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Megacities Threaten to Choke India

By ⋅ May 13, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

By PATRICK BARTA and KRISHNA POKHAREL LUCKNOW, India — Voting is drawing to a close Wednesday in India’s largest election ever, and a slowing economy, terrorism and the rural poor have been front and center in the campaign. But of growing concern are the country’s teeming new megacities, which are swelling rapidly even as jobs [...]

Tata introduces ‘Nano’ housing for Rs 3.9 lakh-Rs 6.7 lakh

By ⋅ May 6, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

After its revolution on wheels, the Tatas are aiming at a Nano house, which will cost anywhere between Rs 3.9 lakh and Rs 6.7 lakh. Tata Housing, a subsidiary of Tata Sons, has launched its low-cost housing initiative called the Shubh Griha project. The first Shubh Griha township will be launched at Boisar in Mumbai. [...]

Notes from the Emerging Architecture of India Conference in New York City

By ⋅ May 4, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The Emerging Exchanges: New Architectute of India conference was held last Thursday and Friday at the New School Campus here in NYC. Jointly hosted by the New School, India China Institute, and The Architecture League it brought together a great mix of practitioners from India. Thursday’s first session was an introduction to the theme. Kazi [...]

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  • Fashion Feature > Anavila
    The Sari, six or nine yards of fabric that drapes women of any size, shape, height or region, can be worn in different ways – for work, play or to celebrate. Though still extremely popular for occasional wear, the everyday aspect of the sari where one lounges in it as one would in a pair […]
  • Contributors Invited > A Million Gardens
    Luis Barragan once said, “a perfect garden – no matter what its size – should enclose nothing less than the entire universe.” Gardens and Landscapes create opportunities to poetically connect with the world, regardless of their size or location. Many of us might have either seen or experienced such spaces – this study invites you […]
  • Spotted > We Make Love
    Manou, from the wonderful Wearabout, just shared this site - We Make Love. Found some lovely products in it that would work well for Diwali. First up are fabric crackers. Perfect for those who enjoy the design but not the sound. Find it here. Flying tealights, gold plated, unsure what the metal beneath the plating is. […]
  • Caught My Eye > Punarnawa Crafts, Boho Gypsy, Playclan, 61c
    PUNARNAWA CRAFTS is committed to Odisha Crafts. Loved the simple details and the vibrant colours. Find them here. BOHO GYPSY – Happy and simple pieces one could wear or carry everyday. Find it here. PLAYCLAN – Liked their inspiring people journals – the plain ones – there’s another size that has text on the front […]
  • I support > Krya
    This mention was waiting for a full-fledged post, and while that’s coming up, there’s no reason why everyone can’t enjoy this product till then. Launched in September 2011 by Preethi Sukumaran and Srinivas Krishnaswamy, Krya is a natural and sustainable detergent that works with your hands as well as with your washing machine and of […]

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