In 2015, India launched an ambitious plan dubbed the National Smart Cities Mission, aimed at making 100 urban centers more livable and sustainable through innovative and inclusive solutions. Among the ...

Have you been to Hawa Mahal in Jaipur? (Photo: Pexels) Jaipur knows how to leave an impression on its tourists, and the Hawa Mahal is often your first sight as your first big “wow” moment. It is ...

A strong wind blows, stops at the closed windows in mock surprise. And then rushes inside through select orifices. It then rises up the spirals, spills over to the other side. The cylindrical ...

The Hawa Mahal in Rajasthan’s Jaipur is designed in the shape of a crown and looks like the crown of Lord Krishna. The Hawa Mahal is designed to allow natural airflow throughout the palace and has 953 ...

Hawa Mahal or the Palace of winds was built by Sawai Pratap Singh in 1747. It has latticed windows that allowed royal ladies to have view of the market place. From the top one can have a view of ...

In 1981 I saw the majestic Hawa Mahal in the Kamal Haasan and Rati Agnihotri starrer movie, Ek Duje Ke Liye. Little did I know that I would soon get married into the family that owned it. In 1981 I ...

Visakhapatnam: One cannot take their eyes away from a masonry building while driving past RK Beach towards fishing harbour, namely ‘Hawa Mahal’, which stands out from the flock of the high-rise ...

Hawa Mahal is an iconic architectural marvel located in the heart of Jaipur. The constituency might cover the central parts of the city and include a mix of urban and commercial areas. Hawa Mahal has ...

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