In Delhi, Echo of Art Deco: Forgotten Chapters Between Bungalows, Cinemas And Clock Towers
Delhi is celebrated for its Mughal and colonial architecture, but few know about its stunning Art Deco buildings - each with a unique story. From the iconic Ram Roop Clock Tower to the timeless Delite Cinema and the modernist curves of Hotel Bloomrooms, watch how Delhi quietly embraced this bold design movement.
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- Mint
‘Bazm-e-Aam': An evening of storytelling around mangoes
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Time of India
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Rs 49K Ivory Saree Is Inspired By The Art Deco Movement
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