The high-rise apartment complex, Golden Kayaloram in Maradu in Ernakulam, was brought down in a haze of dust and debris last week. The demolition followed a Supreme Court order against this and three other illegal structures built by the Vembanad Lake that violated the Coastal Regulation Zone rules. The challenge before the demolition company was to implode the buildings without damaging an anganwadi hardly two metres away and apartment tower under construction nearby, and it achieved precisely that.

Maradu apartments demolition | Dust to dust: Down like dominoes

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Wing it A villager of Khichan in Jodhpur district spreading jowar for migratory demoiselle cranes to feed on. Every winter, thousands of these birds arrive from Mongolia, and the villagers are on their toes to ensure their well-being and to guard them from dogs.

In photos | Dancing with the demoiselles in Khichan, Rajasthan

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Minefield The Kali temple in Jharia is surrounded by coal mines.

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Ashwin Chacko | @whackochacko: “Every period is defined by its art, and our generation is no different,” says the Mussoorie-based illustrator, who put out a series on police brutality during the protests. “[Artists] push society towards a better future.”

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Tala Treehouse Villa: “Perched on a cliff, the wooden house in Tala [Maharashtra] celebrates its forested surroundings. A large tree goes through the villa, and it is also reflected on the outside because we’ve put up a reflective screen on the exterior. So, it is a complete inside-outside experience.”- Shefali Balwani, partner, Architecture BRIO, Mumbai

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Up in the air: Come January, the sixth edition of the Pollachi Hot Air Balloon festival will give visitors the chance to soar above the vast coconut tree plantations in both free and tethered flights. There will also be a history of aviation expo to educate children. From January 7 to 9. Details: tnibf.com

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