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India’s New Seismic Map Puts Himalayas at Extreme Risk: Five Global Buildings That are Earthquake-Proof

India has released a revised seismic zonation map under the Earthquake Design Code 2025, placing the entire Himalayan arc from Jammu and Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh under a newly created highest-risk Zone VI for the first time. This landmark shift means that approximately 61% of the country now falls within moderate to high hazard zones, with three-quarters of […]

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5 Greatest Designs of Modern Times That Changed How We Live

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1. Apple iPhone (2007) The Apple iPhone redefined what a smartphone could do by merging phone, camera, and internet browser into a single touch‑based device. It set the blueprint for modern mobile interfaces and turned app ecosystems into central parts of everyday life, from social media to navigation and banking. 2. Apple Macintosh (1984) The

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UDC Homes Launches ‘The Garden Remembers’ Wallpaper Collection Inspired by Nature’s Cycles

UDC Homes has unveiled its latest wallpaper collection, The Garden Remembers, marking the brand’s first venture into bespoke veneer wallpapers. The new line draws inspiration from the natural grains, textures, and time‑worn markings found in the bark of trees, translating them into intricate wall coverings that merge craft and couture. Founder Neha Jain describes the collection

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Design Mumbai 2025: All You Need to Know Before Your Visit!

Design Mumbai, India’s most anticipated contemporary design event, returns for its second edition from 26-29 November 2025 at Jio World Garden in the heart of Mumbai. The four-day B2B trade event with selected VIP consumer access promises to be a landmark celebration of contemporary design, uniting international visionaries with India’s most exciting talent.​ The Show

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Design Mumbai Founders: The Trio Behind India’s Premier Design Event

Design Mumbai is headed by a trio of show production and design specialists whose combined experience of over 60 years positions the event as a key player in the international design calendar. Organised by Montgomery Group, the UK’s longest-running independent events organiser, Design Mumbai joins a portfolio of over 50 events across 15 countries.​ Ian

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Design Mumbai Exchange: Programming You Shouldn’t Miss

Linus Lopez and Felipe Sánchez Luna discuss lighting

Design Mumbai 2025 has unveiled the themes and headline speakers for Design Mumbai Exchange, its talks programme running across three days from 27-29 November 2025 (VIP preview on 26 November). The programme brings together an international line-up of architects, designers, and thought leaders alongside India’s most influential industry voices.​ The programme prioritises cross-cultural dialogue, interrogating

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Material Innovation and Sustainable Craft: Exploring the Convergence of Architecture and Sculpture with Studio UF+O

Studio Urban Form and Objects (Studio UF+O) is a progressive architecture and object design studio established by partners Prachi Parekh Vora and Vineet J. Vora. Renowned for its unique intersection of architecture (urban form) and sculpture (art), Studio UF+O is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of material research, sustainable practices, and innovative fabrication, deploying a

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Design ni Dukaan’s ‘Roop Aroop’ Reimagines Indian Craft Through Contemporary Form

Ahmedabad-based design studio Design ni Dukaan, led by architect Veeram Shah, has unveiled its latest collection Roop Aroop, which reinterprets traditional Indian craft as functional, modern design. The collection transforms handcrafted textiles and weaving traditions into objects of daily use, ranging from seating and storage systems to partitions and tables, while retaining their artisanal essence. Rooted in the philosophy of “Roop” (form) and “Aroop” (essence), the collection draws inspiration from the verses of Sant Kabir, envisioning craft as a living, evolving practice. “Our aim was

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Dhokra, the 4,000-yr-old Craft Still Charming Buyers With Folk Motifs and Contemporary Range   

Aruna Raghuram When you think of Dhokra craft, three things come to mind – its antiquity, its intricate crafting process, and its appeal among contemporary clientele. Dhokra artisans have increased the range of their products to suit the needs of modern buyers. These products are sought after even in European cities like Milan, Paris and

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Indian Excellence at Dubai Design Week 2025

Pramāna and Silpakara Design Studio are participating in Dubai Design Week 2025, showcasing their collaborative floor-standing lamp MĪNĀRA at the Double J Collective in the Dubai Design District (d3), UAE. Their booth features the MĪNĀRA lamp, which is a unique blend of craftsmanship and artistry, designed as both a sculptural object and functional lighting piece.​

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