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Remembering Charles Correa’s ‘Architecture for Argument’ Plans
On several occasions in his career as an architect, Correa would encounter resistance with ideas that pushed the envelope of public acceptance, whether in his additions to Rajghat, or providing for the homeless on the streets of Bombay.
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In the Face of an Apathetic State, ‘Speak, Woman!’ is a Forthright Dismantling of Patriarchy
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In the Face of an Apathetic State, 'Speak, Woman!' is a Forthright Dismantling of Patriarchy
Smita Agarwal, in her book of poetry, raises her voice in an asymmetrical world and implores women to speak out for themselves.
Culture
The Looming Shadow of a Mountain of Garbage Which Spells Danger and Also Livelihood for its Dependants
In a new book, Saumya Roy tracks the stories of depend make a meagre living from trash.
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Bombay’s Last Great Architect, Kamu Iyer, Now Belongs to the Ages
The great modernist made immense contribution to the landscape and to the city’s knowledge of its own architectural history.
Review: Short Stories That Give an Immersive Experience of Community Living in Mumbai
A review of 'Bombay Balchao' and 'Coming Back to the City: Mumbai Stories'.
UNESCO Heritage Tag for Mumbai's Architecture Is One Thing, Preserving It Is Another
The government will have to step in with strict zoning laws to maintain and preserve Mumbai's unique architecture.
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Against Political Art
The moment art starts to persuade instead of inform the people, it risks turning into propaganda.
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Ghosting Isn't Cruel, It's Elegant
Let's be honest, every man or woman that lives on your phone is only half-real. Do they really deserve your time and justifications?
The Many Articulations of Bombay Art Deco
An exhibition in Mumbai interprets the flamboyant architectural dreams of the city in the 1930s
Culture
Sleeping Under the Stars on the Footpaths of Sultry Mumbai
It used to be an article of faith in Bombay that, on its streets, a lone, bejeweled woman could return home after a wedding at midnight, safe and unmolested. This is because people still sleep on Mumbai's streets
