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Jan 2026


Book Review: Para Commando by Deepak Surana
Military biographies often struggle with balance and lean too heavily into battlefield detail and the human being disappears and usually they focus only on heroism and the soldier turns into a symbol rather than a person. Para Commando , Deepak Surana’s account of Captain Arun Singh Jasrotia of 9 Para (Special Forces), avoids both traps by keeping its attention firmly on character, discipline, and the quiet choices that define leadership under pressure. Set during counter-ter

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A Contemporary Wada in the Wild: Jungle Homes Tadoba Reimagines Maharashtrian Architecture
Set beside the Kolara Gate of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra, Jungle Homes Tadoba unfolds as a hospitality project shaped by cultural memory as much as by ecological sensitivity. Designed by Nashine Architects , the resort offers a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Maharashtrian wada, translating its spatial intelligence into a setting deeply attuned to forest, climate, and place. The project emerged from a personal narrative. The clients, Mahara

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Indulge in the art of elegant dining at this modern Indian restaurant at The Oberoi, Gurugram
Set within the serene grounds of The Oberoi Gurgaon , Ziya unfolds as a contemporary dining space where modern Indian cuisine is matched by a deeply considered architectural narrative. Designed by Architecture Discipline , the restaurant balances old-world refinement with a confident, contemporary sensibility, creating an environment that feels both composed and quietly immersive. Overlooking the hotel’s reflective water body, Ziya draws the architectural language of the Obe

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