Purnima Goswami Sharma is a freelance writer based in Mumbai, who has been contributing to various newspapers, magazines and portals for the last two decades. Besides being a research writer for various TV shows, she has been a visiting faculty at SNDT for Communication Skills. She hold a master’s degree in English Literature from Mumbai University and a diploma in Communications and Journalism. She writes on diverse subjects like real estate, interiors, education, lifestyle, health, entertainment and environment.
A stylishly crafted chair, with an eye-catching colour and design, serves to create a unique style statement in a home’s décor. “An accent chair, can add a dash of glamour and elegance. With an … READ FULL STORY
Madh and Marve islands, situated on the north-western coast of Mumbai, have been a popular second home choice for Mumbaikars. However, over the last five years, these sleepy islands are emerging as a hub … READ FULL STORY
Neelam Manjunath is a true-blue revolutionary whose methods are sometimes called radical, even. After all, she is promoting the use of bamboo as a replacement for steel in building construction. Proving that this is … READ FULL STORY
Gouri Jadhav’s tryst with organic farming, began when she started growing exotic vegetables for her own consumption. In a span of two years, her hobby led her to set up the Earth Alliance Corporation … READ FULL STORY
Engineer turned eco-entrepreneur Shubhendu Sharma, believes in growing forests in urban areas. The company that he founded, Afforestt, has created 77 natural micro-forests from empty land, in 25 cities and five countries. “Why should … READ FULL STORY
A home is about togetherness, where the inhabitants not only share the physical space, but also experiences. While many people love to travel, we always bring something back home, in the form of memories … READ FULL STORY
Kapil Sharma is a sentimental young man. When he saw trees being wantonly cut to make way for development projects in his beloved Bengaluru, it broke his heart. It also spurred this software engineer … READ FULL STORY
Igatpuri, situated in the Western Ghats on the Mumbai-Nashik Highway, is emerging as a popular second home destination. Chaitali Parikh Mehta, owner of Inscape Designers, Mumbai, whose family has a farmhouse on the outskirts … READ FULL STORY
India has a rich culture that boasts of beautiful textiles from different states of the country. Indian fabrics can enliven any home décor. They can be used for upholstery, bed covers, cushions, curtains, table … READ FULL STORY
Bengaluru-based architect, Chitra Vishwanath, has been a pioneer in green living for over 25 years and has used her experience, to design ecological spaces that conserve and use natural resources judiciously. Her firm, BIOME … READ FULL STORY
Gardens in homes and housing complexes, are no longer mere open spaces with a few unkempt plants. Nowadays, home owners design ornamental gardens with lush flora and fauna and fancy pots and planters. Today, … READ FULL STORY
Kanchana Krishnan Director – Chennai, Knight Frank India “The real estate sector has changed for the better and there are now more opportunities for women. At least in the organised part of the corporate … READ FULL STORY
While buying art, a simple thumb-rule to follow, is to only choose works that one likes, enjoys and feels comfortable seeing on the wall. “A novel approach is to embark on your artwork’s selection, … READ FULL STORY
