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Compensating land acquisition
A difficult question to answer is what kind and level of compensation would be considered adequate, writes C.H. Gopinatha Rao


Bonsai as a wall mural!
Generally the word ‘bonsai’ is used as a misnomer for any type of plant grown in a shallow container. The science of bonsai, actually, has to do only with trees and shrubs.

Any other plants grown in the same way is termed ...


Blinds with a feel for aesthetics
Blinds had long been the preferred mode of covering windows in office settings while curtains ruled the home front. There existed a functional purpose behind such slotted preferences. Windows at homes were usually equipped with doors which ...
Fighting creepy crawlies
Insects invade every dream home. Cockroaches, mosquitoes, flies, spiders, honeybees, ants, woodborers, termites and bugs — the list is endless — sometimes conquer a part of the house or the whole.

Many people have devised their ...


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Is a grandson eligible for a share?
A Christian, who died during March 2004, has a widowed mother and two sons. Among the two sons, one (the eldest) got married and has a son, who becomes a grandson to the deceased. As per Christian property distribution, how should the properties ...
Who is to be blamed for quality shortfall?
Quality construction is all that is required for safety. But who is to give the final ‘go’?, asks D. Murali
Ensuring a dry, safe ceiling for your home
Waterproofing compounds offer an economical alternative to expensive repairs when leaky ceilings rob families of their peace of mind
Supreme Court guidelines for valuing land acquired
Only genuine instances that reflect market value in the most comparable instance should be taken into consideration, writes C.H. Gopinatha Rao
‘Sound-proof’ and non-polluting generators
Diesel generator sets are certified by the Central Pollution Control Board for noise and air pollution
The pains of pre-payment
Most of us end up looking at property as an investment option due to various reasons. While the prospects of earning good returns is a driving force, the tax sops has been another motivator in recent times.

As a result, families with ...


A cool option
When the city is flooded with so many products related to home, from latest in security devices to kitchen needs, can the latest in the air-conditioning be far. The real estate boom and the consequent demand for improved living style has resulted ...
Lessons from the past
Wells dug over 100 years ago still yield water in many rural areas, writes S. Vishwanath
Solid waste management in school curriculum
Concerned over growing problem of garbage disposal in cities, Union Urban Development Ministry has written to HRD Ministry suggesting introduction of solid waste management as a subject in school curriculum.

“The issue is a growing ...


Protecting Heritage
FIRE DRILL: Japan's unique group of wooden multi-storyed World Heritage houses get sprayed during a fire prevention drill in the mountainous village of Shirakawa, central Japan.
Before you buy a plot

 • Check whether the details of approved plan have been displayed at the site.

• Check whether the promoter/power of attorney has the right to transfer the undivided share of land.

• Verify whether the ...


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