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HomeAuthorsArchita S

Articles by Archita S

About Archita S
A freelance journalist and architect who enjoys writing and reading about cities and neighbourhoods and the changing urbanscape that challenges us every day. Archita can be reached at archita.narayanan@gmail.com
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Chennai Heat and the Art of Keeping Cool!

June 23, 2016 Archita S

Do your bit against climate change: Keep your house cooler Just around six months ago, Chennai was gradually tottering back after the devastating floods. Water levels had just receded, electricity came back on and cars

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