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Signify Foundation celebrates lighting 10 million lives

Signify Foundation celebrates lighting 10 million lives

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Signify Foundation shares important milestone in empowering underserved communities in its 2024 Annual Report, released today Amsterdam, the Netherlands – The Signify Foundation today announced it has passed its 2025 goal to enable access to light for over 10 million people around the world. This achievement, along with an overview of the Foundation’s work to brighten the lives of underserved communities, is presented in its 2024 Annual Report, published today. This year’s report tells a story of transformation – where light is not just a utility, but a catalyst for safety, learning and livelihoods. In 2024 alone, the Foundation reached over 1 million people through lighting interventions across 28 projects in 17 countries. From remote schools and healthcare clinics to villages and r...
Hyatt’s Luxury Portfolio to Grow in Argentina with Casa Duhau

Hyatt’s Luxury Portfolio to Grow in Argentina with Casa Duhau

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New hotel in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt will introduce travelers to Argentina’s wine region, set alongside vineyards with remarkable views of the Andes Mountains “We are proud to announce plans to introduce The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Argentina through this highly anticipated luxury hotel project – and expand our relationship with the Scalesciani family, in collaboration with the David family,” said Cristiano Goncalves, VP, Development, South America & Caribbean, Hyatt. “The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand invites guests to discover unforgettable places, opening the doors to wonders around the world, and Casa Duhau will offer just that for guests and World of Hyatt members.” CHICAGO (May 8, 2025) — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), the Scalesciani fam...
Greenlam Industries Launches Its First Exclusive Dealer Display Showroom in Karnataka at Sapthagiri Panel Products Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru

Greenlam Industries Launches Its First Exclusive Dealer Display Showroom in Karnataka at Sapthagiri Panel Products Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru

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Bengaluru, 2nd May  2025: Greenlam Industries, a leading provider of integrated substrate and surface solutions, across more than 120 countries, proudly announces the launch of its first exclusive dealer display showroom in Karnataka. Strategically located at NO. 275/8, New Timber Yard Layout, Mysore Road, next to N.A.K. Kalyana Mantappa, Bengaluru – 560026, the 2,400 sq. ft. showroom reflects over a decade of trusted presence in the interior solutions industry. The newly launched showroom houses a complete portfolio of Greenlam’s premium offerings including Greenlam Laminates, Decowood Veneers, Mikasa Flooring, Mikasa Staircase Solutions, Mikasa Doors & Frames, and Mikasa Plywood. Designed as a one-stop solution for interior needs, the showroom brings together a rich tapestry o...
The Rise of Affordable Luxury in Interiors: How Decorpot is Leading the Shift

The Rise of Affordable Luxury in Interiors: How Decorpot is Leading the Shift

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Thursday, May 01, 2025 14:05:27 BENGALURU, India, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Interior design these days is no longer an expensive affair. However, Decorpot is redefining the narrative with premium interior design services for a broader audience. Since its inception in 2015, Decorpot has transformed over 10,000 homes. Its reach spans across 15+ Indian cities, including Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune. The focus is on expansion too, with emerging markets like Mysore. Bridging the Gap Between Luxury and Affordability Decorpot's mission is clear: to deliver end-to-end home interiors with high-end aesthetics that appeal to price-sensitive customers too. The brand leverages an in-house production facility and a team of over 400 design experts to achieve this. In this proce...
IKEA India taps into the need for home design planning with its very first ‘Plan and Order Point’ in Bengaluru

IKEA India taps into the need for home design planning with its very first ‘Plan and Order Point’ in Bengaluru

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The new format offers personalised home design, expert planning support, and seamless installation services • Located in Whitefield, it will serve the growing home design needs of East Bengaluru residents • A curated selection of IKEA products is available for immediate in-store purchase Bengaluru, 30 April 2025: IKEA, the world’s most loved Swedish home furnishings retailer, announces the launch of its very first Plan & Order Point (PaOP) in India, at Bengaluru. Located at the Essensai 067 Experience Centre on Whitefield-Hoskote Road, East Bengaluru, and spanning 740 sqm, this new format serves as a dedicated customer meeting point, bringing expert home design knowledge closer to customers with personalised consultations, flexible planning support, and seamless installation service...
IKEA launches STOCKHOLM 2025: a new edition of the iconic collection

IKEA launches STOCKHOLM 2025: a new edition of the iconic collection

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7 April 2025 Celebrating 40 years since its debut, STOCKHOLM introduces its largest collection yet, with 96 thoughtfully designed pieces that reflect the signature mark of high-quality materials and Scandinavian design, from statement sofas and handwoven wool rugs to chandeliers and mouth-blown glass vases. The STOCKHOLM collection has evolved through eight distinct editions, each unique but sharing the same defining characteristic: modern Scandinavian design of the highest quality, offered at an affordable price. In its latest and largest iteration, the collection offers a diverse range of furniture, textiles, lighting, and accessories across the home. Materials take centre stage - carefully chosen for their quality and how they age and interact with one another. Solid woods paired wit...
Trinity Performs Bhoomi Pujan for Ultra – Luxury ‘Sky Palazzo Residences’ Project

Trinity Performs Bhoomi Pujan for Ultra – Luxury ‘Sky Palazzo Residences’ Project

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Gurugram, Haryana, India Trinity, a leading real estate developer based in Gurugram performed a bhoomi pujan for its ultra-luxury residential project, Sky Palazzo Residences. The bhoomi pujan, which was organised on 14th April’ 2025 marks the start of the project’s construction, the first-of-its-kind project which introduces North India’s first man made beach residences, setting a new standard for luxury living in the region. With an investment of Rs. 1,200 crores, the project is spread over approximately 11 Acres across all phases. Trinity performs Bhoomi Pujan for Ultra - Luxury ‘Sky Palazzo Residences’ project The project received RERA approval a month ago and is located on the rapidly expanding Dwarka Expressway. The company aims to complete the project before ti...
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

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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...