Architecture
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In photos: A glimpse of Kashmir’s fast-disappearing architectural heritage
Vernacular architecture in Kashmir factored in both the cold and hot climate of the Valley, making homes climate resilient and less vulnerable to earthquakes.
Amir Bin Rafi
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What Le Corbusier got wrong (and right) in his design of Chandigarh
The planned city fails on climate-friendly design and social inclusion. But it has lessons from the practical to the symbolic.
Aaran Patel
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How Gaudí’s masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, became a myth and a divisive political tool
The fabled basilica recently celebrated the completion of its first tower with a giant star. But as at every stage in its history, not everyone is pleased.
Josep-Maria Garcia Fuentes, The Conversation
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Why Nitish Kumar faces an existential crisis in Bihar
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‘Women are going to be more scared now’: Why activists say HD Revanna’s bail should have been denied
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Why is Supreme Court not applying its Kejriwal bail principle to Hemant Soren?
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How Indians subverted Canada’s racist immigration policy – with a little help from a Japanese firm
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For Ruskin Bond, a busy railway station has often been the best place to find – and write – a story
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IIM-Ahmedabad demolition controversy: Thoughts on ecology, empathy, and re-membering
Acts of maintenance, repurposing, and reuse are not only the most ecological form of living, they point to another ethos of worldmaking.
Sarosh Anklesaria , Shubhra Raje & Riyaz Tayyibji
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A conversation between Charles Correa and Jaipur’s architect-king, as imagined by creative minds
A show in Jaipur builds bridges between art, architecture, time and space.
Chanpreet Khurana
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City secrets: Art Deco architecture spread across Kolkata, thanks to a state law – and jugaad
Preserving Art Deco architecture in the city is uniquely challenging because it is so commonplace, residents take it for granted.
Deepanjan Ghosh
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Watch: Raccoon invades pitch and halts football match for a few minutes in the US
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‘Dhaniya, Cilantro’: Comedian hilariously sums up the struggles of being multilingual
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Chilling change: As Kashmir’s taste in architecture changed, its homes became colder
Old houses, built mostly from wood and mud, provided better insulation against the harsh winters.
Rayan Naqash
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World’s tallest bridge will be built across River Chenab, says Railway Ministry
The bridge is expected to be 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower, officials said.
Scroll Staff