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Residential demand in Mumbai increases 15.2 percent

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by Samiksha Housing demand (searches) in Mumbai grew 15.2% while supply (listings) grew 3.8% QoQ, revealed Magicbricks PropIndex Report Q1’ 2022. The report further observed that in Mumbai, smaller-sized 1 and 2 BHK apartments dominated the homebuyers’ preference and cumulatively accounted for 69% of the demand and 73% of the supply, during the period. The demand and supply for 2 BHK configurations accounted for 40% and 42%, respectively. Navi Mumbai exhibited a similar trend with demand for 2 BHKs accounting for 48% of the total demand and 46% of the total supply in Q1 2022. In Thane, smaller configuration homes continued to dominate the housing market with 1 and 2BHK units comprising 78% of the total demand and supply, and 2 BHK constituting a demand share of 43%. The report further identifies Malad and Kandivali as the residential hotspots in Mumbai during the quarter. While the overall upsurge in housing demand and supply in Mumbai was majorly driven by regulatory initiatives like

Hafele’s In-House Range of Kitchen Solution

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by Samiksha Hafele has recently launched a new range of kitchen and home solutions from our   in-house global assortment   - the Matrix Drawer and Runner Systems, Free Flap Fittings, Metalla 510 Furniture Hinges and Wire Storage Solutions. These products reflect the strong competencies that Hafele holds in research, development, engineering and manufacturing; and come with the well-recognized quality standards that our brand stands for, globally. Over the years, Hafele has grown into a reliable and preferred partner in South Asia and is increasingly being recognized as a brand that provides holistic interior solutions. We have every product in our range that can potentially add value to different interior spaces like homes, offices, institutions and hotels; and also create functionality for the different applications within any interior space. With the introduction of our new global range of kitchen and home products, we aim to strengthen our position in the market as a “Manufacturing

India’s Jehan Daruvala eyes third straight podium at historic Imola

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The Red Bull-backed racer has finished on the podium in each of the opening F2 two rounds in Bahrain and Jeddah by Samiksha MUMBAI, April , 2022:  Indian Formula 2 racer Jehan Daruvala heads to historic Imola this weekend eyeing his third podium finish from as many rounds at what will be a home event for his Italian team Prema. The 4.9-kilometer long Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, named after the Ferrari founder and his son, is among motor-racing’s most iconic and challenging venues.     It will feature on the Formula 2 calendar for the first time with the championship acting as a support series to this weekend’s Formula 1 race at the circuit. Jehan said , “I’m really excited to race in Imola this weekend. The track oozes history and tradition and, at the same time, is a real drivers’ circuit that should be thrilling to race on. It’s a new track for us in Formula 2 and I have been hard at work on the simulator getting to grips with it. It would be amazing to carry the momentum from our

ANIL AGARWAL FOUNDATION VENTURES INTO THE WORLD OF ANIMAL CARE

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by Samiksha  Unveils an ambitious project TACO for creating best-in-class animal welfare ecosystem •       AAF inks an MoU with the Govt of Haryana for setting up the animal welfare project •       To  establish world class facilities for animals in need of care and upskill professionals through training courses •       Initial Corpus of Rs. 100 crores to be invested in the project •       After NCR, the project will later be expanded across other States New Delhi/Mumbai, April, 2022: Anil Agarwal Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Vedanta Group, India’s leading diversified natural resources conglomerate, announced the launch of TACO – The Animal Care Organization, a first-of-its-kind animal welfare project. Marking the launch of TACO, Anil Agarwal Foundation signed an MoU with Govt of Haryana and adopted Tapobhoomi Gaushala located in Faizupur Khadar, Faridabad, with the aim to develop it as a model animal shelter. Shri. Krishan Pal Gurjar, Union Minister of State for Power and Heav

ND Studios to host Maha- Utsav 2022 to celebrate vibrant Maharashtra

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by Samiksha World Record with 5000 students, a grand exhibit of 1000+  artists, Tribute to Indian Cinema, Sports, Culture & Social  Cause at 4-day extravaganza!! From 28th April - 1st May 2022 at ND Studios, Karjat Mumbai, April 2022:    Celebrated Indian Production designer & Art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai today announced the grand MAHA- UTSAV 2022 celebrations slated to take place at ND Studios . The four day Mega event that celebrates the rich culture, art, tradition,  taste & vibrant colours of Maharashtra will be held on 28th, 29th, 30th April & 1st May 2022, in honor of the 62nd Anniversary of the formation of the State of Maharashtra. "I have always been an artist first, then an entrepreneur. As an artist, I understand the struggle & pain of my fellow artists. The pandemic hasn't been kind to the artist community.  At ND Studios, we always strive to put our best foot forward in supporting arts & artists. The Maha-Utsav, is a positive step t

Boris Johnson opens new factory as JCB goes for growth

by Samiksha Mumbai, India, April, 2022  – Prie Minister Boris today officially opened JCB’s newest factory in India as the company strengthens is global manufacturing presence. With 11 factories in the UK employing more than 7,500 people, JCB first began manufacturing in India in 1979 and is now the country’s leading producer of construction equipment. Today Mr Johnson visited JCB’s latest factory in India – a £100 million investment plant in Gujarat which will fabricate parts for global production lines. The new factory is located in Vadodara near the port city of Surat on the West Coast of India. Joining the Prime Minister today at the opening was JCB Chairman Lord Bamford, who led JCB’s expansion in India in the late 1970s, including the opening of its first factory in Ballabgarh, near Delhi. Today JCB has six factories in India at locations including Jaipur and Pune. Lord Bamford said: “In its first year of full production, JCB India manufactured just 39 machines and by next year w

MFA Women Leagues to start from May 1

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Photo caption:  MFA President, Aaditya Thackeray (centre), Bombay Gymkhana, President, Aga Hussain (left) and Rahul Raichand at a press conference to announce details of the MFA Women Football Leagues 2021-2022. Bombay Gymkhana joins hands to support MFA by hosting MWSL matches by Samiksha Mumbai, April : The Mumbai Football Association (MFA) in its sustained efforts to encourage and promote football among the girls and women from Mumbai has decided to organise two separate women football leagues in two divisions from the 2021-2022 season. The association will conduct a MFA Mumbai Women’s Premier League, for Mumbai’s established teams/clubs that are already participating in the AIFF IWL (Indian Women League) competition. To provide a platform for upcoming teams/clubs from the city, the MFA will conduct the MFA Mumbai Women’s Super League, which basically is a second tier competition. Aaditya Thackeray, President, Mumbai Football Association said, "Development of Women’s football i

GAIL wins National Award for Excellence in Cost Management from ICAI

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Company awarded for fourth year in a row by Samiksha New Delhi, April, 2022:  GAIL (India) Limited has bagged the National Award for Excellence in Cost Management from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) for the fourth consecutive year. The award, presented by Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister, Commerce & Industry, Textiles, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution, was received on behalf of GAIL by Shri R K Jain, Director (Finance) and Shri Deepak Gupta,   Director (Projects) yesterday. GAIL (as organization) got second position in the 17 th   National Award for Excellence in Cost Management 2019 in Manufacturing - Public Sector - Mega whereas Jamnagar Loni Pipeline (JLPL) got first position in Service Sector -Transportation and Logistics. The awards are presented annually to corporate entities in their journey towards excellence in cost management and cost management practices.

SOCIAL Works to host ‘Women Keep Walking’ Speaker Event

~Witness boss ladies, and industry leaders of Mumbai share their career journeys at this moderated session~ by Samiksha Mumbai,  April 2022:   SOCIAL  has always been at the forefront of paving new experiences and striking conversations through each of its initiatives. As a part of its Women's Month Campaign  SOCIAL Works  is hosting the ‘Women Keep Walking’ speaker event on  23 rd  April 2022, 6.00 pm  onwards at its  Khar outpost . Moderated by  Mae Mariyam Thomas   (Presenter, Podcast Producer, Founder, Maed in India),  witness speakers such as  Sanjana Patel (Creative Director & co-founder, La Folie), Zainab Patel (Chief Inclusion & Diversity, Pernod Ricard India), Supriya Nair (Journalist & co-founder, All Things Small) and Anushka Menon (Fashion Photographer & Musician)  share their career journeys, obstacles, milestones, and other interesting stories via the moderated session. The speaker event will be followed by a networking mixer and an after-mixer party.