Archive for July 13th, 2008
Maytas Properties To Develop Three IT SEZs
Sunday, July 13th, 2008Maytas Properties, a real-estate infrastructure company backed by the promoters of Satyam Computer Services, has lined up three IT special economic zones (SEZs) in the State capital in a total extent of 148 acres.
These three SEZs would have an aggregated built up area of 16.5 million sq ft. “All these SEZs would have residential projects, […]
Improving Connectivity
Sunday, July 13th, 2008Photo Courtesy: The Hindu
A view of the Punjagutta flyover in Hyderabad constructed by Gammon India at a cost of Rs 29 crore, which was inaugurated by the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, on Sunday.
Slick Bus Shelters For Passengers
Sunday, July 13th, 2008Futuristic: The glass-panelled bus shelter coming up near Keys Girls High School at Secunderabad. Photo Courtesy: The Hindu
Imagine you are checking flight schedules on Flight Information Display Systems (FIDS) in plush and cool surroundings while waiting for the Aeroexpress bus to arrive! Passengers can now look forward to this hospitality at the slick bus shelters […]
Real Estate: Hot Deals, ‘FLAT’ Offers
Sunday, July 13th, 2008Developers have found a new way to beat slowing demand. They reduce the basic selling price but load a host of other charges later. Buyers need to read the fineprint before signing any deal, says E Jayashree Kurup.
Parking Problems Greater In City
Sunday, July 13th, 2008The haphazard demarcation of parking and no-parking zones and erratic habits of motorists are adding to the traffic problems in the city.
DIL In A Fix Over Rs 150 Cr Land
Sunday, July 13th, 2008Deccan Infrastruc ture Limited, (DIL), the state-owned real estate company, is in a fix over Rs 150crore worth lands on the city outskirts. Zonal regulations in the master plan may obstruct the company’s plans to use these lands.
AP Heads For Power Crisis
Sunday, July 13th, 2008As all hopes of getting power from other states and the Centre have evaporated, the beleaguered state government on Saturday decided to run thermal power stations without giving them a break for maintenance.
Heritage Status For Golconda Not Easy
Sunday, July 13th, 2008MONUMENTAL WONDER: Minja Yang, director, Unesco, visited the Golconda fort on Friday to study and suggest ways so the fort would be eligible to get declared as a world heritage site
It will not be a cakewalk for getting a world heritage status for the Golconda Fort.
Transparency Up In Real Estate
Sunday, July 13th, 2008India is among the countries in the Asia Pacific region that have shown the biggest improvement in real estate transparency, says the latest Global Real Estate Transparency Index drawn up by the firm Jones Lang LaSalle and LaSalle Investment Management, its real estate investment management subsidiary.
Is This A Good Time To Buy Property?
Sunday, July 13th, 2008Costs of construction and finance are increasing. But if you are looking for a home for yourself, it still makes sense to buy now, writes Mythili G Nirvan.
One Big Family: IT Companies Connect With Families
Sunday, July 13th, 2008justify”>Last week, 4,000 people—employees and families of ValueLabs, an offshore software development company— met at Sampradaya Vedika in Shilparamam for six hours of fun ‘n’ frolic ‘n’ food. The company also holds a summer camp every year for its employees’ kids on its campus. And it’s not too uncommon to see spouses and children of […]
Radha Realty Corp’s ‘International Architects Design Competition’
Sunday, July 13th, 2008For their upcoming ultra-luxury gated community project, Radha Realty Corp (RRC) has announced an international architects’ design competition. A. Alliance from Singapore, Andrew Maynard Architects from Australia, Dutta & Kannan Architects from Bangalore and Maithel & Associates from Jaipur are participating in the competition.
Italy-based Furniture Brand ‘Incanto’ Enters Hyderabad
Sunday, July 13th, 2008Signature decor: The exclusive range of sofas and other accessories boasts of a fine blend of comfort and design. Photo: Mohd. Yousuf
International brands in furniture and accessories are flooding the city. And holding a true promise to redefine luxury is latest entrant, the Italy-based Incanto group which is opening a store South Bay to showcase […]
GHMC Increases Town Planning Charges And Others Fees
Sunday, July 13th, 2008Various town planning charges and other fees have been hiked by GHMC from July 1, informs V. Geetanath. It’s not just land rates, bigger constructions have just become more expensive in twin cities with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) increasing various town planning charges and others fees from first of July.