The Chettiars showcased their wealth by building more than 10,000 grand mansions, some constructed as late as the 1930s, often in flamboyant styles incorporating luxury materials such as Italian ...

But the first generation of homegrown Indian architects ... Pranati Mehta, a 46-year-old school teacher, says most Indians only look at "temples as architecture", as they "feel that is special".

at California’s Blunk Space Nine emerging Indian architecture studios on a mission to transform their country We survey the emerging Indian architecture studios and professionals, who come armed with ...