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Introduction In a significant development, the Bombay High Court has granted conditional permission to the Kala Ghoda Association (KGA) to conduct visual arts events and other performances at Cross Maidan in South Mumbai during the upcoming nine-day Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, scheduled to commence on January 20. The decision comes with certain riders to address […]
The development of web design is an interesting journey that reflects the confluence of changing design philosophies, user expectations, and technology advancements. Information access was revolutionised in the late 20th century with the launch of the World Wide Web, led by Tim Berners-Lee. A revolutionary era began in 1991 with the launch of CERN’s first
The Moai statues are iconic and massive stone sculptures on Easter Island, a remote island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. The Moai is one of the world’s most remarkable and well-known monolithic monuments. The indigenous Rapa Nui people created these figures, which are recognised as one of the most significant archaeological mysteries in the world.
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Ray Meeker, is known for his earthen stoneware artefacts has also experimented with baked insitu mud structures in Pondicherry and Auroville. These experiments laid the foundation for many architects to tread on the path of sustainability by going back to making houses and other liveable structures based on the earth. Before we charge on to
Chillies, cashew, papaya, peanuts and many ingredients integral to desi cuisine were brought to India by Portuguese colonisers while sugarcane, pepper, mangoes and many Indian spices landed on Brazilian shores via the marine trade routes established during the fiercely competitive Age of Exploration. As the steam engine was yet to be invented, it was the
Introduction In a historic turn of events, the Supreme Court’s judgment paved the way for the construction of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, where the idol of infant Lord Ram, known as Ram Lalla, had been placed in a small tent for decades. As the completion of the temple nears, it stands as a
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What is Architectural Conservation? Through well thought-out interventions, an architectural conservator is a specialist tasked with safeguarding and maintaining the historical, material, and design integrity of built heritage. Architectural conservation focuses on the physical structure of buildings subjected to uncontrolled external conditions, whereas historic preservation concentrates on more general cultural and historical aspects of
Architectural Conservation: 5 Architects Preserving Indian Culture and Heritage Read More »
There lies an Ashram near the banks of Sabarmati in the suburbs of Ahmedabad, it is the world renowned Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat. This is where the Satyagraha movement began and was one of the abodes of Mahatma Gandhi between 1917 to 1930. The Dandi march began from this very monumental space, it was regarded
Eastern philosophy has tremendously impacted modern architecture, influencing the fundamental ideas that inform architectural theory and design approaches. Even if Western traditions are frequently the source of modern architecture, incorporating Eastern philosophy has produced a distinctive fusion of concepts that promotes a more harmonious and comprehensive approach to design. Yin and Yang, a concept from
Fusion of forms, amalgamation of crafts and diversity of expressions — Serendipity Arts Festival 2023 concludes by celebrating multitude of creative voices The 6th physical edition of the Festival took place across multiple venues in Goa’s capital city Panjim from December 15 to December 23 Panjim, December: Goa’s capital city of Panjim transformed into a