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Month: April 2026

Malaysia Aviation Group Renews Partnership with MATTA, Strengthening Role as Official Airline Partner and Premier Sponsor of Malaysia’s Largest Travel Fair.

Malaysia Aviation Group Renews Partnership with MATTA, Strengthening Role as Official Airline Partner and Premier Sponsor of Malaysia’s Largest Travel Fair.

News, World
KLIA, 16 April 2026 – Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has renewed its strategic partnership with the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) for a further three-year term, continuing its role as the Official Airline Partner and Premier Sponsor of MATTA Fair in Kuala Lumpur and across select MATTA Fair state editions nationwide.This renewal underscores MAG’s continued leadership in shaping Malaysia’s travel ecosystem, leveraging MATTA Fair as a key platform to drive demand, strengthen connectivity, and position Malaysia as the gateway to Asia and beyond. Through this partnership, MAG plays a central role in anchoring the scale and reach of MATTA Fair, while unlocking greater value for travellers.MAG has continued to strengthen its presence at MATTA Fair, most recently ...
Hyatt Regency Denver Unveils $70 Million Transformation Residential-inspired design and thoughtful enhancements usher in a new era for the downtown Denver hotel

Hyatt Regency Denver Unveils $70 Million Transformation Residential-inspired design and thoughtful enhancements usher in a new era for the downtown Denver hotel

Architecture, News
PHOTO CREDIT-Hyatt Regency DenverCHICAGO (April 16, 2026) – Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center proudly announces the completion of its comprehensive $70 million transformation, coinciding with the hotel’s 20-year milestone in the heart of downtown Denver. The renovation introduces a full reimagination of its 1,100 guestrooms and suites alongside new and enhanced gathering spaces, designed to elevate both the guest and local experience. It follows the 2018 and 2019 revitalization of the hotel’s dining venues – including Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps, Peaks 27th Floor Lounge and Assembly Hall Bar + Market – as well as its public spaces, with updated design, flexible seating areas and more than 150 works of art by over 50 Colorado-based creators curated in partnershi...
Water Management takes centre stage at PlumbexIndia 2026 in Bengaluru.

Water Management takes centre stage at PlumbexIndia 2026 in Bengaluru.

News
Bengaluru, 189h April: PlumbexIndia 2026, India’s leading platform for water, sanitation and plumbing, concluded with strong industry and government participation, reinforcing its role in advancing the country’s water security and sustainable infrastructure agenda.The three-day event, organised by the Indian Plumbing Association (IPA), brought together over 15000 visitors, 180 exhibitors, and representatives from countries, such as USA, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, France, Isreal Japan, Tiwan and China.The event was supported by two key ministries of government of India, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) and The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT Mission), underscoring growing alignment between policy and indu...
Bengaluru Records Highest Prime Office Rental Growth in APAC in Q1 2026: Knight Frank     Delhi-NCR is 6th most expensive by occupancy cost in APAC

Bengaluru Records Highest Prime Office Rental Growth in APAC in Q1 2026: Knight Frank Delhi-NCR is 6th most expensive by occupancy cost in APAC

News
Mumbai, April 18, 2026: Knight Frank, a leading international property consultancy, in its latest report, ‘Asia Pacific Research, Office Markets - Q1 2026’, noted that Bengaluru recorded the highest year-on-year (YoY) growth in prime office rents across the Asia Pacific region recording a rise of 14% in Q1 2026 over same time last year. The performance highlights India’s resilience within the APAC office markets, with rental growth remaining firm across major office markets posting YOY prime office rent growth. Mumbai and Delhi – NCR recorded rent growth of 7.5% and 8.2% YoY respectively during the same quarter.Out of the 24 prime markets tracked across Asia-Pacific, 18 recorded increased rents sustaining the recovery momentum in Q1 2026, with regional rents rising 0.8% quarter-on-quar...
IIID BRC Celebrates Founders’ Day and Women’s Day in Bengaluru; HMG Stones Hosts the Design Fraternity

IIID BRC Celebrates Founders’ Day and Women’s Day in Bengaluru; HMG Stones Hosts the Design Fraternity

Architecture, News
Bengaluru, April 17, 2026: The Bangalore Regional Chapter of the Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID BRC) commemorated its Founders’ Day alongside Women’s Day with a meaningful evening that brought together the city’s leading design professionals. The event was graciously hosted at the HMG Stones Experience Centre, Sankey Road, reinforcing the brand’s continued engagement with the architecture and design community.The evening celebrated the legacy of IIID, its founding vision, and the growing role of women in shaping the design ecosystem. The programme, as outlined in the event schedule, featured a blend of reflection, recognition, and forward-looking dialogue.The event commenced with a traditional welcome, followed by an address by the IIID BRC leadership, highlighting th...
Protection and Conservation of Monuments in India

Protection and Conservation of Monuments in India

Architecture
18 APR 2026 10:17AM by PIB DelhiKey TakeawaysArchaeological Survey of India safeguards 3,686 centrally protected monuments, supported by strengthened conservation systems and scientific restoration methods. Heritage and monument preservation has advanced through large-scale digitisation, creation of national heritage databases, and wider adoption of scientific and digital tools for documentation and conservation. India’s global heritage profile has expanded, with 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the recent addition of the Maratha Military Landscapes.India’s Approach to Monument ConservationIndia’s cultural landscape is shaped by monuments, antiquities, manuscripts and historic sites that together reflect thousands of years of civilisationa...
REHAU India Unveils New Brand Film Showcasing Its German Engineering Legacy and Presence Across Everyday Interiors

REHAU India Unveils New Brand Film Showcasing Its German Engineering Legacy and Presence Across Everyday Interiors

Architecture, Home Improvement, News
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 17:04:22 | REHAUhttps://youtu.be/YiU8_dymsSE New Delhi [India], April 17: There are elements within a home that stay with people over years of use, becoming part of everyday living without ever demanding attention. A wardrobe that continues to function with ease, or a kitchen surface that holds its finish through daily routines, or cabinetry that performs with quiet consistency. These are subtle elements that shape how a space is experienced over time. For decades, REHAU has been closely associated with such environments. Built on a legacy that dates back to 1948, the brand has carried forward German engineering into materials that combine precision with long-term performance. In India, this presence has strengthened steadily, thus becoming part of interior...
315Work Avenue To Host IPC Cricket Tournament, Bringing Together Leading Real Estate Consulting Firms in Bengaluru.

315Work Avenue To Host IPC Cricket Tournament, Bringing Together Leading Real Estate Consulting Firms in Bengaluru.

News
Bangalore, April 15, 2026:Reinforcing its focus on community-building and employee engagement, 315Work Avenue is set to host the IPC Cricket Tournament at Mount Carmel Grounds, Vasanthnagar on 18th April, 2026. The one-day tournament will bring together leading international property consulting (IPC) firms for a high-energy and competitive sporting event.The tournament will witness participation from prominent industry players including JLL, Colliers, Savills, CBRE, and Cushman & Wakefield. With cricket being widely followed within the IPC community, the initiative is designed to create a shared platform for industry professionals to engage beyond business interactions, fostering stronger relationships, collaboration, and a sense of community. The tournament will feature a str...
Puravankara Q4 sales up by 190 per cent at Rs 3,547 Cr, FY26 sales up by 55 per cent at Rs 7,407 Cr

Puravankara Q4 sales up by 190 per cent at Rs 3,547 Cr, FY26 sales up by 55 per cent at Rs 7,407 Cr

Business & Finance
Monday, Apr 13, 2026 16:04:38 | PuravankaraCustomer collections for Q4 at Rs 1,213 crores up by 36%, FY26 collections at Rs 4,258 croresBengaluru: Puravankara Limited (NSE: PURVA | BSE: 532891), one of India’s most trusted and admired real estate developers, reported Q4FY26 sales of Rs. 3,547 crores, compared to Rs. 1,225 crores Y-o-Y, an increase of 190 per cent. The company recorded total sales of Rs. 7,407 crores in FY26, up 55 per cent from the previous fiscal.For the quarter ended March 31, the company recorded collections of Rs 1,213 crores, up 36 per cent from Rs 892 crores for the same period last year. For FY26, customer collections stood at 4,258 crore, up by 15 per cent from Rs. 3,711 crore in FY25. During the quarter, Puravankara handed over 1,301 homes totalling 1....
Ten Years of Bosch Smart Home

Ten Years of Bosch Smart Home

Architecture, Home Improvement, Lifestyle, News
PHOTOS CREDIT-BOSCH From pioneer to award-winning future solution for a secure and comfortable home.From start-up to one of the leading manufacturers of smart home solutions Key milestones: numerous innovations with a clear focus on simplicity, reliability, data protection and security An open system that grows along with its users: continual debuts of new functions and intelligent services for an even more flexible and future-proof solution Consistent focus on customer needs: everyday convenience for better quality of lifeStuttgart – Bosch Smart Home has been setting standards for connected, secure and comfortable living for the past ten years. What began as a vision has now become an integral part of everyday life for many people – and a reliable aid t...