What the Notre Dame could now look like

A special crystal glass roof and a garden to grow 21 tonnes of fruit and vegetables each year. These would be the new features included in the innovative design for the historic 12th century Notre......

50 years later: The City of Dawn thrives

Auroville just turned 50.Aurovilians who grew up in the experimental city speak of how their childhood was marked by a sense of openness and possibility.Nikita Puri reports from the City of Dawn.......

Decoding the Badals' business empire

There is more than what meets the eye to the wealth accumulated by Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, reports N Sundaresha Subramanian. IMAGE: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh......

Akhilesh apes Maya; lays foundation of a larger park

Far from fulfilling his oft repeated proclamations about converting his bete noire former chief minister Mayawati's dream projects -- the multi-billion parks and memorials -- into hospitals and......

Urban India, take green lessons from Pune

Urban India could take a leaf from Pune on how a city can help reduce emission of greenhouse gases. The cultural capital of Maharastra has taken a few initiatives that can help the city adopt a......

Blending buildings with nature

Most laboratories in India are rather dull box-like spaces - their architecture focussing on functionality without even a passing nod at the aesthetic. The new development at the National Centre......

The coolest little start-up in America

The first time Eric Smith laid eyes on Tom Szaky, in April 2005, he felt a shiver of panic. Oh, my God, Smith thought. What have I gotten myself into? There they were, about to meet with Home......

Go green say hoteliers

It is not often that businesses in this part of the world go 'beyond compliance' in any sphere. Yet, that is what hotel chains like ITC Welcomgroup are doing -- going beyond government-laid......

Biofuel coaches, tree-plantings - Meet EPL's 'green' clubs

Spurs, Liverpool top eco-friendly table. IMAGE: The Premier League #GameZero handshake board is seen inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at......