Phoenix Halcyon: An Architectural Jewel in the Crown of Hyderabad
A few years ago, Mukul and Surupa Dhyani returned from the States as top executives at two of the country’s largest MNCs. Since their return, they had been living in a 3BHK apartment in an upscale residential spot in Hyderabad. But now, they were wanting to move to an even better location — to a…
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How First Time Home Buyers Can Avoid These Mistakes
Sumit and Payel Sengupta, a newlywed couple, are hunting for what will be their first home together. But their minds are riddled with the usual concerns that first time home buyers have — “Is this the right time?” “Where should we buy?”; “How big the house should be?” and so on… The thought of buying…
Why Renting a Property in India Seems Cheaper but is Actually Expensive
After marriage, like most young couples, Manas and Charu had dreams of having a home they could call their ‘own’. Manas had just changed jobs and Charu had started her design firm recently. They couldn’t afford to buy a home right away. So renting a property was the first thing that crossed their mind. After…
The Meteoric Rise of Coffee Culture in Indian Cities
Despite being the world’s 6th greatest coffee producer, India preferred being a tea-drinking nation. Coffee existed in the Indian subcontinent since 1400 AD, but during the British era, only the rich and privileged consumed the drink, not the masses. In independent India, the West’s most-loved drink turned into a household name, its aroma spreading to…
Factors to Remember While Deciding Your Home Loan Tenure
Selecting the bank, interest rate, and the loan repayment period are critical aspects while considering a home loan. The tenure is a vital part because the absolute cost of ownership depends on it. In plain words, the home loan tenure determines the total sum you have to shell out for owning the property. Principal plus interest…
What To Consider While Preparing For Home Loan Repayment
When Aniket, a 35-year old IT professional, started planning to buy a home, he knew would have to apply for a loan. However, after spending some time researching the home loan market, he was not so confident if he really wanted to borrow from the bank. The loan interests were high and he feared the…
Is the Role of an Architect Different in Today’s Residential Complexes?
“It is about creating buildings and spaces that inspire us, that help us do our jobs, that bring us together, and that become, at their best, works of art that we can move through and live in. And in the end, that is why architecture can be considered the most democratic of art forms.” —…
How You Can Arrange the Perfect Kids’ Party at Your Home
It was a Friday evening. Aruna was invited with her son Ritwik to a kid’s party. Kid’s parties were becoming quite a regular feature in her life. This was her fifth in this season. Although her son, Ritwik, loves those parties, she felt guilty that she could not organise one at home. Ritwik always wanted…