Story 19: Endure | Houses of India
This charming little house in Kolboung Basti in Darjeeling, has seen a difficult and violent past. You would never know it by the way it looks now – peaceful, beautiful and nestled cozily in … READ FULL STORY
This charming little house in Kolboung Basti in Darjeeling, has seen a difficult and violent past. You would never know it by the way it looks now – peaceful, beautiful and nestled cozily in … READ FULL STORY
This heritage house in Old Ahmedabad in Gujarat is testament to around 200 years of history, and the journey of the Mehta family, who painstakingly restored it to its former glory. The Mehta family … READ FULL STORY
Around 25 kilometres from the town of Jodhpur, is Pukhraj Prajapatji’s home. He lives here with his wife, three sons, two daughters-in-law and four grandchildren. The great big joint family lives in this traditional … READ FULL STORY
Traditionally, several real estate listing sites had fake listings, incorrect information, and misleading photographs. We decided to bring back the trust and authenticity, through our Housing Verified Homes. What does Housing Verified Homes mean … READ FULL STORY
In the Chandor area of South Goa, hidden away from the quintessential party scene, is an area steeped in colonial history, and a treasure trove of old architectural marvels. The palatial home, known as … READ FULL STORY
A cactus is the perfect ornamental house plant – easy to care for, unusual shape, and always makes you feel like you’re in a tropical desert, no matter what the weather is like! … READ FULL STORY
Rapid, and often uncontrolled urbanisation is fast creeping into small cities across the country. Traditional local architectural styles and designs are being replaced by monotonous multi-storied buildings. Which is why Moni Villa in Darjeeling … READ FULL STORY
“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in you. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.” In honour of Rabindranath Tagore’s 155th birthday, we are taking a trip to Jorasanko Thakurbari in Chitpur, Kolkata. … READ FULL STORY
Ghoom is a small town sitting pretty on the hills slightly higher than Darjeeling. Here, the air is always cold, the smell is always fresh, and the view is always magnificent. This is home … READ FULL STORY
When you look at all the gloomy changes that the environment is going through thanks to our daily habits, you can’t help but feel guilty. If you’re wondering if there’s a way to reduce … READ FULL STORY
This is the house of Harkaman Subba, in Pedong basti, in Kalimpong. A modest home, it w as the start of a new phase in Harakaman’s life. Around two decades ago, Harakaman wed his … READ FULL STORY
Latur, a small town in Maharashtra, is known for its many educational institutions, mouth-watering Maharashtrian food, and extreme weather! In the news recently for the deadly drought that almost brought the city to a … READ FULL STORY
The woollen carpet, the moda, bench, lamp stand and light shade are all sourced from individual craftsmen or companies that deal in handicrafts. Tip: Elements that are natural and handcrafted add an effect of … READ FULL STORY