Confused about how to revamp your home? Ranjani Rajendra has a few helpful suggestions

Bungalows are the ultimate real estate investment vehicle, as their value grows in tandem with the appreciation of land prices in a locality.

Make these trends a part of your décor this holiday season.

When it comes to furniture, wood steals the show.

Water has to be treated with respect and demand management is the key, says S. Vishwanath

Head to these stores this Diwali for some festive décor accents and accessories says Teja Lele Desai

Having dealt with yet another severe monsoon, the city is limping back to normal. Nidhi Adlakha writes about the impact on buildings and what went wrong.

During the monsoon, drive slow to avoid landing in a pothole or ditch, says Vikram Mankal.

City-based architects Gayatri Gunjal and Suraksha Bhatia about their start-ups and long-term vision

An architectural marvel is tucked away in the folds of forests and peaks near Panaji in Goa.

Ever thought of living comfortably on a tree? Check out the concept, says Sathya Prakash Varanashi

A look at the some of the architectural creations that related to location and culture, and won awards as well.

Using materials from old buildings re-connects us to our past, and saves them for posterity. By SATHYA PRAKASH VARANASHI

There are many varieties of glass that are suitable for Chennai’s hot, tropical climate

Luxury living in today’s context is a 360-degree lifestyle equation that cannot be limited to elegant superficialities

Our urban spaces lack sensitivity in planning, design, and functionality, says Nandhini Sundar

Teja Lele Desai gives you nine ideas that designers swear by

Raw Mango’s Sanjay Garg fuses Mughal and Rajputana traditions to create a joyful line in jewel tones for the festive season

Priced ₹3 lakh-₹50 lakh, these flexible structures have caught the attention of homebuyers in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Hyderabad and Maharashtra, says Avneesh Sood

A win abroad overcomes a mental barrier. The series following the one where India won in Australia for the first time, they won again. That is why it is important for India to win in South Africa.

Will Bazball work in India? Theoretically, there is no reason why it shouldn’t, but in practical terms, there are two reasons. One of them is Ravichandran Ashwin and the other Ravindra Jadeja.

If fortune favours the brave, it also tends to desert the timid, which is what India were in the Hyderabad Test

The government stuck to the theme as it raised the capex outlay for the coming financial year to Rs.11.11 lakh crore, an increase of 11%

The continued focus on increased capital investments will result in generation of employment opportunities while MSME-centric initiatives will help them compete globally; the Budget also promotes sustainable growth  

Selection cannot be an exact science; there are too many variables from differing match conditions to untested mental abilities of the players. And luck, of course.

Not so long ago our best players came from the cities and traditional centres: Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai. For a little over a generation now, they have emerged from the old backwaters. This continues.

Kuldeep Yadav made his mark over a decade ago and now, as he says, he has begun to understand his bowling. Wrist spin is a difficult art, one of the toughest in the game.

Phuphee’s lesson on celebrating the power of individuality

Phuphee breaks down why the institution needs “two wheels”, otherwise it is just a crazy bull wandering around aimlessly

Engaging with vernacular diversity is a practical way to convey biodiversity concerns and values. It also helps to understand the plural ways in which communities value nature. June 5 is World Environment Day

It is accepted now that porn drove the Internet in its early days. Some 36% of the Net traffic was generated by it. The figure is far less now

It might be politically incorrect to say this, but America isn’t ready to embrace cricket yet

The Parsi community is the transition zone between the monotheistic and polytheistic mythologies of West and South Asia

By unifying disparate island-countries and building a world-class team, Frank Worell ensured “West Indies” became a single entity in the sport.

The wedding kept a nation entertained and brought joy to all those who have nothing in their lives but a loin cloth and a colour TV

There are multiple demands from within West Bengal for separate political or administrative units. While the demand for Gorkhaland is more known, there are also Statehood demands for the Cooch Behar and Jangalmahal regions.

The newest comedy special to drop on OTT trains its scathing jokes on bosses and discontent at the office

 In the pages of a 114-year-old album, a photographer discovers what’s missing from documentation today

The present Assembly elections ends the six-year political stasis in J&K. Expectedly, there is heightened political activity and interest among the electorate.

As caretaker of the game’s treasure chest, Jay Shah might be the most powerful man in cricket ever — no W.G. Grace, Don Bradman or Sachin Tendulkar can match his combination of political, filial and financial heft.

If Where Eagles Dare belongs in the pantheon of great getaway films, that is partly because of the impressive number of modes of transport deployed, says Geoff Dyer

In a divided world, this civic evangelist is opening up public spaces in Bengaluru for conversation and connection

A bowler in the 150kmph category is a jewel, and needs to be handled with love, not a word used in sporting contexts.

The high-risk style is set to continue, and whenever the Bengaluru Test situation arises again, there will be wistful talk of Cheteshwar Pujara, and even Sunil Gavaskar.

The future of AI will require new standards to ensure safe and responsible implementation

There’s a reason why Trump and Kamala Harris are racing between primetime talk shows and comedy podcasts 

Perhaps the notification that banned the import of Salman Rushdie’s Satanic Verses was as fictitious as the characters in the novel

Nifty 50 November Futures contract can trade in a range of 24,100-24,500

As the asset under management of private ARCs is expected to contract by 7-10%, redemptions are predicted to remain robust.