adaptive reuse

Mysuru is home to a large stock of heritage structures under different govt agencies

Archaeologists have uncovered 260 ancient circular burial sites in Sudan's Atbai Desert, dating back to 4000-3000 BCE. These "enclosure burials" contain human and animal remains, suggesting a nomadic culture with emerging social hierarchy and high regard for cattle. The discovery offers a new perspective on Saharan prehistory and its connection to early Egyptian kingdoms.

A new trend in China sees young people using AI to recreate ex-partners digitally after breakups. By feeding chat histories and memories into AI, users build virtual companions designed to mimic past relationships. While offering comfort, this raises significant privacy and emotional dependency concerns, prompting wider discussions on technology's role in personal lives.

Pvt schools go digital, govt schools struggle to keep pace

Jaipur, a 300-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site, is celebrating World Heritage Day with events highlighting its architectural legacy and conservation efforts. The City Palace Museum and other historic locations will host talks, heritage walks, and interactive sessions exploring the revival and living heritage of the city.

Your kitchen sponge, a breeding ground for millions of microbes, emits foul odors as bacteria thrive in its moist, food-laden fibers. These tiny organisms, including potentially harmful strains, can spread germs across your kitchen. To combat this, experts recommend sanitizing sponges with high heat or replacing them every one to two weeks.

India is grappling with an unusually early and prolonged summer in 2026, marked by soaring temperatures and intensifying heatwaves. This extreme heat is exacerbating water scarcity, creating a critical link between two pressing environmental challenges. The nation's health systems are bracing for increased heat-related illnesses as warm nights offer little respite.

Hyderabad’s heritage sites are moving beyond static preservation into active cultural use, hosting everything from electronic music nights to high-fashion showcases. This evolving role is drawing newer audiences into historic spaces, while also prompting an ongoing conversation among experts about how to balance accessibility, programming, and the long-term responsibility of conservation.