Come Deepavali, and it is T Nagar, the city’s busiest shopping hub’s time to shine. From 3D saris to Alia cut kurtas, there’s much to choose from

The celebrated designer, Gudda to his friends, stitched together flamboyance, elegance and talent in his work and in his persona too.

From Bollywood actors to designer Manish Malhotra, many took to social media to pay their respects to Rohit Bal, affectionately known as 'Gudda' by his admirers

Qua’s pre-fall collection, Modern Heroine, is dedicated to women Indian cricketers

A timeless piece of Kashmiri heritage, this traditional gold ornament is now finding new life in the hands of modern brides

A long-time fashion editor on the designer’s crowd-pulling persona that glossed over the empath he was 

Nazara, Arpita Mehta’s latest bridal couture collection, is inspired by the vibrant traditions of Gujarat and the Northeast

The architectural beauty of Alhambra combines elements of a fortress and a palace, with its tall towers, walls and barracks, silos and stables, lush gardens and the royal stylised interiors.

The designs of an architect who is unconventional and passionate about sustainable elements and green spaces.

S. Vishwanath writes on four smart ways in which design can help conserve water and improve its quality

For the sake of insulation and ventilation, structures should be built in tune with the prevailing climatic conditions. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi

Three bedrooms, office space, swimming pool and provision for an elevator… all in a 24x27 ft. space. A look by Nandhini Sundar

Create a casual café ambience at home using these design tips by Teja Lele Desai

A city’s design should utilise public spaces to the maximum. M. Soundariya Preetha speaks to Niels Schoenfelder of Mancini Design

The technology adopted should enhance the structural beauty as well as energy efficiency.

The GHMC is embarking on a Strategic Road Development Plan (SRDP) – a Rs.1, 267-crore initiative that aims at easing traffic flow and creating facilities for pedestrians

The current pattern of logistics of collection, transportation and dumping is flawed and a paradigm shift is needed.

The belief that walls and roofs should be solid for long lasting strength is a myth.

The bedroom is essentially your sleep sanctuary. These design essentials help you optimise your circadian lifestyle.

We have to minimise the damage to nature and convince ourselves about eco-friendly architecture in terms of alternative design approaches.

If regions like Assam can live on bamboo staircases, Bangalore too can live on them. They combine beauty with functionality, says Sathya Prakash Varanashi

Some exceptional buildings are around, but what about the majority of structures? Why are they becoming predictable and ordinary?

Mandu’s Jami Masjid is a red standstone structure featuring an amalgam of three styles. By Chitra Ramaswamy

Cities are shedding their past and new necessities are urging rapid changes in the landscape. By M.A. Siraj

An eastward tilt is in the offing in the global design movement with Indian and Chinese designers, architects and artists forging a new camaraderie.

Winning a competition for their vertical living design is a boost for architects Suraksha Bhatla and Sharan Sundar.

A tribute to Charles Correa, who constantly grappled to find sensitive answers to questions about the built environment.

Charles Correa firmly believed that architecture and urban design were instruments for social change. A tribute by Durganand Balsavar.

Why wait for years when you can move into your new home immediately? Nidhi Adlakha captures the trend of ready-to-move-in homes.

Redundant décor elements in Indian homes.

Recent research on bamboo has found it an ideal material for application in construction, says architect Neelam Manjunath in an interview.

M.P. Ranjan’s designs aimed at not only creating single point solutions, but crafting self-sustaining eco-systems.

Using a modern approach to traditional ideas, we can build green buildings which are attractive and require minimal maintenance.

Architect Dean D’Cruz tells us why he quit designing luxury homes and switched to sustainable architecture.

Made Wijaya instils artwork and gives a magical touch to the gardens he has designed across the world, says Nandhini Sundar

If resort architecture can create an ambience for good living, why cannot we adopt such ideas for every building, wonders Sathya Prakash Varanashi

Individual action, citizen group action and putting pressure on institutions of governance can make it happen

The specific role played by land, culture as a reference in design, creeping in of globalism…plenty of issues were analysed by architect B.V. Doshi and his Australian counterparts.

A number of less known palaces and edifices have either collapsed or lie in a state of neglect fighting for survival while many more have already been erased for the construction of high rise apartments

Sujatha Shankar Kumar on how a derelict building became the new InKo centre.

The writer on why the humble brick scores over the much-cheaper block masonry

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

Colours are integral to home décor and add bring spaces to life, says Teja Lele Desai

EcoTec Engineers and Consultants have introduced a rental scheme for sewage treatment plants. Kannan Pasupathiraj, managing director, tells us how builders, building associations and even municipalities can benefit from the scheme

A mixture of crushed pieces of tyres and sand around the foundations can protect buildings during an earthquake, civil engineers say in a special release from the Indian Institute of Science.

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.

The challenges in presenting SmartCity Proposals. RANJANI GOVIND has the details

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

The staircase is an important design element that adds colour, visual interest and panache to your home.