Symbol of Fatimid Architecture : Raudat Tahera , Mumbai.

Raudat Tahera is a mausoleum dedicated to Holiness Dr. Syedna Taher Saifuddin (AQ), 51st Dai-al-
Mutlaq.This magnificent marble structure is situated in the very heart of the Mumbai  City ,in Bhendi Bazaar.
It is constructed by His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin TUS, 52nd Dai-al-Mutlaq in
memory of his father.
Beautiful scandelier inside Raudat Tahera
Raudat Tahera From Outside
Gold motifs on cornices and turrets
Design of the door using Fatimid design elements.
Huge rossete on the Dome. It has dia around 12'.
Well maintained garden in front of RaudatTahera.
Typical Fatimid Architecture
Golden Inscriptions from Quran on all the four walls 
close up of scandelier .

Design Clinic Scheme


The Office of the development commissioner ( MSME),ministry of Micro ,small and medium enterprises ,Government of India ,and National Institute of Design recently launched the Design Clinic Scheme for design expertise to Micro ,small and medium enterprises (MSME)
The objective of the scheme is to enhance industry understanding and application of design and innovation to promote design as a value add and integrate it into the mainstream and the industrial processes of MSMEs . The goal is to help MSME manufacturing industries move up the value chain,by switching the production mode,the emphasis will be on enriching design and marketing the end products ,besides giving importance to technology.
The scheme is divided in two major parts -design awareness and Design Project funding .Awareness and sensitization will be created about the value and power of design for businesses ,through seminars ,talks ,workshops and other interactive methods.
The MSMes will receive financial help ,should they require assistance ,from design consultants and professionals.The scheme will be implemented through NID .
Ahmedabad,who will act as a single co-ordination body .there will be regional centres set up ,as well.
Tie-ups with engineering ,management and design institutes of the country will help felicitate the scheme.