Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.

Home ownership remains an aspiration for millions of people, although changing demographic trends and economic pressures mean that today’s first-time buyers have different domestic arrangements ...