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Vaaree Releases the Home Index 2025, Tracking How Indian Homes Are Being Styled and Lived in

Vaaree Releases the Home Index 2025, Tracking How Indian Homes Are Being Styled and Lived in

Architecture, Lifestyle, News
Wall décor adoption rises 64%, storage and organisation grows 270%, and ambient lighting increases 70% as Indian households shift toward intentional home styling Bengaluru, Karnataka, India -- Vaaree today announced the launch of the Vaaree Home Index 2025, a first-of-its-kind annual report offering a data-led view of how Indian homes are evolving through everyday styling, comfort, and space optimisation choices. Built on aggregated insights from over 500,000 customers, spanning 100,000+ products, 48 home categories, and 50 million browsing sessions, the report captures behavioural shifts shaping modern Indian living. Rather than large-scale renovations, the findings reveal a growing preference for incremental, intentional upgrades, as homes increasingly serve multiple roles —...
Destination by Hyatt Brand Expands in the Mid-Atlantic with the Historic Seaview Hotel & Golf Club Along the Jersey Shore

Destination by Hyatt Brand Expands in the Mid-Atlantic with the Historic Seaview Hotel & Golf Club Along the Jersey Shore

Architecture, News
CHICAGO (February 13, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) welcomes Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, to the Destination by Hyatt brand. The Galloway, New Jersey resort gives guests and World of Hyatt members the opportunity to experience a centuries-old hospitality institution with activities and experiences for a variety of guests. The transition will further strengthen Hyatt’s portfolio in the Mid-Atlantic while preserving the resort’s deep-rooted legacy as one of the Jersey Shore’s most iconic destinations. Set on 670 acres along Reed’s Bay, Seaview Hotel & Golf Club blends the architectural grandeur and charm of a turn-of-the-century resort with modern amenities designed for today’s leisure travelers, golfers, and meeting planners. Just eight miles from Atlantic City and wit...
Advanced Elevator Technology Enhances Passenger Safety in Namma Metro, says Bhatnagar

Advanced Elevator Technology Enhances Passenger Safety in Namma Metro, says Bhatnagar

Architecture, Home Improvement, News
Bengaluru, Thursday, February 5: As Namma Metro undertakes a major expansion while placing passenger safety at the core of its growth plans, advanced elevator and escalator technologies are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring safe and seamless commuter movement, with around 500 elevators and nearly 1,000 escalators set to be deployed across the 78 km expansion, said Sumit Bhatnagar, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) official said on Thursday. Representing Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL), Sumit Bhatnagar speaking at The 2nd Smart Lift & Mobility World 2026 in Benguluru, said the metro network, which currently spans about 96 km with 83 stations, will expand to nearly 175 km with around 127 stations over the next two years. Addressing a stakeho...
INDIAWOOD 2026 Gears Up to Power India’s Growth in Woodworking and Furniture Production

INDIAWOOD 2026 Gears Up to Power India’s Growth in Woodworking and Furniture Production

Architecture, Home Improvement, LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle, News, World
Tuesday, Feb 03, 2026 17:02:30 - Set for Record Expansion as India-EU "Mother of All Deals" Boosts Market Access for Woodworking & Furniture Manufacturing NEW DELHI, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From 26 February to 2 March 2026, Bengaluru will once again become the epicentre of the global woodworking and furniture manufacturing industry as INDIAWOOD 2026 returns to the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). Organised by NürnbergMesse India, the 26th edition of the biennial event reinforces INDIAWOOD's position as the Global Summit for Woodworking, Furniture Production and Mattress Manufacturing. The event is further supported by EUMABOIS, the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers. Set to be the largest edition in its history, INDIAWOOD 202...
From Paddock to Penthouse Suite: World of Hyatt Brings Audi Revolut F1 Team Spirit to Luxury Hospitality

From Paddock to Penthouse Suite: World of Hyatt Brings Audi Revolut F1 Team Spirit to Luxury Hospitality

Architecture, LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle, News, World
As the team's official hospitality partner, World of Hyatt blends the innovation of Audi Revolut F1 Team with elevated hospitality to create unforgettable travel, cultural, and immersive experiences for members. “World of Hyatt and the Audi Revolut F1 Team coming together allows us to take the excitement of the motorsport beyond the circuit and into unforgettable travel experiences for our members,” said Mark Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hyatt. “With an unmatched global portfolio of hotels and resorts in many of the world’s most iconic Grand Prix destinations, we’re uniquely positioned to connect guests and members to the energy, creativity, and culture that surround races. We’re excited to bring this to life through curated experiences and special offerings that re...
Shyam Steel appoints Harmanpreet Kaur as Brand Ambassador

Shyam Steel appoints Harmanpreet Kaur as Brand Ambassador

Architecture, News
Wednesday, Jan 07, 2026 16:01:58 Shyam Steel's Brand Ambassador Harmanpreet Kaur with Shyam Steel's Directors - Sarvesh Beriwala and Radhika Beriwala Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 7: Shyam Steel, one of India’s leading producers and manufacturers of primary TMT bars, has announced the appointment of Harmanpreet Kaur, Captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team, as its brand ambassador. The association marks a significant step for the brand, reinforcing its progressive outlook by aligning with one of India’s most respected women leaders in sport. With this partnership, Shyam Steel highlights its belief that strength today goes beyond infrastructure, it reflects mindset, inclusion, and shared responsibility. Guided by its core philosophy, “Maksad Toh Hai India Ko Banana Hames...
Hettich Strengthens Its Experiential Footprint in Chennai with New Experience Centre & Exclusive Store

Hettich Strengthens Its Experiential Footprint in Chennai with New Experience Centre & Exclusive Store

Architecture, News
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 14:12:24 L–R: Nanda Kishor (ZSM, Hettich India), Rahul Thakkar (Director–Sales, Hettich India), Kaavya Sekar (Director, Auvery Buildtech & Haus Concepts), Ankit Kulshrestha (Head–APC/HEX/LIGHTS). Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 31: Reinforcing its commitment to immersive brand experiences, Hettich, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of furniture fittings, has significantly expanded its experiential presence in Chennai with the inauguration of its upgraded Experience Centre and the launch of the city’s first Hettich Exclusive (HeX) Store. Together, these two experiential touchpoints mark a strategic step in bringing Hettich’s magical interior experiences closer to customers and industry professionals in the region. The newly upgraded Hettic...
Chairman Gautam Adani Welcomes First Passengers as Navi Mumbai International Airport Takes Flight

Chairman Gautam Adani Welcomes First Passengers as Navi Mumbai International Airport Takes Flight

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Mumbai, December 25, 2025: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) commenced commercial operations today, marking a landmark expansion of Mumbai’s aviation capacity and a decisive step in India’s infrastructure journey. With NMIA now operational, Mumbai joins global aviation cities such as London, New York, Moscow, Tokyo and Shanghai—each supported by multiple airports to meet rising demand. For the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), this signals the start of a true multi-airport system designed for scale, resilience and the future. Developed and operated by Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), NMIA is among India’s largest greenfield airport projects. Conceived to ease congesti...
BMW presents the sixth edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale

BMW presents the sixth edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale

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Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 11:12:15 | BMW Since its very first edition in 2012, BMW has been official partner of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB). Nikhil Chopra with HH Art Spaces curates ‘For The Time Being’ features 66 artists projects from more than 25 countries. Kochi. Since its very first edition in 2012, BMW has been official partner of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB). For the sixth Kochi-Muziris Biennale, the Kochi Biennale Foundation is curated by Nikhil Chopra with HH Art Spaces featuring 66 artists projects from more than 25 countries. The biennale opened to public on 12 December 2025 and will last for a period of four months. Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar, President & CEO, BMW Group India said, “The BMW Group India is proud to continue its partnership of the sixth edition ...
Signify Lights up Bangalore: Strengthens Premium Lighting Presence with Three New Philips Smart Light Hubs

Signify Lights up Bangalore: Strengthens Premium Lighting Presence with Three New Philips Smart Light Hubs

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Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 11:12:34 -Bangalore, Karnataka, India (NewsVoir)      Tapping India’s dynamic customer base, Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world’s leading lighting company, marks the grand inauguration of three new Philips Smart Light Hubs (SLH) in Bangalore. Launched on a single day, these strategic additions highlight Signify’s commitment to delivering innovative and immersive lighting experiences to consumers, architects, and interior designers across the city. As consumers increasingly gravitate towards premium, design-led and smart lighting solutions, Bangalore stands out as a pivotal market. As India’s innovation and IT capital, Bangalore has a high concentration of tech-forward customers who are early adopters of smart home automation and place strong value on modern, ...