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Tag Archives: Indian
A mixed bag of candies for architects, designers and the like
The Economic Times held it’s 5th Architecture Construction Design and Engineering (ACETech) symposium – where industry professionals showcased their expertise and exchanged ideas. Products and latest technology and techniques were on display from around the world. A variety of Indian … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Design, Fashion
Tagged Architecture, Bangalore, Bombay, building, Chennai, Delhi, Design Innovation, Indian, Interiors, Mumbai, Travel
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Diwali with the Obama’s
Diwali the festival of lights is here and everyone is in a celebratory mood. Diwali celebrations vary from region to region but the most popularly believed myth is that on Lord Ram’s return from 14 years of banishment he was … Continue reading
Looking good in uniform
Charles Fréger is a French photographer with a keen interest in portraiture of individuals belonging to diverse social groups and communities. This very interest of his brought him to India recently where he photographed members of the Sikh Regiment in … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Culture, Design
Tagged art, Bombay, Culture, Design Innovation, Fashion, gallery, Indian, Mumbai, Photography
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To heaven and back
Hyderabad is known for it’s cuisine, uniquely blending the traditional South Indian dishes with Mughlai from the North. The food is rich, aromatic and ghee is used in abundance. During our four-day trip we tried a few places that were … Continue reading
Celebrating the past and building for the future.
Hyderabad is at a crucial juncture in it’s cultural history. The city is in a constant battle with itself where it is trying to maintain itself as a culturally rich city known for it’s architecture, multilingual culture and fine cuisine. … Continue reading
Luxurious living in Banjara Hills
I had an ambitious plan for this trip. It was meant to begin in Varanasi and end in Khajuraho. I was hoping to traverse through one of the most religious belts of the country. As I began coordinating the trip … Continue reading
Agents of change
On a rainy Saturday morning at half past seven my friend, Huzefa Rangwala (also known as the loitering lamb on my blog) and I took a cab ride to the Balwant Sheth School of Architecture to attend their annual design … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Culture, Design
Tagged Architecture, art, Bombay, building, Culture, Design, Design Innovation, Indian, Mumbai, Research and Analysis
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Young, single and willing to spend
In my effort to understand the Bombay work landscape, today I met an interior architect, Kunal Shah. When I was in New York a good friend informed me about Shah and his understanding of the work culture in Bombay. Shah … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Design, Fashion
Tagged Architecture, Bombay, building, Culture, Design, Fashion, Indian, Interiors, Mumbai, Traditions
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Sing, Dance, Eat, Celebrate and Give!
As the month of Ramzan ends, Muslims world over celebrate Eid by sighting the Shawwal Moon. Shawwal is the tenth month in the Islamic calendar. Eid is a joyous day and celebration of brotherhood. It is a day of Thanksgiving. … Continue reading