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Grade-A Industrial Spaces Developer OneAlpha Launched in Chennai with New Oragadam Project

Grade-A Industrial Spaces Developer OneAlpha Launched in Chennai with New Oragadam Project

Architecture, News
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Industrial spaces and logistics infrastructure company OneAlpha Ventures Ltd. was launched in Chennai today, along with the official announcement of its first major project: an industrial and logistics park in Oragadam, Sriperumbudur. OneAlpha Launched in Chennai with New Oragadam Project The company and the project were officially launched at an event graced by the presence of Mr. R. Velusamy, President - Automotive Technology & Product Development at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. as the Guest of Honour through a video message. The launch saw the presence of Dr. S Rajkumar, Vignesh Rajkumar and Visakh Rajkumar, representing the legacy of the Sree Kailas Group, and now leading the next phase through OneAlpha. Positioning itself as a n...
Lighting Up Kashi

Lighting Up Kashi

Architecture
Sacred City, Smart Future 13 APR 2025 6:58PM by PIB Delhi “India today is carrying forward both development and heritage together, Our Kashi is becoming the best model for this.” ~Prime Minister Narendra Modi Kashi isn’t just a city—it’s a living soul. It breathes through the ripples of the Ganga and the quiet strength of its people. Here, ancient stones whisper stories of the past while glass-fronted buildings reflect the promise of tomorrow. The city where life and death meet at Manikarnika Ghat, now welcomes wide roads, smart lighting and modern corridors. This is Kashi’s journey—where the sacred and the smart co-exist, not in conflict, but in harmony. A place where every street holds a story and every step leads to a blend of soul and structure. On April 11, the ancien...
Waves Beneath, Trains Above: The New Pamban Bridge

Waves Beneath, Trains Above: The New Pamban Bridge

Architecture
07 APR 2025 6:21PM by PIB Delhi Imagine sitting in the all-new Rameswaram-Tambaram train service by the window. The salty breeze brushes your face, and all you see is the endless stretch of the sea. Just as the waves begin to lull you into a trance, a stunning steel structure appears, the kind one watches in the movies. It’s the new Pamban Bridge, and it is unlike anything India has ever built before. The Pamban Strait, which separates the Indian mainland from Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu, is now home to an impressive engineering marvel, as India’s first vertical-lift railway sea bridge. Replacing the iconic but aging 110-year-old Pamban bridge, this new structure is more than just metal and bolts, but a symbol of how history and progress can flow together. What is a Vertical-L...
Princess Sitara Ghattamaneni Unveils PMJ Jewels’ 40th Store in Style with Quirky Charm

Princess Sitara Ghattamaneni Unveils PMJ Jewels’ 40th Store in Style with Quirky Charm

Architecture, News
Monday, Mar 31, 2025 17:03:53 Sitara Ghattamaneni inaugurates PMJ Jewels’ grand 40th store in Punjagutta, the brand’s largest and most iconic outlet yet. Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 31: The glitz and glamour of Hyderabad reached new heights as Sitara Ghattamaneni, the effervescent brand ambassador of PMJ Jewels and daughter of Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, inaugurated the jewelry brand’s 40th store at Punjagutta. Spanning an impressive 30,000 square feet, this flagship outlet is not only the largest in PMJ Jewels’ illustrious 60-year history but also a dazzling testament to the brand’s legacy of trust, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. The grand launch event was nothing short of spectacular, with Sitara stealing the show—not just with her radiant presence but also wit...
The Destination by Hyatt brand debuts in Canada with Hotel X Toronto

The Destination by Hyatt brand debuts in Canada with Hotel X Toronto

Architecture, Lifestyle, News, World
The 404-room hotel, part of the Classics portfolio, further expands Hyatt's brand presence in Canada CHICAGO (March 31, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Princes Gates Hotel Limited Partnership are proud to announce Hotel X Toronto will join the Destination by Hyatt brand, marking the brand’s entrance into Canada. This milestone entrance into Hyatt’s Classics portfolio marks an exciting evolution for the hotel, further strengthening its identity as Toronto's premier urban resort. In the last 10 years, Hyatt has quintupled its brand presence in Canada, demonstrating its commitment to the region. Nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario, Hotel X Toronto offers a serene escape just minutes from the heart of downtown. The hotel features a year-round heated rooftop pool with p...
Hyatt Announces The Corry Oakes Strategic Partner Award at 2025 Americas Owners Conference

Hyatt Announces The Corry Oakes Strategic Partner Award at 2025 Americas Owners Conference

Architecture
Park Hospitality Holdings Receives Award Honoring Corry Oakes, OTO Development’s Co-Founder and CEO; Additional Owners, Operators and Developers Received Honors CHICAGO (March 10, 2025) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the renaming of its Strategic Partner award to The Corry Oakes Strategic Partner Award, honoring the legacy of OTO Development’s co-founder and CEO who passed away unexpectedly in 2022. This award, as well as additional honors including two new categories, Purpose & Care and Operational Excellence, were presented at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar during Hyatt’s 2025 Americas Owners Conference. The theme of the conference, Business is Personal, was reflected throughout the award presentations, which celebrated the deep relationships and personal commitments that driv...

Wonderchef Expands Southern Presence with 30th Exclusive Store, Plans to Double EBOs by 2026

Architecture, Business & Finance, LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle
PHOTOS BY P K ANANTH KUMAR Bengaluru 11th March 2025 : Wonderchef, the premium kitchen appliance brand co-founded by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor and Ravi Saxena, reinforced its strategic focus on the southern market with the grand inauguration of its 30th Exclusive Brand Outlet (EBO) at Garuda Mall, Bengaluru. This expansion aligns with Wonderchef’s aggressive plans to double its EBO count in the coming financial year, with a strong emphasis on strengthening its footprint across southern India. Addressing media and customers at the event, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor highlighted the region’s rapidly growing demand for innovative kitchen solutions. “Southern India is a pivotal market for Wonderchef. With Bengaluru at its heart, we’ve witnessed remarkable traction for our smart kitchen appliances and heal...
INDIAWOOD 2025: 25 Years of Driving Innovation in Woodworking & Furniture Manufacturing

INDIAWOOD 2025: 25 Years of Driving Innovation in Woodworking & Furniture Manufacturing

Architecture, Business & Finance, LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle, News
NEW DELHI, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking a quarter-century of industry advancements & growth, INDIAWOOD 2025, the leading trade fair for woodworking and furniture manufacturing, will take place from March 6-9, 2025, at India Expo Mart & Centre (IEML), Greater Noida, Delhi NCR. As part of NuernbergMesse global woodworking portfolio, this milestone edition reflects India's emergence as a manufacturing powerhouse and a key global player in the furniture and woodworking industry. INDIAWOOD's 25-Year Legacy: From Local Showcase to Global Influence Since its inception, INDIAWOOD has shaped the industry's growth, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, technology leaders, and professionals on a single platform. Over the past two and a half decades, it has played a pivo...
Hettich grows it’s ‘Made in India’ catalogue with new German-engineered products

Hettich grows it’s ‘Made in India’ catalogue with new German-engineered products

Architecture
KA 5332 A5 drawer runner and Onsys 3447i SlideOn hinge from Hettich are entry-level products manufactured in India. MUMBAI, India, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hettich, the renowned German lifestyle brand, has been at the forefront of innovation in India since the early 2000s. Over the years, the company has solidified its position as a market leader, backed by a strong manufacturing presence in the country. Today, with two state-of-the-art manufacturing plants, Hettich continues to expand its 'Made in India' catalogue, bringing world-class quality to the Indian and global markets. In line with its 'Made in India. Made for the World' philosophy and the Government of India's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, Hettich leverages cutting-edge German technology to manufacture high-qu...
Let Public and various government departments cooperate with BBMP for Road Development: Mrs. Shalini Rajneesh

Let Public and various government departments cooperate with BBMP for Road Development: Mrs. Shalini Rajneesh

Architecture, Home Improvement, LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle, News
Bengaluru: Feb. 21: "The roads in Bengaluru can be developed and maintained in good condition if the BBMP, various government departments, and especially all the citizens of the city work together," Chief Secretary to Govt. Mrs. Shalini Rajneesh stated. Chief Secretary to Govt. Mrs. Shalini Rajneesh spoke at the "BBMP Engineers Capacity Building" workshop on the second day of "Namma Raste 2025" and congratulated for organising the event. She also stressed the importance of the "Namma Raste" event and stated that if the public cooperates with the Government, the roads can be maintained in good condition. As much as Bengaluru's people are pleased with the city's weather, they are also dissatisfied with its roadways. She stated that a comprehensive guide to the city's roads has been ...