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2 weeks ago | 
thehoteljournal.com | Shalbha Sarda
Travellers looking to explore India are in for a treat for all the senses. Between the iconic northern landmarks and the relaxed vibes of the stunning south, the hardest thing just may be choosing what parts to visit. But for art and design aficionados, the call of Jaipur is strong, thanks to its striking architecture and storied past. We teamed up with local design journalist Shalbha Sarda to find the very best things to do in Jaipur, from the eats to the streets.
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1 month ago | 
architecturaldigest.in | Shalbha Sarda
The language of the land is Braj Bhasha, rooted in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh—possibly once used by Krishna—so are the rulers who consider themselves direct descendants of the same god. Yet, it boasts all the quintessential Rajasthani royal paraphernalia, from ramparts and vintage cars to ancient palaces.
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1 month ago | 
flipboard.com | Shalbha Sarda
3 hours agoIt took Arun George half a working life to scrape together £15,000 ($19,460) in savings, which he used to secure a care worker job for his wife in the UK. But in barely a few months, he lost it all. Mr George - not his real name as his wife doesn't want to be identified within their small community …
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1 month ago | 
admiddleeast.com | Shalbha Sarda
When minimal, contemporary, and even Mediterranean-inspired concepts are taking over home design in the city, this maximalist home in Mumbai – a sprawling penthouse facing the Arabia Sea – looks to the cultural and creative exchange instigated by the Silk Route to fashion a modern day palace in the sky.
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1 month ago | 
flipboard.com | Shalbha Sarda
1 day agoIndia: Speeding car strikes two men on bike, flees scene leaving them severely injuredRaebareli, India - March 02, 2025 A speeding car struck two men on a bike, sending them flying on the highway before fleeing the scene. The incident occurred on Lucknow-Prayagraj highway in Unchahar town, Raebareli district, in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh on the evening of March 2. Footage shows two men on a bike slowing down after noticing a speeding car approaching.
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1 month ago | 
architecturaldigest.com | Shalbha Sarda
From hand-carved temples and 9th-century stairwells to Raj-era monuments and fortresses dating back to the Mughal dynasty, the most beautiful historic buildings in India are living proof of the many influences that have shaped the country’s present-day. Indeed, India, with its many religions, languages, and ways of life, is amongst the most diverse in the world. With many empires having come and gone, each has left its mark across the nation. Today, these buildings are open to the public to enjoy.
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1 month ago | 
thehindu.com | Shalbha Sarda
On a misty February afternoon, when the mammoth Jaipur Literature Festival was underway in another part of the city, I found designer Tahir Sultan busy working on a textile-based sculpture. We were at the boutique hotel, 28 Kothi, the venue for The Handloom School’s Threads of Tomorrow, a conclave where conversations centred around the world of handloom via fashion and art, as well as its patronage.
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1 month ago | 
thehindu.com | Shalbha Sarda
On a misty February afternoon, when the mammoth Jaipur Literature Festival was underway in another part of the city, I found designer Tahir Sultan busy working on a textile-based sculpture. We were at the boutique hotel, 28 Kothi, the venue for The Handloom School’s Threads of Tomorrow, a conclave where conversations centred around the world of handloom via fashion and art, as well as its patronage.
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1 month ago | 
ad-italia.it | Shalbha Sarda
Gli edifici storici in India da vedere almeno una volta nella vita, per appassionati di storia e non solo. Dai templi finemente scolpiti a mano alle scale del IX secolo, dai monumenti dell’era Raj alle fortezze risalenti alla dinastia Mughal, gli edifici storici in India sono la testimonianza delle numerose influenze che hanno plasmato il presente del Paese asiatico.
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2 months ago | 
flipboard.com | Shalbha Sarda
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