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An urgent plea to vote

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The smile and the shine on the face of this child

Vote for ‘Saving the Lives of Malnourished Children’ American Express Members project to get $1.5 million aid;

So that International Medical Corps can help millions of malnourished children to smile and shine like this one!

Vote doesn’t cost you a thing!

Vote Today as time is running out.

Know more facts here.

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You can vote till  13th of October – for next three days.

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Vote For ‘Feeding 1 million children daily’ project by Akshaya Patra Foundation.

(To provide school lunch to children across India)

 

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High and Low ways of living

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Flying  carpet armchair

Designer: Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007)

@ Friedman Benda Gallery – selected works exhibited (May 1- June 21, 2008)

While watching TV or reading a book, ‘a strange thing happens’ to me. I am comfortably sitting on a chair or sofa and then I end up sitting on the floor!

How this happens; go unnoticed! Perhaps between the sofa and floor rests some curling up, stretching and bending activities!!

I do not know with how many of you ‘this strange thing happens’ but to my kind of people these furniture pieces are remarkably comfortable and suitable!

I wonder why many more such designs are not there?

High and Low living

Designer: Studioroom906

This furniture responds to variations in sitting habits of different cultures and situations. So the western chaise lounge is extended to a carpet of eastern craftsmanship.

material: felt and wool

FLAT II

Designer: Suzukikegroup

Luxury of sitting in countless ways! Indeed!

material: leather and steel

 

 

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World Animal Day

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Offerings (ceramic art)

Artist: Shampa Shah @ Lemon Grasshopper Art gallery

Feeling angry at how easily actors and politicians in India kill rare and protected species and get away scot-free or lightly!

Don’t want to say more as this creation of artist Shampa Shah says everything too well!

We can pledge support in various ways ?

Download an animated screen saver from  World Animal Day

Or Send an E-card here

Or Check these @ Better World qoutes :

The question is not, “Can they reason?” nor, “Can they talk?” but rather, “Can they suffer?”
~Jeremy Bentham

Or Check these interiors : My pet views

 

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Amazing Temple Lightscapes

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Sri Kalahasti temple

Amazing temple and monuments Lightscapes By: Fountainhead Design

Fountainhead Architects is a Hyderabad based architectural firm.

Sri Kalahasti Temple 

This ancient temple is dedicated to Shiva (one of the 5 temples celebrating Shiva as the embodiment of the primary elements, here as air )

Sri Sailam 

This is one of the 12 Jyotirlingam shrines of Shiva.

Temple @ Vontimetta

 Vontimetta is a small place in Cuddapah district in Andhra Pradesh.

Temple @ Vontimetta

Sri Sailam

Sri Kalahasti

Sri Sailam

This is an ancient temple with fort like walls, towers, sprawling courtyards and a lot of sculptural work. This huge temple is built in the Dravidian style  and is one of the finest specimens of Vijayanagar architecture.

And the Belum Caves ?

Belum Caves is located in Kurnool district in State of Andhra Pradesh, India.

Archaeological survey of India has found remnants of vessels in the caves dating back to 4500 BC.

Belum Caves is the second largest cave in Indian sub-continent.

Belum caves

(All images courtesy Fountainhead Design) 

(Another of my post on temple architecture here.) 

 

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Weaver’s magic

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Designers: Basketry of Villaines-les-Rochers @ Vannerie

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A few everyday objects, some unique objects and few architectural installations & structures by artisans of Villaines-les-Rochers, a small village in France. The Basketry Cooperative of Villaines-les-Rochers has some amazing creativeness to offer. Continue reading Weaver’s magic →

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Modern Sun Room

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rear garden – sun room

Architects: Cantrell & Crowley

Today I feel like hiding in this modern sun room (a brilliant beautiful design!) or

run away to a terrace like this!

Because this week was one such week where I could not get rid off a feeling that I am such a small common man who can’t change anything about abysmal lethargy shown by our administration!

Cantrell & Crowley is a Dublin based architectural firm.