Author: AU News Bureau

Godrej Properties Ltd. (GPL), one of India’s leading real estate developers, announced that it will develop 11-acre land parcel in Hinjewadi, Pune. The development on this land will comprise primarily Group Housing & High Street Retail. The project will have a developable potential of ~ 2.2 million square feet with an estimated revenue potential of ~ INR 1,800 crore The land parcel is strategically located near the upcoming Megapolis Metro Station and offers good connectivity to Major IT hubs in Hinjewadi, Pune along with access to schools, hospitals, malls, restaurants, and premium hotels. Gaurav Pandey, MD & CEO, Godrej Properties,…

Thandi Loewenson received prestigious $100,000 fellowship for project exploring the ‘entanglement of Earth and Air’ in contemporary Africa. The Harvard Graduate School of Design (Harvard GSD) has named Loewenson as the recipient of its 2024 Wheelwright Prize, awarding the early-career architect with $100,000 to support two years of further research for her proposal “Black Papers: Beyond the Politics of Land, Towards African Policies of Earth & Air.” Her project offers a groundbreaking exploration of social and spatial relations in contemporary Africa. Loewenson’s research diverges from traditional analyses of land, often focused on private property, dispossession, and exploitation in postcolonial African…

Godrej Security Solutions, a division of Godrej & Boyce revealed that its business observed a 15% growth fuelled by its Home Lockers category due to its rising demand during the ongoing travel season. Dedicated to meet the modern consumer’s requirements, the company introduced the ‘NX Advanced Locker’ series of advanced strength home lockers to provide security for ones valuables, while home owners were holidaying in different parts of the world. The surge in sales reflects a growing awareness among consumers about the importance of securing their valuables while they are away from home. Commenting on this, Pushkar Gokhale, Executive Vice…

Online fashion retailer Myntra is accelerating diversification into home decor. The company has doubled its selection since December 2023. The home decor currently has a selection catalog of over 4.5 lakh styles from over 1,500 domestic and global brands including M&S Homes, H&M Homes, India Circus, My Trident, Urban Space, Elementary, D’Decor and Nestasia amongst others. Myntra Home’s portfolio includes fine and elegant home furnishing, trendy art & decor pieces, lamps & lighting, kitchen & dining, bath, and bed linen and appliances from leading brands. “Myntra’s home category is trending strongly, seeing traction across segments, like the kitchen segment is…

Somany Ceramics, a leader in the ceramics industry joined hands with Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), Hyderabad for the ‘IIID Showcase Insider 2024’ held from June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2024. The ceramics major showcased its range of products at the event to cater to the interior design community in the city according to a press release. One of the major highlights of the event was the showcase of Somany Max Coverstone, a marquee collection of large format slabs known for its innovative surface finishes, large sizes, incredible mix of colors and surface finishes. They are suitable for…

Welsh luxury carpets and flooring firm, which is one of only seven companies in Wales to be awarded a Royal Warrant of Appointment, has unveiled growth and expansion plans. Linney Cooper, based in Llandudno and London and celebrating six decades in the industry, said it is continuing to focus on its commercial side where it has experienced growth. The business also wants to do more on its doorstep in North Wales on the retail and domestic side, with that also a long-term priority. It comes after the company, which was awarded a Royal Warrant of Appointment from His Majesty The…

Stylework, a leading SAAS-based flexi working space aggregator held their second day of its landmark event, ‘Unconventional Unions: A Flex sync’, today at the Moksha Himalaya & Timber Trail Resort, Parwanoo. The convergence brought together the key players from the flex and media entertainment industry discussing the future of flex workspaces, the hiking changes that are coming forth with respect to the human side of flex, and the technological advancements aiding this sector. Presented by The Viral Fever, the second day commenced with an interactive keynote led byPulkit Bakshi, Head of Flex Business at a leading RE Services firm. Following…

The kitchen seems to be the one area of the house often overlooked by smart lighting brands. Cync is changing that, by giving homeowners a simple way to beautify their kitchens with the Smart Undercabinet Fixtures. It’s a series of LED lights that you’d place underneath your cabinets to provide vibrant accent lighting. They’re slim, too, measuring about an inch thick, giving them the flexibility to fit anywhere there’s room. Four sizes are available: 12, 18, and 24-inch edge-lit bars. These go directly onto cabinets or around furniture. However, there is a fourth option, a three-inch circular puck light. Each…