“At the age of 20, as a student of architecture in Mumbai, in a humanities class, I learnt of the catastrophic environmental devastation, resulting from run-of-the-mill construction practices, which devour the earth. I was … READ FULL STORY
Architect Revathi Kamath believes in adhering to green ideologies. Delhi-based Kamath, is hailed as a pioneer of mud homes in India. “Mud is cheap, is a ‘breathable’ material and helps to maintain fairly even … READ FULL STORY
Poonam Kasturi, a Bengaluru resident and an independent entrepreneur, has set up Daily Dump, an organic business venture that transforms garbage into valuable compost. The business, established in 2006, started off as a small … READ FULL STORY
With sizeable demand for quality affordable housing within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), the growth potential for this segment seems promising, says Prabhat Ranjan, Chairman and MD of Olympeo Infra Ltd. In an exclusive … READ FULL STORY
With the help of over 200 employees, Saahas Zero Waste (SZW), a for-profit social enterprise, manages over 25 tons of waste per day across Bengaluru and Chennai, through recycling and composting. “Waste is one … READ FULL STORY
Srijan Realty has emerged as one of the most reliable brands in Kolkata’s property market, with the company ranking second in the eastern region, as per Track2Realty’s Brand Perception Audit Report. The company has … READ FULL STORY
India’s real estate sector will quickly adapt to the recent regulatory changes, like demonetisation, RERA and the GST, according to Bijay Agarwal, managing director, Salarpuria Sattva Group. In an exclusive interview with Housing News, … READ FULL STORY
Dr Benny Kuriakose is a versatile architect, known for his cost-effective and sustainable architecture. Kuriakose has also been involved in rehabilitation projects at disaster affected sites, such as Nagapattinam, Bhuj and Latur, and conservation … READ FULL STORY
Developers across the country are increasingly offering value-added services and employing innovative methods, to attract customers. One such trend includes projects that offer child-centric homes. In an exclusive interview with Housing News, Mitesh Kulkarni, … READ FULL STORY
In an exclusive interaction with Housing News, Sachin Sandhir, global managing director – emerging business of RICS, points out that India considerably lags behind mature real estate markets, such as the US and UK … READ FULL STORY
Real estate investments today, are not restricted by national boundaries. Taking note of the opportunities in the Indian real estate market, many foreign investors and developers have shown interest in investing here. At the … READ FULL STORY
The major fire at the Deonar dumping ground in Mumbai, which caused serious health issues for residents of the city, has raised the important issue of mismanagement of garbage. Keeping this in view the … READ FULL STORY
“I am not a God-fearing man but I am a God-loving person,” says Ssharad Malhotra, a popular television actor, adding that he shares a special relationship with Ganesha. The importance of Ganesh Chaturthi for … READ FULL STORY
