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VILLA PROJECTS GAINING GROUND

ANDHRA PRADESH REAL ESTATEDEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION

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Cover Story

In what is seen as the silver lining for the realty sector, premium housing in Hyderabad is finding a steady market. The trend, if though belatedly, seems

to have taken root currently in the city, taking a leaf from the other metros such as Bombay, Bangalore, Delhi and Chennai. If the market for the middle class housing segment seems to be still a little sluggish in the city, premium housing has even seen a

price correction on the higher side, in spite of the political tourmoil and uncertainty. This is reflected in the steady bookings for these villa projects in this segment.NSL Infrastructure Ltd’s project Orion in Raidurg or Konnect Ambience’s Botanika in Gachibowli, Lodha Group’s Bellezza near the Hi-Tec City or Aditya Constructions’ Empress Park in Jubilee Hills have all raised their property prices

substantially. The luxuriant features offered by some promoters such as plush clubhouses and swimming pools, air-conditioned gyms and health spas, marble flooring, modular kitchens designed by top-notch international brands, European or Japanese style lifts, latest entertainment features and well-stocked libraries, cute play areas for children, fool-proof security and several add-ons, promise to create a separate world for the residents. Besides, the high-pressure advertsing aimed at the NRI segment and the IT professionals seems to have done the trick. Duplexes and triplexes now look passe and it is now the time and place for flexivillas. Opulent dwelling units, being offered for the first time in the State, these couldn’t

Premium realty findsa market

If the affordable and mid-segment housing have reached a plateau, premium housing seems to have taken over, reflecting in the growing interest in this area

Proposed layout of Raja Pushpa’s Cannon Dale project


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have offered more to customers. To put it plainly, they give their prospective owners a choice to customise their houses according to their choice and taste!Uber is super Going a step further is the uber luxury segment, which also, surprisingly, is finding a good market. On offer are dream or Bollywood-type luxuriant villas, which seem to be right out of the pages of any coffee table tome. These come at a price tag of anywhere between Rs 2.5 crore and Rs 3 crore. Exclusive gated communities they are a world in themselves. Falling in this category are projects such as Open Skies and Canon Dale being developed by Raja Pushpa Properties Pvt. Ltd. Raja Pushpa is developing 48 exclusive villas, each stretching over an area of some 5,000 sq. ft. The sheer spaciousness of Open Skies villas coming up in Kokapet is sure

to sweep any discerning customer off his or her feet. The villas have their own private ground with no boundary wall in the front – in a pucca stylised living space. Lush green grounds dotted with picturesque courtyards and seasonal flowers complete the picture. Canon Dale is another venture of Raja Pushpa in Kokapet – 37 high-end triplex villas – which spell class and exclusivity. Says Mr P. Sreenivas Reddy, executive director of Raja Pushpa, who has been educated in the US and was a resident of that country for 18 years and has pinned a lot of hope on his projects: “We are happy with the response to our projects from customers and believe that we will set a benchmark for good living in Hyderabad.” He says that quality has been the byword of his company, which is also planning upscale flats in two towers, over 12 floors and two acres of land.

Flexi is the buzzword Sunway Opus International Private Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed by Sunway City Berhad of Malaysia and Hyderabad-based property developer Opus Developers have launched the first its kind flexivillas in the State. A concept which gives prospective owners the choice to customise their villas according to their taste and requirement. “Sunway Opus Grand provides you the option of breaking free from a constrained lifestyle and, instead, offers you a choice to live the luxurious, flexible villa lifestyle,” say the representatives of the company. Developed on 4.7 acres of plush landscape at Ameenpur, near Miyapur; Neville @ Sunway Opus Grand gives you the flexibility of choosing a type and size that is suited to your needs.

Premium realty findsa market

An artist’s visualisation of Sunway Opus’ flexivilla project Sunway Opus Grand.


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FacilitiesThere are 60 units of 3-storeyed villas which ensure 100% privacy – absolutely no shared walls anywhere -- 10 feet wide side lanes in between the villa along with courtyards, amazing natural ventilation of living spaces, a fully equipped resort style clubhouse, indoor & enclosed spa pool, fully functional gourmet terrace, a relaxing poolside café and a joggers park, are among a host of other facilities on offer. Aditya’s Empress Park Another project which has become the talk of the town is Empress Park, promoted by Aditya Construction Company, which is coming up in upscale Jubilee Hills. A community of 48 opulent villas, Empress Park is a niche property being promoted by Aditya Constructions to unveil global

standards of lifestyles. Aditya also has plans to offer similar clusters at Tellapur, Kukatpally and Jubilee Hills. In Bowenpally in Secunderabad, also on offer are Aditya’s 101 plush villas on individual plots in Villa Grande on an expanse of 15 acres of land. The company is laying emphasis on landscaping for this project and is promising patrons all its premium features. Janapriya’s Silver Crest Silver Crest is a villa project which encapsulates functionality and an affiity to nature. The project is located in Sainikpuri, the stylish quarter in Secunderabad, which is a trail-blazer for good design, aesthetic sensibility and a quiet sophistication. Janapriya Silver Crest is being planned in a sprawling area of 12.69 acres (214 units)

near an enchanting lake (an USP for the residents), which is sure to be a delight for any nature lover. The promoters of Silver Crest also boast of another unique feature. The pace of work on the project is really fast, in spite of the sluggish pace that is now plaguing the industry, due to the fact that they have adopted a Finnish pre-cast technology (again a first in AP) which ensures speedy completion and equally fast possession. Janapriya has put up a plant of this material at their site.Keerthi Estates upbeat Meanwhile, on the current disturbed climate in Hyderabad, some realtors, surprisingly, are lukewarm. They believe that things will take shape in their own course and the current turmoil is a passing

The impressive line up of the villas planned by the Janapriya Group at Sainikpuri


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phase. Keerthi Estates is one such company that subscribes to this thinking. Promoter of Richmond Villas coming up near the APPA junction, Mr K.Anil Kumar Reddy of Keerthi Estates, says they are quite upbeat on the prospects and say that when the IT sector has turned around and the market is picking up why should there be any concern?Modi Builders’ Emerald ParkModi Builders’ Emerald Park Annexe comprises about 350 premium houses with specifications to be developed in 3 phases. Located near Pocharam, one of the most serene residential areas in the city, Emerald Park is an ideal choice for those looking for a clean and pollution-free neighbourhood. The venture is located at a short distance

from Uppal and is close to the newly developed Singapore Township (Sanskruti) and the upcoming Raheja Infotech Park. The area is accessible through the six-lane highway from Uppal and is located on the MMTS circuit.GreenwoodsAnother project of Modi builders, Greenwoods is an enclave of 68 premium villas in the new residential area of Dindigul. In close proximity to the Outer Ring Road, the project is located on the Hyderabad-Narsapur highway. The area is clean and pollution free and is one of the newly developing, residential neighbourhoods around Hyderabad. It also has excellent connectivity by way of the Outer Ring Road as well as already existing Inner Ring

Road, giving it quick access to areas such as Nizampet, Miyapur as well as the Hi-tech City.Westend Green VillasThe Westend Greens Villas layout near ICFAI Campus, Gandipet Road, is spread over 5.5 acres of land. Sixty villas, each in 2,480 sft (on 220 sq. yards plot) , 3,520 sft. (on 3,16 sq. yards plot) are offered.There is a shuttle van for the use of families in the township to drop kids at school and bring them back home.A luxury duplex villa in a secure gated community, 20 minutes drive from Gachibowli Financial District comes with facilities like beautiful landcsaping, a large garden, clubhouse, indoor games facilities, etc.


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LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LHFL), one of the largest housing finance companies in the country, catering to the needs of people aspiring for a house or flat of their own, was established in 1989 and began operations in 1990. Soon the company occupied a premier position in the housing industry, surpassing the existing players in the market.

The company has expanded its operations all over India over the years with a net work of 183 front offices, 13 back offices, 7 regional offices and corporate office at Mumbai. The company had also started sister concerns like LICHFL Ltd. to cater to the needs of customers who are in need of any kind of financial services like Housing loan, Insurance etc., LICHFL

property services division which acts as a link between builders and needy customers, LICHFL carehomes Ltd., which takes care of old age people by providing them houses with all other facilities which are required by this section.

Prestigious award

The company’s vision of becoming the best housing finance company in the country is fulfilled by earning “Best housing finance company for the year 2010-11” award from CNBC TV 18. Company is also striving its best to provide secured housing finance at affordable cost, maximizing shareholder’s value with higher customer sensitivity.

Company is always known for its values like fair & transparent business practices, known as a knowledge organisation,

became successful in instilling sense of ownership among its employees.

With a marketing team of 7000 members, company is able to achieve Rs.50,000 crore portfolio thereby emerging as a big player in the Indian housing finance industry. With NPA standing at 0.64%, the company is the best managed entity in the housing industry.

As far as our region is concerned, it is known as south eastern region with headquarters being Hyderabad. It is growing very rapid on all counts such as business, doing Rs.3,000 crore of disbursements, achieving portfolio of Rs.8,200 crore with live customers of 1lakh approximately.

The NPA also is at 0.41% which is the best in the industry.

Namaha Lakewood

This villa project promoted by Namaha Estates at APPA junction, which is offering 50 top-notch, elegant villas built to world standards, has excellent access to the ORR, one of the infrastructural showpieces of Brand Hyderabad, which is going to set a benchmark for rapid development around Hyderabad. The villas, coming up on 400 sq. yards of land and built-up area of over 4,000 sft., will be endowed with a plush clubhouse with a spa, an international standard gym, sports bar with indoor games plus all other facilities, reflecting good taste and gracious living.

Namaha Rhythm

The name of this project itself, which is lyrical, rings a bell about it. A joint venture between Doyen and Trendset Builders, Rhythm is planning 96 well-apportioned villas, each on 250 sq. yards of land with built-up area of between 2,200 and 2,400 sft, on the Miyapur-Bachupally road. The venue is one of the hottest properties in the new growth areas and is close to the huge RTC terminus and Metro (HMR) terminus being planned by the government.

LIC Housing Finance - fulfilling the most important dream of people

A model of Namaha Rhythm villa


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ates Locality Price (Rs/Sq.Ft.)

Attapur 2300-2700A S Rao Nagar 2800Barkatpura 4000-4200Bachupally 1200-1800Bandlaguda 1800Banjara Hills 5500-7500Barkatpura 4000-4200Bollaram 1900Chintal 1800Domalguda 3000-4000East Marredpally 4300Erragadda 3500Gachibowli 2800-3500

Hi-Tech City/Madhapur 2100-2950Habsiguda 3500-4000Hyderguda 2000-2500Hasmathpet 2200-2500Hydernagar 2500Jeedimetla 1800Jamai Osmania 2000-2300Jubilee Hills 6500-7500JNTU 2600-3300Kondapur 3500Lingampalli 1800-3000LBNagar 2300-2500Marredpally (Secunderabad) 3000-4000Mehdipatnam 2800-4000Madhapur 3500


Green matters

The market for green building construction will be $5 billion by 2012 and the total market for

green building materials and products is estimated to be over 10 times (around $45-50 billion) as projected by the Indian Green Building Council.While the concept of green buildings was ushered in by the CII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre in Hyderabad which is the first LEED Platinum rated building in India, S&S Green Projects is pioneering the first ever green project in residential sector in the State.The project is spread over six acres with 416 apartments (2160sft to 2870sft ) in three blocks. The first phase with 150 apartments will be ready in six months while the remaining phases is expected to be completed on a priority basis.While the nature-friendly apartments will stand out for its green facilities, the government will be extending 20 percent discount in property taxes while SBI is offering interest rate concession of 0.25 percent in housing loans.According to Vijay Sai Meka, promoter of S&S Green Projects Pvt. Ltd, the key

differentiators in the project are: 30 per-cent saving in energy due to use of Solar

Energy, LED lights and energy saving lifts, 50% saving in water due to recycling of water , rain water harvesting, and rain water storage.The well ventilated rooms with ample air and light and the use of environment friendly building material and non toxic paints will ensure a quality and healthy lifestyle for its occupants. With installa-tion of water meters for each apartment, the owners will pay as per the usage and a readymade provision for fixing air-condi-tioners is also being facilitated.Every apartment has three spacious bed-rooms, with a big kitchen, spacious dining ,drawing and living areas. “The unique-ness of the apartments are its large sit outs which is seldom found in other apartment blocks. Each of the apartment is indepen-dent and the distance between each apart-ment is about 10 ft,” says Mr. Vijay Sai. The other facilities include club house and other amenities. Health club with steam bath, sauna & Jacuzzi, sound proof meditation Hall, yoga hall with audio visual system, well designed air condi-tioned guest rooms, indoor games and a cafeteria.

The Hyderabad-based S&S Green Projects is coming up with a first of its kind platinum pre-certified green project in the city, Green Grace, near Gachibowli

Green building concept

‘A green building is described as a structure that ensures efficient use of materials, water, energy and other resources without depletion of nature and minimal generation of non-de-gradable waste. Although the green buildings concept was prevalent in India from the time of our ancestors who revered the five elements of na-ture Earth as ‘Prithvi,’ Water as ‘Jal’, Agni as ‘Energy’, Air as ‘Vayu’, and Sky as ‘Akash’ but it was lost somewhere and now through the LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) and other green building rating system, we are rediscovering the same Indian ethos again’

‘Green revolution’ in residential sector


Industry

SV Interiors, established 12 years ago by two enterpris-

ing technocrats – Srinivas Raju and Naveen Kumar – today has carved out a niche for itself in the competi-tive area of interiors. From turnkey interior solutions to the sourcing of customised and innovative prod-ucts, SV’s products have almost become a durable brand name.The big break for SV Interiors, however, came in 2006 when it set up a state-of-the-art factory – again, one of the pioneers in South India -- on three acres of land in Medchal in technical collaboration with two world leaders in furniture manu-facture, Homag of Germany and Almex of Italy. Although begun in a small way, SV had big ideas on its agenda. It trained its manpower with its tech-nical partners abroad and currently is an ISO 9001 certified company. As more and more customers be-come increasingly demanding and client tastes get more discerning, the challenge is to measure up to their wants, says Kavitha, vice-president operations of SV Interi-ors. “Our strength is the concept-to-completion model and providing an end-to-end package” she says, adding turnkey arrangements have been their strength as they prove to be more productive. Not only is SV’s product range wide and exquisite, it offers its cleints a

customised platter to choose from. Dedicated accessories are on offer for specific functions such as plush kitchen needs – a very important aspect today – elegant living hall and bedroom furniture, wardrobes, and world-class cubicles and work stations for the demanding IT sec-tor. Besides, through its well-trained work-force, SV Interiors has brought in a semblance of processes and order into mundane jobs such as cutting, lamination and mould-ing. SV Interiors today is doing sev-eral projects, which includes high-worth customers, in Delhi, Chennai and Hyderabad. In the national capital it is doing the interiors for Prateek Builders on a turnkey basis and in Chennai for Radhe Shyam Builders. For the quality-conscious Indian Army, it has undertaken interior jobs for the MES (Military Engineering Services) in North India. Nearer home, it has completed projects for BDL, JNTU, ICRISAT, Aurobindo Pharma, Malaysian Township, My Home Constructios, Aparna and Pragathi Homes. SV Interiors believes that the future is laden with exciting possibilites of unending creativity and challenges. This, it strongly feels, is due to the discriminating tastes of a large and valuable clientele.

SV Interior Industries – a pioneer in its field

SV Interior Industries factory at Medchal

The modern workshop of the factory at Medchal


Interview


Event

By Giridhar Rao

Speakers at the 9th edition of Sumin-fra 2011, the national level summit on “Sustainable PPPs in Infrastruc-

ture”, organised by the Confederation of In-dian Industry, Southern Region, in Hydera-bad on September 21 and 22, 2011, called for coordinated efforts from all stakehold-ers in strengthening the PPPs by mitigating

the risks and securing a clear future.Mr. J.P. Nayak, President-Operations, Larsen & Toubro Limited and Conference Chairman, Suminfra 2011, said that the State Governments had a vital role in guid-ing the PPP movement and were commit-ted to making the mechanism more robust and transparent in the years to come. In the 11th Five year Plan period, the States were aiming to grow at 9 per cent, against the present 8 per cent, he added. He revealed that the investment target in the 9th Plan has been set at $ 1 trillion, double the amount earmarked in the Sixth Plan. The private investment was slated to rise to 35 per cent as well. PPP experts from the four Southern States discussed threadbare the need to hasten up the projects and remove the bottlenecks for gaining the confidence of people. The subjects discussed included institutional framework for quick deliv-ery, funding mechanism, risk perception & mitigation and urban rigidity & manage-ment. Expert speakers from banks, indus-try and government narrated the risks they encountered while executing projects such as the presence of a leader’s statue, a place of worship or rehabilitating the displaced. Irrespective of the business model pursued in the PPP mode, it was universally felt that addressing risks was a major issue.Huge impetus In the post-liberalization context in India, private sector participa-tion received a huge impetus with increased opportunities for development of public infrastructure. In the last two decades, several projects got under way in the PPP mode due to the path-breaking initiatives of governments across the country. Com-pared to traditional models of procurement, the PPP model has always been a subject

PPP -- Debating the Southern Experience

Suminfra 2011 held in Hyderabad in September discussed several issues critical for the infrastruc-ture sector. Horizons pres-ents a situation report on the developments at the conference

The deliberations of Suminfra in progress.


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of great debate. On one side, the PPP proponents strongly believe that there is greater design freedom, increased incentives to in-novate, more opportunity for collaborative effort and efficient ways to man-age risks. But the detrac-tors feel that several proj-ects had run into rough weather due to spiralling costs and complexity of execution. However, it is clear that PPP is here to stay given the peren-nial resource constraints with the State in funding

projects. The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy, who led a senior-level delegation to the summit, underlined the need to ensure that the benefits from PPP reached the common man. The Chief Minister said that AP had the highest number of PPP projects in the country and was committed to making them happen. He cited the example of the telecom industry in India which not only brought in a revolutionary change in the In-dian economy but enabled the common man to access new technology at affordable tariffs. He mentioned that 78 PPPs were in the pipe-line valued at over Rs 31,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh, opening up employment for 18 lakh people.Push to infraIn his address, Mr. Suthirtha Bhattacharya, Principal Secretary-IID, Government of AP, said the creation of INCAP( Infrastructure Corporation of Andhra Pradesh) in 2005 had hastened the pace of infra activity in the State. INCAP’s major objective was the cre-ation of project specific SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) which was giving a push to socio-economic development. Mr. Jayesh Ranjan, Tourism Secretary, Government of AP, gave insight into the concept of developing the cit-ies of Hyderabad , Visakhapatnam and Tiru-pati into major revenue drivers for the State through the integrated development of road in-frastructure and support facilities which have

burgeoned the tourist inflow. The first genera-tion PPP projects in the state, he said, had been successful in putting up the first IMAX theatre in the country in Hyderabad, an expansive golf course and a state-of-the-art Spa. He said that the State was now ready to rollout the second-generation PPPs, which include the ambitious Hovercraft project, Hyderabad Flyer and Disneyworld. Mr. Ranjan said the new tourism policy unveiled during last year was people-friendly and expected to churn up major PPP activity in the state.Enormous opportunitiesMr. Praveen Kumar, Managing Director, API-IC and APGIC, listed the enormous opportu-nities unlocked by the State in the PPP format straddling various business opportunities from roads and ports to tourism and transport. He said special emphasis is being given to the de-velopment of PCPIR (Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemical Investment Region) SEZ along the coastal region of AP. PCPIR would largely house petroleum-based industries which are capitalising on the new oilfields of the KG Basin. Among other things, AP had a dedicated policy on infrastructure develop-ment for the last one decade, exclusive PPP cell to handle project requirements, apex bod-ies like ‘AP First’ to oversee industrial growth and conducting regular investor meets to chan-nelize investments.Kerala Chief Minister, Mr. Oomen Chandy, actively participated in the deliberations along with his group of senior government officials. He said that Kerala had a clear mandate by opening up several projects encompassing high-speed roads, metro transport, feeder air-ports, industrial zones and port development in PPP mode. He cited the success of the Kochi International Airport, which was the first PPP initiative in aviation infrastructure in the coun-try. The team from Karnataka unveiled the in-fra projects in the pipeline in the State. These include Peninsular Region Industrial Corridor linking Chennai-Bangalore- Mumbai, Tatadi Port, development of smaller towns such as Bidar, Tumkur, Raichur, Udupi, Hospet, high-speed rail link to airport, gas pipeline between Dabhol and Bangalore, and a state-of-the-art convention centre in Bangalore.

Kerala CM Oommen Chandy with J.P. Nayak, President Operations of L&T.


Health & Fitness

Joining a gym to get into shape is always a good idea. However, many people make the mistake of simply joining and starting off on arbitrary exercises without getting

proper counselling first. This can lead to frustration over lack of optimum results. A good gym will take you through a series of steps before cre-ating a workout plan for you. So if you’re planning to join a gym, en-sure that your fitness trainer checks you before recommending exercis-es for you:

Check your current fitness lev-els: No one exercise plan can fit all. Which is why it’s absolute-ly essential to check your cur-rent fitness levels, based on age, lifestyle and medical history.Cardio test: The first thing most gyms ask a new member to do take is a treadmill test. You will be asked to walk for 12 minutes or 2 km (whichever comes first) and your heart rate will then be

checked (The time period may vary from gym to gym).Strength test: This test is used

to check what your current strength is. In this you are asked to lift the maximum weight you possibly can. For instance, you might be able to bench press 70 pounds at one time. This becomes your current strength.

Strength endurance test: Next comes a strength endurance test, wherein the trainer will check your upper body and lower body strength.Upper body strength is ascertained by seeing how many repetitions of bench press you can do in 1 minute. This is related to your strength test. So you had been able to do one repetition of bench press of 70 pounds, you will now be given 50% of that or 35 pounds to bench press for a minute.Lower body strength is established by seeing how many squats you can do in 1 minute.Flexibility test: Your trainer should also check to see how flexible you are. This is done by making you sit on the ground and reaching for your toes. Use a tape measure, the distance you can reach is entered into your chart. Usually, this test is repeated after you’ve been working out for a month or two to check for changes.Body composition: It is, of course, essential to check your weight to determine what your tar-get weight should be. However, weight alone does not give a true picture of a person’s fit-ness. Which is why a trainer will also compute your Body Mass Index.Along with that, many gyms also conduct a skin fold test to check for how much fat you have. This is done with the help of callipers.Counselling sessionMost good gyms have a doctor on board as well. Before you start on your exercise regi-men, you must have a chat with the doctor and let her or him know about any medical condi-tions you might have.If the gym has an in-house nutritionist, be sure to discuss what you should be adding to and cutting out of your diet. You may need to in-crease your intake of protein if you’re going to take up strength training, whereas a lot of cardio will require you to increase your con-sumption of carbohydrates. Depending on your current eating habits and fitness goals, the nutritionist could design a customised food plan for you.If you’re new to a gym, make sure you go through these steps, as that will allow your trainer to design an exercise plan that works well for you.

Hit the gym, but...


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Health & Fitness

WALK your way to hEALThWalking is the best form of exercise to stay fit and healthy. Here are 10 reasons why!

1 It’s great exercise: Walking at a steady pace for 30 to 45 minutes a day has been proven to be an excellent fat burner. Do this six times a week, follow a healthy diet, and you will see a surprising change in your weight. A good speed of walking is 6km/hour. In other words, it should take you 10 minutes to cover a kilometre.

2 It’s good for the heart: Walking is known to reduce blood pressure, improve blood circulation and all round cardiovas-cular functions.

3 It increases stamina: Walking regular-ly at a good speed also improves muscle strength and endurance.

4 Promotes mental health: Walking is a great stress buster. And if you’re able to

walk outdoors, there’s nothing like it. The combination of fresh air and exercise is an excellent mood booster and you’ll definite-ly find yourself feeling happier as well as healthier.

5 It’s good for your bones: Walking is a great way of strengthening your bones. Walking 30 minutes a day actually increas-es bone density and slows down bone loss in the legs. This low-impact exercise also targets your spine, legs and hips.

6 Prevents type 2 diabetes: Studies show that walking 150 minutes per week can re-duce the risk of diabetes, which is why doc-tors highly recommend it to anyone who has a history of diabetes in their family.

7 Reduces risk of breast and colon can-cer: Studies show that regular walking can reduce a person’s chances of getting breast and colon cancer.

8 Safer than running: Many experts be-lieve that walking is actually better than running because it’s easier on your knees and joints. It leads to fewer injuries and if you’re just starting to exercise, it’s a good beginner workout.

9 Anyone can do it: Walking is truly a democratic exercise because anyone at any fitness level can do it. If you’re completely out of shape, start by walking 20 minutes a day and then slowly increase the time ev-ery week.

10 It’s free! Unlike most other forms of exercise, all walking requires is a pair of good walking shoes. Walk in the park; on the road; up the stairs; on a treadmill; in a long corridor, it really doesn’t matter. You don’t need expensive equipment or a part-ner to do this. So if you’re in the mood for a good, safe workout, just start walking!


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MeMorable Meeting of aPreda- hyd.

Events


Events

Milestone for guntur aPreda

The BWA - APREDA property show 2011 held in Guntur on August 13 & 14 was a runaway success. Mr. M. Muralimohan, former president of APREDA, inaugurated the event in which there were 52 stalls.

The response to the show was tremendous and on the first day about 6000 persons visited the show.

On the second day the response was even bigger and about 8000 people visited the property show.

Facing page: The presentation on the extended Masterplan of HMDA by Mr. G. Haribabu, MD of Lahari Resorts, Mr. Chalapathi Rao and others drew a good response at APREDA’s monthly meeting held on September 27.

The panel members successfully brought to the fore some glaring lacunae in the Masterplan.


The Horse is a considerate and protec-tive friend and partner and when in his

company, there will always be excitement around the next corner. It symbolises suc-cess, loyalty, courage, speed and endur-ance. It is also said the horse can bring about career success, business cures and stimulate a good reputation.In Feng Shui, the Horse, either walking or running, can re-focus one’s energy onto the path of success or fame. However, it can also bring excessive Yang energy, due to it’s association with the element of fire so be sure to balance it with a Yin energy symbol.P l a c e two horses together for a

strong partnership in business or mar-

riage. Horses s h o u l d

face the d o o r o r w i n -

dow. A Horse placed in the

s o u t h -west of any room

will energise luck in social interactions and

in the northwest corner it will assist with a test or trial.Fun, charming and attractive sums up

the Horse’s traits perfectly. They love parties and crowds and being the centre of attention. They can also be egotistical, hot-

headed and impatient..Running horses

have always been a strong and impor-

tant Feng Shui symbol to the

Chinese, since

they believe that running horses denote to power, aggression and perseverance. Businessmen, and those authority almost all have at least a single figurine or image of galloping horses in their offices - it is be-lieved that a horse figurine can strengthen authority, stamina, and brute strength.In Feng Shui, the visage of the horse denote yang qualities such as strength, endurance, authoritative stance and tough demeanor. It is a perfect Feng Shui symbol for career men and women, as well as those who seek more wealth luck.When displaying the horse in a raring up position it is not advisable to put it directly behind or in front of you. This can lead to accidents and physical injury. The best location to place the horse is in the office or living room’s South corner. The horse should be placed such that it is coming in and not going out of the house. A white horse symbolises upward mobility and pro-motion and is considered very auspicious.CautionOne precaution though, do not place the horse in any of the bedrooms. The yang energy will make it difficult for the occu-

pants to sleep easilyTo be placed in the south with

galloping horse in the canter to invite fame and recog-

nition into your life. Also for single people looking for a partner. The horse

is a majestic animal and it signifies nobility. It is yang in

nature. In symbolic Feng Shui it is used as one of the best methods to

bring victory luck. A tribute horse is shown as a white horse laden with gift. You can put up a painting or picture of a tribute horse, but the colour of the horse should be white. In the picture, the horse should be shown as being led be an official and not mounted.For visaSpecial technique is used to place a horse in order to aid an application for visa or emi-gration. A horse sculpture or painting can be placed near, or on an executive’s desk to reinforce his image as a dynamic and powerful man, but it should not be headed toward the window or door.

For career andluck

Feng Shui


Interior


Home Finance

Home loan borrowers looking to pre-pay their floating-rate loans better watch out. Banks could recover charges for such

pre-payments, what with the RBI still to issue any directions or guidelines prohibiting levy of such charges. As part of efforts to improve customer service of banks, the annual conference of banking ombuds-men had earlier this month suggested that banks not recover pre-payment charges on floating rate loans, according to reports. “Till now, it is only a recommendation being con-sidered by the RBI. Based on the formal response of the IBA, our regulatory department would then take a considered view and then communicate the guideline or the instructions of the RBI on this to all the banks,” said M Rajeshwar Rao, chief general manager of RBI, and the Banking Ombudsman. Banks have been asked to examine the proposal, and the comments from the Indian Banks Associa-tion (IBA) is expected, Rao added.The RBI at the meeting with Banks representa-tive agreed to remove the prepayment charges on floating rate loans. The move was aimed at bringing

fair-

ness in bank charges. Prepayment penalty in some banks can range between 1 – 3 percent on the outstand-ing loan amount. The removal of prepayment penalty will make it easier for customers to partly pay their loans in case they are able to generate surplus cash or shift loans to other banks if they get a better interest rate. Also, it will increase competi-tion among banks. Already a few banks like Axis Bank do not charge pre-payment charges. Banks have also been asked to revive fixed rate home loan products, which have become almost a thing of the past, as they are increasingly focusing on floating rate schemes to protect themselves from interest rate fluctuations. The RBI is of the view that customers should not be exposed to rate volatility and banks should be able to hedge their risk through appropriate instruments.

Postpone

home loan prepayment for now

RBI awaits response from banks on fee

waiver proposal


Hyderabad a buying destination

“It is relatively more expensive to buy a home than to stay on rental, in Se-

cunderabad,” says The Makaan.com Buy Vs Rent Index (MBRI) for the period April to June 2011 which was released in Sep-tember.According to the findings, the area falls under the ‘neutral category’ has an MBRI of 21-25 which denotes that it is relatively more expensive to buy a home than to stay on rental. “This is a neutral range and prop-erty seekers looking at investing here are advised to take the final decision based on their financial situation.”The survey helps a property seeker in Hyderabad who is confused between opt-

ing for a rented ac-commodation and giving that rental amount as EMI for buying a house. In the absence of a robust and reliable tool, these decisions were traditionally taken with gut feel or with the guid-ance of a close rela-tive / friend, leaving scope for error, says the company on its

website.“MBRI helps property seekers make in-formed choice between buying and renting of property in top Indian cities / sub-cities. When it comes to Hyderabad, the city is divided into 2 sub-cities and MBRI is cal-culated for each sub-city to enable seekers make informed choice in their respective areas of interest.”Buying destinationsTypically if the MBRI for a city / sub-city is between 1-20 it denotes that it is much less expensive to buy a home than to stay

on rental in these cities / sub-cities. Prop-erty seekers looking at investing here are advised to buy a property than staying on rentals. The current MBRI release iden-tifies main parts of Hyderabad as areas where property seekers will be advised to buy rather than stay on rent. If one com-pares the MBRI for this sub city with the data for Jan-March’11, MBRI has dropped by 4 points (see chart for details). This drop can be attributed to correction in property prices and/or hardening of rentals in these sub-cities thereby making them a preferred buying destination.Though Secunderabad falls under ‘neutral category’. The survey points out that the MBRI for Secunderabad has dropped by a significant 8 points compared to its Jan-March’11 figure (see chart for details). This drop can be attributed to, correction in property prices and/or hardening of rentals here. The drop, however, is not significant to bring this sub-city in the buying destina-tion category, but has shifted the sub-city from rent category earlier into the neutral category now.Overall trend one compares the current MBRI report with the previous report (for period of Jan-March’11) one observes that the current MBRI for the city is 19 which is a drop of 6 MBRI points. This indicates that there has been an overall softening in property prices and/or hardening of rentals in the city over the past 3 months. This has shifted the city preference from a neutral destination (in Jan-March’11) into a buy-ing destination now.(Launched in October-December 2010 quarter, Makaan Buy vs. Rent index is a quarterly initiative and will be updated ev-ery 3 months. This is the 3rd release of the index findings. The detailed findings can also be accessed at http://www.Makaan.com/MBRI)

Market Trends

The latest findings of Makaan.com released in Septemebr says the city has emerged as a buying destination


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By Asha Acharya

Oftentimes it is the little things that make the biggest impression. Dis-

cover how to weave accessories into your design plans and watch your rooms come alive. Accessories such as the toss pillows on the sofa or bed, the basket on the coun-ter filled with fresh fruit, a wall covered with your children’s art cleverly framed, or the mirror in the corridor, the lampshade or curtain trimmings, these are the very things that spice up your living spaces.Accessories are the things you collect and pick up during your life. Take your collec-tions out of the closet or drawer. Idols of Ganeshas, traditional dresses, funky shoes, photos..... just anything can be considered an accessory. Think how to use items in unusual ways or in places unexpected. Decorating accessories are the things that make you feel good, add comfort and con-venience and give style to your home.If you find yourself a little reluctant, oth-ers will find your treasures interesting. The fact that you like them and have saved them is all the more reason to display them and enjoy them now. These are now the ac-cessories that give your rooms panache and verve. If you want your accessories to be effec-

tive, consider the size, colour, style and the overall effect each object can give your room while choosing them.Size: Accessories which are too large like big paintings in a small room will dominate. A wall hanging which is too small will not be seen. Small accessories grouped together can have the impact of a single large accessory. One needs to select accessories in proportion to the size of the room. The small things in a big space can

look real tacky.Colour: Choose accessories with your room’s colour scheme in mind. Contrast-ing colours stand out, same colors will dis-appear. Decorating tips and interior design texture techniques: Accessories are pro-viding texture visually as well as tactilely. A room is usually more interesting with a variety of textures in the decorative acces-sories.Style: You can “make” your room with ac-cessories. You can mix decorating styles. Your accessories can pull all the other odd elements together into your style. You tru-ly see the personalities of the residents in the decorating styles.Example: You want a traditional style de-cor and have a contemporary dresser that you just can’t replace right now. Interior design technique and decorat-ing tip: Take a crocheted table cloth fold it and drape it over the dresser. Put your idols on it. You’ve got traditional style!To keep your rooms interesting and you in-terested, move accessories around in your rooms. Group them differently when you change them. Move decorative items from one room to another. May be change things seasonally. If you tire of some of your dec-orative objects, put them away for awhile and rotate them.

Accessories in

Interior Design

Design


by Carolann Philips

A recent survey conducted indicates that customers leave their service provider for four basic reasons: 14%

leave because they are dissatisfied with the product, 9% leave because they are unhappy with the price, 5% leave for various personal reasons and 72% leave because of poor cus-tomer service. In the business world, custom-er service and etiquette are two sides of the same coin. It is hard, if not impossible to de-liver good customer service without practis-ing business etiquette. Business etiquette and manners provide a high degree of satisfaction to customers. They lend a touch of class and change normal, routine customer interactions into exceptional and memorable experiences. In the best of times, etiquette gives an organi-

zation the edge over competition. In difficult times, it is what sets an organization apart. The basics of good customer service etiquette start with appearance and grooming and in-clude greeting and welcoming customers with good eye contact and a smile. If you are at a desk in your office and you see a cli-ent approaching, leave your seat and take a few steps towards the customer. Handshakes should always be made standing. Never shake hands across a desk. Service counters, how-ever, are an exception. When introducing yourself, say your name and briefly state your job role. Show the customer a seat and of-

fer to help. Sit with a straight back, leaning forward slightly. Place your hands above the table. When speaking, your body should face the customer, not the computer screen. Do not interrupt the customer. Listen to understand his or her needs and concerns. Summarize the query or situation before offering a response or solution. This shows that you are listen-ing. If you need to use your computer or leave your desk in order to help, tell the customer what you are about to do and the expected outcome. Don’t leave a confused customer staring blankly as you immerse yourself with the computer or walk away. Always thank the customer for filling out a form, submitting documents or paying a bill. This is a simple yet powerful gesture that many customer ser-vice representatives fail to do. Never misspell

a customer’s name. If in doubt, ask. This shows the customer that you have a genuine interest in him or her. If you cannot provide an answer or service, show a genuine desire to help by taking the time to guide the cus-tomer in the right direction or find someone else who could help. Customers always notice and remember when an effort is made on their behalf. Do not treat customers differently based on who they are. A customer is a customer regard-less of rank or status. There are many other ways to recognize or reward customers, but visibly differentiated customer service is not one of them.Today’s customers can choose who they do business with. And they prefer to do business with people who treat them with dignity and respect. With competition be-ing what it is, the knowledge and proper display of customer service etiquette is the most powerful tool to gain a competitive

edge. Businesses that make an effort to train their people in etiquette and protocol earn a discernable edge. Besides, a culture of cour-tesy and respect makes for a more pleasant workplace thereby having a definite impact on productivity.

(The writer is a certified etiquette and proto-col consultant and behavioural skills coach. She is the Managing Director of Hallmark Events, a company that focuses on designing and developing programmes with emphasis on organisational behaviour and thinking,

Importance of etiquette in business

Basic Skills


Wellness

By Anuradha Vashisht

All cultures of the world recognized the importance of fasting and inextricably wove the concept into

their fabric. This is reflected in the practice of Roza in Islam, Lent in Christianity, Yom Kippur in the Jewish tradition and Navratras, Shravan, etc. by the Hindus. Buddhists and Baha’is, besides other faiths, too have a tradition of fasting.Fasting is not just a concept; it is a highly intelligent tool developed by the sages and seers for humanity’s well being. However, modern societies — high on information and low on wisdom — have forgotten to use it effectively. Over the centuries, fasting as a concept has degenerated into mere rituals at its best and a tool of subjugation arising out of gender bias at its worst. In the former, this is reflected in God projected as a stern school master with a stick ready to strike if one errs in fasting. In the latter, we see young daughters and daughters-in-law brain-washed into believing that life will be one thorny bed and happiness at stake if they do not fast ‘ritualistically’.The truth is that fasting has nothing to do with the rewards and retributions that come

our way in life, but everything to do with an individual’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being. However, this is provided we use the fasting tool correctly and skillfully. One also needs to understand what is fast and how to fast.Firstly, fasting is supposed to be only on water. It gives the much desired rest to the internal body organs and also cleanses and flushes out the residual toxins. Being on a fruit and juice diet is only an ‘approach’ to fast. All ritual fasting on festival days where people take some food at dawn and then eat at sunset or late evening cannot be considered fasting. Actual fasting begins from the time when we have skipped a meal after one last meal. Hence, if we have dinner and then skip the next day’s breakfast, the fasting begins after that. If we have no lunch and have dinner, we have not fasted; only skipped a meal. Some ancient texts prescribe only two meals for humans—mid morning and at sunset. This is to facilitate complete digestion and absorption of the food ingested as well as to maintain an efficient metabolism.A large majority of humans overeat and get diseased; another majority of humanity gets diseased because of starvation and

undernourishment. The underlying cause in both cases is malnutrition, which leads to unhygienic conditions in the body. Thus one pre-requisite to fasting is that we should not only take proper nutrition but also have the understanding about what is proper nutrition for our bodies as well as our minds and souls.For genuine health improvement one should fast (on water) once (or twice, if possible) a month and be on a fruit and raw vegetable diet at least once a week. A person’s good health is indicated by the fact that he will be able to fast cheerfully without any physical and mental discomfort. The concept that one should never leave one’s stomach empty and that one should have short meals in short gaps is highly erroneous and unscientific, and is a major cause of many diseased conditions afflicting humanity in the modern world. To come to the importance of fasting at the physical level, while during normal conditions fasting maintains the body by not allowing toxins to accumulate, during diseased conditions judicious fasting not just reverses the illness but also helps in permanently in curing all chronic diseases. At the mental level, fasting helps boost our willpower and brings in clarity of thought. This happens because regular fasting rids our body of encumbrances and our nervous system is well toned up. The constant feeling of lightness because of fasting permanently keeps the nerves calm and we can easily keep stress at bay. Slowly we realize that we are becoming mentally stronger and are able to handle our problems better.Further, fasting plays a very significant role in our spiritual progress. When fasting becomes a way of life, our health levels improve and body remains disease-free. Our senses become acute and the body becomes more sensitive and aware of the slightest problem entering our auras. When there are any issues in life we are able to handle them calmly. The lightness of being that we experience all the time helps us focus better on our spiritual selves and we can meditate effortlessly. The cumulative effect is that an aura of peace and harmony gets created around us which constantly translates into positivity.

Fasting and positivity


The government will ensure there is no dent to ‘Brand Hyderabad’ and will develop the city and its surrounding

as international education hub, declared Chief Minister N.Kiran Kumar Reddy.Mr. Reddy was addressing students and faculty of Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IITH) at Kandi village in Sangareddy mandal of Medak district after conducting bhoomi puja. “Already half a dozen foreign universities focusing on management are coming to Hyderabad. We will protect brand Hyderabad”. Stating that IITH would become ‘an institute of excellence’ in the near future, he listed out various steps initiated by his government. “Education ensures overall growth of an individual, giving him a sense of direction in life,” he said and added that technology would have a meaning only when it reaches the common man and changes his life.To a request made by Congress legislator T. Jayaprakash Reddy, the Chief Minister sanctioned Rs. 20 crore for the development of three villages -- Kandi, Kavalampet and Mamidipally.

Land was acquired from these villages for construction of IITH. Saying that these institutes are the global face of India, Union Minister of State for Human Resources, D. Purandeswari said “The resolution passed by the American Congress appreciating the contribution of IITians to its economy is a great recognition.”She said IIT-H has been faring well among the new national institutions.

“But we want job givers instead of job seekers from these institutes”. Deputy Chief Minister C. Damodar Rajanarasimha urged the Union Minister to sanction a Hindi University and a Sports University for the State.

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‘We will protect brand hyderabad’


F R O m T h E N E W S P A G E S & S I T E S . . .Raheja new NAREDCO president

National Real Estate

Development Council (NAREDCO) has named its new panel of members in its 13th annual general meeting, held in New Delhi. Navin M Raheja, chairman and MD, Raheja Developers Ltd, was

elected as its president. The unanimously elected office bearers will serve for a period of two years.Sunil Dahiya, MD, Vigneshwara Developers Pvt Ltd was elected as senior vice president, while Sunil Mantri, chairman, Sunil Mantri Realty Ltd was named as vice president. Rajesh Arora, MD, Arora & Associates Infradevelopers Pvt Ltd was appointed as member finance.Addressing members, Navin M Raheja the president elected, said, “My vision is to open Real Estate Development Councils in all States and enroll new members in large numbers. I will work relentlessly to transform the Housing and Real Estate Industry and make it responsive to the needs of millions houseless, especially poor. I will also take support of Central and State governments in removing various obstacles in the smooth functioning of the sector.”NAREDCO, the apex regulatory body of Real Estate Sector established under the aegis of Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation, Government of India, is working for the promotion of the Housing and real estate sector in India.It encompasses all stakeholders of the Real Estate Industry such as developers, financiers, real estate agents and material manufacturers, etc. Kumari Selja, the Union minister of housing & urban poverty alleviation and Minister of culture, is its chief patron. KP Singh, chairman, DLF Ltd, Ramesh Chandra, executive chairman Unitech Ltd, Sushil Ansal, chairman Ansal API, G L Raheja, chairman, K Raheja Constructions and K Raheja Hospitality Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO), and National Housing Bank (NHB) are amongst the founders of the Council. Self regulation and transparency in business are the main objectives of NAREDCO

Cement firms under scanner

In a crackdown on cartelisation of cement manufacturers, Competition Commission of India’s director general

has conducted a detailed investigation on over two dozen companies, including leading players such as ACC, Ambuja Cement and UltraTech. A report submitted to the CCI chairman has held most of the companies guilty of cutting production to raise cement price. CCI is now seeking a response from these companies on the DG report. CCI chairman HC Gupta said that the director general investigated the matter for the past six to eight months, and that a detailed report is ready. “We are sending letters to the companies in next 10 days, in which we will attach the report submitted by the DG, and seek responses from these companies,” Gupta told Financial Chronicle. The CCI had sent letters to all these companies, but withdrew them, citing some errors. The companies will be given three to four weeks time to submit their responses or explain their stand to the commission, Gupta said. He declined to give further details on the report as it is confidential. Another senior official from CCI confirmed that at least 25 cement companies were found guilty of cartelization for the four years under assessment between 2007 and 2011. “ACC, UltraTech, JP Associates, Ambuja, Lafarge and many other companies have been found guilty under Section 3 of the Competition Act, and were named in the report,” the official said. Section 3 of the Act refers to cartel and anti competitive acts. He said the investigation was initiated on the basis of two complaints ¬ one filed by the Builders’ Association of India and the other, transferred from Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission (MRTPC). Realtyplusmag.com

Environment monitoring authority to be set up

A National Environment Appraisal and Monitoring Authority would be set up to streamline environmental clearances,

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh declared recently. “We hope to establish an independent regulator -- the National Environment Appraisal and Monitoring Authority -- soon. This authority could lead to a complete change in the process of granting environmental clearances,” Singh said at the valedictory session of the international seminar on ‘Global environment and disaster management: Law and society’ held recently. Staffed by dedicated professionals, the authority will work on a full-time basis to evolve better and more objective standards of

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scrutiny. Incidentally, at the same event, Chief Justice S H Kapadia said that the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) should evolve a regulatory mechanism only for appraisal of projects as the project proponent’s report can’t be relied on. At present, the MoEF has Expert Appraisal Committees (EAC) which are multi disciplinary sectoral expert committees comprising various subject experts and are constituted for appraisal of sector specific projects. EAC is the recommendatory body. “As far as mining is concerned, the regulatory mechanism should be in charge of pricing also. Mining laws are there but they are flouted at the state level and illegal mining is happening in many States. Excavated minerals should have a price discovery mechanism as there is no machinery to supervise the pricing,” Kapadia said. He asked the Ministry to simplify its green laws, which were at present so complex it took hours for the court to interpret them. Industry had long complained that the complicated procedures were a barrier. Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan said the CJI’s suggestions would be taken up seriously.

Bill to regulate real estate by winter session

The proposed Real Estate Regulation Bill, 2011, is likely

to be taken up during the winter session of Parliament, Minister of Housing and Urban Poverty alleviation and culture Kumari Selja said in Mumbai. The Bill is expected to fill in the regulatory gaps and bring in more transparency in the unregulated property market. Selja said the Regulatory Bill is aimed at bringing in transparency and fair deal in the sector whose image has been tarnished by several scams

and also one-sided agreements with customers. “It will be a central law but will have State regulators. The regulator will have penalising and appellate powers,” she said at the sidelines of a FICCI Real Estate Summit. On Land Acquisition Bill, she said that she has already written to the Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh about Land Acquisition Bill having

an impact on affordable housing as the cost of acquiring land will increase due to high compensation to be provided to land-owners. “We will have to balance out both the land acquisition and impact of it on developers and consumers. For the growth of the sector, land acquisition challenges needs to be overcome and the new Land Acquisition Bill presented in the Parliament will be passed after taking all the concerns on board. This is expected to happen in the winter session of the Parliament,” she said. Selja said that land is an expensive think and farmers and poor land-owners parting with it should get the right compensation. “The bill will try to make land owners partners in urbanisation and will adequately compensate all the persons dependent on the land. At the same time we will also try to balance out so that affordable housing segment is not impacted due to high cost of acquisition,” she said. Further, she emphasised that the proposed bill will ensure that a certain per cent of every project would be allocated to the lower income group.

Dr. G.B.K. Rao honoured In United States

Renowned industrialist and Environmentalist Dr. G.B.K. Rao, CMD of Pragati Group of Companies, Hyderabad

was honoured with the title “Ayurveda Marthanda” by AAPNA (Association for Ayurvedic Professionals of North America) for his contribution to Ayurveda. The award was presented to him at the 3rd International Conference of AAPNA at Boston on 14th August, 2011. Dr. G.B.K.Rao received the award through Sri Amritji, Kundalini Yoga Guru of US. Dr. A.V.Shekhar, president of AAPNA enlightened the gathering about the contributions of Dr. G.B.K. Rao for the promotion of Ayurveda. There were about 170 delegates at the conference who came from 20 countries viz., Ireland, UK, Holland, Switzerland, Australia, Czechoslovakia, Ukraine, Canada, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Singapore, etc. Ayurvedic professionals from about 32 states of US also participated in the conference. Dr. G.B.K. Rao on behalf of Pragati and Dr. Shekhar A.V. on behalf of AAPNA signed a MoU for the mutual co-operation in the field of Ayurveda. From January 2012 professionals of AAPNA will be coming to Pragati Sparsh, Hyderabad to undergo teaching and training in Ayurveda. Dr. Suresh from Ireland and Dr. Joshi V.N. from UK have also expressed their preparedness to enter into a MoU. Dr. Sunita Kanumuri, President, AAPI (Association for American Physicians of Indian Origin) was also present during the sessions.


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manjeera Diamond Towers, GachibowliINR 20.97 lakh to INR 48 lakh2 & 3 BHK Residential ApartmentsArea: 912-1779 sq.ft. @ INR 2699 per sq. ft.Possession: Ready to move inBuilder: Manjeera Group

Ushodaya Signature, MiyapurINR 32.5 lakh to INR 53.5 lakh2 & 3 BHK Residential ApartmentsBuilt-Up Area: 1250 sq.ft. for a 2BHK, 1400-2060 sq. ft. for a 3BHK @ INR 2600 per sq. ft.Possession: December 2011Builder: Ushodaya Constructions

Sree Vaishno Enclave, NH7, KompallyINR 45 lakh onwards3 BHK Independent BungalowsArea: 200-300sq. yardsBuilt-up Area: 1824-1842 sq. ft Possession: June 2012Builder: Sree Vaishno Constructions

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Richmond Villas, Hyderguda, Near APPA JnINR 1.31 crore onwards4 BHK, Residential Triplex Villas

Plot Area: 300 - 466 sq. yards Built up Area: 3400 - 4037Sq.Feet Possession: June 2012 onwardsBuilder: Keerthi Estates

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Tusti Apartments, Khanajiguda near ThirumulgherryINR 10.85 lakh Onwards 1, 2 & 3 BHK Residential ApartmentsArea: 517 - 1322 sq. ft. @INR2100 - 2300 per sq. ft.Possession: November - December 2011Builder: Sree Tirumala Constructions

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Aparna Kanopy Value Villas, near DRS International School, Kompally,INR 55 lakh onwards3 BHK Residential ApartmentsArea: 160 - 200sq. yardsBuilt-up Area: 1750 - 1760 sq. ft Possession: 18 MonthsBuilder: Aparna Constructions

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RNS Dream homes, Near Habsiguda, BoduppalINR 35 lakh Onwards3 BHK Independent Houses/VillasArea: 150 - 1000 sq. yards.Built-Up Area:1600 - 3000 sq.ft. Possession: 6 monthsBuilder: Bommaku Constructions

Cascade Greens, KompallyPrice on request3 BHK Residential ApartmentsArea: 1260 - 1480 sq. ft.Possession: Block Rose by January 2012Builder: Krupa Builders

Infiniti homes, Tellapur, GachibowliINR 2.5 Crore Onwards3 & 4 BHK Luxurious VillaArea: 460 - 575 sq. yardsBuilt-up Area: 3800 - 4500 sq. ft Possession: October 2011 onwardsBuilder: Vision Avenues

Runee homez, Madhapur close to Jubilee HillsINR 92 lakh3 BHK Residential ApartmentsArea:1964 sq. ft. @ INR 4684 per sq. ft.Possession: Ready to move inBuilder: Runee Homez

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Saket Sriyam, Saket, Near A.S. Rao NagarINR 15 lakh Onwards (Pranaam), INR 35 lakh Onwards (Sriyam) Studio/1/2/3 BHK Residential ApartmentsArea:454 - 1686 sq.ft. (Pranam); 1241 - 2194 sq.ft. (Sriyam) @ INR 2200 per sq.ft. (Pranaam), INR 2350 per sq.ft. (Sriyam)Possession: Ready to OccupyBuilder: Saket Engineers

Gowra Ventures Pvt.LtdLocation : Madhapur Contact Person: Sasi Kumar Phone no: 41005189/90 Cell : 8008004755Property Type: Unit Size Range:Residential-Flats 2 BHK, 3 BHK: 970, 1115-1200,1500,2520 sft Completion by: Oct 2012 Rate Per Sft : 3800/-Email ID: [email protected]: www.gowraventures.com Unique Features / Facilities1.Swimming Pool with Toddlers Pool 2.Well-equipped Club House with Gym3.Convenio Store 4.Roof-top Golf, Cricket & Jogging track5.Roof-top Garden for private parties6.Banquet Hall opening to swimming pool & open space7.Yoga & Meditation Hall8.Library 9. Tot-Lot10. Children’s Activity Area11. Open Air Theater12. Indoor & Outdoor Games 13. Table Tennis14. Pool Table 15. Chess, Carrom and other Indoor Games

Outdoor space features1.Well-planned and designed gated community with2.Unique apartment complex with masterly architecture 3.Superb landscaping designed by landscaping consultants 4. Superb stylish touches on international lines Spectacular apartments and landscaped greenery all throughout the siteAround5. Spacious area for car parking in two levels Design 6. Car Wash Based on environmental conservation principles

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Bollineni DevelopersEast Side Villas: (4 Bedrooms Triplex) West Side Villas: (4 Bedrooms Triplex) Luxury Apartments: 3 Bedrooms FlatContact Address: 6-2-913/914, 1st floor, Progressive Towers, Khairatabad, Hyderabad - 500 004. Andhra Pradesh, India.Phone: +91-40- 23304753,23304732Mobile No: 99590 90390 Fax: +91-40-23307385 e-mail: [email protected] housingOngoing Projects: Vasathi AnandiSize: Studio 262 Sft1 bhk 507 to 743 Sft 2 bhk 862 to 933 Sft 2bhk + Study 1030 to 1100 Sft 3bhk 1279 to 1355 Sft Details Price Base Price Rs. 2150 psft East Premium Rs. 25 psft Corner Premium Rs. 10 psft Parking Rs. 1,50,000Corpus Fund Rs. 100 psft Water & Electricity Rs. 75 psft Club House Charges Rs. 50,000Corporate Office:Vasathi Housing and Infra Pvt. Ltd.H.No. 8-2-269/S/41, Plot No. 41Sagar Society, Banjara Hills,Road No. 2, Hyderabad-34.Ph: 42213652 / 53 / 54.

Building Blocks Projects India Pvt. LtdProject Name: The Grandeur Location : Hyderabad, Vijayawada & VizagProperty type : ResidentialUnit size range: 133 sq yds & 220 sq yds Present stage: Hyderabad ( 3 Completed - 4th Ongoing) Vizag (2 Completed - 3rd Ongoing) Vijayawada (1 Completed - 2nd Ongoing)Contact : S.JOHN PAUL / 99633 83331

Gowra Tulips Location : Madhapur Developer: Gowra Ventures Pvt. LtdContact Person: Sasi Kumar Phone No: 41005189/90Cell : 8008004755 Property Type: Residential-FlatsUnit Size Range: 2 BHK, 3 BHK: 970, 1115-1200, 1500, 2520 sft

Present Stage: Under Construction Completion by: June 2012 Rate per Sft: 3500/-Email : [email protected] Website: www.gowraventures.com Unique Features / Facilities

lSwimming Pool with Toddlers Pool l Well-equipped Club House with Gym l Convenio Store l Banquet Hall opening to swimming pool & open space l Yoga & Meditation Hall l Library l Tot-Lotl Children’s Activity Areal Open Air Theaterl Roof-top Golf, Cricket & Jogging track l Roof-top Garden for private partiesl Table Tennisl Pool Tablel Chess, Carrom and other Indoor Gamesl Indoor & Outdoor GamesOutdoor space featureslWell-planned and designed gated community with Spectacular apartments and landscaped greenery all AroundlUnique apartment complex with masterly architecture DesignlSuperb landscaping designed by landscaping consultants. Based on environmental conservation principleslSuperb stylish touches on international lines throughout the sitelSpacious area for car parking in two levelslCar Wash hallmark KSN ResidencyLocation: KondapurProperty Type: 3 BHK ApartmentsRate Per sft: 3500 per sft.Unit Size range: 2300sft – 2800sftContact Person: O.V.V.S.Murthy Telephone No.: +91 98490 56529 Email: [email protected] Stage: External Works: All the structural works completed, external Texture painting work 50% Completed Fire & Electrical works under progress. Internal works:- Flats Internal flooring work & Bathroom Tiles Laying work under progress.Corridor flooring already completed Lifts erection work under progress. Completion By: Within 3 months.

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