Most dependable building material As architecture is rapidly growing to become edifices muted to the context or user, especially in the urban scenario, Nandita Srinivas looks into earthen buildings as the architecture that breathes and responds.
At your service The City might be running out of free space but there is always room for better options. With increasing numbers of professionals and their companies looking for accommodation, service apartments are definitely here to stay, says Bindu Gopal Rao.
Make room for that cosy alcove Smart interior designing should include aesthetic space management. Niches have an old-world charm accompanied with utility, says Radha Prathi.
Defying normalcy in colour Typical government buildings appear dreary and colourless. Michael Patrao finds out more about a couple of exceptions so refreshing that their existence is hard to believe.
Simplified elegance with contemporary twist Doing up the interiors with a classy style always stands out from the others. Perin Ilavia finds out more about Aarti Sud, who made the most of an inborn talent.
The State government has proposed a ban on the use of cellphones by schoolchildren saying that it would affect their mental and physical growth. Is the government move justified? We invite our readers to express their opinion in 100 words. Responses may be sent to Deccan Herald, No 75, M G Road, Bangalore - 560001 or e-mail: editordh@deccanherald.co.in latest by 2 pm on Saturday. A selection of responses will be published in Sunday’s edition.
