Architect has adapted India's ancient stepwell architecture for a modern, sustainable building . Pools of water at base create low-tech "evaporative cooling" of surrounding area.

The civilization was known for sophisticated urban centers, ceremonial platforms, cliffside burial structures, and agricultural terraces. The regional chiefdom society also had a distinctive ...

India's architectural history stretches back thousands of years, and scattered across the subcontinent are structures that are not just remnants of the past, but living testimonies of ancient ...

In India's scorching summer heat, the ancient practice of chilling water in terracotta pots is inspiring new trends – from cooling towers to screens for buildings. Skip to content.

India is home to a rich tapestry of historical architecture, and among its treasures, are the lesser-known ancient water ...

Chennai: Two hero stones and two ancient structures a rain gauge, and a stone that may have been used for storing milk or water were found in a villag.

The steps of time : How ancient stepwells are inspiring modern structures and design From educational institutions and resorts to rugs and art, baoris are having a moment of revival By Garima Verma ...

Dalrymple recovers a period that lasted from around 250 BC until roughly the eighth century, when India could plausibly be considered the center of the world. Indian goods flowed west; during much of ...

From ancient structures to luxury retreats: Varanasi sees boom in spiritual tourism Varanasi witnessed a staggering influx of tourists in 2023, with over 5.38 crore visitors, including 13,700 from ...

In India's scorching summer heat, the ancient practice of chilling water in terracotta pots is inspiring new trends – from cooling towers to screens for buildings. Nandita Iyer hates chilled ...