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.
Is Sonia Gandhi trying to promote dynastic rule by appointing her son Rahul Gandhi as general secretary of Congress? Will he be able to revive the fortunes of the party in the next Parliament elections?
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