Creative Desk

Welcome to a Dream Home With Unique Ceilings & Walls BY PRAMITA BOSE Archaic or avant-garde, arcane or blatant — both simple elegance and profound esotericism underpin current-day interior décor that stand out with statement ceilings and walls. There is an element of shock value, in-your-face honesty, a kind of staring-squarely-into-the-eye vibe, a stand-out-of-the-crowd quality and an attitude that nonchalantly spells out ‘I don’t care two hoots about anything’ ingrained in present-day creativity fashioned by maverick inventors, architects and designers who have the nerves to take risks and the conviction to translate their out-of-this-world dreams into reality. Stylish Ceilings “Statement ceilings are the order of the day for current-day interiors that unleash a different dimension and character to a room. Coffered, recessed, vaulted ceilings or those with a dome shape are the popular picks that resonate with the aficionados seeking sophistication,” opines interior designer...

  Sport the Colours, Say Prayers & Savour the Flavours of Lohri The months spanning December to February ring in the winter festivities to bask in. The period also infallibly sustains faith at heart via the observance of grand religious ceremonies by a loyal congregation. The sacred bonfire, crispy popcorn, sesame seeds,  rewri  sweets, silky  tille ka   salwar  suits, syrupy brownish  gur , the burst of mirth and chatter around, the cold nip in the air, the quintessential carnival fervour — all announce the advent of the delightful harvest festival Lohri. By PRAMITA BOSE Green Gift From the Blue Planet Lohri’s significance lies in its wealth of abundant agricultural produce as it is during this phase that farmers and growers harvest winter or Rabi crops, especially sugarcane.   “This is a golden opportunity to propitiate the heavens and express our gratitude for their shower of presents in the form of a granary replenished with wheat,...