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Courtly Cuisine: The Kayastha Tradition
Kayastha cuisine holds a vast, largely untapped richness of family tradition; tenaciously guarded Indian recipes that are passed down from generation to generation but are rarely documented. This compilation is a persona, culinary expression of what I learned from my mother, and she from hers. Various celebrations such as family feasts, weddings and holidays are [...]
Culinary Gene: Aloe Versatility
A lot of recipes available suggest that Aloe Vera is cooked in different regions in India in different ways.
Globe Trot: May/June 2013
Welcome to the Summer 2013 issue of Prismma Magazine. Globe Trot brings you features on international design and travel destinations around the world. With vacations around the corner, we head to the African island nation of Seychelles, where the luxury resort Maia entices you to surrender to the senses and enjoy the unspoilt paradise that this island [...]
Discover India: May/June 2013
Welcome to the Summer 2013 issue of Prismma Magazine Discover India is dedicated to exploring Indian handicrafts, culture and heritage. We continue our features on wildlife tourism in India with Baghvan in Pench National Park which is run by Taj Safaris. From the forests in the heart of India, we head eastwards towards an ancient seat [...]
Desi Design: May/June 2013
Welcome to the Summer 2013 issue of Prismma Magazine Desi Design focuses on Indian interior designers, furniture design and home living brands. We start the issue with a feature on Pune based interior designer Pritika Kinra who runs Moco Design Studio. The Amar Renaissance project is a recent one they completed, with a sharp focus on using texture [...]
Inspired Home: May/June 2013
Welcome to the Summer 2013 issue of Prismma Magazine Inspired Home is a segment focused on interior design ideas and tips on decorating and design. From a home design project by architect Dhananjay Pund to home decor accessories by Royal Selangor, AA Living and Serenity Blissful Living. Shilpa Hassani walks us through the concepts of kitchen design, [...]
Chef’s Corner: May/June 2013
Welcome to the Summer 2013 issue of Prismma Magazine. Chef’s Corner is a segment dedicated to recipes by professional chefs from across the country. The summer special is focussed on food that is light and healthy. Given that our appetites wane significantly, the recipes are refreshing and cool. We have a selection of beverages that help you [...]
Top 5 design trends for 2013
Interior design trends Eclectic expression: Think that the ornate Japanese screen will not work too well with sleek modern lines of the furniture? Think again. Different perspectives will integrate well in interior design, even if it isn’t making any headway in politics. Co-existence will allow for homeowners to express various facets of their personality and [...]
Trends in home decorating in 2013
There are three general trends in home living that have exerted an influence on a wide spectrum of society. Firstly, there is an increasing desire to create living spaces that carry the stamp of individuality. Homeowners are investing more time, energy and resources in the design and décor of their home. The concept of ‘live [...]
Luxury brands in India: The international player
With major international brands and niche designers from other parts of the world making their presence felt in India, interior design in India has witnessed a major change in recent years. Awareness of global design trends has fuelled market viability. Luxury brands in India Homeowners are more willing to splurge on luxury brands and [...]
Western vs. traditional Indian decor: Trends
The western influence will continue to dominate the interior design industry in India, particularly in the context of high-end homes. In fact, several concepts are well integrated into our ‘desi’ framework and not considered particularly ‘western’ anymore. In any case, the ‘western’ influence is more of a global phenomenon and reveals a collective consciousness in [...]
Modern minimalism in the Indian home design context
When one uses the word minimalism in the design context, the obvious reference is to western terminology which ensconces this word in references to a 21st century movement inspired by Japanese design concepts. It can be traced back to the De Stijl Dutch artistic movement of the early 20th century and to the philosophy of [...]
Home design in India: Changing perceptions
A lot has changed over the past few years in the home living industry. We now have young urban professionals buying homes in their early 30s, the real estate industry has changed dramatically, the social media revolution has changed the way we communicate, and most importantly, homeowners in India are far more aware, which in [...]
Home Theater design : The basic framework
With the advent of large flat screen TVs and the advancement of audio-visual technology, home theater design has become an important facet of interior design. Home theaters may occupy a part of the living space or may reign supreme in a room dedicated entirely to it. The overall design of the home theater plays [...]
Home Interior Design: 10 step guide
This article focuses on the various steps involved in a home design project from a homeowner’s perspective. Starting from the idea stage to execution and completion, the various points outline aspects that need to be considered while planning a home interior design. The Process The Setting— Understanding the various resources available and the changing landscape of design in recent [...]
Discover India: March/April 2013
Welcome to the Spring 2013 issue of Prismma Magazine Discover India is dedicated to exploring India —places, crafts, culture and heritage. In this issue we come back full circle to our Mandap Stories with a feature on Delhi-based wedding photographer Arjun Mahajan. From a Sikh wedding in Delhi we then move on to explore the untamed [...]
Globe Trot: March/April 2013
Welcome to the Spring 2013 issue of Prismma Magazine Globe Trot brings you features on international design and travel destinations around the world. We start our journey in Portland, Oregon with interior designer Garrison Hullinger who talks about the homes he has designed and his distinctive style. From the Pacific Northwest of the U.S we [...]
Chefs Corner: March/April 2013
Welcome to the Spring 2013 issue of Prismma Magazine. Chef’s Corner is a segment dedicated to recipes by professional chefs from across the country. This issue the focus is on recipes from 15 regions of India—each with a special cuisine: Kashmiri Himachali Avadh Maharastrian Malwani Parsi Goan Anglo Indian Rajasthani Andhra Tamil Nadu Coorg Oriya Bengali Assamese [...]
