Delhi’s parks and monuments are playing a small role in taking the arts to the people

The state government is organising cultural events away from Lutyens’ Delhi and its hallowed institutions.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Oct 25, 2018 · 11:30 am

Photos: Old Delhi’s architectural heritage has been disfigured by time and modernity

A photo project shows the unequal coexistence of the past and present in Shahjahanabad.

Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri

· Oct 20, 2018 · 11:30 am

In Hyderabad, a Loo Café is challenging the poor perception of Indian public toilets

The city’s first luxury public washroom comes with free-to-use toilets, an ATM, an attached cafe, and a premium on cleanliness.

Mallik Thatipalli

· Oct 03, 2018 · 03:30 pm

Architect Charles Correa had foreseen the decline of Indian cities – and pointed some ways out

An event started by the renowned architect continues to strive to be a catalyst for projects that ‘improve the condition of human settlements in India’.

Vivek Menezes

· Sep 07, 2018 · 03:30 pm

Chai migrants: For decades, this region in Rajasthan has been providing Mumbai its tea sellers

Hoping to build a better life, generations of men have been migrating from Vagad to Mumbai to work in the tea business.

Reetika Revathy Subramanian

· Aug 27, 2018 · 11:30 am

Are robots taking over the world? A restaurant in Chennai serves an answer

Opened last November, the restaurant Robot is losing its novelty value.

Sruthi Ganapathy Raman

· Aug 20, 2018 · 03:30 pm

Why Kolkata’s Salt Lake and delivery apps are a match made in food heaven

As the sleepy neighbourhood is transformed into a bustling hub, Swiggy, Zomato and others are riding in to make a buck.

Chandrima Pal

· Aug 14, 2018 · 11:30 am

Once Delhi’s cultural nerve centre, Mandi House is being challenged by new experimental theatres

Black box theatres, such as the recently-opened Kala Dibba, are giving Delhi’s audiences and performers the chance to experiment.

Malini Nair

· Aug 09, 2018 · 11:30 am

Forgotten history: How the last Nawab of Oudh built a mini Lucknow in Calcutta

A large part of Wajid Ali Shah’s legacy was obliterated by the British. The rest is slowly being erased by time.

Deepanjan Ghosh

· Jul 26, 2018 · 11:30 am

In Bengaluru, the God of Death is giving motorists lessons on saving their lives

Yama has been deployed by the traffic police to create awareness about road safety.

Archana Nathan

· Jul 17, 2018 · 12:30 pm

Photo essay: If you look closely, you can still find the ‘Garden City’ in Bengaluru

Bengaluru’s relationship with its trees is more complex than many imagine.

Suri Venkatachalam

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Harini Nagendra

· Jul 13, 2018 · 03:30 pm

How on Earth did a glitzy part of Singapore get the name Dhoby Ghaut?

Indian dhobis moved to Singapore with the British in the 19th century, and though the community no longer exists, their name is a part of the modern nation.

Garima Garg

· Jul 09, 2018 · 03:30 pm