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Habitat for Humanity India’s Urban Dialogue Unites Key Government Officials and Experts to Forge Inclusive and Resilient Housing Solutions

Habitat for Humanity India’s Urban Dialogue Unites Key Government Officials and Experts to Forge Inclusive and Resilient Housing Solutions

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New Delhi,India Sep 07, 2023 Habitat for Humanity India, a leading housing non-profit organisation, successfully concluded the Urban Dialogue event focused on addressing policy solutions for adequate housing to build inclusive and resilient urban settlements. The event, held on 1st September 2023 in New Delhi, garnered significant attention and participation from key Government officials and industry experts in the housing and development sector. Prominent dignitaries inaugurated the Urban Dialogue by lighting a lamp . Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, IAS (Retired), Former Director General, National Mission for Clean Ganga and Chief Technical Advisor, National Institute of Urban Affairs; Shri. G. Mathi Vathanan, IAS, Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Departmen...
Furlenco goes Omni-channel, opens offline stores in Bengaluru

Furlenco goes Omni-channel, opens offline stores in Bengaluru

Home Improvement
Bengaluru, 6th September 2023: Furlenco – India’s leading furniture and lifestyle brand – today announced its expansion into the offline retail space. With the grand opening of their flagship store in HRBR Layout, Bengaluru covering 5500 sq. ft., and another medium-sized store in HSR layout, Furlenco aims to ensure customers enjoy a hands-on experience of Furlenco’s diverse furniture offerings. Furlenco intends to bridge the gap between its online presence and physical interaction, offering customers the opportunity to experience the products and make  informed purchase decisions. The store showcases a wide array of furniture options, from sofas to beds and dining tables, covering various price points and preferences. The store will allow customers to furnish their homes with comfort an...

THE WHITELEY: AN ICON, REIMAGINED

Architecture
LONDON, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A stone's throw from Hyde Park, the former home of London's first department store is in the midst of a £1bn renovation that will revitalise not only the Grade II listed building, but also Queensway Parade, re-energising the areas reputation amongst a discerning global mindset. The Whiteley, External Facade Poised to become the capital's greatest residential and hospitality address, the entire city block redevelopment on Queensway will soon house 139 unique homes - including 14 Six Senses serviced apartments - and a 109-room Six Senses Hotel, the first in the UK, along with a meticulously curated collection of services and amenities. Brought to life by development manager Finchatton, with joint venture investment partners MARK ...
Shortage of Donor Eyes Poses Challenges for Corneal Transplants in India: Eye Experts

Shortage of Donor Eyes Poses Challenges for Corneal Transplants in India: Eye Experts

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Bengaluru, 4th September 2023 : Dr Ravi Dorairaj, Regional Head Clinical Services, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital Bengaluru & Dr Anupama Janardhan, Pediatric Ophthalmologist Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital Bengaluru. Distinguished experts in the field of ophthalmology have raised a red flag on a pressing concern that has the potential to impede corneal transplantations in India. A shortage of available donor eyes, crucial for successful transplant procedures, has emerged as a challenge casting a shadow over the landscape of ocular healthcare. The experts expressed their concern at an impactful awareness walkathon in Bengaluru, organised by Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital, a leading chain of eye hospital in India. The event was a part of the ongoing National Eye Donation Fortnight campaign, aime...
Go Your Own Way and Earn More During Marriott Bonvoy’s Fall Global Promotion

Go Your Own Way and Earn More During Marriott Bonvoy’s Fall Global Promotion

Lifestyle
August 29, 2023  — Bethesda, MD With extraordinary hotel brands for every style worldwide, Marriott Bonvoy® lets you go your way and earn bonus points during the new global promotion. This fall, Marriott Bonvoy is rewarding members who explore the breadth of Marriott Bonvoy’s distinctive portfolio with two ways to earn bonus points. From September 12 to December 6, 2023, registered members can earn 1,500 bonus points on each stay and an additional 3,000 bonus points each time they stay at three different brands during the promotion earning period. Registration is open starting today through November 22, 2023. With nearly 8,600 properties within the portfolio, Marriott Bonvoy has extraordinary hotels for every traveler and every travel journey across the world. ...
NCR’s Thriving Spots for Realty Investment

NCR’s Thriving Spots for Realty Investment

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New Delhi,India,Aug 30, 2023 12:55 IST NCR's commercial realty market is optimistic about a healthy growth momentum. Below mentioned are some of the key locations in NCR holding immense potential and bright prospects for commercial investment. Iris Broadway Greno West - an upcoming mall in Greater Noida West Greater Noida West - Greater Noida West is evolving as an attractive market offering promising prospects for commercial realty. A growing number of IT/ITeS/, Research & Consulting/Manufacturing companies have established their base here transforming it into a vibrant business hub. The existing and proposed developments in and around the region have significantly piqued the interest of potential buyers, investors, and developers. Besides garnering interest fro...
Weddings at ITC Grand Goa Resort and Spa brings the best of Culinary Offerings

Weddings at ITC Grand Goa Resort and Spa brings the best of Culinary Offerings

Architecture
Goa, India Aug 29, 2023 The Culinary Spread is unquestionably one of the most important elements of every wedding celebration. And just like every other detail for a seamless wedding, ITC Grand Goa, country's first LEED® Platinum certified resort and spa takes pride in offering a one-of-a-kind culinary experience for a once-in-a-lifetime event. An exquisite table-set up for Weddings at ITC Grand Goa Resort and Spa Located in serene south Goa, amidst 45 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, weddings at ITC Grand Goa Resort & Spa are majestic, classily contemporary, dreamy, intimate and everything in between. Offering a diverse set of venues, both indoors and outdoors along with direct access to Arossim Beach, the resort specialises in conceptualising, designing...
Run in Reasons to Plan your City Break with ITC Maratha, Mumbai – A Luxury Collection Hotel

Run in Reasons to Plan your City Break with ITC Maratha, Mumbai – A Luxury Collection Hotel

Architecture
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Keep your sight on short haul city-breaks around calendar-marked occasions like Raksha-Bandhan, Janmashtami, Ganesh Mahotsav, Dussehra and more. ITC Maratha Facade Ditch the world of busy schedules, traffic jams, and unfulfilling meals and gift yourself a city getaway at ITC Maratha, near Mumbai International Airport. Days spent in self-love, indulging in the quiet yet opulent surroundings, can be quite therapeutic. If that sounds like the perfect getaway for you, it’s time you to explore this ITC Maratha, A Luxury Collection Hotel in Mumbai, Sahar, Andheri East and all that it has to offer. #Reason 1: Dining Destination for Gourmand Restaurant Peshawri - ITC Maratha Be it Shahi Nehari of famed Lucknow kitchens or ru...
Office gross leasing to close at 40-45 mn sq ft in 2023; sturdy domestic economy weighs in: Colliers

Office gross leasing to close at 40-45 mn sq ft in 2023; sturdy domestic economy weighs in: Colliers

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Annual gross leasing likely to be at 40-45 million sq ft, 15-20% higher than predicted in early 2023 Supply to be in tandem with demand Rentals hold upside in key micro-markets GURGAON, 24 Aug 2023 – India office sector is expected to close stronger at 40-45 million sq feet of gross leasing across the top 6 markets in 2023, perceptibly higher than predicted in Mar 2023, according to Colliers’ latest report “India office market – Changing winds.” Domestic office demand is holding up well, supported by resilient economic outlook in spite of the drag from weak external demand. At the global level, the economic forecast for 2023 is modestly higher than predicted in April 2023, pulled by marginal improvements in the US, UK and Europe. This gradual but definite recovery surely faste...
Himalaya Wellness Company Partners with the Southern Command Unit of Indian Army to Create Pune’s First Tiranga Tunnel

Himalaya Wellness Company Partners with the Southern Command Unit of Indian Army to Create Pune’s First Tiranga Tunnel

Architecture
Himalaya Wellness Company Joins Indian Army and SEBC in Revolutionary Biodiversity Conservation Project on India's 77th Independence Day Bengaluru, 13, August 2023: Himalaya Wellness Company, a leading wellness brand committed to promoting health and well-being, collaborates with and supports the Southern Command Indian Army and the Society for Environment and Biodiversity Conservation's (SEBC) ambitious project, Tiranga Tunnel, aimed at preserving Pune's unique biodiversity. The Indian Army, known for its dedication to safeguarding the nation and natural resources, has taken the initiative to preserve Pune Cantonment's ecological balance. The region, situated near the biodiverse Western Ghats, faces numerous environmental challenges, including declining tree cover and increasing pol...