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Instant learning (Left) A view of Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam; (below) the trees that have been QR-coded

A QR-coded garden in a college in Kochi

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

Plastic mulching in watermelon farm at Malappuram as part of precision farming

Hi-tech farming takes root in Kerala

Athira M Modern agricultural practices are finding favour among farmers

Articulated paper dolls and book marks made by architects Sharat Sunder Rajeev and Sruthi Satheesan; (from left) Anchal Ottakaaran, Bharatanatyam dancer, Hanuman Pandaram and Pandava effigy

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

Saraswathy Nagarajan The products include articulated paper dolls, bookmarks and art prints

An advertising sign for a real estate company

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

Traditional cookware from Kerala

Traditional cookware gains pride of place in modern kitchens

Saraswathy Nagarajan Many households are opting for brass and bell metal utensils, cast iron tawas, earthen pots and more amidst rising awareness of their health benefits

Why hobbyists of aquatic plants love growing greens under water

Harikumar J S With gardening in general attracting wider interest since the pandemic-induced lockdowns, some with green thumbs are dedicating their downtime to growing aquatic plants

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The Raat ki Rani, known for its fragrant blooms at night, is a favourite across India

Inside perfumed gardens: with Deepak Badhwar

Ooty-based dentist, Tarun Chhabra, is an expert on Toda culture and grows native Shola species at his residence

Watch | This man from Ooty has grown a mini Shola forest

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

Homes and gardens

Reducing guidance value will help

Homes and gardens

Seeking a fair deal for the buyer

Homes and gardens

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

Homes and gardens

A QR-coded garden in a college in Kochi

Homes and gardens

Award-winning Kerala farmer has big plans for mushrooms

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.

Traditional cookware gains pride of place in modern kitchens

Many households are opting for brass and bell metal utensils, cast iron tawas, earthen pots and more amidst rising awareness of their health benefits

Why hobbyists of aquatic plants love growing greens under water

With gardening in general attracting wider interest since the pandemic-induced lockdowns, some with green thumbs are dedicating their downtime to growing aquatic plants

Meet Mathachan KJ, a farmer who grows pearls in his farm in Kerala

This farmer from Kasargod has been doing it for the past 22 years

The man who has been documenting the built heritage of Kerala’s northern districts

Sainath Menon says he was motivated to set out on such a journey after he saw several posts on social media that lamented the vanishing of Kerala’s vernacular architecture, landscape, sacred groves, ponds, rituals and customs

Bengaluru brand Gosh makes furniture that adapts to a child’s individuality

Pieces include The Cocoon, Big Little Artist Table or BLAT! and Beach-in-a-Box, a portable sand pit

Great expectations

The pandemic-battered real estate segment is looking for govt. sops. By Balaji Rao

Your home plan needs the right Budget

Expectations of the real estate industry are high as the Finance Minister gets set to present the Union Budget 2021-22

Falguni and Shane Peacock collaborate with Cocoon Fine Rugs for their first venture into home decor

The Meraki collection transfers their edgy aesthetic on to seven limited-edition, hand-spun wool and silk carpets

Home decor: January essentials

There’s poufs inspired by Murano glass and tigers on plates. Need we say more?

The essentials

* According to Vastu principles, swings can face East or North-East.* A chain set in brass or steel - consisting of a rod, S and W hooks and base

Swinging to all types of décor

In a rare Jhula Fest happening in the city, there are myriad varieties with interesting stories behind them. By Ranjani Govind

Décor trends to ditch in 2021

Owl motifs, floral cushions and Indian kitsch. Here’s what you need to bid goodbye to this year

Build it green with clay roof tiles

Architect Manoj Patel says they cut down heat ingress, and can be used as stylish facade for exteriors and interiors. By Nandhini Sundar

In the #houseplantclub

Becoming ‘plant parents’, a millennial trend that’s been around for a few years, came to a head in 2020. Now, influencers, stylists, and master classes are helping keep the momentum

Bengaluru continues to be one of the leading drivers of office space leasing in India

FDI influxAmidst the current unprecedented economic situation, Bengaluru continues to be one of the leading drivers of leasing in India, according to

Bengaluru retains resilience

The city recorded 34% of overall volume of office space leased out in second half of 2020 across the eight major markets. By M.A. Siraj

How to build a fence of financial security

If you have taken a huge home loan, here are some lessons from the year gone by. By Balaji Rao

High fashion comes home

As more designers turn their focus to interiors, offering everything from prototype houses to sumptuous décor, here are some names to track

When there was glut in the market...

Real estate was among the worst performing sectors of 2020, with even the steep drop in lending rates offering little comfort. By Balaji Rao

2021 - year of reckoning for real estate

After the devastation of the year just gone by, infra projects expected to propel housing and commercial office space market. A look by Shishir Baijal

Diwiks speakers: Oleander for your ear

How Diwik Singh Chhalani’s superior speakers, featuring wood from his garden, are finding many takers

Palm Springs to peacock feathers: Matthew Williamson’s collab with Obeetee

British designer Matthew Williamson brings his signature whimsy and colour to Obeetee’s newest line of hand-knotted rugs

For a brand new look

Teja Lele Desai lists design ideas to experiment with in the New Year

Employees of Kollam Municipal Corporation in Kerala cultivate groundnuts on a median strip

The crop was grown on the strip at Kappalandimukku and the yield came to around 20 kilograms

Realty adopting to the new normal

The year 2020 dealt a severe blow to the construction sector through the COVID-19 pandemic but also showed that adaptability and resilience can turn things around. By Shrinivas Rao

A fondue on New Year’s eve

It can be assembled in little time and doesn’t need you to spend hours in the kitchen, says Teja Lele Desai

L&T; crafts a building — with a 3D printer

700 sq. ft. structure in Kancheepuram used indigenous concrete mixture.

Co-living spaces: Home is where the community is

Targeted primarily at millennials, the co-living market, with its promise of convenience and finding your tribe, is set to grow in India

A tree doctor on call

Kerala-based ‘Tree Doctor’ K Binu discusses the meticulous process involved in the preparation of Ayurvedic medicine for healing injured trees, and on his work featuring in a French documentary

Building an altered ecology

ASSOCHAM meet discusses how to make sustainable cities a reality. By Ranjani Govind

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