Splash the colours

Bold and versatile hues like ultra violet - 2018 Pantone Colour of the Year - when used in interiors, can instantly give a rich look, says architect and designer Gita Ramanan. By Ranjani Govind

Budget 2018: Expectations unfulfilled

Balaji Rao Requests for increase in tax exemption for the home loan interest component and towards principal were ignored. By Balaji Rao

How to incorporate wooden accents at home

Teja Lele Desai The colour, texture, grain quality, strength and beauty of furniture depend on the kind of timber used, says Teja Lele Desai

Looking back on a year with your greens

Every gardener needs to pause and assess the gardening year, and the best time to do it is at the beginning of the new year

Bonsai is an art and science, says bonsai pioneer D Ravindran

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Learn the art of bonsai at Chennai Bodhi convention

Chitradeepa Anantharam The more than 25 members of Bodhi, The Chennai Bonsai Association, are gearing up for the organisation’s decennial celebrations and a two-day convention. BODHI is a registered society formed by a group of passionate horticulturists, promoting bonsai, the Japanese art form of growing trees in containers or pots.“The members meet every second Saturday. Experts provide insights on guidelines for bonsai creation. And, once a year, we organise an event to create awareness about the subject. This

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2018 Pantone Colour of the Year: Splash the colours

Bold and versatile hues like ultra violet - 2018 Pantone Colour of the Year - when used in interiors, can instantly give a rich look, says architect and designer Gita Ramanan. By Ranjani Govind

Budget 2018: Expectations unfulfilled

Requests for increase in tax exemption for the home loan interest component and towards principal were ignored. By Balaji Rao

How to incorporate wooden accents at home

The colour, texture, grain quality, strength and beauty of furniture depend on the kind of timber used, says Teja Lele Desai

Looking back on a year with your greens

Every gardener needs to pause and assess the gardening year, and the best time to do it is at the beginning of the new year

Bonsai is an art and science, says bonsai pioneer D Ravindran

A chat with D Ravindran, the man behind South India’s largest bonsai garden

Why having your own garden is therapeutic

A 2016 meta-analysis of research concludes that there is, “robust evidence for the positive effects of gardening,” and that it can, “improve physical, psychological, and social health.”

Learn the art of bonsai at Chennai Bodhi convention

The more than 25 members of Bodhi, The Chennai Bonsai Association, are gearing up for the organisation’s decennial celebrations and a two-day

How to buy an eco friendly toothbrush

How to save the world, a toothbrush at a time

Minister Anantkumar gheraoed

Members of dalit organisations blocked the car of Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Anantkumar Hegde on Saturday to protest

Smart way to maintain offices

Outsourced care and management of properties, categorised as Facility Management Services, enable firms to focus on core activity. By M.A. Siraj

Budget expectations on housing

On top of the wish-list is increase in tax exemption limit under Section 80C from Rs.1.5 lakh to Rs.2 lakh. By Balaji Rao

Want to save trees? Check out these biodegradable pencils!

Edible food colours, fruit flavours and seeds. Here’s how Divya Shetty and Vishnu Vardhan of Coimbatore-based Plantcil are adding fresh flavour to the plant-a-pencil trend

Hamsini, a new online store for recycled home accessories

Upcycling and recycling are at the heart of Bengaluru-based Hamsini Hariharan’s jewel-bright range of cushion covers and two-month-old e-retail store

Aquifers as infrastructure

Developing a management strategy to protect and fill them with clean water and reusing these waters sustainably would enable the city to become water secure. By S. Vishwanath

FDI decision will propel growth of real estate sector

The Union government recently allowed overseas investors to make 100 per cent FDI (foreign direct investment) in single-brand retail trading and

Ideal time to buy a house in IT capital?

Even as Bengaluru remains the market favourite, unsold inventory declined by just 10% in the second half of 2017. By M.A. Siraj

Head to Terrapondy: Puducherry’s pottery market

The Republic Day weekend will see contemporary studio potters unite for the first edition of Terrapondy

How to keep your child’s room clutter-free

Teja Lele Desai lists nifty ways to keep your children’s bedroom or playroom neat

Dear, how about some deer spotting?

Mrugavani deer park at Moinabad is an ideal place for a day-long retreat

The unsung pooches

The Indian breeds of man’s best friend make great pets too. Here’s how you can shake a paw

Floors forever

Athangudi tiles are known to last for over a century without losing colour and texture, the tiles only increasing in beauty as they age. Nandhini Sundar visits a centre

Making the city water secure

RWH, recycling, reducing pollution of lakes, and upgrading supply infrastructure are crucial. By S. Vishwanath

The zero-waste party guide

From biodegradable cutlery and waste segregation to distributing leftovers, all you need to know about being a green host

Go bespoke and luxe at the Maroon Manor

Made-to-order furniture and brands like Roberto Cavalli, Marc Jacobs and Baccarat come together at Mumbai’s new design store

Interiors ambience: Set the right tone

Colour, texture and material chosen decide the ambience of interiors. By Nandhini Sundar

Water woes of Bengaluru

Given the grim scenario, treatment of wastewater, rainwater harvesting and disciplining groundwater exploitation are urgently called for. There is a need for accountability too. By M.A. Siraj

Wooden toys for the season

Introducing this season’s pick of hand-crafted wooden and fabric toys that enhance problem-solving skills and encourage interactive games

Delight of customised Christmas decor

With every place decking up for Christmas, a new name among theme-based decorators is making news.Brahmani Chaluvadi, is an interior decorator who was

Coconuts on your X’mas tree

Corn husks, tamarind seeds and leaves foraged from farms across South India that turned into earthy décor products for IKEA and Walmart are finally finding their way back home

Clear the clutter

Nine tips to help organise your home by Teja Lele Desai

Bring Frosty home

Shiny disco globes, chubby snowmen and Santa lanterns. Here’s how you can spread Christmas cheer this season

When old is gold

Profiling an old home in the city that have been converted into a creative space

Changing hues of real estate

New legislations, issues pertaining to sustainability and mobility factors are altering the real estate and construction industry in Indian cities. By M.A. Siraj

How Indian motifs are drawing on memories for home decor

Clichés and kitsch are getting sidelined as designers take a more personal approach to motifs for the interiors

Filling spaces with bronzes

Installing massive sculptures in intriguing fashion is the hallmark of Dimpy Menon’s working methodology, says Nandhini Sundar

Transfer of ownership

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm

Bathroom on a budget

Try these 15 tips to add style to your bathroom. Teja Lele Desai

Green walls: when vertical is in

A wall now, inside and outside your home, can be your green statement

Designing in tune with nature

Buildings and other infrastructure in hill stations should not mar the beauty and ambience of the locale, says architect Sathya Prakash Varanashi

Pop-up at CCI

Give your kitchen a traditional touch with contemporary tableware created by artisans from across the country. Patram, a pop-up curated by the The

Build green, build smart

There are over 2,500 LEED certified projects, representing more than 1 billion sq.ft. space in India. Mahesh Ramanujam

The great escape

It’s time to introspect if you want a home in the city. There’s an alternative life, says Sonal Sachdev

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