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
Though a greatly romantic story, life was not all that easy after they moved into this house. With four children to feed, and not many opportunities for work, the family did face many obstacles. … READ FULL STORY
“A house is made of bricks and beams, a home is made of love and dreams”.Walk down the main Mall Road in Darjeeling and ask anybody for the Plants’ home, and you will be … READ FULL STORY
Khotachiwadi, the charming heritage village in one of the oldest parts of Bombay, is home to Bridget Misquitta. This house is about 200 years old, and is a long-standing feature in this part of … READ FULL STORY
Manifestation works in wondrous ways. You spend days, months, even years envisioning how you want your life to be, and one day you wake up to the immensely happy realisation that you’ve created it … READ FULL STORY
In a narrow bylane of Jaipur city sits a majestic old house, unmoving and unchanging since the past 200 years. It’s current owner, Sita Ram Sharma, is the 7th descendant of the man who … READ FULL STORY
“To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug.” ~ Helen Keller So many of us, lost in the cacophony of our urban … READ FULL STORY
“It will end like it began, with a piece of cloth” ~ James Ferreira James is renowned for having a unique design sensibility. His creations are flowing masterpieces with intricate drapes, all made from … READ FULL STORY
In the beautiful, picturesque, and magical Tukvar Tea Estate, just a little away from Darjeeling, is the story is man and his immense capacity for love. Simone Subba is a tea garden worker at … READ FULL STORY
‘Houses of India’ is our weekly photo-story project, where we discover one home, and its story. Follow us on Instagram @housingindia, and join us on this beautiful journey across the … READ FULL STORY
