5 premium regions where the city’s rich live

Chandigarh is a city often compared to the rich and luxury. Also known as India’s most well-planned city, Chandigarh has transformed into a hub of ultra-premium real estate. The city offers something rare in the country, which is low-density luxury living. There are some sectors in Chandigarh, especially the single-digit ones, which have emerged as…

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India’s longest funicular railway is an engineering marvel and a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience

Opened in January 2026, Shri Malanggad near Kalyan in Maharashtra, is India’s longest funicular railway. India’s longest Funicular Railway in Maharashtra stretches 1.2 kilometres and has changed how devotees would reach the revered hilltop Shri Malanggad temple. The journey that used to take around two hours rigorous trek can now be done in just 10…

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5 iconic modern architectural buildings in India shaping contemporary cityscapes

The Indian Coffee House in Thiruvananthapuram designed by Laurie Baker is distinguished by its characteristic spiral form and environmentally friendly technologies. Baker made efficient use of local building materials and created a system of natural ventilation. This approach significantly reduces operational energy use through passive cooling and efficient design. These landmarks illustrate how contemporary architecture…

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How Kerala’s 300-year-old flooring method keeps homes cool without AC and why it needs to make a comeback in Indian homes

Image Credit: Instagram/ soorya96 In the contemporary world, with ACs (Air Conditioners) ruling most of our households, we often forget that traditional Indian architecture had some very effective ways of ensuring a cool indoor environment naturally. Before the advent of the electricity-based methods of cooling our homes, natural means were used to keep the temperature…

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From ‘Chotu’ to ‘Aradhya’: Names Rajasthan govt says parents should think twice about

Rajasthan’s Saarthak Naam Abhiyan encourages parents to choose meaningful names for children, moving beyond casual nicknames like ‘Chotu’ or ‘Kalu’. The initiative aims to foster dignity and strength, as names accompany individuals throughout life, impacting self-perception and societal interaction. While voluntary, the campaign offers a list of 3,000 culturally rich names, seeking to prevent embarrassment…

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