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There is a wealth of meaning and strong postulates in the study of the ancient Indian practices. Greg Shand Architects use just one -the step wells - to contextually design the Indian Heritage Centre in Singapore. Check it out and leave us your views...

Editor's note: The Wall Street Journal lit up the blogosphere last weekend with an article titled, Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior. This played right into the stereotypes about Asian parents being obsessed with their children's education and myths about Chinese and Indian education being superior to U.S. education. The Journal article was over the top-way over. In fact, TechCrunch contributor Vivek Wadhwa called it "bizarre" in a response that he wrote in his BusinessWeek column. Chinese and Indian parents really do care about their children, just as American parents do, as do others all over the world. Some Chinese and Indian parents are really strict and push their children extremely hard. But he doesn't know any who would call their children "garbage" either in private or in public as the Journal described. And he doesn't know any middle-class Indian or Chinese children, in this day and age, who allow themselves to be subjected to the type of abuse the article details. You can read his views. But here is the perspective of one of his Twitter followers, Dr. AnnMaria De Mars, President of The Julia Group.  She said that she felt compelled to write this after reading his piece.

Where does India stand on the global design map? Must Indian design be inherently 'Indian' to make a mark on foreign shores? Have we broken free of the mandatory kitsch long associated with our country's design culture. These and other questions pop up as Beverly Pereira from IAnD speaks to five Indian designers, whose work is on display at the ongoing Milan Design Week 2018. Read here to know more

Kanchan Fagwani of Kinteriors eclectically picks on Indian Classical as the thematic to endorse this new Bharatnatyam Academy in Mumbai.

Make in India Week saw a lively workshop on the survival of Indian traditional arts & crafts in the digital era, conducted by India Art n Design (dot) com. Check it out here…

Just a few more days into the festivities of the much-revered Festival of Lights, Team IAnD brings you tips on the ultimate decor - traditional Indian - rich in substance and value like the Indian culture. Check it out here...

Textile revivalist and principal designer at the House of Angadi innovates the traditional Kanjivaram saris into silk, linen blend Kanjivarams and khadi Kanjivaramas with a rich sprinkling of ikat-inspired designs and more. Sari enthusiasts, Ar. Brinda Somaya and interior designer and stylist Lipika Sud express their opinion on this reinterpretation of the traditional Indian garment. Read here…

While the contemporary quilt creates a beguiling aesthetic in many an eclectic home, we take a look at the storytelling craft of the traditional Godhadi or Kawandi that was brought to India by African immigrants but stayed on as the native craft of the Indian west coast! Take a short heritage walk with true upcycling!

Shruti Chavan from Team IAnD visits the legacy of Indian traditional storytelling that has laid the foundation of many of our modern media methods.

Veteran art critic Shriram Khadilkar pays a tribute to his long-standing relationship with India's earliest change-driven artist A A Raiba, who left for his heavenly abode a fortnight ago.

Designing for the contemporary Indian, Sahil & Sarthak play with interesting nuances of yore that are easily attractive and find passionate use in new homes and surroundings. Check out their offerings and leave us your feedback…

Staying tuned in to our Indian roots adds a distinctive flavour and individuality to our global mindset and avant-garde homes during the festive season...

GPMA-Architects and Planners tap the cultural sensitivity of Indirapuram in Ghaziabad to cater to their needs for a mixed-use development, largely based on the traditional Indian bazaar typology. Check it out here…

The Orange Lane, Mumbai, brings a modern twist of typical Indian elements to vivid South Indian culture that makes for a contemporary 'udipi' restaurant by day and trendy bar by night. Find out how the integration of the concept within the design allows for a flexible space here...

CannonDesign and its Yazdani Studio designs a transformative TCS building in Kolkata paying homage to the traditional Indian courtyard typology. Check it out here…

DA Designs crave out an exemplary niche for Indian hospitality chain Kailash Parbat in Downtown Doha playing on diner mindset and cultural overtures…

Indian artists showcase at the London Design Festival 2015 standing tall at the India pavilion amidst a host of independent designers. Check out their individualistic works and leave us your views…

Reinterpreting the store's product line as vintage design elements to construct a memorable brand image, Limited Edition Design Studio designs the interiors of Devam to exude exquisite charm.

A treasure trove of stunning smithery unfolds at the 6500 sq ft Amrapali Museum in Jaipur - a homage to India's rich heritage of ornaments. Read to know more…

Quietly working their way up over the last six-seven years, sustainable fabrics are getting increasingly mainstream with several Indian fashion labels going green in novel avatars. Check out a few that we've profiled here…