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Developers turning to integrated condominiums with high-street retail to transform urban living

Developers turning to integrated condominiums with high-street retail to transform urban living

Integrated living coupled with retail and experiential leisure is now a critical differentiator for new-age residential projects. New Delhi: The Indian real estate landscape is shifting as leading developers increasingly embrace integrated condominiums that blend residential spaces with curated high-street retail and leisure amenities. This emerging format, rapidly gaining ground among prominent players like DLF, Hero Realty, M3M, Tribeca, among others, is driving a new wave of luxury developments across geographies, wherein high-street retail is seamlessly integrated to offer residents a more convenient and elevated lifestyle.ย  Integrated living coupled with retail and experiential leisure is now a critical differentiator for…
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Chelsea sack manager Enzo Maresca with immediate effect after poor run of form

Chelsea sack manager Enzo Maresca with immediate effect after poor run of form

Premier League side Chelsea FC recently came forward and announced that they would be parting ways with manager Enzo Maresca with immediate effect. The sacking comes after the side's poor run of form in recent games. London: In a major development, Chelsea FC announced that it would be parting ways with manager Enzo Maresca, effective immediately. The sacking comes right before the sideโ€™s Premier League clash against Manchester City. The two sides are set to take on each other at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on January 4.ย  It is worth noting that Marescaโ€™s spell at the club ends after…
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India’s first bullet train set to be launched on August 15, 2027: Check routes, speed, key features

India’s first bullet train set to be launched on August 15, 2027: Check routes, speed, key features

The bullet train project, spanning over 508 km between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, promises to revolutionise inter-city travel, cutting journey times significantly while introducing world-class high-speed rail standards in India New Delhi: India is all set to experience a historic milestone in transport infrastructure as the countryโ€™s first bullet train is expected to begin operations on August 15, 2027, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw made the big announcement on Thursday. Vaishnaw said the Mumbaiโ€“Ahmedabad bullet train project will be ready by August 15, 2027, with operations beginning in phases. He also stated that the first section to become operational will…
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‘Why can’t we arrange that’: Irfan Pathan gives his take on Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma ahead of NZ series

‘Why can’t we arrange that’: Irfan Pathan gives his take on Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma ahead of NZ series

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan came forward and talked about how Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should play more ODI cricket for the Indian team, ahead of the ODI World Cup in 2027. He also backed them to feature in domestic matches as well. New Delhi: The stage is set for team Indiaโ€™s next assignment. The Men in Blue will take on New Zealand next in a multi-format white-ball series. It is worth noting that India and New Zealand will take on each other across three ODI matches and five T20Is.ย  The three ODIs will kick off on January 11,…
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BEE’s new star ratings to offset price benefits of GST reforms on ACs, rates to go up by 10%

BEE’s new star ratings to offset price benefits of GST reforms on ACs, rates to go up by 10%

Besides the revised star rating, the fall of the Indian rupee against the US dollar and the global increase in copper prices are also putting pressure on manufacturers' margins. New Delhi: The revised star rating from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) will offset the benefits of the GST (Goods and Services Tax) reforms in September, which brought down the prices of room air-conditioners (RAC) by slashing duty by 10 per cent. With the new start rating, prices of cooling appliances such as room air conditioners and refrigerators have increased by 5-10 per cent, effective January 1, 2026. The revised…
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Khloรฉ Kardashian unfazed by PETA backlash

Khloรฉ Kardashian unfazed by PETA backlash

Khloรฉ Kardashian is unfazed by the backlash that she received from PETA after she posted a picture of a new puppy she bought as a Christmas present for her children. ย  The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) slammed Khloรฉ and her sister, Kim, for buying pups as Christmas gifts for their kids from breeders rather than adopting from a rescue shelter. ย  However, undeterred by the backlash, Khloรฉ, 41, who shares two childrenโ€”7-year-old daughter True, and 3-year-old son Tatumโ€”with her ex, Tristan Thompson, has continued to post pictures of her black Labrador Retriever on her social media.…
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Mitchell Marsh lights up Hobart, smashes quickfire century against Hurricanes in BBL

Mitchell Marsh lights up Hobart, smashes quickfire century against Hurricanes in BBL

Star Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh put in a brilliant performance against Hobart Hurricanes in the ongoing BBL (Big Bash League) 2025-26. Scoring a century, Marsh led Scorchers to a high total in the first innings of the game. Hobart: The BBL (Big Bash League) 2025-26 continued with Hobart Hurricanes taking on Perth Scorchers. Taking on each other at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on January 1. The clash saw Scorchers coming in to bat, and the side was propelled to a huge total thanks to a smashing ton by star all-rounder Mitchell Marsh.ย  It is worth noting that Marsh opened the…
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Hindu man attacked with sharp weapons and set on fire by mob in Bangladesh, suffers severe injuries

Hindu man attacked with sharp weapons and set on fire by mob in Bangladesh, suffers severe injuries

Another Hindu man was brutally attacked and set on fire by a mob in Bangladesh's Shariatpur district, raising fresh concerns about escalating violence against minorities. The victim sustained severe injuries in the assault. Dhaka: A Hindu man in Bangladesh was reportedly left severely injured after a violent mob allegedly attacked him and set him on fire, marking yet another disturbing assault on minorities in the country. The horrific incident took place on December 31 in Shariatpur district, where rising hostilities against minority communities have become a worrying pattern.ย According to media reports, the victim has been identified asย 50-year-oldย Khokon Das. He was…
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Jaipur Metro Line 2 to have direct underground link to all three terminals of airport

Jaipur Metro Line 2 to have direct underground link to all three terminals of airport

According to metro officials, Line 2, linking Prahladpura in Sitapura to Todi Mod in Vidhyadhar Nagar, with a total length of 43 km, will be constructed in seven project packages. Jaipur: Jaipur Metro is going to witness a significant enhancement in its capability with Line 2 of the metro network in the city slated to enhance connectivity to the airport. There are plans to provide commuters with direct underground access from the Airport Metro Station to all passenger terminals. Latest updates suggest that passengers will be given the option to commute between the Metro station and the three terminals through…
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Defence stock gains as company’s subsidiary signs contract worth Rs 1,500 crore, check details

Defence stock gains as company’s subsidiary signs contract worth Rs 1,500 crore, check details

The stock's 14-day relative strength index (RSI) is 58.3. For the uninitiated, a level above 70 is considered overbought or overvalued, and below 30 is defined as oversold or undervalued. Mumbai: Shares of Apollo Micro Systems, a technology-driven firm in the aerospace, defence, and homeland security sectors, are in action even as the markets remained volatile on New Year's day. The counter started the trading session in the red at Rs 272 against the previous close of Rs 272.20 on the BSE. The stock dipped further to touch the low of Rs 269.35 before rebounding amid a spurt in trading…
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