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TBI Travel: Kumbhalgarh – The Gated Community Of The Rajputs

Known as the seat of Rajput valour and glory, the birthplace of the majestic Maharana Pratap and a splendid ode to Rajput architecture, Kumbhalgarh is away from the popular tourist haunts of Rajasthan....

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TBI Photo Essay: Kuldhara – The Deserted Enigma

Today, join us as we explore a mysterious ruins, and try to unravel the baffling secret that forced people living for five centuries in 82 villages to just pack up and leave overnight! Enter the world...

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TBI Photo Essay – The Bridge Of Sighs: Meghalaya’s Living Root Bridges

Ashwin Mudigonda saw the BBC’s Human Planet, and was awestruck by the living root bridges of Nongriat (watch a video here). He decided to make a trip to Meghalaya and see the bridges. Here, illustrated...

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TBI Heritage: Vikramjit Singh Rooprai – Someone Who Cares For The Monuments...

Not many of us know that there are more than 1300 monuments in and around New Delhi! And more importantly, there are only a few who care for the 3 World Heritage Sites, 174 National Protected Monuments...

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Watch: Mohan Rao Uncovers Hampi’s 1000 Year-Old Water Management System

Mohan Rao is a Landscape architect at IndeDesign. He wanted to explore how to design cities with sustainable water management. On this quest, in Hampi, India, Rao uncovered a reservoir system dating to...

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IN PHOTOS: The Breathing Stones Of Mamallapuram

From the strategically placed Shivling to the legendary deities and folk tales, the stones of Mamallapuram have lives of their own. Know more about the mesmerizing stories behind this amazing World...

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Earthquake-Resistant Houses? These Residents of Uttarakhand Had Cracked It...

Despite being located in an earthquake-prone region, residents of Uttarkashi do not hesitate in constructing multi-storey houses. These elaborate buildings in Rajgarhi area of Uttarkashi district of...

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A Team Of Architects Used Technology To Create India’s First Planned &...

This team of architects is making sure the urban poor get better homes with sanitation. Not only do they provide them with better dwellings within the city, they also create more income generation...

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These Innovative Tents Are Keeping 125 Homeless Families in Delhi Safe and...

Chilly winter nights in Delhi should be a little bearable for about 125 homeless families in the city this year, as they will have some shelter to call their own. All thanks to one organization that...

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How One Man Is Making Indian Museums Fun, Interactive and Inclusive!

The dismal and decrepit state of most Indian museums is no secret. But architect and designer Abhishek Ray and his team are trying to change the experience of museum visits by creating spaces with...

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PHOTOS: This Eco-Friendly House Will Give You Some Serious Decor Goals

Recycled windows and doors from old demolished houses, walls made of metal pipe leftovers, flooring constructed from Burma teak rafters, interiors of fabric waste and colonial furniture – this is not...

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9 Famous Indian Monuments and Structures You May Not Know Were Built by Women

The social, political and architectural history of India is dominated by men. The country's most famous monument, the Taj Mahal, is dedicated to a woman, yet very few people know that there are many...

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Traditional Craftsmen Restore Centuries Old Monuments in Delhi’s Nizamuddin...

The Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti in Delhi is home to many monuments that have been damaged over the years due to various reasons. These buildings are now being restored using a traditional craft-based...

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TBI Blogs: In Conversation With the Architect Behind the Restoration of...

Conservation architect Vikas Vedprakash Dilawari is the brains behind the restoration of several Mumbai gems, including the Bhau Daji Lad museum, Flora Fountain, Esplanade House, Alpaiwala Museum and...

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TBI Blogs: How a Dental Surgeon Gave a Forgotten Fort a Facelift and His...

Ajinkyatara is one of the most important historical monuments in western Maharashtra, but languished in a state of dilapidation for many years. Watch how the efforts of a group of volunteers, led by a...

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This Man Quit the Corporate World to Embrace Indigenous Architecture and...

Anthony Raj worked in the corporate sector for several years before he learnt about indigenous architecture techniques and became fascinated by them. Today, he builds many eco-friendly homes in India....

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In Photos: Pune’s Old Wadas Stand Tall Amid High-Rises as Reminders of a...

In these rapidly changing times, the labyrinthine bylanes of Pune’s peth areas continue to retain their old city charm. Here’s a peek at some old architectural marvels that have been preserved by their...

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TBI Blogs: Did You Know ‘Green Buildings’ Not Only Save Resources, but Also...

Green buildings are not yet a very common phenomenon in India, but policymakers, architects, and builders are increasingly identifying their benefits and pushing for them.

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How One Man Is Making Indian Museums Fun, Interactive and Inclusive!

The dismal and decrepit state of most Indian museums is no secret. But architect and designer Abhishek Ray and his team are trying to change the experience of museum visits by creating spaces with...

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PHOTOS: This Eco-Friendly House Will Give You Some Serious Decor Goals

Recycled windows and doors from old demolished houses, walls made of metal pipe leftovers, flooring constructed from Burma teak rafters, interiors of fabric waste and colonial furniture – this is not...

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