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The overall construction cost in the country will experience an average increase of 6% across various sectors in the Financial Year (FY) 2024, according to JLL’s latest Construction Cost Guide released recently. Among the cities, Mumbai continues to be the most expensive city with costs higher while Chennai offers a more cost-effective option. The higher costs in Mumbai can be attributed to the increased prices of essential construction materials like cement, reinforcement steel, structural steel, and stones. The guidebook provides valuable insights into market trends and construction costs of real estate assets in major Indian markets. It includes a cost ... Read more

EaseMyTrip.com, one of India’s leading online travel tech platforms, has announced the Easy Summer Sale, a special summer sale that promises extensive discounts across a wide range of travel services. Scheduled from April 23rd to April 27th 2024, this sale is designed to give travellers an extra dose of adventure with irresistible deals on flights, hotels, bus tickets, cab rentals, and holiday packages. During the Easy Summer Sale, customers can expect discounts up to: Flights- up to 27% OFF*. Hotels-  up to 60% OFF* Buses- Up to 15% OFF* Cabs- Up to 12% OFF* Holidays- Up to INR 30,000 OFF* ... Read more

Juniper Green Energy has inked Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Tata Power for the development of 85 MW wind-solar hybrid power project in Maharashtra. This project is the first wind-solar hybrid power project for the Company and will utilize both wind and solar resources by combining 51 MW of wind energy and 34 MW of solar power. The project is expected to generate a total of 215 MUs of electricity per year. Together, they are projected to offset the state’s carbon emissions by approximately 200,455 tonnes of CO2 annually. Additionally, they will collectively contribute to the electrification of about 42,753 ... Read more

Aalekh Foundation, a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment, successfully hosted the second edition of the Women Achievers Awards at The Leela Palace, New Delhi. The event recognized and honoured women who have made remarkable contributions to society across fields and activities. The Women Achievers Awards, an initiative by the Aalekh Foundation, celebrates the achievements and resilience of women who have excelled in their respective domains and inspired generations with their dedication and leadership. This year’s event showcased the foundation’s commitment to acknowledging and uplifting women who have made significant impacts in their communities and ... Read more

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) & National Automotive test tracks (NATRAX) announced the signing of a MOU to facilitate collaboration on the areas of Real Drive Emission (RDE) and Emission Norms, as well as other areas as deemed fit in the future. The MOU was signed by Dr. Manish Jaiswal, Director of NATRAX and Prof. Tarun Gupta, Dean, Research and Development, IIT Kanpur.   The groundbreaking partnership will transform the field of automotive research especially in the field of Vehicular Emissions. This strategic collaboration aims to work on the Emission Norms, especially towards the latest EU Standards and ... Read more

In a historic milestone, Dr. Hemant Bhanawat and Dr. Deepa Guleria, both Assistant Professors at NMIMS Chandigarh School of Commerce, were recently jointly awarded a patent titled, “Blockchain-based System of Secure Transaction Protocol for Efficient Financial Auditing of Large Organisations” by the German Patent and Trademark Office. Their innovation relates to Financial Transaction Processing and Auditing. It pertains to the application of Blockchain technology in the auditing of financial transactions within large organisations.   The field of financial auditing within large organisations currently consists of methodologies that are primarily manual, time-consuming, and prone to errors. Traditional financial auditing systems are ... Read more