The face of Mumbai is going to change. With the introduction of Mumbai Metro, the City is all poised to become the International financial capital. Today, every Mumbaikar is counting for the day to welcome their ‘dream queen’. In an exclusive interview with Subhajit Roy; GR Madan, Director (MRTS), Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) updates on the ongoing project
SEZ plays a key role in efficient functioning of import/export market. According to Government resources, in India, the total physical exports of Rs. 2,20,711 crore have been made from SEZs during the year 2009-10 registering a growth of about 121.40 per cent over the exports for the previous financial year. Sanjeev Nakhasi, Corporate Vice President-Operations at Synefra E&C speaks about his SEZ business.
Resting on the water, + 31 architects latest houseboat called ‘water villa omval’ offers a gently curving form which is a twist from the traditional houseboat. Established in the year 2005, +31 architects is a young and multidisciplinary firm operating in the fields of architecture, interior design and urbanism.
The infrastructure industry and projects have grown with limitations stemming from the lack of practicing construction managers. Veteran civil engineer Angyan P. Jagathnarayanan highlights the requirements of professional construction managers with knowledge and ability to follow global standard practices for managing projects in a better way.
Visual merchandising is one of the primary points of contact between product and customer; and increasingly gaining currency within retail business. Accordingly, lighting is being valued as a versatile tool in this segment. Dr. Amardeep M Dugar describes lighting design concept for retail environment.
India’s first Airport Express is on track. Reliance Infrastructure has recently launched the country’s first and one of the most anticipated projects - the Airport Express Line in Delhi. The line has been constructed and commissioned by Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt. Ltd. (DAMEL) which also manages operations and maintenance of the Airport Express.
India will require an estimated Rs. 39.2 lakh crore to fund its urban infrastructure over the next two decades with nearly 44 per cent being accounted for roads in towns and cities, an expert committee submitted a report to urban development minister Kamal Nath and housing and urban poverty alleviation minister Kumari Selja.
From allocating funds in boosting the infrastructure sector to promoting green technology in the country, the union budget 2011 has been quite neutral with no major positive declarations put forward. Relin Hedly and Subhajit Roy had a close look on budgetary announcements
Taking a step further in tile innovation and evolution, one of the major tile manufacturers NITCO Ltd credited itself with the creation of a 3rd category of tiles in the country ‘Naturoc’.
Philips Lighting, a leader in the lighting industry in India won the prestigious ‘EMPOWER AWARD 2009’ for manufacturing the most energy efficient Fluorescent Tube Lights. The Empower awards are jointly organized by Urjavaran Foundation, a voluntary non-profit NGO and International Copper Promotion Council (India), to foster efficient use of energy and its conservation.
