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‘Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha’ movie review: A concoction of absurd ideas

The twists and turns notwithstanding, it’s tough to sit through the Telugu film ‘Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha’




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‘Dasara’ movie review: Nani, Keerthy Suresh lead this gritty, emotional ride

Srikanth Odela makes an assured directorial debut with the Telugu film ‘Dasara’, exploring caste politics in a mainstream format, backed by good performances from the cast led by Nani and Keerthy Suresh




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‘Custody’ movie review: Venkat Prabhu’s mix of conflict and humour works for this Naga Chaitanya, Arvind Swami actioner

Director Venkat Prabhu’s Telugu-Tamil bilingual ‘Custody’ is not among his best, but has plenty going for it




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‘Mem Famous’ movie review: Sumanth Prabhas makes a promising debut in this partially engaging coming-of-age story

Newcomers led by Sumanth Prabhas get the carefree rural Telangana vibe right in the Telugu film ‘Mem Famous’, which shines in a few segments but falls short of being a roller coaster fun ride




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‘Peddha Kapu 1’ movie review: A tedious depiction of the rise of common man

Director Srikanth Addala’s ‘Peddha Kapu 1’ is a patience-testing, messy portrayal of the rise of a common man amid class, caste and power struggles 




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Realty firm Kolte-Patil Developers CFO Khiroda Jena resigns

Jena has resigned to "pursue professional opportunities outside the organiszation".




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Senior living faces a supply gap, with Tamil Nadu seen as a key growth area for the sector

CEOs of key firms, in conversation with businessline, discuss Tamil Nadu’s potential due to its large senior population




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Real estate companies have raised over ₹1 lakh crore in last 20 months

92 per cent of it came through debt issuances




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Bengaluru residential property micromarkets witness record hike in prices: Report

Prices in Bagaluru in North Bengaluru have surged by nearly 90 per cent in the past five years, while Whitefield has seen an 80 per cent rise in prices




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India ranks 31st in JLL's Global Real Estate Transparency Index

The consultant noted that "India has made a remarkable leap forward in JLL's Global Real Estate Transparency Index 2024, reaching the transparent tier for the first time"




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Pulkit TMT introduces innovative ‘Lab on Wheels’ for quality testing in Kerala 

The initiative aims to raise awareness about the significance of using high-quality TMT bars in construction projects and empower consumers, builders, and dealers to make informed decisions about their steel choices.




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Surge in bank credit to CRE linked to high demand for office and warehouse space

With leasing activities surging across major cities and growing interest from big industrial groups, the commercial real estate market shows promising prospects for future lending and growth




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Rising costs make urban affordable houses unviable for builders

Government’s PM Awas Yojana faces challenges due to rising land prices, construction costs, and pricing limitations for builders




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India’s housing market witnesses cooling trend as price surge crowds out buyers

Luxury home sales buck the trend of sequential slowdown, with houses priced above Rs one crore rupees accounting for nearly 40 per cent of the total home sales in the last quarter




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Brookfield-led consortium completes acquisition of American Tower’s operations in India

The acquisition, valued at $2.2 billion, encompasses approximately 76,000 communications sites, solidifying the consortium’s commitment to advancing India’s connectivity




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Bengaluru leads retail/consumer packaged goods GCC boom as India sees rapid growth in the sector

The ANSR report anticipates over 25 new GCCs in the sector to emerge in the next 2-3 years, further solidifying India’s position as a global hub




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Ivanhoe Cambridge divests stake in three joint ventures to partner Lodha

Following the acquisition, Macrotech’s stakes in the entities — Bellissimo Digital Infrastructure Development Management, Palava Induslogic 4, and Bellissimo In City FC Mumbai 1 — will increase to 70%, 66.67%, and 66.67%, respectively.




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Nexus Select Trust in talks to acquire Axis Mall in Kolkata

The acquisition of the mall would require a different structure to be set in place since it does not have a single owner or promoter




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Housing sales dipped 11% in Jul-Sept, average prices up by 23% in top 7 cities: Anarock

Among the top 7 cities, Hyderabad saw the highest jump of 32 per cent in average residential property prices




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Godrej Properties achieves record bookings of ₹5,200 crore in Q2 FY25

Godrej Properties witnessed an 89% increase in bookings year-on-year in the first half of FY25, amounting to ₹13,800 crore, surpassing its full-year booking guidance’s halfway mark and its previous annual bookings in FY23




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KBC Global launches new real estate project in Nashik

The project marks an essential phase in KBC Global’s international ventures, promising residential complexes, low-cost housing and commercial spaces within Liberia’s SEZ




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Puravankara posts 18% sales growth, nets ₹1,331 cr in Q2FY25

The company’s cumulative sales value reached Rs ₹2,459 crore in H1FY25




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Bengaluru Airport City Ltd breaks ground for 2 million sqft Business Park to boost GCC growth

The Airport city is expected to host a network of business parks comprising 52 per cent of its overall development




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Godrej Properties wins bid for 6.5-acre land parcel in Mumbai’s Kharghar, stock advances 

The developer plans to build a premium residential project with an estimated revenue potential of ₹3,500 crore




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Hyderabad real estate developers shake off HYDRAA blues

The body said that CM Revanth Reddy’s assurance that buildings with approvals will not be touched has instilled confidence in investors




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DLF's sales bookings rise 66% to ₹7,094 crore from April to September despite weak Q2

DLF's sales bookings jumped over three-fold to around ₹6,400 crore during the first quarter of this fiscal from ₹2,040 crore in the year-ago period




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October home sales soar in Mumbai; Builders to keep the frenzy going

According to state government data, it has garnered revenue of over ₹1,200 crore as stamp duty from the city alone




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IHCL acquires majority stake in Tree of Life Resorts, plans major expansion 

IHCL plans to expand the Tree of Life portfolio from its current 19 properties (plus 2 under development) to 100 properties by 2030




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Brookfield India REIT Q2 results: NOI up 40% YoY

Brookfield REIT gross leased 1 million square feet with a spread of 19 per cent driven by a strong revival in SEZ demand




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Call to use of path-breaking technology in construction sector

Adoption of insulation technology is currently delivering substantial benefits, including a massive 80 per cent reduction in energy utilization for homes using air conditioning




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Lepakshi crafts mela gets under way

The exhibition was launched by Revenue Divisional Officer S. Venkata Rao and can be called as the perfect place to shop for college-going girls.




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Craft mela by Rakalai Handicrafts




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All work and play

Anisha and Gurpreet Singh talk about their initiative LetterNote




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Making art with a workman’s passion

Cedric Misquitch works nearly nine hours to handcraft a single leather wallet




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Kitsch kitsch hota hai

Sixty five years after Independence, we are learning to be less apologetic about ourselves. Indian designers are embracing street culture with a vengeance.



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International Range of Craft Workshop




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Art in small packages

Watch A Short Film Festival on September 5




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Alluring golu dolls beckon visitors

Price ranges from Rs.50 to Rs.16,000; 10% discount up for grabs




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Wooden toys for Navaratri at Tanirikaa




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Truck it!

Make your very own special super storage truck to keep your toys, pencils, colours and anything else that might be lying around your room.




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Art, sparked by matchsticks

An expo is on at Museum Auditorium





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I am…Padmakumar – Metal craftsman




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Kerala govt planning to organise international bamboo festival




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Delhi International Kite Festival 2012

Delhi Tourism hosted the second edition of its International Kite Festival.




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Take another look

Artist Phillipe Ramette changes the way you look at the world with his gravity-defying photographs




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Thinking stitches

Designer Isha Kapoor feels good casual wear, specially in cotton, is hard to find




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A new look at the deity

Jayaprakash sculpts the female form with an African inspiration




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Students develop skills at handicrafts-training camp