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Appias libythea clicked by Ayyappan R Nair from his garden

Shutterbugs from Kerala focus on flora, fauna and the familiar in their neighbourhood

Saraswathy Nagarajan The lockdown has encouraged lensmen and women to turn to their homes, gardens and surroundings for artistic inspiration

Jeffery Vardon with a Kusamono

Jeffery Vardon’s kusamono, kokedama and terrariums can make any room greener

Susan Joe Philip The Chennai-based dancer was introduced into these last year, during the lockdown

A streak of colours

You can enjoy the 2021 virtual Ooty flower show from anywhere in the world

K Jeshi A virtual tour of the 124th edition of the annual flower show at the Government Botanical Garden in Udhagamandalam showcases an exotic line up of flowers

The business of gardening continues to bloom across India amid the pandemic

Priyadarshini Paitandy Nivedita Ganguly As first-time gardeners find comfort in nurturing plants and growing their own food at home, nurseries across the country bolster their inventory to keep up with rapid sales

Flora and Fauna Environment

Orchids in full bloom at the Kaziranga National Orchid Park in Assam

Prabalika M. Borah

Homes and gardens

This is the greenest DIY home décor trend that everyone is raving about

Priyadarshini Paitandy Made a terrarium yet? Social media is brimming with accounts — of novices and experts — that specialise in these miniature gardens, the numbers steadily growing.

Adenium flowers

Homes and gardens

Online communities that swap, share or exchange seeds and plants are on the rise

Athira M Instead of buying at nurseries, gardening enthusiasts are trading plants and seeds via Facebook groups

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Appias libythea clicked by Ayyappan R Nair from his garden

Shutterbugs from Kerala focus on flora, fauna and the familiar in their neighbourhood

Clockwise from far left: Deepak Guggari’s cardboard partition walls, domed residences on Iran’s Hormuz island, the glass Apple Store in Thailand, Aravind Manoharan’s new build - a farm house with cob walls, and Sameep Padora’s black limestone step temple

What’s in your walls: plastic, paper, carbon?

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photography Homes and gardens

Shutterbugs from Kerala focus on flora, fauna and the familiar in their neighbourhood

Homes and gardens

Nykaa Fashion adds home décor to its portfolio

Homes and gardens

Jeffery Vardon’s kusamono, kokedama and terrariums can make any room greener

Homes and gardens

Shivan & Narresh launch art wallpapers that bring a slice of their travel diaries to homes

Homes and gardens

You can enjoy the 2021 virtual Ooty flower show from anywhere in the world

The business of gardening continues to bloom across India amid the pandemic

Orchids in full bloom at the Kaziranga National Orchid Park in Assam

The Orchid park near Kaziranga National Park, Assam, is a treat for the eyes and a paradise for flower lovers

Mixing metals in the kitchen

Revival stories from Zishta as it brings its traditional cookware to Chennai

Restoring art & interiors

World Art Daywas celebrated on April 15 to build awareness on creative activity. Ranjani Govind takes a look at the making of Thanjavur and Mysore paintings, now an intrinsic part of ethnic decor.

New insulation boards

The construction industry can expect entry of materials based on carbon dioxide (CO2) in the near future as a German firm, Covestro, has developed

Uptick in residential sector

Steady rise in sales and launches in first quarter of 2021. By M.A. Siraj

Stay cool with clay tiles

When installed correctly they could have a lifespan of almost 75 years

This is the greenest DIY home décor trend that everyone is raving about

Made a terrarium yet? Social media is brimming with accounts — of novices and experts — that specialise in these miniature gardens, the numbers steadily growing.

Bengaluru records 0.8% YoY decline in residential prices; ranks 129 globally

Residential prices across 150 cities globally increased by 5.6% on average in 2020

Unconventional, minimalist, aesthetic

Nine architects showcase their talent after international weblog ArchDaily shortlisted projects for Building of the Year Award 2020. By Nandhini Sundar

Online communities that swap, share or exchange seeds and plants are on the rise

Instead of buying at nurseries, gardening enthusiasts are trading plants and seeds via Facebook groups

Mosaic art is seeing a resurgence

From stained glass works in churches, to murals in public spaces and high-end wall art, mosaic art grew popular during the pandemic

DESIGNING THE URBAN

How to synthesise projects, plans, and policies and create a more liveable city. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi

A year in lockdown: Evolution of the work desk

This time, last year, we were lounging in bed, our laptops perched on a messy pile of pillows. The work desk has come a long way since then

How ‘residents’ at Thiruvananthapuram zoo are beating the heat

Diet has been tweaked and sprinklers and showers have been installed

These people moved back in with their parents in 2020; what have they learned?

For many, the lockdowns of 2020 meant moving back in with families. As we march towards the first anniversary of lockdown, we look back on a year that changed the idea of relationships, personal space and gratitude

A conversation on urban spaces

Stakeholders to discuss the nature of growth of cities, give solutions. By Nandhini Sundar

Building a stronger, greener future

Resource crunch is leading to a paradigm shift in the construction industry with new materials and innovative technologies being used increasingly. By M.A. Siraj

What’s in your walls: plastic, paper, carbon?

Five Indian architects adopting local, carbon negative, and alternative building materials

How to build the ultimate gaming crib

Set-up is everything. Here is our starter guide on how to kick off a love for video games, for any budget and creature comforts

A plant kingdom in the heart of Visakhapatnam

Housing about 2,000 plant species, over 100 species of butterflies and other botanical wonders, Visakhapatnam’s Biodiversity Park is a green marvel on a once-barren piece of land

Tamil Nadu Agriculture University’s renovated botanical garden opens with new attractions

Tamil Nadu’s second largest garden has been renovated, at the age of 113. Now, a walk through the refreshed botanical garden of Tamil Nadu Agriculture University is a riot of colours, scents and lessons in flora

Growth, in challenging times

The recently presented State Budget promises to bring buoyancy to the residential market, improve connectivity, and promote industrial townships. By Shrinivas Rao

Get innovative

New materials help change the way we construct and retrofit buildings and improve their life. The approaching seminar organised by ICI will be an eye-opener, says civil engineer R. Nagendra

Abiu, achachiru, gac: These exotic fruits are now at home in India

From this Brazilian tree grape to black jackfruit and West Indian cherry, exotic tropical fruits are being cultivated in India

Thiruvananthapuram-based Sparsh, a venture for home linen run by four women, completes 10 years

A month-long exhibition and sale has begun in connection with the anniversary

Reducing guidance value will help

It will augment buyer demand, says Shrinivas Rao

Seeking a fair deal for the buyer

Real estate experts expect the State Budget to deal effectively with shortcomings in construction norms and give further impetus to RERA guidelines. By R.P. Deshpande

Want a ‘rurban’ way of life? Organo Naandi has a solution

Residents of this Hyderabad community grow their own vegetables and live with the principle of giving back to Nature

A QR-coded garden in a college in Kochi

Kochi’s Maharaja’s College has digitised the flora on its campus with QR codes that lead straight to information

Award-winning Kerala farmer has big plans for mushrooms

Mushroom-fortified rasam, chutney powders... Kerala farmer wants to do more with mushroooms than just farm them

Protecting the city

A campaign by awakened citizens has halted the work on turning Turahalli forest into a tree park, but the threat still persists. By M.A. Siraj

What’s in your walls: plastic, paper, carbon?

Meet the people who are going back to the basics of construction, but with a sustainable twist. Plus, post-pandemic home trends

Hi-tech farming takes root in Kerala

Modern agricultural practices are finding favour among farmers

Home accents: mind the curves

Mint candies and ghosts inspire this week’s edit of home accents

Bring in the marigold

Ten ways your home can make friends with yellow, Teja Lele Desai writes

Here’s how bonsai is picking up as an artform during the pandemic

An eager brigade of bonsai lovers is now turning to virtual classes and social media live sessions to learn more about these miniature trees

Bamboo finds favour with artisans and architects in Kerala for green construction

The 17th edition of Kerala Bamboo Fest, to be held virtually this year, will highlight the potential of bamboo and its applications

The game changer: Precast, offsite

This method of construction ensures greater efficiency and faster completion of projects, says C.N. Govindaraju

Of vetiver blinds and jaalis

Anupama Mohanram on natural cooling materials you could opt for

Sharat Sunder Rajeev and Sruthi Satheesan are bringing out a range of collectibles that portray Travancore’s heritage

The products include articulated paper dolls, bookmarks and art prints

Focus on growth may benefit real estate

The Union Budget’s priorities likely to show results and bring some cheer in the post-pandemic era. By Balaji Rao

Now trending: vacation homes

Buyers are now exploring the likes of Kasauli, Panchkula, Alibaug, Panjim, Lonavala, among others.

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People get vaccinated during a vaccination drive at Palavakkam, Chennai on May 18, 2021.

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Sulabh Srivastava

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Security personnel keep watch outside the Wuhan Institute of Virology during the visit by the World Health Organization (WHO) team tasked with investigating the origins of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Wuhan, Hubei province, China. File photo.

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Relatives offer flowers and perform rituals at the grave of a person who died of COVID-19 at a crematorium on the outskirts of Hyderabad on May 23, 2021.

21K | Excess deaths in Hyderabad are 10 times the official COVID-19 toll for Telangana

A file photo of shops on S.P. Road closed, during the lockdown, in Bengaluru.

15K | Highlights of COVID-19 restrictions in Bengaluru effective for a week from June 14

Tanks pull back from the banks of Pangong Lake on February 10, 2021.

13K | A year after Galwan clash, China beefing up positions along LAC

A man reacts as he receives a shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine for COVID-19 during a mass vaccination for retail workers at a stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

12K | Two doses of AstraZeneca vaccine have 92% protection against hospitalisation with delta variant

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Anand took on Aamir, Arijit and Anany Birla, among others, in an online challenge organised by chess.com

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