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A stumbling block to development
Outdated guidelines laid down in a structural plan that expired years ago are all set to impede the development of Kochi, writes Renu Ramanath.


Earthy houses to your liking
One way to have a unique-looking house is to opt for terracotta. Quite a few red coloured houses fashioned out of baked clay bricks have come up in urban and rural areas.
Plan footwear spaces too
Give some thought as to where to keep your footwear when you build your dream house.
Perfect lighting for absolute harmony
Lighting plays an important role in providing your home warmth and an inviting ambience. Lighting is not just about aesthetics. It is about being functional too.
The wonder art called bonsai
Nurturing and maintaining a bonsai is a creative as well as an awesome task.
Baker designs for rural communities
`Rural Community Buildings,' a book authored by veteran architect Laurie Baker, envisages everything about the amenities that village folks need.
Newscan
The real estate arm of Singapore's state investment agency, GIC, is seeking investments in India and Brazil, a report said Wednesday. ``We're exploring the markets now and we expect to do investments in the next 12 months for both markets,'' ...



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