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 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
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
Old brick walls, exposed beams, rustic furniture, staggered metal doors and antique light fixtures, are now gaining popularity as part of a new décor trend. This rustic look is referred to as ‘industrial décor’ … READ FULL STORY
After spending four decades in the corporate sector, Anthony Raj discovered the beauty and benefits of indigenous architecture, while constructing his own farmhouse. This led him to set up the Centre for Indigenous Architecture … READ FULL STORY
“At the age of 20, as a student of architecture in Mumbai, in a humanities class, I learnt of the catastrophic environmental devastation, resulting from run-of-the-mill construction practices, which devour the earth. I was … READ FULL STORY
Ketan Sawant Senior PR professional, Mumbai There have been remarkable changes in the real estate sector, since 2017. The implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), has enhanced transparency, accountability and … READ FULL STORY
Architect Revathi Kamath believes in adhering to green ideologies. Delhi-based Kamath, is hailed as a pioneer of mud homes in India. “Mud is cheap, is a ‘breathable’ material and helps to maintain fairly even … READ FULL STORY
Poonam Kasturi, a Bengaluru resident and an independent entrepreneur, has set up Daily Dump, an organic business venture that transforms garbage into valuable compost. The business, established in 2006, started off as a small … READ FULL STORY
With the help of over 200 employees, Saahas Zero Waste (SZW), a for-profit social enterprise, manages over 25 tons of waste per day across Bengaluru and Chennai, through recycling and composting. “Waste is one … READ FULL STORY
