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Over 65% office buildings are green-certified in India
65% of Grade A office space in top 7 Indian cities is green-certified, led by LEED and IGBC. Real estate, a major carbon emitter, is driven by the 2070 net-zero target. Southern cities dominate, with Kolkata and Pune showing varied certification. Developers prioritize international occupiers, earning premiums. Sustainability in real estate reflects growing developer investment.
Fire breaks out at multi-story building in Delhi's Mayur Vihar
A massive fire broke out at a multi-story building in Delhi's Mayur Vihar Phase 2 in the early hours of Monday, damaging a uniform manufacturing shop and a cafe located near Neelam Mata Temple.
World Youth Skill Day: Young professionals show tilt towards ‘loud learning’ to upskill themselves
India's young workforce values lifelong learning, marked on World Youth Skills Day. LinkedIn's 'loud learning' shows emphasis on problem-solving and AI skills. As automation changes entry-level roles, adaptation is crucial. Pawan Bhageria from Tata Technologies emphasizes EV skilling programs. Nirajita Banerjee highlights Gen Z's drive for learning, fostering innovation and hiring interest.
Massive fire engulfs multi-story building in Mayur Vihar, no casualties reported
Late Sunday night, the Delhi Fire Service Personnel (DFSP) were working to extinguish a fire at a multi-story building in Mayur Vihar Phase 2. The fire affected a uniform manufacturing shop and a cafe near the Neelam Mata Temple.
Why Nirmala Sitharaman should not go for any big-bang changes in Budget
We were already in a secular, long-term bull market much before the elections were announced due to a variety of factors. Uncertainty ahead of the election has been overcome and people are expressing their expectations to the government about what it should do in its forthcoming budget.
UK economy grew by more than expected in May, helped by house-building
Britain's economic output increased by 0.4% in May, a higher than expected increase, largely due to a surge in housing construction. The Office for National Statistics data showed a broad-based increase in services, manufacturing, and construction industries, with the housing sector contributing to a 1.9% increase. The economy expanded by 0.9% over the three months to May, the strongest since January 2022.
Surat building collapse death toll rises to 7; FIR against owners, 1 person held
While a woman was rescued soon after the collapse, the body of a man was pulled out on Saturday night, an official earlier said. Rescue teams later pulled out six more bodies from the debris, according to police. Seven bodies have been recovered in the operation that continued through the night, Sachin GIDC police station inspector Jignesh Chaudhari said.
Six-storey residential building collapses in Surat city; rescue operations on
A six-storey residential building collapsed in Pal area of Surat city, trapping at least four to five people under the rubble. A woman has been rescued alive. Search and rescue operation are ongoing with NDRF and SDRF assistance. Officials including Surat district collector Sourabh Pardhi and Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot confirmed the incident.
Bansal Wire IPO booked 5.72 times on Day 2. Check GMP and other details
Bansal Wire's IPO has been nearly 4 times oversubscribed on its second day, fueled by robust demand from non-institutional and retail investors. The IPO, conducted through the book-building method, reserves 50% for qualified institutional buyers, 35% for retail investors, and 15% for non-institutional investors.
Google engineer wows internet with 'robotic Medusa dress' which is both creepy and cool
Christina Ernst, a software engineer at Google, has taken the internet by storm with her latest creation: a "robotic Medusa dress." This one-of-a-kind invention, described by Ernst as the “world’s first AI dress,” features robotic snakes that can detect and follow faces, making it both a technological marvel and a fashion statement.
China builds new presidential palace in Pacific's Vanuatu
Australia's Lowy Institute think tank estimated China had spent upwards of $21 million on construction, a significant sum for an aid project in the developing nation of less than 300,000 people. China's embassy said the project had gifted Vanuatu "another landmark building", while symbolising a new "milestone" in their increasingly warm relationship.
Delhi experienced hottest recorded weather in 2024, record-breaking rain in a single day: CJI
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud expressed happiness to know that new court buildings will focus on heat island mitigation and reduce environmental footprint, as it said that Delhi experienced the hottest recorded weather and record breaking rain in a single day in 2024.
Redevelopment projects: 8 common mistakes housing societies make when embarking on redevelopment, how to avoid it
The lure of new, modern flats can land ageing housing societies in big trouble. Find out how to avoid it.
Secrets of life found by NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission: Surprising findings from Bennu asteroid sample
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has revealed groundbreaking findings from the Bennu asteroid, uncovering key ingredients for life, including phosphates and organic molecules. The pristine sample collected from Bennu offers invaluable insights into the origins of life on Earth, highlighting the asteroid's role as a potential source of life's building blocks. These discoveries not only deepen our understanding of life's beginnings but also open new avenues for research in astrobiology and the evolution of our solar system.
Coffee waste being used as concrete for making pathways, here's what you should know
Being claimed as a 'giant leap for mankind', our everyday morning coffee's manufacturing waste is now being used as an eco-friendly building and construction material. A footpath was built using this 'coffee concrete' recently and now more avenues for its use will keep emerging.
Small cap stock but business opportunity is big: 5 stocks from different sectors with an upside potential of up to 48 %
As nifty touches a new all time high, the desire to look at one's portfolio and see whether it has touched a new high. There is a high probability that if one had a higher exposure to small cap stocks the value of one's portfolio might not have touched a new high. The reason, a large part of the small cap market is in a consolidation mode. This is once again a reminder of the fact that there are phases where small caps will not perform and investing in small caps should be delinked from what is happening in nifty. So, if one is looking for small cap stocks, look at individual basis, which industry they are operating, is the industry size is large and is going to grow, only when Industry has tailwind of growth these players are going to see a growth and when the growth is more than ordinary it is than there is possibility of outsized gains.
Oil prices slide on fears of slow US demand after surprise inventory build
Oil prices dropped due to rising U.S. stockpiles, affecting market sentiment. Brent crude traded at $84.17, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate at $80.58 per barrel. Escalating conflicts in Gaza, notably in Rafah, contribute to market uncertainties amidst concerns over weakening demand.
Only Murders in the Building: Selena Gomez reveals whether there will be a Season 5
Selena Gomez celebrated for her versatile talents, discussed the future of Hulu's popular series "Only Murders in the Building" in a recent interview. She shared her thoughts on the potential for a fifth season.
Fire in Kuwaiti building kills 35, say police
Kuwait Building fire: A tragic fire in a workers' building in Mangaf, Kuwait claimed at least 35 lives, with dozens rescued and 43 hospitalized. Authorities contained the fire and are investigating its cause. Police warn against overcrowding in worker accommodations. Four additional deaths were reported among the hospitalized.
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