We all love to be near nature. Many of us fortunate enough to have gardens, terraces or balconies can fulfill our wish of greenery but for those not so lucky make do with potted plants inside the house or window ledges. However plants can not only...

We often when going through glossy magazines showing pictures of beautiful homes ask ourselves how my home can look like that. The fine balance between functionality & creativity is what makes the rooms in glossy magazines look exceptional &...

Some people obsess over furniture while others hardly notice its importance in their lives. However making environmentally savvy choices in furnishing our homes or offices can make a big difference in our impact on the planet as well as our...

Digital book readers could revolutionise the way we read books TOI Tablet sized e-Book readers that allow people to peruse their favourite authors on portable screens have several advantages over conventional paper tomes. Hundreds of books can be...

Here’s 25 Tips for a Powerful future! 1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant. 2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to. 3. When you wake up in...

The news article UK green-lights human-animal hybrids Reminded me of a fabulous book by Michael Crichton named “NEXT”. IT talks about the immense possibilities of genetic engineering, balancing comic & bizzare with frightening...

UK green-lights human-animal hybrids London: Britain’s parliament voted on Monday to allow the creation of human-animal embryos which some say are vital to research cures for diseases but critics argue pervert the course of nature. In a separate...

An excellent and Great Love Story of Narayana Murthy (Infosys Founder) and Sudha (From Sudha’s Autobiography) - pls dont miss it. It was in Pune that I met Narayan Murty through my friend Prasanna who is now the Wipro chief, who was also...

Vaastushastra as we all know is an ancient Indian architectural science. It contains principles to ensure a harmonious balance between man & nature thereby bringing happiness, health, wealth & prosperity. However as an Architect I see how...

RESUME EDUCATION /Qualification: 1950: Stood first in BA (Hons), Economics, Punjab University, Chandigarh , 1952; Stood first in MA (Economics), Punjab University , Chandigarh , 1954; Wright’s Prize for distinguished performance at St...