Well known as the temple of Fame, Kirti Mandir- cenotaph of the royal Gaekward family, is one the most stunning buildings built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekward III; during the Raj…
The Idea of Everyday Heritage When the word ‘Heritage’ comes to mind, the images of popular forts, temples, and monuments come to mind. However, it is first important to understand…
In India, architecture is very rarely considered just as a physical fascination. It has always been a negotiation—between the memories and goals, the organized and cluttered, permanence and uncertainty, and…
Devdas, with over 13 remakes in Indian cinema, is one of the most adapted literary works crossing across multiple languages and cultures. Written as a semi-autobiographical book by Sarat Chandra…
Few cities have the charm that enchants, and fewer that deeply stay etched in the very recesses of our memory. Nestled in the ancient civilization of Egypt, and lying along…
Where Land Meets Stillness Along the western coast of India, the sun glides gently into the Arabian Sea, its fading light weaving through crowns of coconut palms. In Gokarna, time…
Every festive season in Pune, queues spill out of sweet shops: people balancing boxes of sweets and savouries, negotiating tiny counters, calling out orders over the din of frying ghee…
Wayanad can be endeavoured as a hidden treasure in the heart of Kozhikode, emerging as the luscious green forest lands. Entrenched with a rich history, Wayanad accommodates rubber, coffee, teakwood,…
Trail to the History of the City Steeped in heritage and culture, Nagpur, or as it is affectionately dubbed, the ‘City of oranges,’ offers to the visitors and locals, enthralling…
Rome’s Stazione Termini has not just been a transportation hub, it serves as a symbolic linkage between ancient Rome and its modern metropolitan era. It was initially opened in 1950…
Kanazawa Station is one of Japan’s major railway stations located in Ishikawa Prefecture. Originally, it was built in 1898 and was operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West), the private railway operator Hokuriku…
Walk through almost any global city today, from Dubai to Delhi, from Nairobi to New York, and you’ll notice a strange déjà vu. The glass gleams the same way, the…