Author: Asmita Mukherjee
In a bid to give creative expression to the stories, aspirations and lives of communities living in marginalized neighbourhoods, the Govandi Arts Festivalโs Artist Residency Programme has brought together 3 Mumbai-based artists to create contextual, site-specific art. ย They have been working in Govandi for over three months and are creating art in the form of animation, crafts, ethnographic mapping and storytelling with the local residents. The Festival is being spearheaded by the Community Design Agency (CDA) in India along with Lamplighter Arts CIC (UK), and Streets Reimagined (UK). The festival will culminate in an exhibition open to the public from…
Squadrone, one of the most progressive companies in Aerial Intelligence in Mining & Infrastructure, became the first company to fly autonomous drones in Underground mines in India, after successfully completing a Proof of Concept (POC) at Hindustan Zinc Limitedโs (Vedanta) underground mines in Udaipur, Rajasthan The success of this project has proved that the application of drone-based Hovermap LiDAR technology would bring about a huge transformation in the way underground mines are worked in India and would make a huge difference in the life of every miner in India with enhanced safety, productivity, and higher efficiency. Commenting on the development,…
A High-level delegation from Canada, led by Mr Richard Guy Manwaring, Dy. Minister, Ministry of Forests; visited the Canadian wood project at MAK BTR, Hyderabad; as part of the India Mission Program 2023 organized by Forestry Innovation Investment (FII), Canada. MAK collaborated with Canadian Wood (FII) to Develop and Promote Sustainable Luxury wood housing in India. The delegation was thoroughly impressed with the project and appreciated the initiative of Promoter and Managing Director of MAK Projects, Dr Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan. The delegation was received by Mir Osman Ali Khan, Director Business Development, MAK Projects; Amina Mehmood Khan, Director…
Truflo by Hindware, the fastest-growing plastic pipes & fittings brand in India announced its expansion into the new segment of the bath fittings range comprising, PTMT faucets, flush tanks, seat coverings, and other accessories. Truflo introduced 14 design variants for the PTMT faucets and 6 flush tank variants to cater to the needs of varied customers. The new bath fittings range is manufactured with 100% food-grade material and is equipped with advanced engineered thermoplastic polymer to ensure better durability and superior performance. It is furnished with silver ion nanotechnology powered anti-bacterial treatment which helps build resistance to microbial growth ensuring…
Indiaโs leading Stones Company – Classic Marble Company (CMC) organized a special study tour for the 1st and 2nd year students of Rachana Sansad School of Interior Design at its state-of-the-art manufacturing and processing plant in Silvassa on Jan 11th. Over one hundred students participated in the guided tour that offered them a first-hand experience of the various aspects of manufacturing marble and other stones. Interior Designer – Krish Kothari of KKD.STUDIO in Mumbai was specially brought in to talk to the students on architecture and design, and how it influences aesthetics of a place. The tour was aimed at…
GROHE, a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, announces the GROHE X Summit 2023 which will take place on the brandโs digital experience hub GROHE X from March 7-9 2023. Themed โCaring for Waterโ, the three-day event will include a variety of formats โ from inspiring keynotes to thought-provoking panel discussions and masterclasses โ to explore and discuss the answers the sanitary industry needs to find to the challenges of our time, how sustainable building can thrive, and the central role water plays in all of this. The program will be complemented by showcases of new…
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will flag off the Metro services of Lines 2A from Dahisar to DN Nagar, Andheri (W) and Line 7 from Dahisar to Gundavali, Andheri (E) on January 19, 2023. Both these lines will run parallel on the western suburbs and will augment the existing road and rail transport network which is over stretched and has reached a point of saturation. These latest additions to the metro network in the western suburbs will enhance connectivity, improve ease of travelling and reduce travel time by more than half. The western suburb is the most preferred housing destination among…
By M Murali, CMD, Shriram Properties Ltd The year 2023 is being touted to be a good year for the real estate industry. Trends are pointing towards continued growth with housing sales projected to reach pre-demonitizationlevels. With the focus gradually shifting from rented homes to owned homes, developers are keeping in mind features that would appeal to the millennial customer and incorporating them in their projects. Several potential buyers have realised that rental values are equivalent to EMIs and are making the switch. Favourable economic outlook continued hiring in the IT and ITeS sectors, and increasing disposable income are some…