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« Previous EntriesRecession Effects: Interns In Demand
Sunday, March 15th, 2009In today’s recession-struck market, where companies are struggling to stay afloat, it’s interns who are considered hot property. Both MNCs and smaller firms find it more profitable to rope in eager interns, instead of paying fancy pay cheques to experienced employees.
Lodha Group Launches ‘By Invitation Only’ Project In Hyderabad
Saturday, November 1st, 2008By Invitation Only. Till now, one heard it for events and occasions that are meant for select few. One could not just walk in and become part of the exclusivity that an organiser looked for.
‘Affordable Housing’ Is The New RE Mantra
Sunday, October 26th, 2008In the changing real estate scenario, the demand for properties in the price segment of Rs.30 lakh to Rs. 60 lakh was high but this segment also face a shortage of supply in the city. Contrary to this, there is an excess supply of properties costing above Rs.60 lakh. And this could reinforce the view […]
‘Nano Homes’ Next??
Sunday, August 24th, 2008While almost everybody knows about Tata’s Nano, which has become synonymous with the ‘small car,’ many may not know about a ‘nano house’. What is this new concept in housing segment? Let us study this subject.
Walk Your Way To Work
Thursday, August 21st, 2008From Marredpally to Madhapur or Gopalpuram to Gachibowli, how much time does one spend to reach the workplace and return to the comforts of home? The recent times have not only changed the outlines of the city but even redefined commuting to work, for most.
MMTS Gains Acceptance Of Commuters City Pulse
Sunday, August 10th, 2008Fed up with traffic jams in twin cities, Hyderabadis prefer the Multi Modal Transit System
After facing initial hiccups due to bureaucratic hassles, Multi Modal Transit System (MMTS) is finally gaining acceptance among passengers more so from those working in IT and ITES sectors.
Demand For One-bedroom Dwellings Soaring
Sunday, August 10th, 2008Youngsters in the city are heading for one bed-roomed condominiums of late. Owing to budgetary constraints, they are increasingly seeking one-bedroom accommodation that is a more viable option than staying in a two-bedroom condo or hostel or as a paying guest (PG). As a result, smaller real estate dealers in the city are slowly waking […]
India Emerging Hub For Patent Outsourcing
Thursday, July 10th, 2008India is no where close to countries like US, Japan and China, when it comes to filing patents. But it still does a significant bit in the IP space. A lot of it’s happening through patent service outsourcing in India. This means, a lot of background work for the numerous patents that are being filed […]
Forget Humvees, America Learns To Drive The Minis
Saturday, July 5th, 2008India has always loved its small cars. But now, the mini magic is rubbing off on the most unlikely market — the US. As gasoline prices hit $4 a gallon, gas-guzzling all-American SUVs are getting the big heave-ho as the US joins the rest of the world in rooting for fuel-efficient compact cars.
Cinema Biz Undergoes Massive Change In Hyderabad
Saturday, June 28th, 2008The business of cinema is all set to change with the entry of multiplexes in Hyderabad. The very mention of Sangeet Theater brings nostalgia for many Hyderabadis and more so if you are a Hollywood movie buff. The 40-year old standallone theater in Secunderabad, one of the oldest in the city, will soon be converted […]
Home Automation: Touchstone Comfort
Saturday, June 21st, 2008It’s all about comfort when technology comes to aid home solutions in every sphere. When one has the luxury of switching off all the lights with a touch of a single button or switching on the home theatre system and other appliances at the same time from another room, it only spells one thing — […]
Exchange Your House!
Saturday, June 14th, 2008We’ve heard of exchange offers for TV sets and cars. But has anyone heard about an exchange offer from a construction company? Taking the scheme to a new level, Mansani Constructions has come out with an exchange offer for homes in its project, Krishna Enclave, at Karmanghat.
Dhyanaprastha Township Offers Hassle-free Living
Monday, June 9th, 2008For senior citizens in search of a hassle-free life and necessary conveniences at hand, Dhyanaprastha Seva Sangham has come up with a project near Shamirpet lake.
Everything You Want To Know About Green Buildings
Monday, June 2nd, 2008Colliers International is all set to release ‘r.e.Design,’ Asia’s first green real estate guide. Simon Carter shares some of the vital thoughts behind the green guide with MYTHILI G. NIRVAN.
The big problem is that modern buildings have commonly forgotten to live and breathe as part of their environment and climate.
E-bikes To Zoom Past Fuel Price Hike
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008Riding on the spiralling fuel prices, makers of electric vehicles, especially twowheelers run on batteries, are set for a roll.
An electric two-wheeler can run for around 70 km on a single charge, that costs anywhere between Rs 4 and Rs 5, and is environment-friendly to boot.
‘Special Residential Zones’ For Low-Cost Housing
Sunday, May 18th, 2008Low-cost housing is once again in fashion, thanks to the escalating prices of land, steel and cement. At the prevailing rates, it is well nigh impossible for middleincome families to buy land and build houses.
Now, Helihop To Shamshabad
Sunday, May 18th, 2008Want to reach Shamshabad in 10 minutes flat? Then, hop on to heli-taxi. With travel by road to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad becoming a nightmare due to heavy traffic, entrepreneurs are planning to cash in on the time factor by starting a chopper service.
Corporate Flying Set For Liftoff
Sunday, May 18th, 2008The glut of pilot aspirants in India is now an old story. But, with many flooding the market, are there any job avenues for them? General aviation is one. Especially the world of corporate/charter flying, a sector often ignored by pilots in their pursuit of a glamorous job in commercial airlines.
New RE Mantra: Amenities Galore To Lure Buyers
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008Property developers are constantly exploring new strategies to lure prospective buyers. With each project, there is an introduction of a new scheme to provide a comfortable living for the buyers.
Concept Of ‘Exclusive Senior Citizens’ Community’ Catching Up…
Friday, May 2nd, 2008Comfort zone: In the twilight years of one’s life, it is security on all fronts that matters
Exclusive housing concepts for senior citizens are just catching up in the city, writes T. Lalith Singh.
Malls..The New Hang-out Spots !!
Saturday, April 19th, 2008Meeting up at the coffee shop is passe. So don’t even think of the chaat bandi or the humble tea stall near home, those seem downright tacky. Gully cricket isn’t happening either. As for local theatres, they hardly ever use their ‘House Full’ tag because like the good old parks, they are teeming with rowdy […]
Changing Trends: Make Cooking An Experience
Saturday, April 19th, 2008Gilma General Manager K.S. Ranganath with the product range at the showroom. Photo: Satish. H
Cooking can no longer be a chore if you make the right choices, writes M. Srinivas. Tired at the way life has been in the kitchen all these years? Want to chuck away all that which kept piling in the […]
The Business School-Real Estate Industry Nexus
Saturday, April 12th, 2008There is an increasing number of B-School graduates opting to make a fruitful career in the Real Estate industry that is slowly but surely becoming more organised. Bindu Gopal Rao describes the trend.
Ford India’s 24-hour Roadside Service In Hyderabad
Saturday, April 12th, 2008Ford India has launched its pioneering and first-of its-kind customer service initiative 24-hour Ford Service Roadside Assistance (Ford Service RSA), in the city.
‘IVR Vanaprastha’ For Senior Citizens
Monday, January 14th, 2008Hyderabad-based IVRCL Infrastructure & Projects Ltd has embarked upon a Rs 2,000-crore ‘IVR Vanaprastha’ to cater to the needs of the people over 50 years. The project involves construction of ‘long-term care’ centres for the elderly in 50 cities across the country in 10 years.
Radio Taxis Set To Storm Airports, Cities In South
Monday, December 31st, 2007As a part of its ambitious expansion, Carzonrent India Private Limited plans to tap the market in south Indian cities by launching its popular radio taxi services.
Selling A Luxury Home Isn’t About The Space, It Is About The Lifestyle
Monday, December 31st, 2007Dressed for the occasion, you face a group of equally polished people across the negotiating table. They grill you on your background, your career, your income and your prospects. Satisfied with your replies, they sit back and smile. You are in.
RESIDEX, A Benchmark For All Stakeholders
Saturday, December 29th, 2007This is India’s first housing price index. It will guide home buyers and other stakeholders in the industry, says Padma Ramakrishnan.
You could see it as a Sensex for residential house prices. Residex, India’s first housing residential price index compiled by the National Housing Bank (NHB), will give an indicative trend of the prices of properties […]
A Slice Of Luxury ‘n’ Nature
Monday, December 24th, 2007Photo Courtesy: Hindu
For connoisseurs: Located in Gachibowli, Ista features deluxe suites, picturesque restaurants and spa
‘Ista’ Hotel will undoubtedly be a zing thing for covetous youngsters, particularly the IT crowd, for it has been strategically located amidst all the big IT companies in the financial district at Gachibowli.
Special Report: Malls Are Fast Emerging
Friday, December 7th, 2007Malls are fast emerging as temples of modern retail revolution and even space constraints and adverse state policies will not be able to stem the tide. Prabhakar Sinha reports.
Despite opposition from a section of retailers and the decision of state governments like Uttar Pradesh to ask for the closure of organised retail outlets, particularly […]