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We all know the hassles that come with making preparations for a holiday. However, the most difficult thing is getting a visa for the destination we intend to visit. Going for a vacation outside India isn't just about packing your bags or choosing an exotic destination location, it is a rather long drawn affair and there is a lot of planning to do. The most important of them all is the procurement and management of visas to enter the country you plan to visit. To get that to happen, an interview at the respective consulate is imperative and despite hours of documentation, there is always the downright fatal chance of your visa being rejected. In order to solve this dreaded happening situation, how about visiting places that provide on arrival visa for Indian citizens? Sounds good, right? So here are 10 countries that offer visa on arrival for us, Indians:

Driven by a clear philosophy of efficiency and an aim to create an atmosphere of different public places, AllArtsDesign, Perm designs redcupmaximgorky - a coffee bar that is rustic and completely Instagram-wired! Check it out here…

In the design of the new office for IT firm, Antworks, Vision Architects and Interior Designers uses semi-open spaces and collaborative social areas in an open office environment to boost employee productivity, creativity and motivation. Read on to know more ...

Building skin imparts a character to a place, externally; and is a major parameter for building performance, internally. rat[LAB]-Research in Architecture & Technology designs a façade project in Gurgaon for an industrial building using parametric techniques that have overcome multiple constraints. Find out more about the result here...

An office that mimics being underwater! 100architects create a truly unconventional space for an unconventional French travel company, Club Med. Sounds interesting? We bet it is! Find out more here

Design Plus Architects gives an old bar in Club 26, Noida, a complete overhaul by placing materiality, dimension and textures at the core. From an eye-catching drop ceiling that appears to flow from the interiors to the bar's exterior, to a dramatic bar that limits staff disturbances, the mathematical principal of parametric design comes into play across various elements in Pliant Bar. Check it out…

Ar. Rajesh Patel designs an inward-looking home for an elderly couple in Mumbai, focussing on the trappings of a modern lifestyle without compromising on the feel-good factor integral to their mindset. Check it out here…

Did you know that an Indian passport allows you to travel to 63 countries and territories without the hassles of applying for a travel visa in advance? These 63 countries and territories permit Indian passport holders to enter without visa or obtain visa-on-arrival (VOA), thus simplifying the whole experience of traveling abroad whether for work or for leisure.

Arthur Casas Design and SysHaus design an "eco-systemic" house that comes prefabricated with built-in high energy-efficient programs, making the project truly sustainable. Check it out here

Palatial settings, elaborate art-deco interiors and an ambience that recalls the grandeur of the golden era of cinema, this PVR at Gurugram by DesignEx is an ode to its legacy and nostalgic memories. Check it out here…

Carlo Ratti Associati joins an international task force of designers, engineers, medical professionals, and military experts to work on CURA - an open-source project aimed at capacity building in Intensive-Care Units (ICU) specially to treat COVID-19 patients. Check it out here…

Fran Silvestre Arquitectos bring together dark tones and natural daylight, juxtaposing one with the other and yet harmonising the space within this dental clinic, conceiving an almost ethereal aesthetic. Check out the minimalist drama here…

The corporate office of HNI BP Ergo in Hyderabad designed by EL+D Architecture and Interior Design is a 2000 sq. ft. space with an entrance lobby, experience zone etc built to impress! Find out how this family of leading brands uses the same area as an office and retail space here

Almost like an implant floating on the natural landscape, the Sanvina farmhouse, designed by Cluster One Creative Solutions stands on the threshold of an inviting modern, sleek exterior that belies its rustic interior charm.

OPEN Architecture delineate three community functions in an iconic building in Shanghai with an aim to nurture a holistic community environment

Designed as an ideal playscape for kids, the "Book worm" is an interactive installation at CSMVS #Mumbai by Architect/Artist Nuru Karim in collaboration with Priyashri Art Gallery to primarily draw one's attention to the significance of education in a literacy-starved society.

Extending a warm invite to participate in an elite think-tank-in-the-making called PIN Board. Participation calls for cross-disciplinary thought and problem-solution statements to address both - existing and foreseeable issues of the office of the future. As an integral part of the office ecosystem, each of us is in one way or the other impacted by this subject today. Check out details for participation in today's trending feature at IndiaArtnDesign and submit your proposal for the PIN Board.

Juxtaposing indoor and outdoor spatial qualities, @lukstudiodesign's stunning streetwear retail project, The Skatepark for @akenz_official is reminiscent of an outdoor urban skatepark.

IBR Designs crafts an elegant home in Bengaluru, perfectly balancing the innate need for privacy with the need to socialise using a stunning medley of art, statement pieces and an uber chic colour palette.

Morphogenesis Lab creates an interactive installation focussed on "Architecture of Emotive Intelligence," exploring how cyber-physical adaptive spaces can respond to the user's physiological and psychological needs based on their biological and neurological data. Such data can be a potent driver of change in the way spaces can be controlled.