Cutting pollution and reducing dependency on natural resources are important, to promote green living. The first step towards green living and ensuring that we do not exploit our natural resources, begins at home. “India … READ FULL STORY
Samanvi Bhograj from Bengaluru, is the founder director of Visfortec Private Limited – a company that manufactures 100% biodegradable tableware products. Bhograj is a third-generation entrepreneur, who grew up seeing her grandfather and father … READ FULL STORY
About 300 million people suffer from asthma, worldwide. Ten per cent of those, live in India. Despite advances in medicine and better technology, the number of asthma patients, has steadily climbed over the years. … READ FULL STORY
In Indian culture, owning a house is always associated with a sense of pride. Most often, this sentiment also extends to our household objects. Even today, there may be many among us, who love … READ FULL STORY
Sanjeev Kapoor Chef and television anchor We shifted to our new house on an auspicious day. This department is taken care of, by my mother and my wife Alyona, as I am not superstitious. … READ FULL STORY
Workshop Q Sisters, Radhika Khaitan Mittal and Madhvi Khaitan are using discarded junk and industrial waste to create stylish home products. The Mumbai-based siblings have an eco-friendly line-up that includes clocks, mirrors, photo-frames, trays, … READ FULL STORY
Global population growth, urbanisation, land use change, industrialisation, food production practices, increased living standards and poor water use practices, mean that the world today is facing a water quality crisis. India’s urban areas generate … READ FULL STORY
India, in October 2015, pledged to cut its carbon emissions by 33%-35%, by 2030. Considering that the construction activities also contribute to pollution in various ways, while harnessing natural resources, there is a significant … READ FULL STORY
A home is a visual reflection of the personalities of its inhabitants, says Munawwar Sharifi, founder of ‘The Design Company India’ and ‘Let’s Space it out’. “Every human has a quirky side to his … READ FULL STORY
“We use William Morris’ quote as our design compass: “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful””, says Namrata Jain about the design philosophy … READ FULL STORY
The kitchen is often considered the nucleus of a house. Over time, this region of the house has undergone a revolutionary change, with modern home owners increasingly opting for hi-tech sleek appliances, fancy lights … READ FULL STORY
Smart use of wallpaper can add sparkle to a space and complement the overall design of the room. Wallpapers of vibrant colours, textures and materials can also be used as accent elements for the … READ FULL STORY
Time to embrace the blues, because deep, dark blue shades are making their way back; and for good reason. They pair beautifully with natural woods and metallic finishes. Home gardens have become increasingly … READ FULL STORY
