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The Simple living in Kurma Gramam village
5+ hour, 33+ min ago (220+ words) Nestled amidst the scenic hills of Hiramandalam in Andhra Pradesh, Kurma Gramam is a tiny hamlet, spread across 60 acres and inhabited by 17 families that stands in contrast to modern lifestyles. Cut off from the contemporary living, the village functions without…...
BDA housing groups form a collective forum to raise concerns, improve engagement
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (51+ words) The Hindu Published - April 07, 2026 09: 21 pm IST - Bengaluru: The forum has residents from several BDA-developed projects on board, including BDA Alur, BDA Gunjur, BDA Jnanabharathi Enclave, BDA Kaniminike, BDA Kommaghatta, BDA Konadasapura, and BDA Thippasandara, among others....
Daily Quiz: on IKEA and its founder Ingvar Kamprad
1+ week, 3+ day ago (47+ words) The Hindu Daily Quiz: on IKEA and its founder Ingvar Kamprad Here is a quiz on IKEA and its founder Ingvar Kamprad on his 100th birthday being celebrated on March 30 Published - March 30, 2026 05: 11 pm IST...
How princess Mrinalini Kumari is bringing Lunavada palace decor to living rooms decor brand Loonawara
1+ week, 6+ day ago (202+ words) Updated - March 28, 2026 11: 14 am IST Founded early in 2025, Loonawara is the brainchild of 29-year-old princess Mrinalini Kumari." Excerpts from a conversation with Princess Mrinalini Kumari of Lunavada: Tell us about the story behind Loonawara. So, how do the products of Loonawara…...
Designing for mind: how Indian homes are embracing wellness-led interiors
1+ week, 6+ day ago (359+ words) Updated - March 27, 2026 07: 38 pm IST The mental-health awareness movement has achieved its highest level of recognition in the present day, yet Indian homeowners have begun to understand how their home environments directly affect their mental well-being. Vastu Shastra presents ancient knowledge…...
State fast-tracks completion of incomplete 2 BHK houses under 99-day action plan
2+ week, 1+ day ago (287+ words) Updated - March 25, 2026 07: 38 pm IST - HYDERABAD The State Government has resolved to complete construction of the incomplete two bedroom houses, part of housing scheme started by the previous BRS government, as part of the ongoing Praja Palana " Pragati Pranalika, the 99-day…...
Use and throw" is Hyderabad"s attitude towards appliances, notes study
2+ week, 5+ day ago (359+ words) Hyderabad's 'use and throw' culture drives high appliance replacement rates, raising concerns about sustainability and e-waste management. Hyderabad shares space with the national capital in accelerated consumerism as reflected in its residents" preference for purchase of new appliances rather than…...
How sculptural interior design is reshaping modern spaces
3+ week, 6+ day ago (706+ words) Designing a space normally involves balancing form and function. But many a time, architects push boundaries of creativity to incorporate elements of surprise and intrigue. This is the point where art and architecture blend to create focal points that not…...
Take a seat | The House of Mahendra Doshi has 250 heritage chairs on exhibit
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (228+ words) The chairs are presented chronologically: indigenous pre-colonial, Portuguese colonial, Dutch colonial, English colonial, French colonial, Indo-Saracenic, the Arts and Crafts movement, Art Deco, Mid-century Modern, and Contemporary. Acquired from estate sales, private parties and dealers, they present India's story at…...
Over 36, 800 homes completed under Life Mission in Kozhikode
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (274+ words) Published - February 24, 2026 09: 10 pm IST - KOZHIKODE A total of 36, 831 houses have been completed across Kozhikode district under the Livelihood Inclusion and Financial Empowerment (LIFE) Mission, a comprehensive scheme to provide housing to the landless and homeless people in the State. "Since…...