A home in Mumbai that reflects the personality of its young owners is all about making a designer home with a personal touch. The project presented a peculiar opportunity to reflect and reconceive the notion of home as a cradle of belonging, in spite of it not being lived in on the daily. The theme… Read More Kavan Shah Design Studio
My second visit to Sri Lanka with the Jetwing Group turned out to be a great experience as I visited Bentota the home of Geoffrey Bawa when I visited Saman Villas. A property on the beach, Saman Villas is located on a cliff that is surrounded by the azure blue waters of the ocean. A… Read More Jetwing Saman Villas
The sun is shining in all its glory which means it is time to escape to cooler climes and chill as you escape the heat. The weatherman has predicted a rough summer this year and if you are looking to beat the heat, we list some handpicked locations that are off the beaten track to… Read More Cool Summer Destinations
One of the most iconic monuments of Jaipur, the Hawa Mahal is often seen from the outside when it is a great architectural marvel on the inside. As the name suggests Hawa Mahal of the Palace of wind, has several small windows that let air pass inside keeping the building cool. The beauty of this… Read More Architecture of Hawa Mahal
As India celebrates 50 years of its biggest conservation effort in Project Tiger, it is important to see what has worked and what needs to be done. I am not much of a poetry enthusiast but during my school days The Tyger by William Blake was a poem that fascinated me, especially this stanza:Tyger Tyger,… Read More Earning its Stripes – Project Tiger
Scalp folliculitis is a common inflammatory skin condition affecting scalp hair follicles that needs special care and attention. Scalp folliculitis is a common inflammatory skin condition affecting scalp hair follicles. It is usually caused by fungal, bacterial, or yeast infections or factors such as ingrown hair. Usually, it is home-treatable unless the infection spreads. It… Read More Destress Your Tresses from Scalp folliculitis
The cuisine of the Cholas is diverse and has a variety of influences making the food of this region appeal to a wide variety of palates. As a school child one of the most fascinating chapters in my history textbook was of the Cholas. It was their interest in architecture and heritage that had caught… Read More The Chola Food Choice
With the food and beverage industry on an overdrive in India, there have been several players who have come and gone. However, OPA Hospitality that completes a decade this year has stood the test of time with a diversified set of offerings that has kept the taste buds of Mumbaikars satiated. Serial restaurateur Ashesh L… Read More Ashesh L Sajnani, Founder & Director, OPA Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
Snacking in the evening, especially when it is 4:30 is something most people can relate to. However, the snacking options available are all largely unhealthy. Therefore, Savita Nagpal started FourThirty a home-run start-up based in Mumbai to give people options for healthy bites including exotic flavoured makhanas, delicious crackers baked in gluten-free flour, trail mixes… Read More Savita Nagpal, Founder, FourThirty
A school that is set amidst nature in the environs of Bannerghatta National Park is making a compelling case for nature front design. The architect team of Saurabh Gupta and Akanksha Gupta, Partners at Vijay Gupta Architects had the conversation and the first site visit with the Euro School Foundation in 2010. The foundation wished… Read More EuroSchool Bengaluru