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Residential realty enters middle cycle as focus shifts to capital deployment, annuity assets: NuvamaIndia's residential real estate sector is entering the middle stage of its current cycle, with developers shifting focus from debt reductio...
Realty firms must adopt scientific temperament, build sustainable housing projects: MoHUA SecyA housing ministry spokesperson has encouraged real estate companies to implement sustainable development practices, including the incorpor...
AT&T painted two Nevada telecom roofs white; roof surfaces cooled 35–40°F, reached 12°F below outdoor air, and two buildings saved about 0.5 kWh of electricity a dayA study explored how white roofs reduced energy costs for AT&T communication buildings. Researchers observed significant roof surface tempe...
Gurugram luxury housing lines up Rs 1 lakh crore festive launch pipelineGurugram's luxury housing sector anticipates a strong festive season with nearly one lakh crore in new project launches. Developers are acc...
In 1999, Woody Harrelson started building an 8.5-acre Maui sanctuary around sustainable living. 26 years later, the estate runs on solar power and grows all its own foodIn 1999, Woody Harrelson began creating a sustainable sanctuary on Maui, turning his home into an experiment in simpler living. By 2005, he...
Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: ''From my early youth I have had the strongest desire to understand or explain whatever I...'' — Life lessons from an inspiring quote on curiosity, patience, observation, self-doubt, perseverance, critical thinking and personal growth from the pioneering naturalist who transformed our understanding of evolutionQuote of the day by Charles Darwin explores his lifelong desire to understand what he observed. It speaks to staying curious through uncert...
Arnya Realestates, Casagrand Premier to raise Rs 750 cr equity fundArnya Realestates and Casagrand Premier Builder plan to raise over Rs 750 crore through a Category II AIF focused on residential real estat...
Paint makers expect healthy FY27 demand amid price hikes; competition intensity remains highLeading paint firms foresee sustained double-digit growth through the festive season. Companies are implementing price increases to manage ...
Motilal Oswal AMC CEO Prateek Agrawal explains why he is avoiding large banks, IT and FMCG stocksMotilal Oswal AMC is favouring high-growth themes including defence, renewables, hospitals, digital businesses and capital markets, while l...
Shalimar acquires 3-acre Lucknow land parcel for ₹450 crore, highest in tier 2 cityShalimar Corp has acquired a three-acre land parcel in Lucknow for ₹450 crore. This acquisition marks a significant deal within tier two ci...
In 2006, Green Belt Movement began restoring Kenya’s Aberdares after years of human pressure. 18 years later, 3.8 million trees had been planted across 2,000 hectaresThe Green Belt Movement rehabilitated Kenya's Aberdares Forest, a vital water source. Illegal logging and cultivation threatened this prima...
From diamonds to defence: India, Belgium target 2x trade in 5 yearsIndia and Belgium will work to double bilateral trade over the next five years. Cooperation will expand beyond traditional commerce into de...
In 2011, Lovell FHCC joined a green federal challenge with 3 focus areas. 3 years later, LED retrofits cut electricity 15%, saving $500,000 and 7.4 million pounds of CO2Lovell FHCC lighting project remains a useful example of how sustainability goals can produce measurable results when they are connected to...
Mumbai property market continues strong run, records best-ever AugustMumbai's property market achieved its highest August registrations ever. The city recorded 12,387 property registrations during the month. ...
What looks like a normal Canadian home is actually made from 612,000 plastic bottlesTwo Canadian brothers have turned an astonishing 612,000 discarded plastic bottles into a concept home in Meteghan, Nova Scotia. Their comp...
India’s built environment faces a talent crunch as Viksit Bharat ambitions growIndia’s infrastructure ambitions are outpacing the availability of industry-ready professionals. Ashwani Awasthi, MD, RICS South Asia, expl...
Gaurs group buys 35-acre land on the Yamuna Expressway for Rs 700 croreNCR-based Gaurs Group has acquired about 35 acres of land on the Yamuna Expressway near Noida International Airport for around ₹700 crore t...
India’s housing market sees structural shift towards premium, luxury homes: CareEdge RatingsIndia’s housing market is seeing a structural shift towards premium and luxury homes, with affordable housing losing share in new launches....
In 2020, a Brazilian mother and daughter started collecting discarded bottles; years later, 8,000 glass bottles became the walls of their seven-bedroom home that glows at sunriseA Brazilian mother and daughter collected over 8,000 discarded bottles from beaches in 2020. These bottles were then incorporated into the ...
Realty firm iUSTUS to develop 25 lakh sq ft of residential, commercial real estate in BengaluruRealty firm iUSTUS is set to embark on an ambitious project, developing a staggering twenty-five lakh square feet across South and East Ben...