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Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested the director of a real estate firm, Primrose Infratech Pvt Ltd, in an alleged case of cheating worth over Rs 100 crore. Joint commissioner (EOW) OP Mishra said that the accused, Brij Bhushan Gupta (52), was wanted for allegedly duping home buyers in a project in Greater Noida. More than 70 victims have approached EOW till date. “The accused diverted the money collected from the buyers, which was meant for construction, towards creating personal assets, leading a life of luxury and extending benefits in the form of loans and advances to related entities,” Mishra said. “Around two dozen homebuyers had filed complaints alleging that they were allured to invest in the residential township project named ‘Ryne’ proposed at Plot No. GH-06A, Sector Chi-V, Greater Noida by Primrose Infratech Pvt Ltd,” the joint CP added. The buyers alleged that in July 2012, without having the requisite approvals in place, the bookings of the flats were s...

With changes in the cooking pattern and availability of good hardware system, kitchen systems for most people have modularised for better functioning and comfortable cooking. People are opting for modern kitchens that are well equipped with electronic gadgets like built-in microwave ovens, coffee machines, barbeque stations, dishwashers, and warming drawers. With lifestyles becoming busier, the need for quick solutions in the kitchen has increased. In India, people are exploring different styles and are being inspired by international trends. Open kitchens and kitchenettes are marking their entry as one of the hottest trends in kitchens.   Design & Layout The kitchenette is a way is a better means of utilisation of space as opposed to creating a designated room to accommodate the kitchen. As compared to a closeted kitchen, accessibility plays an important role when it comes to an open kitchen. An open kitchen if designed aesthetically lengthens the area of the entire space. It...

Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune & Gurugram see increased demand for plots amidst COVID-19 Plot-sizes b/w 1,200 - 2,500 sq. ft. most attractive; smaller plots of avg. 550-750 sq. ft. also see traction in Bengaluru & Chennai Priced as low as INR 14 lakh, plots are attractive for both investors and buyers with smaller budgets Buyer demand, low capital investment, limited project execution risks with faster exit opportunity, good cash flow generation, better rate of returns a big draw for developers as well Leading developers have ventured into plotted developments, their offerings in highest demand Amidst rising demand for plots, some of India's top developers have ventured into plotted developments. With buyer preference heavily skewed towards established real estate brands, it is a dynamic opportunity for these players. In earlier years, plotted developments were largely offered by smaller developers. The top cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune...

Wuxi Wanda Cultural Tourism City Exhibition Center - Wuxi, China A giant rotating teapot, this building is a Chinese exhibition centre designed to reference local customs. The building's rotating structure also allows it to serve as a micro roller coaster, ferris wheel and water park.  Cube House - Rotterdam, Netherlands Designed by architect Piet Blom, this set of tilted houses was designed based on the concept of "living as an urban roof". Cubes of conventional houses are tilted by 45 degrees and rest upon hexagon-shaped pylons. The purpose of this design is to optimise the space and have improved distribution of the rooms inside.  Dancing House - Prague, Czech Republic Dancing House was designed by Vlado Milunic in cooperation with Frank Gehry in 1992, and completed in 1996. It serves as the building for Nationale-Nederlanden, a Dutch insurance company. Its deconstructivist style (or "new-baroque") was controversial at the time because it stood out so much co...

Indian Architecture has always been inquisitive due to its magnanimity and the arty creations. Our country has a plenty of monuments, baroque and modernistic buildings which echo the tales of their era. Did you know that among the 830 World Heritage Sites listed by UNESCO, 26 belong to the Indian Soil? India has seen a number of architectural styles which developed the course of history. In this article, we are trying to take an overview of 9 such amazing Indian architectural styles! Temple Architecture Temple architecture has deep roots in India. It has developed in almost all the regions in the country. Although the origins of the style are the same, we can see a substantial differentiation and variety of architectural styles in temple construction. This variety is mainly caused due to the geographical, climatic, racial, ethnic, linguistic, and historical diversities in India. Primarily, the Indian temple architecture has been classified into three broad types, namely; Nagara or the ...

Nativity of the Giraffe - Paris, France Designed by Hondelatte Laporte Architectes and completed in 2012, this French building serves as a childcare centre. It features a number of animal sculptures, including a massive giraffe that appears to be walking right through the building. According to the architect, the idea behind the sculptures was to inspire imagination and creativity in the children attending the centre.  The Dubai Frame - Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Dubai Frame is the world's biggest picture frame; 150m tall by 105m wide. This architectural landmark was conceived by Fernando Donis, who felt that instead of building another monument in Dubai, it would be more fitting to frame the existing monuments and emphasis the city's past, present and future. Controversy surrounds the landmark however, as while Donis was selected as the winner of a design competition by the Government of Dubai, he claims that the build went ahead without his receiving a contract or any c...