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Palika Kendra Building by Kuldip Singh Architect

Independent India’s Architecture at 75: From the Past, Onto the Present

While the rich and dynamic history of Art and Architecture in India has always received admiration, little focus has been on appreciating that of post-independence. This article attempts to bridge this gap by crediting the past 75 years out of thousands of years of Indian Art and Architecture and paying homage to the constantly evolving Architectural landscape of Independent India.-Megha Pande | ArchitectureLive!

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“Afghani, the wind is called Afghani” Mulling over Afghanistan in 2006 from just across the militarised border in Uzbekistan By Peeyush Sekhsaria | Design Dalda

“Afghani, the wind is called Afghani” Mulling over Afghanistan in 2006 from just across the militarised border in Uzbekistan by Design Dalda

At Tashkent, the Uzbekistan capital we board an amazing Soviet era YAK 40 (Yakoliv) for Termez. The plane smells of Vodka and has a public bus feel to it. No need to be careful about overhead luggage falling on to your heads, the Yak 40 has its total luggage space (both hand and check in baggage) at the back. You enter in from the tail. The pilot enters from the back after all passengers have boarded, you stand up in respect and sit down only after he has taken to his cabin. – Design Dalda

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