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Verandahs functioned as a buffer between indoor and outdoor spaces, offering shade and a place for social interaction. These semi-open areas helped regulate temperature and encouraged community living. Today, balconies, sit-outs, and shaded decks are inspired by traditional verandahs, blending comfort with climate-responsive design. The emergence of Indian traditional design elements also indicates an increasing…
Material choice is one of the clearest ways heritage is shaping modern housing. Traditional lime plaster is seeing renewed interest because of its breathable and eco-friendly qualities, while local stone and wood are being used to root homes in regional identity. Architects are pairing these materials with modern layouts to create homes that feel warmer,…
Using materials like wood, stone, brass, and terracotta can instantly add a sense of heritage to a modern home. Instead of heavy traditional carvings, these materials can be used in sleek furniture, flooring, or accent pieces. This approach preserves the essence of tradition while maintaining a clean, modern look that feels balanced and inviting. Source…
File photo: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused the BJP of bringing in “paid supporters” from outside the state to influence the upcoming Assembly elections, while also warning her party workers to remain alert against any possible tampering of Electronic Voting…
Two months after warning about “elements of irrationality” in the AI investment boom, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai switched gears at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, defending Big Tech’s massive spending spree. With Google Cloud’s backlog doubling to $240 billion and Gemini surpassing 750 million users, Pichai compared AI infrastructure investment to railroads and highways—expensive…
GURGAON: Haryana’s top police officer, OP Singh, has warned that certain vehicles are more likely to be associated with reckless driving, singling out Thar and Bullet motorcycles during a public interaction on Saturday. Speaking to reporters, Singh said officers could not ignore high-risk vehicles while conducting road checks. “If it’s a Thar, how can we…
In this day and age, where AI is taking over every field, several professionals have been trying to use the technology in their favour. In the West, there was a huge uprising against the use of AI in filmmaking; in Bollywood, as well, there have been concerns regarding the same. And in the middle of…
Pakistan, US advance rare earth minerals deal (Image credits: ANI) The TOI correspondent from Washington: In a shifty effort to put on a solid footing a relationship with Washington that was on the rocks for almost two decades, Pakistan has exported the first consignment of minerals purportedly containing rare earths to the US.The Pakistan government…
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday highlighted the need for India to become self-reliant in producing rare earth elements, saying this is vital in the current geopolitical climate and will play a key role in the country’s journey towards becoming a developed nation.Speaking at the National Geoscience Awards 2024, she further added that it would ensure…
