Santiniketan Prelude: A Living Museum Experience
The 'City as a Museum' prelude in Santiniketan on Nov 28-29 offered immersive walks & talks, recasting the heritage town as a living museum where community, art & architecture intertwine.
The 'City as a Museum' prelude in Santiniketan on Nov 28-29 offered immersive walks & talks, recasting the heritage town as a living museum where community, art & architecture intertwine.
Union Minister Amit Shah held key BJP meetings and visited a Kali temple in West Bengal, setting the stage for the crucial 2026 Assembly elections. Read the full details here.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledges BJP government in West Bengal post-2026, addresses Matua community's CAA fears, and vows to stop illegal infiltration. Read the full story.
Kolkata's streets became a dynamic museum from Dec 6-15. Explore how architecture, migration, and labour shaped the city through walks, talks, and performances. Discover the city's hidden stories!
A unique river walk reveals how the unseen Fort William reconfigured Kolkata's power, labour, and riverfront. Discover the hidden history that shaped the city's destiny. Read the full story.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a crucial 3-day West Bengal tour, focusing on organizational strengthening and strategy for the 2026 state elections. Get the full details.
Anand Mahindra's social media post on Brihadisvara Temple ignites online debate, highlighting its 11th-century engineering marvel. Discover the secrets of this Chola-era wonder.
IIT Roorkee has published the JEE Advanced Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) 2026 syllabus. Aspiring BArch candidates can download it from jeeadv.ac.in. Know the exam pattern, key dates, and how to prepare.
The Gole Market Museum restoration in Delhi faces another delay, pushed to May 2026 due to pollution curbs. The project aims to highlight women achievers. Read the latest updates.
Tata Motors plans a major 2026 EV push with the Sierra EV, Punch EV facelift, and premium Avinya EV. The Avinya will be a separate brand with a minimalist cabin and Gen 3 platform. Read key details.
Chief Minister M K Stalin unveils the restored 'Red Lady of Madras'. The 137-year-old heritage structure, renovated at a cost of ₹32 crore, now features enhanced performance spaces and historical exhibits. Explore the revival of Chennai's iconic landmark.
Recurring fires in Himachal Pradesh's villages are destroying centuries-old Kathkuni homes. Learn about the causes, the cultural loss, and the urgent call for preservation.
Discover how Copenhagen's design philosophy makes cycling a natural way of life. Explore the city's living, breathing urban landscape where bike lanes are central arteries. Read more about this model of sustainable urban living.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accuses TMC of 'maha jungle raj' in Bengal, promising to end corruption and appeasement. Read his full statement and political implications.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee virtually inaugurates the restored 182-year-old St Andrew's Church in Darjeeling. The Gothic-style heritage structure underwent a Rs 1.55 crore conservation project.
Explore the journey of the lotus symbol in India, from Ashokan pillars to modern temples and the Bahai House of Worship. Discover its deep spiritual and architectural significance.
West Bengal govt's business conclave attracts Rs 43,000+ crore investment pledges from JSW, ITC, Ultratech & others. Major projects in power, manufacturing & hospitality announced. Read details.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit West Bengal on December 29-30 to assess BJP's poll readiness and strategy, following PM Modi's December 20 rally in Nadia. Details inside.
GSI surveys reveal 9 potential gold sites & rare earth deposits in West Bengal. Details on Purulia-Bankura belt, resource estimates, and political hurdles. Read the full report.
Bengaluru-based architects Snehal and Smita win the Royal Academy Dorfman Award 2024 for their empathetic, community-focused approach to architecture and heritage conservation.
West Bengal's voter list sees a massive deletion of over 5.8 lakh names. Our analysis of 2019, 2021, and 2024 poll data reveals the state's shifting political trajectory and its implications for future elections.
The Election Commission publishes West Bengal's draft electoral roll for 2026 Assembly polls. Learn how to check your name online/offline, key dates, and steps for discrepancies.
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu addressed Anant National University's convocation, critiquing modern architecture and urging the new generation to design sustainable, climate-responsive cities. Read his full vision.
At Anant National University convocation, Zoho's Sridhar Vembu called for climate-responsive architecture and sustainable design, citing his 250-year-old ancestral home. 299 students graduated.
The 2025 Guangzhou Design Week has commenced, showcasing cutting-edge architectural tech. Phomi Holdings leads with its 'Phomi Wall' and AI-driven design systems, blending aesthetics with functionality. Explore the future of design.
Tivoli Hospitality Group unveils the Omnia Convention Centre in Gurugram, featuring a 16,000 sq ft ballroom & luxury suites. Designed by Studio 145, it redefines event spaces. Explore the new landmark for weddings & corporate events.
Chandigarh's tourism department commemorated Pierre Jeanneret's death anniversary with student programs and a keynote by Nikhita Kinger. Discover his architectural impact.
Mumbai University's historic Sir Cowasji Jehangir Convocation Hall, a Grade-I heritage structure, is set for a major restoration by Tata Trusts to preserve its Victorian Neo-Gothic glory for future generations.
Former Justice Gautam Patel criticises the new Bombay High Court building design as 'fundamentally undemocratic' and hostile to litigants. Architects and lawyers join the chorus of concern.
Explore why architecture as a profession remains protected from AI disruption. Insights from The Alt View episode with young architects and students on design thinking and future opportunities.