Infatuation comes in all shapes and sizes; Rohan Kale found it in a stepwell. “It was love at first sight, which slowly became an obsession as I discovered more as I travelled – discovering their ...

Tourists in India dutifully make the rounds, visiting the spectacular temples, palaces, and forts the country has to offer. But, even when they're practically under their feet, people often forget ...

Ujala Baoli, Mandu, Madhya Pradesh. Late 15th/Early 16th century. Location: 22°21’29.87’’ N, 75°23’45.36’’ E. All images are courtesy of Merrell Publishers Ramkund, Bhuj , Gujarat. Mid-18th century (c ...

In Gujarat, stepwells are more than ancient water reservoirs—they are breathtaking works of art and community history. From the ornate Rani ki Vav to the Indo-Islamic elegance of Adalaj Stepwell, ...

What makes a building world-famous? The answer is most likely some combination of magnificence, size, and historical importance. But it's far from an exact science, and many of the world's most ...

Travellers to India are often mesmerised by the country's hidden beauty that reveals itself only when you least expect it. But these images have recorded one of the nation's most treasured and ...

The stepwells (baoris) in and around Amber which were lying neglected since long will now narrate their historical significance. JAIPUR: The stepwells (baoris) in and around Amber which were lying ...

Stepwells – Solution to Global Water Conservation? NEW DELHI, (IANS) – As people are increasingly feeling the heat of global warming, the issue of water conversation is surfacing across all nations.

Agrasen ki Baoli is a bustling hangout, while Gandhak ki Baoli remains a quiet refuge, showcasing Delhi's contrasting historical stepwells.

Almost everywhere in the world, the built environment meets the water with a hard, almost defensive edge, even in a city like Venice. But the Indian subcontinent has a wonderfully open relationship ...

Every ancient civilisation has made architectural contributions to the world, and alongside the Egyptian pyramids, Greek columns, and China’s great wall, one of India’s most significant are the ...