Bikaner is a city in the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan, known for having a remarkable history in architecture, fostering its wildlife, and the unmistakable experience of living amongst the…
After reading ‘City Improbable’, no one can confidently say, “I know Delhi”. Khushwant Singh has put together writings by people from different eras, age groups, countries, cultures, and backgrounds to…
Sayed Haider Raza a renowned Indian Artist/painter and the founder of India’s most radical modern art movement aims to detach from the European influence and create authentic Indian art that…
Urban Pollution is a 20th-century phenomenon that was born as a resultant of a larger man-made act- the urban agglomeration. As cities were built, the issues of waste management became…
Canada is home to some very marvellously and beautifully built temples that are not just visited by the people of any specific religion or sect but by everyone. It is…
Cambodia’s history dating back to the 1st to the 6th century shows traces of Indian Civilisation. It is noted as the oldest regional Hindu culture, which suggests prolonged socio-economic interaction…
At Saluvankuppam, Tamil Nadu is an old and perhaps aboriginal temple built to honour the Hindu deity Murugan. Archaeologists believe that this royal heritage site, unearthed in 2005, and had a double-layered structure: a…
Culture and identity in architecture are contentious subjects that have preoccupied architects and theorists since the time of Vitruvius. In ‘The Ten Books on Architecture’, Vitruvius elaborated on regional variations…
Architect Brinda Somaya has built her fame in the field of architecture through her strong foundations that are rooted in intrinsic human values. Her noble precepts stemmed from impressionable childhood…
Crime Crime in cities is an ever-growing concern now. It is one of the primary causes of social unrest. One crucial outcome of the increased rate of crime is the…
Artist Subodh Gupta, considered the precursor of contemporary art in India, was born in an Indian town called Bihar in 1964. Gupta and his family lived most of their lives…
A trip to India is often overshadowed by other tourist hubs in touristy India, while Chennai is lesser-known. However, Chennai—or Madras, as it was originally named—is a buzzing hotspot for…
