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Will the Palais Royale Uplift Mumbai’s Worsening Sustainability Scores?

Skyscrapers have been in existence since the 1880s. However, they were predominantly scattered around the popular cities of the United States. The concept of skyscrapers penetrated the Indian territory in 1959, with the construction of a 12 storied LIC building in Chennai. It held the title of the tallest building in India till 1961. At […]

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Salar Jung Museum Information To Know For Your Next Museum Visit

Hyderabad boasts a rich history and heritage. It’s not only famous for its delicious biryanis, and pearl trade but also for numerous monuments of historical significance and museums displaying artefacts of the bygone era. One of the places which have preserved the primordial aeons is the Salar Jung Museum. The Indian Parliament has dubbed it

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Bastar Art: Insignia of Cultural Bequest, Symbol of Tribal Craft

“Bastar art” describes the traditional artistic expressions used by the tribal people of Chhattisgarh, India’s Bastar region. This area is renowned for its distinctive artistic traditions and rich cultural legacy that have been passed down through the ages. The Bastar tribal groups use an ancient metal casting method called Dhokra. It produces elaborate and minutely

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A Haven of Royal Art and Architecture: Kilimanoor Palace Kilimanoor Kerala

Kerala is a coastal southern state of the Indian subcontinent. Not only is it famous for its numerous beaches, and art festival Kochi-Muziris Biennale, but also for birthing numerous painters. One of them is Raja Ravi Varma. Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Kerala, the Kilimanoor Palace stands as a testament to the rich cultural

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Chromatic Maestro: Meet the Big ‘Bose’ of Indian Art

Bose Krishnamachari, an artist, curator, and the founding president of the Kochi Muziris Biennale is a prominent figure in the vibrant field of modern Indian art. Krishnamachari’s pop art style brings the attention of the people and media to his life and fashion and resonates with legendary American artist Andy Warhol. In their own right,

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10 Best Examples of Adaptive Re-Use of Historic Buildings and Monuments Throughout the World

Introduction Adaptive reuse has gained increased attention due to its ability to protect heritage while utilising existing resources. This strategy is socially and economically responsible as well. It comprises transforming an existing structure into a new useful shape while maintaining its original integrity. Adaptive reuse has several advantages, including positive effects on the environment, society,

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Cultural Legacy of Fort Kochi: History, Art and the Timeless Charm

Fort Kochi is one of the earliest European settlements in India, dominated and inhabited by European settlers since the 16th century. In the shape of bungalows, street houses, significant structures, and bazaars, the Portuguese, Dutch, and British left a lasting effect of their cultural signature on the region. As prominent historical landmarks with importance to

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Preserving A Timeless Culture: Revi Karunakaran Memorial Museum

The world knows the prestige of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art or Washington’s Bellevue Arts Museum. But what about India? India does indeed have numerous renowned museums. Take for example Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, whose founder Kiran Nadar won the Legion of Honour. There exist several museums in India which demand the same

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