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Hettich Introduces SlideLine 18: Effortless Elegance in Sliding Door Systems

Hettich Introduces SlideLine 18: Effortless Elegance in Sliding Door Systems

Architecture, Home Improvement, Lifestyle, News
Experience Smooth, Silent, and Superior Sliding Door Systems MUMBAI, India, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hettich, a world leader in hardware and furniture fittings presents SlideLine 18, a cutting-edge sliding system that aims to raise the bar for sliding door systems. SlideLine 18, which is flawlessly engineered for both wooden and aluminium frame doors, offering an unmatched experience. SlideLine 18, also known as SL 18, is a sliding system that represents Hettich's dedication to exceptional quality and innovation. Its user-friendly design includes soft opening and closing mechanisms and an easy installation process for really seamless, silent, and smooth functioning. This sliding system elevates the wardrobe experience to new heights. Made in India. Made for the World Manuf...
Celebrated Author Amish Tripathi Buys Big; Splurges ₹13.65 Crore on Luxury Apartment in Worli: Square Yards

Celebrated Author Amish Tripathi Buys Big; Splurges ₹13.65 Crore on Luxury Apartment in Worli: Square Yards

Business & Finance
Mumbai, Maharashtra, 15th July, 2024 — Renowned author Amish Tripathi, acclaimed for his best-selling mythological fiction series including the Shiva Trilogy and the Ram Chandra series, has recently invested in a prestigious property in Mumbai's upscale Upper Worli suburb. According to property registration documents accessed and reviewed by SquareYards.com, Tripathi has secured this high-end residence for ₹13.65 crore. The newly acquired property, located in the prestigious World One project by the Lodha Group, spans approximately 251 square meters or 2,700 square feet (carpet area) and is a ready-to-move-in residence. According to SquareYards.com, the sale deed, finalised on July 4th this year, incurred a stamp duty worth ₹81.9 lakh and a transaction fee of ₹30,000. The property was s...
Bengaluru’s Water Crisis: Can the Tech Capital Fight Its Way Back? How Veolia’s Water Management Is Preparing for Crisis Situations

Bengaluru’s Water Crisis: Can the Tech Capital Fight Its Way Back? How Veolia’s Water Management Is Preparing for Crisis Situations

Architecture, Home Improvement, LIFE & ARTS, News
Wednesday, Jul 17, 2024 14:07:41 Bangalore, Karnataka, India – Business Wire India With its range of technologies and expertise, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, South Asia helps municipalities and companies to better face the water challenge, through the protection and replenishment of resources. Since 2022, Veolia has been publishing the Barometer of Ecological Transformation every two years, in partnership with the Elabe consulting and research firm globally. Notably, the company has also developed the Water Impact Index (WIIX), a tool that enables companies and municipalities to make better informed choices. It assesses the effects of human activity on water resources and the stress on resources in terms of volume and quantity, thereby determining the water footprint of...
Industry Meet – Discussion on Recent QCOs on Plywood, Panel and Furniture Industry.

Industry Meet – Discussion on Recent QCOs on Plywood, Panel and Furniture Industry.

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July 17, 2024 /Bengaluru; Bureau of Indian Standards, Bangalore Branch Office, and Institute of Wood Sciences and Technology jointly organised an Industry Meet on Discussion on Recent QCOs on Plywood, Panel and Furniture Industry, in Conference hall - ICFRE- IWST, Bengaluru on 15th July 2024. The conference was attended by almost 70 manufacturers, importers, industry associations, educationalists, journalists and consumers. Dr. M P Singh, Director, IWST, in his inaugural speech talked about the collaborative approaches of BIS and DPIIT. He also wished for industrial prosperity. The magazine named Wood is Good, Grow more, Use more was also released on this platform regarding the Timber Production Scenario and Need for Timber Policy in India. Jaydeep Chitlangia, General Secretary, FE...
Godrej Properties partners with Chikkaballapur City Municipal Council (CMC) and The Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) for the City-Farmer Partnership project in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka

Godrej Properties partners with Chikkaballapur City Municipal Council (CMC) and The Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) for the City-Farmer Partnership project in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka

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Converts more than 1300 tonnes of solid waste to organic compost to fuel sustainable farming and convert dry waste into recyclables. Bangalore, 16th July 2024: Godrej Properties Limited, India’s leading real estate developer, partnered with the Chikkaballapur City Municipal Council (CMC) and the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) for the City-Farmer Partnership project in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka to address the city’s waste management challenges and to promote scientific management of solid waste.  Focused on converting organic wet waste into valuable compost for farmers, approximately 759 tonnes of legacy waste was semi-processed into organic compost and supplied to 109 farmers across 17 villages of Chikkaballapur. The compost, processed from 1,000 cubic meters of waste, w...
Vestian: 65% of office space in India is green-certified

Vestian: 65% of office space in India is green-certified

Business & Finance, News
Delhi, 16th July 2024: Accessing any real estate company’s performance based on ESG becomes crucial as the real estate sector is the 2nd largest employer in India, accounting for 39% of carbon emissions. The government’s constant push to achieve net zero emissions by 2070 is likely to play a pivotal role in shaping the real estate market in India. As per Vestian Research, over 65% of Grade A office space across India's top 7 cities is green-certified. Moreover, among 1,362 Grade A buildings, 805 (or 59%) boast of green certifications, highlighting India's growing commitment to sustainable construction. As India's office market attracts global occupiers, developers are increasingly prioritizing international certifications. This trend is reflected in the dominance of LEED certificatio...
Pay property tax arrears quickly through One Time Relief (OTS) Scheme: Tushar Giri Nath,Chief Commissioner,BBMP

Pay property tax arrears quickly through One Time Relief (OTS) Scheme: Tushar Giri Nath,Chief Commissioner,BBMP

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Chief Commissioner Mr. Tushar Giri Nath said that the One Time Relief Scheme (OTS) implemented for property tax arrears under BBMP will end on July 31 and citizens should take advantage of it immediately. Speaking to reporters after the review meeting held at the office of the Chief Commissioner of the corporation headquarters regarding various matters under BBMP, he said that about 4 lakh defaulters will come under the one-time relief scheme in the city. Out of this, 80,000 defaulters have taken advantage of this and paid the outstanding property tax so far. The remaining 3.20 lakh defaulters have only a chance till July 31 and they should take advantage of it immediately. Call 1533 Helpline Get Necessary Information About OTS: He said that if there are any other confusions, i...
High priority for integrated waste management: BBMP administrator.

High priority for integrated waste management: BBMP administrator.

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Mr. S.R. Umashankar, Administrator said that under the scope of BBMP, more priority is being given to comprehensive waste management and many projects are being undertaken for it. He was addressing a two-day workshop on "Climate Action" in collaboration with BBMP C40 cities at Room No. 419 of Vikas soudha. With a view to eliminate the problem of solid waste in the city, many initiatives have been adopted and work is being done to implement them all. He said that the state government has identified 50 to 100 acres of government-owned land in the four directions of the corporation for integrated waste management, and the process of handing over the said land to the corporation is underway. Mandatory segregation of raw and dry waste should be done in the city. He said that a waste-to-ener...
Hisense Group President Presents Strategic Roadmap for Company’s Future Success

Hisense Group President Presents Strategic Roadmap for Company’s Future Success

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QINGDAO, China, July 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a global leader in home appliances and consumer electronics, today unveiled its ambitious growth plans at its Partner Conference in Berlin, held just ahead of the EURO 2024™ finals. Fisher Yu, Hisense Group President, delivered a keynote address titled "Beyond Champion, Beyond Glory" outlining strategic upgrades focused on brand elevation, scenario-driven products and services, industrial structure optimization, and a commitment to further global expansion. Hisense introduced multi-brand strategy Fisher Yu, President of Hisense Group, delivered the keynote address titled "Beyond Champion, Beyond Glory" Hisense strategic upgrades in brand, scenarios, industrial structure and globalization Marking its thir...
Q2 2024: Received the Highest Institutional Investments in a Quarter Post-Pandemic, Dominated by Foreign Investors – Vestian

Q2 2024: Received the Highest Institutional Investments in a Quarter Post-Pandemic, Dominated by Foreign Investors – Vestian

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New Delhi, 13th July 2024: The second quarter of 2024 witnessed institutional investments of USD 3.1 Bn, registering a sharp increase of 96% over the same quarter a year ago and 464% over the previous quarter. As the world economy is stabilizing amid geopolitical challenges, investors actively participated, resulting in the highest institutional investments in a quarter post the pandemic. Quarters Institutional Investments (USD Bn) Quarterly Change (%) Q2 2023 1.6 28% Q3 2023 0.7 -57% Q4 2023 0.8 18% Q1 2024 0.6 -31% Q2 2024 3.1 464% Source: Vestian Research Foreign investors accounted for the highest share, 71%, of the total investments received during the second quarter of 2024 as they flocked to India to capitalize on its robus...