“Scriver and Srivastava have produced the definitive analysis of the long trajectory of modern architecture in India, from its naissance in the colonial world to the present, when its fate hangs in the balance. Written in an assured, fluent style, the book weaves together a wealth of detailed information into a narrative that is simultaneously highly readable and scholarly. An essential text for all those interested in the past and future of contemporary Indian architecture.”
— Vikramaditya Prakash, professor of architecture, University of Washington, author of "Chandigarh’s Le Corbusier" and coauthor of "A Global History of Architecture"
"The book validates the decision to take a broad historical overview whilst also piercing to great depths at particular points. It also reminds us that architecture is more than a farcical progression or importation of 'style' and is far more indebted to the economic-political scenario than we would care to admit. . . . We urgently need more books of this caliber."
— Architecture Beyond Europe