At least one other web app we saw at the SXSW Interactive Startup Spotlight resembled Pinterest, but given how hot the burgeoning photo-sharing startup is, it came as no surprise to see a second ...

The stepwells (baoris) in and around Amber which were lying neglected since long will now narrate their historical significance. JAIPUR: The stepwells (baoris) in and around Amber which were lying ...

Ujala Baoli, Mandu, Madhya Pradesh. Late 15th/Early 16th century. Location: 22°21’29.87’’ N, 75°23’45.36’’ E. All images are courtesy of Merrell Publishers Ramkund, Bhuj , Gujarat. Mid-18th century (c ...

Tourists in India dutifully make the rounds, visiting the spectacular temples, palaces, and forts the country has to offer. But, even when they're practically under their feet, people often forget ...

Little-known giants of civic architecture puncture the landscape of west India: Stepwells. There are hundreds of these carved-stone trenches throughout the country, with winding staircases and ...

Every ancient civilisation has made architectural contributions to the world, and alongside the Egyptian pyramids, Greek columns, and China’s great wall, one of India’s most significant are the ...

It is safe to say that a visit to the Red Fort tops every tourist’s itinerary in Delhi. Yet, few are aware of another architectural gem in the capital: The Red Fort Baoli or stepwell, that lies just a ...

What makes a building world-famous? The answer is most likely some combination of magnificence, size, and historical importance. But it's far from an exact science, and many of the world's most ...