Recasting the many legacies of the AmritsWith Mughalsarai Junction in UP already renamed Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction in 2018, re-renaming it Amritsarai Junction could be c...
29 Jan, 2023, 11.33 PM IST
Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Gardens renamed Amrit UdyanThe Rashtrapati Bhavan gardens on Saturday was renamed Amrit Udyan, news reports said. The step was taken on the occasion of the celebratio...
28 Jan, 2023, 05.10 PM IST
View: When Krishna didn't miss the wood for Indra's precious Parijata TreeFor the privileged too, an Indian summer spells succulent mangoes, from alphonsos to sundaris and langdas. But even as temperatures rise, o...
14 May, 2022, 11.13 PM IST
Sotheby's to auction paintings by 18th century artists commissioned by the East India CompanyThe exhibition will be held across Sotheby's in New York, Hong Kong and London, culminating in an auction on October 27.
01 Sep, 2021, 08.21 PM IST
Swati Piramal uses wooden toys, ceramic miniatures to build her fairy gardenThe vice-chairperson of Piramal Enterprises said craftsmanship can be found in miniature that can enliven the landscape.
07 Aug, 2019, 11.43 AM IST
A Bonsai worth $91K was stolen, here's everything you need to know about the miniature tree of lifeThe Ficus retusa Linn, at the Crespi Bonsai Museum in Italy, is believed to be the oldest existing bonsai in the world.
21 Feb, 2019, 12.34 PM IST
Go green: Bengaluru architects are bringing nature inside apartmentsExperts say the building industry is a major cause for climate change.
13 Dec, 2018, 11.24 AM IST
Bengaluru’s green cover is on the rise, square foot by square footArchitects and real estate developers are catering to eco-conscious home buyers by bringing nature inside apartments and row houses
13 Dec, 2018, 10.50 AM IST
Pouring gin from a sprinkling can: Whipping up cocktails in unique serve-ware is the new coolBar counters in Bengaluru are serving cocktails with unique serve-ware and accessories.
05 Sep, 2018, 11.00 AM IST
Let fun be the theme for summer vacations this yearTheme parks, experiential rides and water attractions spell fun for both kids and adults alike.
19 Apr, 2018, 05.11 AM IST
Heaven at home: Harsha and Ashok Hinduja's green patch in MumbaiA gardening enthusiast, Harsha also tends to her own farm.
18 Dec, 2017, 02.32 PM IST
'Shire' from Lord of the Rings has now turned into a tourist spotLocated in the Waikato region of New Zealand, near the little town of Matamata, the Hobbiton Movie Set was as close to Middle-earth as one ...
20 May, 2017, 11.27 PM IST
Solar storms trigger sparks, melt soil on Moon: NASAThis alteration may become evident when analysing future samples from these regions that could hold the key to understanding the history of...
08 Jan, 2017, 12.47 PM IST
8 items everyone should have on their deskThe universal charging stand from Great Useful Stuff is an elegant solution if you have a bunch of devices charging on your desk.
03 Oct, 2016, 12.20 PM IST
Talking Art: Industrialist Rajesh Shah has a special love for Indian miniatures and Kerala bronzesShah has a clear criterion for when he makes a purchase: It must meet a standard of beauty and he should be able to enjoy it, simply lookin...
11 Aug, 2016, 05.45 PM IST
Tata Lit Fest honours Vikram Seth with Poet Laureate awardVikram Seth will be conferred with a Poet Laureate Award at the Mumbai Literature Festival for "his efforts to keep the literary form of po...
22 Oct, 2015, 02.35 PM IST
- CavinKare eyes bigger share of foods pie
FMCG major CavinKare is taking a bigger bite into the branded food segment by affecting a majority stake buyout of traditional snacks marke...
20 Aug, 2009, 03.24 AM IST