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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
TopicBimal Patel

Topic: Bimal Patel

Who are the people behind the new Parliament building — architects, officials & ‘shramjeevis’

From overcoming Covid-related challenges to delivering on tight deadlines, an army of over 5,000 workers have played a vital role in construction of new Parliament building.

After 3 missed deadlines, Central Vista Avenue ‘finally ready’ & awaiting inauguration

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs officials say 'care has been taken to ensure the area retains its essential character'. Inauguration date yet to be finalised.

Modi’s Central Vista project has a history-shaped hole in it

Architect Bimal Patel’s impressive Central Vista makeover doesn’t have a plan to acknowledge, retrieve and repair the loss that is staring at us.

Parliament to Kashi Vishwanath: Why Modi always hires architect Bimal Patel for pet projects

Bimal Patel is India's preferred architect. Development of the Mumbai Port Trust and restoration of Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Ashram are his other ongoing projects.

On Camera

What a viral monkey, an IKEA plush toy, and a US Supreme Court ruling reveal about tariffs

Punch’s attachment to his plush toy is not based on its country of origin, but on the comfort it provides. Similarly, consumers prioritise trust and design over geopolitical labels.

Valued at $39.2 billion, Karnataka bioeconomy sector accounts for 10% of state’s GSDP—report

Biotechnology has emerged as the fastest-growing segment, valued at $11.46 billion, led by fermentation-based industries, biofuels, enzymes and sustainable materials.

IAF’s Tejas fleet undergoes ‘maintenance check’, decision on airframe yet to be taken

The 7 February incident involving Tejas aircraft caused severe damage to its frame. IAF and HAL are working together as part of the Board of Inquiry (BoI) to probe the incident.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.