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Accounts on architecture: How Mumbaikars are documenting neighbourhood heritage

Mid-Day Premium Accounts on architecture: How Mumbaikars are documenting neighbourhood heritage

Literary scholar Nachiket Joshi and conservation architect Mallika Keer love Mumbai not for its famous monuments but because of the beauty of its everyday buildings in old neighbourhoods such as Chembur and Shivaji Park. Using their Instagram pages, they hope to bring attention to these interesting structures and to the need to preserve them

18 April,2024 04:13 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Remembering Dr. B R Ambedkar: Architect of social justice, champion of equality

Remembering Dr. B R Ambedkar: Architect of social justice, champion of equality

Born into a Dalit family on April 14, 1891, in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, Ambedkar faced discrimination and social ostracism from a young age due to his caste background

13 April,2024 09:03 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pension yojana design best; Nirmala Sitharaman rebuts Congress

Pension yojana design best; Nirmala Sitharaman rebuts Congress

Earlier, Congress attacked the government, alleging APY is a very poorly-designed scheme and a  paper tiger  that needs officials to hoodwink and coerce people into participating in it.

27 March,2024 07:35 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Mumbai: BMC faces backlash over Coastal Road open space plan presentation

Mumbai: BMC faces backlash over Coastal Road open space plan presentation

Architects and residents express concern over the lack of detailed layout and connectivity in BMC’s proposed plan

15 March,2024 05:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta Kasale
Reviving Ancient Wisdom: Exploring the Essence of Vedic Vastu in 'Vastu Remedies

Reviving Ancient Wisdom: Exploring the Essence of Vedic Vastu in 'Vastu Remedies

The origins of Vastu trace back to Lord Siva, passing through the lineage of Sage Parasara, Sage Brhadratha, and Lord Visvakarma. 

11 March,2024 03:00 PM IST | MUMBAI | BrandMedia
Ambience Group Owner Explores the Unique Differentiators of Ambience Group

Ambience Group Owner Explores the Unique Differentiators of Ambience Group

Ambience Group Owner’s exploration of unique differentiators in their projects is a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence.

07 March,2024 03:25 PM IST | MUMBAI | BrandMedia
K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram Announces Recruitment Opportunities

K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram Announces Recruitment Opportunities

K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram is delighted to announce a range of recruitment opportunities for faculty and non-faculty positions.

04 March,2024 07:52 PM IST | MUMBAI | BrandMedia
Mumbai's iconic Afghan War Memorial Church restored to its former glory

Mumbai's iconic Afghan War Memorial Church restored to its former glory

On the southern-most tip of the city stands a church that’s rare for its historical significance and architectural marvels. The Afghan War Memorial Church restoration, stuttering over 25 years, comes to a happy end after two years of continuous toil

03 March,2024 04:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Christalle Fernandes
Attend this exhibition to celebrate architects behind Mumbai’s urban skyline

Attend this exhibition to celebrate architects behind Mumbai’s urban skyline

A special exhibition showcases the works, life and times of unsung Indian architects who shaped the urban fabric of modern Mumbai

29 February,2024 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
Houses of Mazgaon, Chawls of Girgaon: How these Mumbaikars are archiving Mumbai

Mid-Day Premium Houses of Mazgaon, Chawls of Girgaon: How these Mumbaikars are archiving Mumbai

Mumbai boasts of many beautiful neighbourhoods. However, as some of them come to the light, others are left basking in the past glory. Some Mumbaikars are taking it upon themselves to archive and create an online repository for the future, and even propose a new model

20 February,2024 07:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

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