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Piped gas system catching on in Coimbatore apartments (01 November 12:00) |
| Improvised systems are in place now with increasing demand, writes M. SOUNDARIYA PREETHA |
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RBI directive a breather for buyers (01 November 12:00) |
| The recently announced credit policy of RBI has not made any changes to the interest rates and the home buyers, at least for the time being, could heave a sigh of relief. But the decision ... |
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A moat against dangers to heritage character (01 November 12:00) |
| In traditional planning concepts, a city is built around a core area. The architectural character of the core provides a strong visual and emotional focus, helping to define the identity of ... |
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Township projects back in vogue in Kozhikode (01 November 12:00) |
| With the property market recovering, builders are focussing on township projects. BIJU GOVIND looks at the market scene. |
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Decline in groundwater level (01 November 12:00) |
| The onset of northeast monsoon has raised hopes among the city residents who are concerned over the receding groundwater level. Hydrogeologists in the city said there has been a slight decli... |
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Awareness improves lightning protection systems (25 October 12:00) |
| These are used to minimise damage to structures, writes M. Soundariya Preetha |
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Will the changing dynamics help borrowers (25 October 12:00) |
| At a time when Indian households have been forced to cough up more for their monthly living needs, the Reserve Bank seems to have come to their aid. Last week, the Central Bank, for the fi... |
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Excon 2009 to be held from Nov 25 (25 October 12:00) |
| Confederation of India Industry will organise Excon 2009, a construction equipment exhibition, in Bangalore from November 25 to 29. According to a release,the event will be held in associat... |
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Keep a healthy garden look for weeds (25 October 12:00) |
| Spotting weeds should be done in the early stages of their growth lest it becomes cumbersome to remove them later |
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Capital Gain Tax and the rights of an assessee (25 October 12:00) |
| There are instances when the Guideline Value is much more than the actual market price and higher tax needs to be paid, writes C.H.Gopinatha Rao |
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Panel on road safety (25 October 12:00) |
| The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has set up a committee to look into aspects of road safety and traffic management in the country. The committee will make recommendations on saf... |
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Plumbing education gets a boost (17 October 12:00) |
| The Indian Plumbing Association (IPA), The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and Bhaskar Foundation will organise plumbing training programmes for rural ... |
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Green plumbers in India soon (17 October 12:00) |
| The Indian Plumbing Association and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials will organise programmes for plumbers on water and energy conservation. Sudhakaran Nair... |
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Settlement can be made for religious or charitable purpose also (17 October 12:00) |
| Many have doubts about going in for a Settlement on property. Here is a series of clarifications from R.L.Narayanan. |
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Safeguarding vacant sites (17 October 12:00) |
| Plots in faraway suburbs that are kept vacant for a long time face many problems, writes C.H.Gopinatha Rao |
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Good turnout for Living Spaces (17 October 12:00) |
| Living Spaces Property Fair 2009, spread between October 9 and 12, attracted a fair to large turnout. A good proportion of the turnout was in the age group of 25-35 who had come with their p... |
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Energy cards for consumers in Kerala (17 October 12:00) |
| The Kerala State Electricity Board has proposed distribution of energy cards within a month to its customers as part of an ambitious energy-savings programme, initially put forward by the In... |
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Protect the gadgets (11 October 12:00) |
| With increasing use of electronic gadgets for domestic use, several residences now install Surge Protection Devices (SPD). Electrical Energy Solutions and Analysis Private Limited (EESA) o... |
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EMS scheme to redraw the concept of affordable housing in Kerala (11 October 12:00) |
| The Kozhikode Corporation has embarked on an ambitious housing programme envisaged by the State government under the EMS Housing Scheme. At least 2,000 families in 55 wards in the city are e... |
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Design Corner (11 October 12:00) |
| Wonder what it is, a flower or a cushion or a toy? It is a furniture - a seating made of velvet or microfiber. A number of small triangular pieces of stuffed cushions are linked together wit... |
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A complete green rating code in place now (11 October 12:00) |
| GRIHA has not only taken from LEED but also added more, writes Anupama Mohanram |
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A word of caution (11 October 12:00) |
| It is not uncommon for property owners living in other cities or countries to give power of attorney to an individual to sell the property. Similarly, property owners who want to sell their ... |
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Change in buyer sentiment (11 October 12:00) |
| A non-resident Indian couple visiting some of the properties in Kochi has encouraged by the offers coming through in their talks with various builders and real estate dealers. A young couple... |
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Development… focus shifting to south Chennai (11 October 12:00) |
| Gone are the plans for offering apartments of at least 1,200-1,500 sq.ft, the norm is now more like 750 sq.ft to make it affordable, writes R.Balaji |
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Manjeera Diwali offer (11 October 12:00) |
| For those finalising on a property this Diwali, Manjeera Group has come out with a ‘dhamaka’ offer. Coinciding with the festivities and also with its silver jubilee celebrations, the gro... |
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Real estate network enters Kochi (11 October 12:00) |
| It is perhaps an indication of some market momentum that a real estate franchising network, ReMax India, has entered Kochi. ReMax says a study conducted by it shows that the property trend... |
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It is worth harvesting rain (11 October 12:00) |
| In a building on the city’s outskirts, close to seven lakh litres of rainwater is obtained from the roof and 20 to 30 lakh litres from the site area Rainwater harvesting has now been legis... |
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To protect buyers (04 October 12:00) |
| Proposed Real Estate Regulatory Authority will improve transparency in property transactions, writes A.Srivathsan |
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A place to pick your home (04 October 12:00) |
| The forthcoming edition of Living Spaces Property Fair 2009 between October 9 and 12 will offer a platform for builders and buyers |
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MARG ProperTies launched (04 October 12:00) |
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Admission begins for construction-related courses (04 October 12:00) |
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Royal art and ethnic decor (04 October 12:00) |
| Media awareness and workshops have helped in increasing the curiosity and market for the Tanjore and Mysore schools of paintings |
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Does sale of auctioned property require registration (04 October 12:00) |
| And should stamp duty be paid?, finds out C.H.Gopinatha Rao |
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With 3D design comes to life (04 October 12:00) |
| Design can go to a 3D printer that would print a model in quick time, writes Nirthya Ranganathan |
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Peninsula Hotels project in Coimbatore (04 October 12:00) |
| Peninsula Hotels, promoters of Quality Inn The Mayflower in Thuthukudi, plans to expand its presence in the mid-market hotel segment by opening a hotel in Coimbatore. A release from the co... |
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Name boards (04 October 12:00) |
| ADIPA brings beautiful range of name boards to flash your name in style. These name boards are not only a perfect home décor item but also a unique gift idea. You have the freedom to creat... |
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It mirrors your health too (04 October 12:00) |
| Ever heard of an intelligent mirror which monitors your health through sensors when placed in your washroom? Well, ask cybertech James Law |
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Sabari Inn to launch project next year (27 September 12:00) |
| To invest about Rs. 100 crore in Bangalore and Coimbatore, says its Chief Executive Officer |
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Water security need to manage holistically (27 September 12:00) |
| Bengaluru is faced with an impending shortage of water resources as the physical availability of water from the river Cauvery is limited. It has to therefore think more holistically and mana... |
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Market for window blinds growing (27 September 12:00) |
| India, a commonwealth country with a huge English-speaking population, is a potential market for fashionable window blinds, according to Jim Tan, Regional Director, Asia Region, HunterDougla... |
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The structural safety of buildings (27 September 12:00) |
| How safe is your building? Only a structural engineer can give an answer. For that, he or she should have been in the team that constructed the building, monitoring every stage of the work... |
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Making an apartment association workable (27 September 12:00) |
| Associations may function with good intentions but non-registration could become an issue |
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Fathers settlement move cannot be challenged (27 September 12:00) |
| My grand father had bought a house in India. Later he had settled that house to my father. Currently my father is living in that house. We are three brothers and one sister. My father wants ... |
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Indian tile industry improves its competitiveness (27 September 12:00) |
| The Indian tile industry is as competitive as the Chinese now and the share of imports in the Indian tile industry will come down, according to Abhishek Somany, Joint Managing Director of So... |
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Hafele launches design studio in Chennai (27 September 12:00) |
| Hafele India, a one-stop shop for interior hardware solutions, launched its first exclusive design studio in Chennai on Thursday. It has state-of-the-art design centres in Mumbai, Delhi, Ban... |
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Next edition of BuildMat exhibition to be conducted in 2011 (27 September 12:00) |
| The next edition of BuildMat, an exhibition organised by the Coimbatore chapters of Association of Consulting Civil Engineers-India, The Indian Institute of Architects and Builders’ Associ... |
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Blending development with Nature (06 September 12:00) |
| The Tamil Nadu Government is now embarking on buying/acquiring patta lands along the reserve forests so as to link the missing chain of migratory corridors, writes M. SOUNDARIYA PREETHA |
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European property market looks up (06 September 12:00) |
| Europe’s largest property firms will focus on the difficulties of raising cash for acquisitions in a market ravaged by falling values and tight credit when they meet this week for one of t... |
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e-Stamping for Chennai soon (06 September 12:00) |
| No more stamp paper. Now an electronic certificate will be stamped with the security features on the document, writes Aloysius Xavier Lopez |
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Plumbers play a crucial role (06 September 12:00) |
| Working in cramped conditions, at times down and dirty, plumbers play a crucial role in construction activity. But over the years, the work related to plumbing has developed to a great ext... |
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