Author: AU News Bureau

Blum, a global pioneer in innovative furniture fittings, announced the launch of its latest experience centre in Raipur in strategic collaboration with Disha Traders. Situated at a prime location in Timber Market Chowk, Unity Square Building, Devendra Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492009, this state-of-the-art facility extends an exclusive invitation to customers to explore how Blum’s innovative solutions can bring remarkable transformation to living environments. The opening ceremony was graced by Nadeem Patni, Managing Director of Blum India, and Hitesh Patel, Director of Disha Traders. Atul Deshpande, Raipur President of the Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID) and strategic associate of Blum,…

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According to the annual ranking published in the international art magazine The Art Newspaper, the Tel-Aviv Museum of Art is ranked 75th on the list of the hundred most popular art museums in the world based on the highest number of visitors in 2023. The annual ranking includes the number of visitors to museums all over the world. In the challenging year of 2023, the Tel-Aviv Museum of Art welcomed a staggering nearly one million visitors – 906,350 in total. This remarkable turnout places it among world-renowned institutions such as the Guggenheim, MoMA, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New…

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With Caesarstone, Hรคfele gets creative with quartz surfaces, offering numerous colours, styles, and combinations. Whether for the kitchen, bathroom, or living room, thereโ€™s a Caesarstone style that meets customers’ needs, captures their spirit, and sparks their imagination. The Caesarstone Surfaces by Hรคfele are not only beautiful to look at but are also superior in adaptability and practicality, extremely scratch and heat resistant, anti-bacterial, and absorption-free. These surfaces hence combine the pinnacle of performance and design to deliver something truly extraordinary. From kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, wall paneling to custom-made furniture, Caesarstone quartz surfaces are adaptable enough to use anywhere one…

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As the demand for skilled interior designers continues to surge, Jain University has revamped its pioneering Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Interior Design degree course in Bangalore. This redesigned program is set to revolutionize design education in Bangalore by focusing on innovation, creativity, and industry relevance. Being the first university in the state to offer a degree program in Interior Design, Jain University has consistently maintained a first-mover advantage in the market along with being one of the best BSc Interior Designing colleges in Bangalore . In answer to the escalating requirement for skilled practitioners, Jain University’s BSc in Interior…

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YouthNet, in partnership with Asian Paints Color Academy launched the โ€˜Wall Proโ€™ Basic Construction Painter Course, a six-day training programme aimed at empowering youth in Nagaland with essential painting skills. The programme commenced at the YouthNet Office, Chรผmoukedima recently in the presence of the officials from Asian Paints Color Academy Bikash Kalita, Supervisor, and Utpal Deka, Technical Executive & Master Trainer. The Media Cell, YouthNet in a press release stated that Razouvikhol Luho, Nodal Officer & Senior Manager at YouthNet, in his opening speech, expressed gratitude to Asian Paints for their continuous support. He emphasised the importance of the training…

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Italo Rota, the Milan-born Italian architect, designer, and innovator, passed away at the age of 70. Throughout his career, Rota demonstrated a remarkable ability to weave together thought-provoking ideas, often challenging mainstream conventions with his avant-garde visions. Often collaborating with the Italian firm CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati, his studio Italo Rota Building Office was involved in several high-visibility projects, including the design for the Italian Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020 and the masterplan for Romeโ€™s bid to host the World Expo in 2030. Born in Milan in 1953, Rota graduated from Milan’s Politecnico University, continuing his journey by working with the…

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Apple plans to construct housing units for its factory employees in India, as part of its initiative to improve the workforce’s well-being and security. The project, largest of its kind, is expected to be completed by March 2025. In a bid to improve the well-being of its workforce, Apple has unveiled plans to construct housing units for its factory employees in India. Over the past two and a half years, Apple has played a crucial role in job creation in the country, with more than 150,000 direct jobs generated. Now, the focus has been shifts towards providing better living arrangements…

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The MMR (Mumbai Metropolitan Region) real estate sector, experiencing record sales and launches in 2023-24, faces a challenging situation with the anticipated increase in cement prices by INR 10-15 per bag. Despite heightened activity and demand, this upward trend in cement costs is poised to disrupt the sector’s momentum, as reported by Realty Plus. The cost escalation could lead to increased construction expenses, potentially affecting the profitability of ongoing and upcoming projects. Developers in the MMR, who have benefited from strong sales growth, might face margin pressures and could be compelled to adjust project pricing upwards. This situation could test…

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