain problems, this product is for you." — Olivia Newberry Get it from Amazon for $5.97+ (available in various sizes). 17. A scratchy lil' tool you can use to scrape away fur from your car seats, carpet, clothing, comforter — you name it! Promising review: "I purchased to remove 'mountains' of dog hair from my car. (I have a yellow lab.) This product could not have worked any better. Saves LOTS of time. I did a 'Google' to find something that would work; this was recommend by professionals that do car detailing. If you have a dog that sheds, YOU NEED THIS. You WILL NOT be disappointed, and will find cleaning your car of all that dog hair, not as terrible a job it once was. Please make a LARGER size one for LARGER areas." — treelakenorth Get it from Amazon for $12.99 . 18. A reviewer-beloved anti-dandruff shampoo if you've had to press pause on wearing anything black because it looks like you've been caught in a snowstorm. Read more about ketoconazole shampoo at Cleveland Clinic . Promising review: "If I could give this product more than 5 stars, then I would!! My husband has suffered from extreme dandruff/Psoriasis for years to the point that he would pick constantly at his scalp. I would be able to visually see large sores and peeling skin chunks constantly, no matter what shampoo/treatment he would use. I found this product by chance and told my husband about it, who was willing to give it a chance. After two shampoos, he said that he absolutely noticed a difference and did not feel that he had to scratch his scalp. His sores healed within a week, and now he has a clean, itch- and flake-free scalp! " — Tabitha C. Get it from Amazon for $15.88 . 19. A Baseboard Buddy with a 4-foot extendable pole that makes cleaning your baseboards, moldings, ceiling fans, and grates nice and easy on your knees, shoulders, and back. If you're someone who forgets to clean those things until cobwebs are visible, it's probably a good thing to have on hand. The kit comes with one Baseboard Buddy and three reusable pads that can be used wet or dry. Promising review : "This was so easy to put together. I sprayed it with my favorite counter spray and did all the baseboards and door and window frames on my first floor in under 15 minutes!! That’s three bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, living room, hallway, and mud room in under 15 minutes. It used to take me almost half a day and very sore knees and back . Took me just a second to figure out how to hold it and which way to place it on the baseboard-it’s pretty much self explanatory. I even dusted the tops of some picture frames. Very easy to rinse off when I was done. I highly recommend this for anyone who wants to cut time on cleaning and for people who can’t/don’t want to bend over, kneel down/get on a step stool or ladder." — Suziehomemaker Get it from Amazon for $24.99 . 20. A pack of ceiling fan carbon filters that basically turn your overhead fan into an air purifier. The activated coconut carbon filters — which stick to your fan blades via self-adhesive strips — work overtime to capture dust, pollen, pet dander, smoke, and VOCs! Promising review: "I wasn't sure what to expect when purchasing these, but now they are a staple in every room of our house. Within three days the air smelled more crisp and was easier to breathe in our home. So simple and effective!" — Haylee Marez "We have these on every ceiling fan in our house and have noticed such a difference since installing them! There is less dust on our furniture, and the general air quality in our rooms has improved . There is no longer dust build-up on our fan blades. Super easy to install!" — Hannah McClam Get them from Amazon for $19.99 for a pack of three. 21. A kojic acid dark spot-removing soap you can safely use on your face, hands, neck, bikini area, inner thighs, and underarms. The vitamin C + E, retinol, collagen, and turmeric formula not only goes after uneven skin tones but cleanses and hydrates while it's at it. Promising reviews: "I got this in hopes of lightening my dark inner thighs. It’s been a month of using the bar every time I shower, and I see drastic results already. I was a bit suspicious if this would actually work, but if you are on the fence please take this as a sign to get it and try it out. I’m so excited to see how I look in a few months from now because this thing works, and it works fast!" — puppbear "I started using this product one month ago. I use it all over my body [and] it lightened my underarms just in time for spring. I wish I knew about this sooner. " — Michaella Leyein Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.99+ (also available in larger multipacks). 22. A three-pack of Dr. Scholl's reviving foot masks with Epsom salt, shea butter, and a nifty self-heating design so you can treat your tootsies to some TLC. Read more about how an epsom salt soaks (or baths) can help with soreness at Cleveland Clinic . My colleague Emma Lord loves these! Here's her review: "I'm a long-ish distance runner, and these were certainly an interesting experience for my feet! You slide them on and, after a few minutes, feel a tingling, mildly burning (in a good way) sensation. It doesn't quite numb your feet, but it relaxes them. I kept them on for 30 minutes and then toweled my feet off, and the tingling sensation slowly faded over the next 30 minutes. After that, my feet felt very refreshed and relaxed at a time of day when they're usually aching from all the miles I put in. The whole thing was a mess-free, easy process, and I will definitely keep them on hand for longer run days!" Promising review : "Really makes my tired feet feel much better. I’m a nanny who works nine-hour days and is on my feet for most of it — lots of times barefoot. These even help my feet the next day! Lasting relief." — Lynn Crofton Get it from Amazon for $14.97 . 23. A nifty bulb changer because man, do you love your vaulted ceilings, but changing out light bulbs can be a daunting task! Rather than perch at the top of a step ladder and cross your fingers for success, just grab one of these guys which works on ceilings up to 20 feet tall. Just so you know, this is only the gripper tool — not the pole . If you need the pole, you can select that style in the listing. Promising review: "We have 10-foot ceilings, and one of our overhead floodlights was starting to blink on and off. I have an 8-foot ladder but rather than hauling that into the house and climbing up on it, I got online to see what I could find. I had an old 10-foot car wash pole and that worked perfectly with the bulb changer — so much easier than the hassle of a ladder . After replacing my bad light, I then wondered about changing my stairway light 16 feet up from the stairs landing. Luckily, we had bought a second-story window-washing kit a couple of months ago, which included a four-piece extending pole, so I thought I would try that out and see how it would be. It’s a little tricky holding steady that high up, but when the need arises, I think it’ll work just fine. So all-in-all, I’m quite happy with this, and it’ll make a great tool to keep stored away waiting for the next light bulb failure." — Patrick Get it from Amazon for $19.83+ (available in three styles and with the pole). 24. A set of reusable microfiber mop pads (yes — they're compatible with your Swiffer) so you can say goodbye to those single-use ones that are 1) Expensive and 2) Not great for the planet. They can be used wet or dry and on basically every type of flooring and even drywall if you're so inclined. Since they can be thrown in the wash, one microfiber pad can replace up to 100 single-use pads. Promising review : "I am so glad I bought these! I am very bad about making sure I have enough one-time-use Swiffer pads (or really any other kind of one-time-use wipes) when it comes time to clean, so when I found these, it was a no-brainer. They work great for catching all the dust, dirt, and hair on the floor, which saves me a lot of time instead of having to drag out the vacuum. I knocked off all the large clumps of dirt on it in the trash before putting it in the wash, and so far, that process has been working great. I've only used it for mopping once, but it seems to work fine (granted, I had gone over the floor with it dry beforehand). Really like this product and glad it's an option!" — Courtney Kurinec Get a set of two from Amazon for $18.99 . 25. A Clorox toilet wand with disposable scrubbing pads you can plop into the trash the second you're done cleaning. No more poo particles just sitting around on your toilet brush. 🙅♀️ What's included : One toilet wand, one storage caddy, six original disposable refills, and 10 Rainforest Rush-scented refills. Promising review : "The head is a little more flimsy than I had anticipated, but I would imagine that's for flexibility. Great for someone who doesn't necessarily like touching the toilet but can't stand sharing a dirty bathroom with boys lol. Saving my time and sanity on a weekly basis! " — Addie Wacpeng Get it from Amazon for $18.99 . 26. A handheld steam cleaner that uses high-pressure, high-temperature steam (no chemicals!) to blast away nastiness from hard-to-clean crevices like your toilet skirt. And it comes with 10 different attachments so you can tackle every area of your home. Promising review: "Ironically, while I bought this steamer for my son to clean his car, I ended up using it to do dishes when our hot water tank went out. This was also at Christmas time when we were cooking and baking rich, wonderful, foods that left a greasy and baked-on mess. Cleaning greasy dishes with ice-cold water is impossible. So, out came the steam cleaner! It was amazing and saved time and my sanity. Since then, I have also used it for cleaning and disinfecting the cracks and crevices one finds in the kitchen and bathroom. Although my son still hasn’t used it for its intended purpose, I am very happy with his gift!" — Robin Nowak Get it from Amazon for $55.99 . 27. A pack of soap sheets for those trying times when you have to use a public restroom and the soap dispenser is empty. 🤢 Fomin is a small business! Promising review: "As someone who is super hygienic, especially since the pandemic, I always carry hand soap with me everywhere I go. Recently, I unfortunately experienced my travel-size bottle of hand soap leak in my toiletry bag (my fault for overstuffing it) during my last flight, which led me to search for a non-liquid alternative, and here I am. This product is a game changer and does the job extremely well. I wouldn’t use this product as an everyday personal bathroom hand soap because you will go through it fast, and it will get expensive quickly, but it is 100000% worth it for travel or to leave in your purse when on the go . One thing I would recommend is to store it in a ziplock bag just in case of accidental spills or unexpected rainfall." — CarryOnOnly Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in four scents and in packs of two or three). 28. A broom/tool organizer because no matter how carefully you tuck your mop/broom/stick vacuum in that gap between your fridge and wall, they never fail to fall over. Promising review : "No more designated cluttered corner in the laundry room. This storage organization system is awesome! I absolutely love it. My space is now tidy and organized. There is a special spot for every cleaning tool." — Jen Dar Get it from Amazon for $16.97 (available in four colors). 29. Some FryAway — a magical substance you sprinkle on used oil to turn it into a solid so you can safely dispose of it. No clogging your whole neighborhood's pipes after chicken cutlet night! PS: FryAway is a small biz, and they're part of 1% for the Planet. They donate 1% of revenue to charities focused on water conservation. Promising review: " I was skeptical, but decided to give this product a whirl. I occasionally fry French fries in oil instead of the oven and never know what to do with the oil afterward. This product is amazing! Just stir it in, wait, and toss the congealed oil into the trash. Done!" — Jeannette Get it from FryAway on Amazon for $8.97 (available in three variations — check them out here ). 30. Some 100% bio-based face wipes ! They're just the ticket if BeautyTok has convinced you to ditch regular towels, which — even when freshly laundered — can harbor acne-causing bacteria. These are 100% USDA-certified bio-based, meaning they're made entirely from plant-based materials and better for the environment than your regular disposable wipes. Clean Skin Club is a small business that launched in 2019 to create innovative natural skincare products. Promising reviews : " Starting in my 30s, I had developed some acne, and not just around that time of month . I read your bath towels can develop bacteria every few days if they're not washed, and so putting that on your face can cause acne. That's why I bought these towels! I use them after my skincare routine on my face, and then again, to clean up our sink (yay for double use)! They have cleaned up my skin significantly , and I highly recommend these!" — Jaclyn O "I’ve dealt with mild acne and terrible scarring since I was in 8th grade. I’m 30 now. I haven’t had one pimple since I’ve switched to using these. I use the same towel for about 3–4 days, which is 6–8 uses, so it’s not even necessary to use a new one every day / every use. They’re really wonderful." — Dami Get it from Amazon for $17.05 for a pack of 50 (also available in other pack sizes). 31. A Squatty Potty designed to unkink your colon and help ya go, you know? In its seven-plus years of existence, the product has racked up more than 39K 5-star reviews from pleased poopers. Promising review : " Best thing I ever bought myself. How much can a person say about a good BM? Everyone should have one, it should be a medical requirement. This number 1 number 2 unit is going to put the fiber supplement business in the crapper. I'm elated and I tell everyone I know. I bought my sister-in-law one for her birthday. She wasn't very happy about it that day. A week later... she can't live without it. Who is the person responsible for this revelation? I could kiss you on the mouth. If you are reading this stop now and buy one or two of these. You won't be sorry. Happy bums and tummies. Happy bums and tummies everyone." — Heather Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes). 32. An Angry Mama microwave cleaner that, once filled with water and a dash of vinegar, will steam clean the grimiest of appliances. Hot Pocket grease, butter splatters, and burnt popcorn smells are no match for her. Promising review : "It works better than expected. The microwave looks very clean. I used to use a wet sponge heated to clean. However, it would take a couple of rounds to get the whole microwave clear of debris. Angry Mama works in one round of heating, and the overall cleanliness is better. This has saved me time and lots of elbow grease ." — Mikayla Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in different styles and packs of one or two). 33. A set of hook-shaped hangers so you can stop playing Jenga with that stack of hoodies you keep in the top of your closet. (You being *me*) BTW — Venalli is an Overland Park, Kansas-based small biz specializing in genius hooks for hoodies *and* vibrant hoodies to go with them. BuzzFeed Shopping editor Daniel Boan says: "This is one of those 'where has this been all my life?!' type of products. I'm a sucker for a soft hoodie, especially ever since my apartment became my office and now I can wear them 24/7. As much as I love curling up in them, hanging hoodies in the closet is SUCH a pain. They always slip right off my plastic hangers unless I zip them all the way up, so they usually just end up thrown over a random chair (or that mini elliptical I bought in March 2020 and have used a total of two times 😬). These little hook-shaped hangers are the storage miracle I never knew I needed. Now, I can just hang my sweatshirts and jackets by the hood and easily grab them when I need them — no zipping or folding necessary! Best of all, the pile of random hoodies on my chair has disappeared. I'm keeping the mini elliptical covered though." Get a 10-pack from Venalli on Etsy for $19.99 . 34. Some Bissell Stomp 'N Go pads capable of lifting whatever nasty stain your pet left you on your new Persian rug. Whether you're picking up slobber, mud, or an "accident" (let's be real — it was just cold and they didn't want to go outside) your fingers don't have to get anywhere near the mess — just throw on a house show, toss the pad on top of the stain, and give it a good ol' stomp. Promising review : "I have an old dog who marks more with age and these save me so much time, stress, and labor. It really is as simple as putting it on the rug/carpet, stepping on it, and then throwing it away 12 hours later. I have used it mostly on fresh dog pee, but also on not-so-fresh cat puke, ashes, and wine. It works every time, leaving no trace of the stain but an embarrassingly clean rectangle on your otherwise dingy rug." — Cave Allen Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $27.49 . 35. A pouch of foaming garbage disposal cleaner to eliminate the special stank that can only be produced after years of shredding up meat, produce, and whatever that mystery blob was that came out of your long-lost Tupperware. Each pouch of lemon-scented formula gets you four uses. Dump a pack into your disposal (while off at first!), run the water just a bit, and then start it and watch as the blue foam gets to work, eliminating odors and loosening up nasties that have been caught down there for who knows how long. Promising review : " This disposal cleaner works like a charm. Gets rid of the nasty smell and cleans well. I know it's doing a great job cleaning because I can see the blue foam in both my sink drains during usage. I let the blue foam sit in the sink drains for 5 or 10 minutes before rinsing it. I just prefer to do that because I feel it makes the cleaner more effective. After doing so, I just rinse the sink and disposal with fresh hot water, and everything (including my stainless steel sink) looks and smells great!! I highly recommend it and will continue to use and buy as needed!!☆☆☆☆☆" — Natalie Get it from Amazon for $3.78+ (available in packs of one, two, or six). 36. A seat cushion because despite the junk in your trunk, sitting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. is taking a serious toll on your tailbone. Give your tush some relief with this thiccc memory foam cushion. Read more about how ergonomic chair cushions can help at Cleveland Clinic . Promising review : "On a long and uncomfortable flight to Hawaii I managed to mess up my back and tailbone really bad. I even paid to have a professional massage done because seating was impossibly painful. Nothing seemed to help. That’s how I ended up here, looking for some relief. This thing is magical, like sitting on the back of a unicorn while coming down a rainbow. I sat down on it and all the pressure points were not giving me any issues, was able to drive out of state the next day NO PROBLEM. Outstanding quality, doesn’t just squish down when you sit on it. BUY IT! The cover is also removable and washable." — Mrs.J Get it from Amazon for $32.98+ (available in seven colors). 37. A pack of medicated bandages laced with salicylic acid to target both common warts and plantar warts. Just reapply every 48 hours until your wart is no more! Promising review: "This worked for me. Here's what happened. First bandage: Everything turned white. Second bandage: The top layer of the wart started disappearing and I could see the blood vessels that were inside it clearly. Third bandage: It started burning while wearing it. One day was REALLY painful, but now I think I just put the bandage on too tight. There was definitely burning though. Uncomfortable, not unbearable. Fourth bandage: The skin around the wart started to crack. Fifth bandage: The skin continued to crack and I could see the wart separating. Sixth bandage: Skin separating deeper. Wart was really soft but it wouldn't budge. Seventh bandage: The wart stuck to the medicine, so when I pulled off the bandage, the wart went with it. I'm left with some raw skin that's a bit sensitive but it feels fine. It looks like the entire wart came off, roots and all. Side note: It smells horribly. Make sure you put the bandage on tight enough to try and conceal the smell, but not so tight it hurts. Overall, not a horrible process. Make sure you follow the instructions and keep it on for 48 hours at a time. Two of mine were only on for 24 hours and I think that prolonged the process." — Chelsea Gipson Get a pack of 14 from Amazon for $6.96 . 38. A set of adjustable mug organizers so you can confidently open your cupboard knowing an avalanche of mugs isn't about to fall on you. Elypro is a small biz with all sorts of smart home organizers. Promising review : "These are the best thing since sliced bread !! I cannot say how much these have helped my kitchen cabinets not be a danger zone when opening." — Amazon Customer Get a set of six (to organize 12 mugs) from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors). 39. A nonslip mouse pad made to elevate your wrist and keep it in an ergonomic position while you click away at a keyboard responding to work emails and — more importantly — sending memes to your friends on Slack. Read more about how an ergonomic mouse can help prevent carpal tunnel at Cleveland Clinic . Promising review : "The design is gorgeous and so comfy that I even take it when I travel for business. This has relieved wrist pain from working on the computer every day." — Bianka P Gonzalez G Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in 23 patterns). 40. Some silicone heel protectors so you can embrace Doc Martens season without ripping your heels off during the dreaded break-in period. Promising review : "I bought these to help break in my Dr. Martens, and they have been game-changers! I had tried every trick in the book (multiple plays of socks, socks and hair dryer, etc), and these were the only things that made them wearable until they were all the way broken in. It definitely protected my heels and the top of my foot. You get so many for the price, they are nice and thick, easy on and off, and hold up really well after multiple uses ." — Isabel Gomez Get a pack of five from Amazon for $12.99 . 41. A Revlon oil-absorbing volcanic face roller that works just like your go-to oil-blotting sheets but it doesn't create any extra waste! Just roll the mattifying stick all over your T-zone (or anywhere else that gets greasy) and soak up excess oil. In case you're wondering — no , the volcanic roller doesn't mess up your makeup. And once you've given your face a quick touch-up, just twist off the top of the roller to release the stone and give it a wash before your next use. Promising review : " This rolling device is like pure magic. You simply roll it around your oily areas and BOOM the oil magically vanishes into the ball never to be seen again! This is an item that #tiktokmademebuy for sure! I saw a video on TikTok and immediately went on the hunt only to be disappointed that this item was sold out everywhere! I eventually got added to a waiting list her on Amazon and once they had it in stock again, they charged my card and sent it my way! If you have the chance to purchase this and you have oily skin, get yourself on the waiting list if you need to and just kick it until it shows up. You will be pleased. Thank me later. ;)" — Veronica Cooper Get it from Amazon for $5.07+ (available in two colors). 42. An anti-fatigue mat — a must if you're using a standing desk as it reduces stress on your muscles and joints. Reviewers attest to the fact that it's one of those things they never knew they were missing until they tried it. Promising review: "I bought the smallest size, and I love it. My back doesn’t hurt while I’m working standing up , and my feet and ankles feel good too. I’m thinking about purchasing a bigger one for the kitchen." — Queen T Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in six sizes and 15 colors). 43. Some redness-reducing Lumify Eye Drops that work in just 60 seconds! Whether you spend a lot of time in front of a computer, have seasonal allergies, or deal with contact-induced irritation, these are a game changer. Promising review: "I have a big spot of blood vessels in the inner corner of my left eye. I use the expensive lubricant eye drops for moisture — I've used Visine, Clear Eyes, you name it . No eye drop has made my eyes look this great. Only Lumify! I was soo happy when I looked in the mirror and saw some beauty in my eyes instead of darkness and redness." — Angela Leonard Get it from Amazon for $11.97. 44. A bug bite suction tool because it's this or scratching at it until it bleeds and that is not the way, my friends. Don't let the lil' suckers get in the way of your backyard bonfires!! The Bug Bite Thing (of Shark Tank fame) works on bites from mosquitoes, bees, wasps, biting flies, no-see-ums, and more. Basically, the gadget sucks out insect venom and saliva — two things that lead to itchiness and irritation. With that out, your skin should stop swelling and be back to normal in no time! Promising review : "I am a magnet for bites of all kinds and carry topical and medicines with me at all times — so I figured this would be a good product to see if it really works. I woke up with a bug bite on my arm, so I used this little tool (three times per the instructions) — immediately after using it, it stopped itching! And less than 24 hours later, the bump/bite gone! There is a very faint red mark from using the thing, but a small price to pay IMO. Bottom line: it’s awesome. I’m carrying it with me everywhere!" — Rebecca Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in four colors and sets of one or two). 45. A plug-in insect trap that can contend with mosquitoes, gnats, moths, and fruit flies because if they're not eating you alive, they're messing with your plants and produce and you won't stand for it!!!! Promising review : "I had so many fruit flies in my apartment at the beginning of the summer and I was trying my best to keep them at bay with alcohol in a spray bottle. I finally gave in and purchased the Zevo kit and it has been the best thing I have purchased . The traps are super easy to change out and easy to clean, no smell and super easy to use and as soon as I plug it in it is super effective. Will definitely keep these in my place throughout the year to make sure these little irritating bugs stay away." — J. Botanicals Get it from Amazon for $19.97 . 46. And a pack of AirPod-cleaning putty ready to remove a shocking amount of earwax from your earbuds. Turns out they're not dying... they were just struggling to pump your tunes through a thick layer of dead skin cells and sebum. Promising review: "I never usually write reviews but this is an exception. I've had my AirPods for over a year and when the sound quality was diminishing, I was afraid they had a short life expectancy and I would need to get a new pair! Even after using cotton buds to clean the AirPods out, I thought that was enough until my friend said there's stuff built up that's hard to see, but there was nothing able to get it out! Enter this product — it literally took five mins to clean each earbud effectively, and instantly the sound quality was as good as new! Loud, clear, less trouble connecting to my phone, etc. I really suggest giving this product a try. SO happy I found a solution!" — Amazon Customer Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $15.99 . Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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