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‘Anger Tales’ anthology review: Potpourri of hits and misses

The Telugu anthology ‘Anger Tales’ explores anger that stems from everyday situations through effective performances 




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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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Adidas Switch FWD review | Switches forward by mending past and present

The Adidas Switch Fwd series effectively blends the soft EVA foam with the harder TPU plate to give a comfortably cushioned midsole for running on city roads




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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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Arihant partners with Empee Hotels to build new commercial space in Chennai

This project will integrate office space with hospitality services, says a release




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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 in consultation with Indonesia at WTO over duty on ceramic tiles

Exports from India dipped since Indonesia imposed safeguard duties on the product




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L&T Construction reduces timelines by 50% with 3D printing technology

‘By using this technology, a villa project that would typically take 24 to 36 months can be completed in 12 months’




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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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Positive response to Small and Medium REITs: SEBI Chief

There is an imbalance of power between large institutions and small investors, and regulations have helped foster trust in the system, Says Madhabi Puri Buch




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Shriram Properties to quadruple profit, triple revenue by FY27

“Shriram Properties will embrace the new era under the banner SPLNxT to reposition the brand; enhance focus on mid-market and mid-premium segments, and accelerate growth”




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ED attaches assets in EMAAR-MGF PMLA case; Hooda says he has nothing to do with it

It is alleged that Hooda had colluded with real estate to arrange land for them at cheaper rates




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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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Meghna Infracon expands portfolio with new Mumbai residential project 

The project aims to offer 1 and 2 BHK luxurious apartments, with construction already underway




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Bengaluru residential real estate soars amid high demand and limited inventory

Areas such as Bagaluru, Hennur, Whitefield, and Varthur-Sarjapur are witnessing substantial price increases, attributed to pent-up demand from the pandemic




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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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Mindspace REIT to build 3 data centres for Princeton Digital Group

The REIT has already developed two data centers for PDG with an area of 6.3 lakh square feet and the current contract will add 10 lakh square feet to its portfolio




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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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Property Share files for first SM REIT scheme to raise ₹353 crore

Property Share Investment Trust introduces PropShare Platina, a real estate investment scheme with high returns in Bengaluru




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Institutional investments in real estate advance 45% in July-September: Colliers

Alternate assets, which include data centres, life sciences and schools, did not receive any funding in July-September.




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CREDAI’s strategic collaboration with IIMA unveils advanced real estate leadership programme

This initiative, exclusively available to senior management of CREDAI-affiliated real estate firms across India, aims to provide strategic insights and skills essential for navigating the challenges of the rapidly evolving real estate market.




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Nyati Group onboards Navigo’s futuristic capabilities to boost sales 

The move aligns with the Group’s vision of utilizing cutting-edge technology to improve the home-buying experience and boost operational efficiency in property sales




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Real estate transactions drop 71% in Q3 2024, private equity dominates

Despite the overall fall, the number of deals rose 5% quarter-on-quarter and 54% year-on-year, with a potential revival in Q4. 




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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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Chennai suburbs drive high-rise residential unit growth

Locations like Kelambakkam, Kundrathur and Mangadu are today hotspots for new launches




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Micromitti Real Estate Ventures plans to launch REITs

Micromitti will use technology to enable fractional ownership to provide flexibility and strong returns for retail investors, says Founder & CEO Manoj Dhanotiya




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Housr plans to open around 30 co-living centres with 3,000 beds

Housr aims to have over 8,000 beds in 100 properties by March 2025




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Pune’s home sales value surges 19% in Q3 2024 despite a slight dip in transactions

Based on data from the Inspector General of Registration (IGR), the city’s home sales value jumped 19 per cent year-on-year (YoY), reaching ₹13,865 crore




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Godrej Properties Q2 net profit surges fivefold; bottomline aided by deferred tax liability

During the quarter, Godrej Properties sold houses worth ₹5,198 crore, up 3 per cent on year while collections rose 68 per cent to ₹4,005 crore




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Embassy REIT Q2 NOI up 12%; raises leasing guidance for FY25

Over half of its properties across Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai saw an average occupancy of around 95 per cent




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Mindspace REIT NOI crosses ₹500 cr for first time in Q2

The REIT reported 6 per cent higher revenue at ₹623 crore




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Across cities, rising residential rents pinch tenants

Home rents have shot up by 26-67 per cent leaving consumers with little money for discretionary spending




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DLF Q2 consolidated net profit up 121 per cent

Consolidated revenues saw a 48 per cent increase y-o-y to ₹2,181 crore. It stood at ₹1,477 crore in the year-ago-period.




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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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Macrotech Developers to initiate housing projects worth ₹10,000 crore by March in MMR, Pune, Bengaluru

New projects come in the wake of Macrotech Developers reporting a 21 per cent increase in sales bookings to a record ₹4,290 crore during the July-September period earlier this month




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Property prices rise across cities fuelled by demand, costs, rental yields

A major reason for the spike in prices is also due to higher construction costs




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EFC gets SEBI nod for India’s first small & medium REIT IPO 

With plans for a ₹500 crore IPO through its subsidiary, EFC REIT, the company aims to enhance its investment management and commercial real estate operations.




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WeHouse streamlines home construction with transparency, expands to Tier-II cities

By dividing the construction journey into 24 well-defined milestones, the startup provides clients with complete visibility into their projects, aligning payments with milestones to build trust




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Biz families of Tier-II cities drive-up ultra luxury residential demand in North & West India

‘The Dahlias’ – realty major DLF’s upcoming super-luxury residential project in Gurgaon with units priced upwards of ₹80 crore – is witnessing active buyer interest from some of these Tier-II city-based business families




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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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IBBI pushes for land authorities to join CoC meetings in real estate insolvency cases

Releases discussion paper to revamp real estate insolvency, addressing seven key areas




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Non-IT services tenants, SEZ conversions aid occupancies in REITs

Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, which was hit by exits by tenants in the IT and IT services segments, has only 26 per cent of its tenant base in the technology sector




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Exquisiteness that holds charm




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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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Weaving a tradition

The government is developing weaving clusters in Varanasi and organising festivals to boost the handloom industry



  • History & Culture

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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.



  • Life & Style

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The sum of its parts

Project Cinema City is a grand exercise exploring the relationship between Hindi cinema and Mumbai