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'Charles Correa was the international face of Indian architecture'

Well known architect Hafeez Contractor talks about the man who inspired him the most, Charles Correa. Charles Correa, image, left, was the true representative of Indian architecture......

Charles Correa, India's 'greatest architect', passes away

Charles Correa, the face of modern architecture in India, passed away on Tuesday night after a brief illness. He was 84. The last rites will be performed in Mumbai on Thursday, family sources said.......

Standing tall: Charles Correa's ICONIC buildings

India’s greatest contemporary architects Charles Correa died on Tuesday night at the age of 84. He was best known for his “open-to-sky” designs, which were reflected in some of......

Charles Correa: India's most 'innovative' architect

When Charles Correa was hailed as India's greatest architect in 2013, he said, 'Greatest is so…so definite. Most innovative might have been better' It was always a surprise to visit......

'Charles Correa was inspirational and visionary'

Architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi recalls his friend of over six decades. Architects Balkrishna V Doshi and Charles Correa Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi is one of India’s......

Remembering Charles Correa and his 'breathing' buildings

India's foremost architect and town planner was renowned as much for his 'breathing' spaces as for his irascible personality Obituaries can be hagiographic, at least in the immediate aftermath of......

The rupee symbol: 5 designs shortlisted

The long wait for a symbol of the rupee is expected to end by March next year. A committee headed by Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Usha Thorat has shortlisted five symbols from 4,000......

Xerxes Desai: The man behind Titan's success

In the '80s after Xerxes Desai, moved to Bengaluru and spent the initial days on building Titan from a factory in Hosur. Xerxes Desai, who built Titan into the country's largest watch company,......

Tata Steel to set up technical institute

Tata Steel on Wednesday said it has initiated the construction of a technical training institute near Gopalpur in Ganjam district of Orissa. The institute designed by famous architect Charles......

Delhi's disastrous rise to riches

The confrontation between angered citizens and the police in Delhi this week, in which four people died, is a perfect example of the kind of blind ignorance that seizes governments from time to......

Get ready for Dilwale in December

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Dilwale has expectedly created a buzz already even though it's up for release in December.Directed by......

Goa confirmed as IFFI venue

It isofficial. The area from Panaji to Fort Aguada, crossing over the picturesque River Mandovi, will be the permanent venue for the International Film Festival of India.Film Advisory Council and......

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Thursday.Ten-man Barcelona lose to Monaco IMAGE: AS Monaco's players celebrate after winning their Champions League match against Barcelona......

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza. ARGENTINA......

Leclerc puts Ferrari on pole at Monza; F3 driver survives crash

IMAGE: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during practice. Photograph: Massimo Pinca/Reuters Charles Leclerc put Ferrari on pole position for their home Italian Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday in......

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday IMAGE: England's Raheem Sterling scores their first goal against Hungary at Puskas Arena, Budapest. Photograph: Carl......

UCL PIX: Benzema double sends Real through; Inter out

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday. IMAGE: Borussia Moenchengladbach players celebrate on the pitch at full-time after finding out they have qualified for the UEFA......

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