The now famous phrase in Italian literally translates to “the good life”. And thats what life in Italy indeed is! With the midsummer heat burning our backs we began the journey into the land where every square inch seems to be planned, drawn and built with complete deliberation. Nature hath no fury here or if…

You are what you eat, yelled my Grandfather into the handheld. His frustration was palpable when I told him of my dinner that day. Mc Shake, Fries and Bread-Butter I had said. He wasnt one bit amused. Yesterday my Father told me of Djokivic’s diet that assisted him on his mission for gold. This after…

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Falaise Vase by Ferréol Babin The melting vase on rocky bases allures. The Glass-blowing skills in full use, amuse. The fresh design debuts at the 6th edition of Design Parade. Write-in if interested!

There is something about happy people that always brings a smile on our faces. The smile is of joy if you are a favorable person or of contempt if cynicism runs in your veins. But by far its really a boon for one to stay happy-go lucky. So in the rat race of the world…

After a long stint I’ve had the opportunity of travel yet again and this time it was all suite(d) up! The Venetian in Macau is definitely a glorious address. It was ours for two days! 33-091, The Venetian, Macau! The Royale Suite is something I cannot for sure stop raving about. The moment you step…

Recently watching Kung-fu Panda got me thinking of animation movies. One of the greatest results of animation is the popularisation of the fairy-tale. Its the 88th year anniversary this year of the Walt Disney Company  that churns out animated movies, books, merchandise year after year. All the fairy-tales of the Disney company find their origin…

Architecture is an exhaustive profession whose realms are diverse and interests varied. The main ingredients that are extremely important in the make of a good architect are in order of importance, Creativity, Analytical skill, acute Observational ability, excellent Communication skills,  Math Ingenuity, Spatial Quotient, Aesthetic taste,  Determination and unending Optimism. Its because it takes all…

Launched in Singapore this year this design event surely takes you places. The idea is to chart people from one place to the other, places that are design shops, galleries, lighting stores and all else architectural! The bonus being driven around in a Mercedes if you want to. All this and more for just being…

Monuments in the world are many. Architecture left over by long-gone civilizations are dotted all over the world. Few of them are marked, few recognised and even fewer deemed their worth. They are to be celebrated. Living in the beautiful city of Delhi my association with heritage monuments however large or small began in the…

Every space in the world is made a place as a result of good design. Nature ofcourse wins the ultimate acclaim when it comes to design! But for mankind its an achievement nevertheless. What do you’ll think? Flying Over Europe Magic has different connotations all over the world. But lets just say something is magical…

A stunner at the Red Carpet in Cannes. Sonam Kapoor in Jean-Paul Gaultier. I Like.