From Shemalatha’s extensive collection | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Departing from traditional rewards, Shemalatha Sundar, a biology teacher, implemented a unique system of awarding cacti to students who achieved top scores in exams. Saravanan, one of her students, fascinated by the cacti, discovered an online marketplace for the plants through Facebook, igniting the spark for a business …
Junekeri’s product range includes cushions, quilts, rugs, and bedding. | Photo Credit: special arrangement The story of Junekeri’s design began with the fusion of Sikkim’s green landscapes and the vivid colours of Ajmer’s desert backdrop. Sharing a deep love for design and craftsmanship, mother-daughter duo Sudha and Ayessha Gurung specialise in home textiles and interior …
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Last October, Adeline Graham’s love for Chennai, and her passion and commitment to interior design, marked her return to the city from Scotland. She stocked her new furniture and design store, Fern & Ade, with Scandinavian, French and European designs, integrating classic and contemporary styles with Parisian chic. The curated collection of high-end furniture, lighting …
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The landscape of home décor in India is undergoing a remarkable transformation, fuelled by a surge in innovative ideas and a rapidly growing population and economy. As our homes adapt to the demands of contemporary living, technology within them is evolving at a rapid pace. Once considered a luxury, home lifts are now becoming increasingly …
Prem Balasubramanian and Carola Winnie of Chennai-based furniture brand Madras Makers are in Mysuru, furnishing a house with fine woodwork. In Ahmedabad, production is in full swing at Dhruvkant Amin’s 35,000 sq. ft. workshop for his brand, Tectona Grandis. Further north, in Manesar (New Gurugram City), Hitesh Sharma and Avantika Oli of Solid Bench are …
In India’s real estate sector, a fresh narrative is unfolding — one that mirrors the escalating influence and empowerment of women as formidable players in the market. Against the backdrop of global economic challenges and recessionary pressures, the Indian real estate market has rebounded, offering a dependable option for those seeking financial independence. Women are …
Actor Namratha Gowda inaugurated ‘Living Spaces Property Expo 2024’ at Chandra Sagara Conventional Hall, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Bengaluru’s realty market has been witnessing additional traction in the last couple of quarters with both individuals and businesses from across the country and overseas increasingly wanting to have a share in …
In the world of design and aesthetics, harmony stands as a fundamental principle. It signifies a state of equilibrium, unity, and coherence where various elements converge to create a pleasing and visually appealing composition. Context-driven architecture furthers this principle by designing buildings that respond to specific environmental conditions, needs, and cultural values. 1. Climate and …
In 2017, Jose Dominic was invited to dinner with the Salem family in Kochi’s Jew Town. Kenny Salem, an “old friend”, had migrated to Canada and was back to visit his ancestral home. Dominic was expecting his hosts’ famous dishes that evening, perhaps Jewish-style chuttulli fish fry and egg pastels. But there was more in …
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At the primary classroom in Sankalp – The Learning Centre & Special Needs School, in Kolappancheri, Chennai, the afternoon sunlight weaves in through one of the window grills, casting the most curious shadows. The window grill design contains the alphabet — ABCDs wrought in iron, that children trace their fingers across and read out loud. …
