My grandfather lives a quiet, almost invisible life in a small neighborhood in Chennai. He’s a self-taught astrologer who spends most of...

Today buildings and the construction sector emit one-third of global emissions and nearly 40% of total direct and indirect CO2 emissions....

When the Russia-Ukraine War shook the globe in 2022, the world plunged into a state of political and economic not seen since WW II. Yet,...

Deep in the deserts of Central Asia lies a site that would put any post-apocalyptic film or scenario to shame. A rusted ship lies...

At some point in our lives while growing up or becoming self-conscious of our identity, we have probably all thought to ourselves; why...

Source:- Antique Stories Heritage is an undeniable force shaping the development of cities. If cities are defined as a "permanent...

What makes NEOM special? In 2017 Saudi Arabia unveiled its ambitious dream project - N.E.O.M a brand-new Next-Generation Smart City, on...

India never fails to surprise. When you have the 7th largest country in the world chances are your coastline will be just as long. Much...

“Susegaad” originating from the Portuguese “Sosegaado” meaning “quiet or relaxed” has been the traditional Goan attitude towards life....

In 2020 the Municipal Government (MA & UD Department) of the Southern Indian city of Hyderabad entered into an agreement (Memorandum of...

The Fort of Tranquebar known in Tamil as "Tharangambadi" or the "Land of the Singing Waves" seems to be frozen in time with a rustic...

In 2012 Nassim Taleb wrote the book Anti-Fragile:- Things that Gain from Disorder. The book was influential in it that challenged and...

You will not hear about Arminius, in the history textbooks as you hear about Alexander the Great, Mahatma Gandhi, or Nelson Mandela....

In the dusty summer of 2018, when I worked with the Indian State Government, I chanced across a city so monumental and grandiose it...

Can beauty ever be taught? Can creativity and innovation ever be institutionalized? Can traits like curiosity, inventiveness or...

“I wish we’d never discovered that phosphate. I wish Nauru could be like it was before. When I was a boy, it was so beautiful. There were...

Hausmann’s Paris & the Making of Modern Urban Society The story of humanity, in many ways, is told through its cities. Seething masses...

Can Culture be a source of Strength? In an era where the dominance of globalization is being challenged , traditional wisdom on...

Root of the Problem in Indian Heritage In the blazing summer of 2020 in India, I saw a sight that would have amazed even the most jaded...

® Local Steps for a better future The last 20-30 years have been extraordinary, whether we like it or not. The world has changed in ways,...