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Dulux Weathershield brings a ‘Colourful and Powerful’ Holi to Consumer Doorsteps with Blinkit.

Dulux Weathershield brings a ‘Colourful and Powerful’ Holi to Consumer Doorsteps with Blinkit.

Architecture, News
Mini Paint-buckets deliver Maximum Impact Gurgaon, Haryana, India (NewsVoir)     Friday, Mar 27, 2026 17:03:32 This Holi, Dulux brought alive the core promise of its flagship exterior paint brand Dulux Weathershield - “It’s Colourful. It’s Powerful” to life through a playful campaign. Building on its earlier campaigns showcasing performance in extreme climates such as the scorching +50°C heat of Jodhpur and the freezing –30°C temperatures of Spiti Valley, the brand created a festive ‘Colourful and Powerful’ Holi activation. As part of the “Colourful & Powerful Holi” campaign, Dulux Weathershield collaborated with Blinkit to surprise consumers in select cities. During the Holi period, some Blinkit orders included a complimentary gulal packed inside adorable miniature Dulux Weathersh...
Puravankara unveils portfolio of 30 projects across South India and Mumbai with a GDV of over Rs 55,000 crores in the next 24 months.

Puravankara unveils portfolio of 30 projects across South India and Mumbai with a GDV of over Rs 55,000 crores in the next 24 months.

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Reinforces sustainability commitment with pledge to plant 1 million trees by 2030 under the World Economic Forum’s 1t.org initiativeBengaluru: Puravankara Limited (NSE: PURVA | BSE: 532891), one of India’s most trusted and admired real estate developers, today announced its plans to unveil 30 projects over the next 24 months, primarily across South India and Mumbai. The planned pipeline comprises nearly 51.14 million sq. ft. of developable area, with an estimated Gross Development Value (GDV) of over Rs 55,000 crores, marking a significant step-up in the company’s growth trajectory. Out of the 30 projects, a significant number are already in the approval stage, while the remaining are in the design stage, with approvals set to be initiated shortly.This next phase of expansion refle...
Take up Special Development Plan & Chief Minister’s Infrastructure Development Works urgently: Daljit Kumar

Take up Special Development Plan & Chief Minister’s Infrastructure Development Works urgently: Daljit Kumar

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Bengaluru, Mar. 24:2026-The Additional Commissioner (Development) of Bengaluru Central City Corporation, Daljit Kumar, while chairing a meeting with engineering officials today, instructed that works under the SIP and Chief Minister’s Infrastructure Development Programme (CMIDP) across the six assembly constituencies under the corporation limits be taken up on priority.He directed officials to expedite works such as desilting and development of stormwater drains, footpath development, and pothole filling, and to ensure that ongoing works are completed at the earliest.In view of the approaching monsoon, he emphasized the need to remove silt accumulated in drains on both sides of roads to ensure smooth flow of rainwater and to undertake redevelopment of drains wherever necessary....
Take Preventive Measures Before Monsoon and Avoid Untoward Incidents – Pommala Sunil Kumar

Take Preventive Measures Before Monsoon and Avoid Untoward Incidents – Pommala Sunil Kumar

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Coordination Meeting on Road Widening and TDRA comprehensive review meeting was held today at the Commissioner’s Office under the chairmanship of BNCC Commissioner Sri Pommala Sunil Kumar to review road widening, Transferable Development Rights (TDR), and progress of various works within the BNCC jurisdiction.During the meeting, the progress of works under the ‘Suraksha-75’ initiative covering 16 junctions was reviewed. Excluding junctions pending due to Metro works, underpasses, and flyovers, the Commissioner directed officials to expedite and complete the remaining 9 junction works at the earliest.Key Directions Issued by the Commissioner:🔹 Identify and eliminate waterlogging points before the monsoon 🔹 Ensure smooth traffic flow at major junctions 🔹 Implement innovativ...
Anjarle: An Elevated Horizon by the Arabian Sea

Anjarle: An Elevated Horizon by the Arabian Sea

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Saturday, Mar 21, 2026 11:03:11 | Liases Foras Real Estate Rating & Research Pvt LtdA Liases Foras white paper identifies Maharashtra's Anjarle as India's most structurally compelling coastal land market — undersupplied, infrastructure-primed, and priced at a fraction of Goa.MUMBAI, India, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arabian Sea clifftop that independent researchers are calling India's most undervalued coastal land market is not in Goa. It is in Anjarle — a geologically dramatic stretch of Maharashtra's Konkan coast where laterite cliffs fall to untouched sands, Olive Ridley turtles nest at the waterline, and the supply of buildable land is fixed, by law and by nature, at its current level.Independent Research Projects Up to 5x Land Price Appreciation Over ...
Premium Door Handle Design That Made History: Atcraft Wins German Design Award 2026.

Premium Door Handle Design That Made History: Atcraft Wins German Design Award 2026.

Architecture, News
Saturday, Mar 21, 2026 17:03:57 | AtcraftNew Delhi [India], March 21: When a product created with passion, patience, and purpose gets recognised on a global stage, it’s more than just an award. It becomes a proud moment for design, craftsmanship, and the country it comes from. That’s exactly what happened when Atcraft’s “Drop” handle’s design received the prestigious German Design Award 2026. Over the years, several Indian designers and brands have earned this honour across categories. Names such as Tata Motors & Tata Elxsi ( 2024 ), V-Guard (2025/2026), Jaipur Rugs (2016-2018) have been recognised for outstanding design contributions. In 2026, Atcraft was honoured to have been awarded the German Design Award 2026 for its outstanding, Thoughtful product design for the DROP s...
Hilton Announces Exclusive Agreement with YOTEL to Expand Global Footprint in Lifestyle Segment.

Hilton Announces Exclusive Agreement with YOTEL to Expand Global Footprint in Lifestyle Segment.

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Independent, design-led YOTEL brand gains reach through Hilton’s global distribution platform Hilton Honors members gain access to a sleek, contemporary new way to stay YOTEL will be the first independent brand as part of newly established Select by Hilton brandYOTEL Boston-PHOTO CREDIT:Hilton (NYSE: HLT)MCLEAN, Va. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced an exclusive agreement with YOTEL that will provide guests yet another way to stay within the hospitality leader’s growing global portfolio. With highly efficient hotels in urban markets, YOTEL has pioneered ways to meet changing guest needs through stays that feature smart room design, and clever tech-enabled features.“This agreement further strengthens our network e...
VC Properties hosts channel partners’ meet, draws 600 plus realtors in Pune

VC Properties hosts channel partners’ meet, draws 600 plus realtors in Pune

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Saturday, Mar 21, 2026 12:03:55Pune: City-based real estate developer & pioneer in NA plotting Vishal Chugera Properties (VCPIPL) on Friday brought together around 600 plus real estate professionals at a channel partners’ meet in Viman Nagar, highlighting growing demand for plotted developments and bungalow projects in the Pune region.The event served as a platform for realtors and channel partners to engage with the developer and gain insights into its upcoming projects, investment prospects and market opportunities.The meet, held at Grand Hyatt hotel in Viman Nagar, featured presentations on the company’s project pipeline, planning strategy and amenities offered in its NA plotting and bungalow developments. Participants also discussed evolving trends in the plotted develo...
India office market stays robust: Demand projected at 70-75 million sf and new supply likely to touch 60-65 million sf in 2026: Colliers

India office market stays robust: Demand projected at 70-75 million sf and new supply likely to touch 60-65 million sf in 2026: Colliers

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Flex operators set to account for 15-18 million sf of annual leasing in 2026, contributing to 20-25% shareMore than 380 million sf of existing Grade A office stock holds the potential to be listed in future REITs ~80% of leasing is likely to be concentrated in green certified buildings; PropTech and AI inclusion to deepen across asset lifecycle By 2030, Grade A office stock is likely to surpass 1 billion sf mark, meanwhile annual demand and new supply to touch 90-100 million sf and 75-85 million sf respectively Bengaluru, 17th March 2026: India’s office market is poised to sustain its growth trajectory in 2026, with Grade A demand projected at 70-75 million sq ft and new supply at 60-65 million sq ft, supported by a deeper and more diversified occupier base, evolving occupi...
Birla Opus Paints’ Project Samarth Drives Financial Empowerment for Painters and Contractors

Birla Opus Paints’ Project Samarth Drives Financial Empowerment for Painters and Contractors

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Project Samarth simplifies access to government welfare schemes and strengthens long-term financial security https://youtu.be/EbEi6hsi0tYMumbai, Maharashtra, India -- For a vast segment of painters and contractors across India, awareness and access to financial protection schemes often remain limited despite the availability of several government welfare initiatives. Recognising this gap, Birla Opus Paints, part of Grasim Industries under the Aditya Birla Group, has been actively working to simplify and strengthen financial access for the community through Project Samarth, a dedicated initiative focused on enabling financial awareness and assisted enrolment into social security schemes for on-ground workers.As part of this initiative, Birla Opus Paints has been conduct...