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In today’s super-competitive corporate work culture, the nine-to-five working hours almost sounds historic. Although it is never mentioned in the contract or so, it is most likely expected to stay in the office past one’s scheduled working hours. One might like it or not but eventually tend to follow the so-called “good trend” set by their fellow workers, in order to be admired at work. However, putting in that overtime might get you in your boss’ good books, but your body won’t thank you. One may think, they are getting more done by working longer, but in fact, every hour we put in over 40 hours a week is making us less productive, both in the short and long term. Studies have found that the “sweet spot” for optimum productivity is 40hours a week. Let’s know how long working hours affects our lifestyle: Physical Health These days, just sitting and working for an entire day for many extended hours is quite usual to get the job done in the companies. This sedent

A building has to be energy-oriented with minimum energy consumption. It can be easily achieved by maximizing the functionality and expansiveness of the spaces in a building. Particularly in residential buildings, the following design aspects can be incorporated in the layout in order to enhance space utilization along with reduced energy consumption:- Perfect Ventilation L-Shape Placement - The living, dining, and kitchen can be placed in L-Shape such that the distance between the openings on opposite walls reduce. Brings the natural source of air closer Allows cross-ventilation via the balcony and kitchen window Reduces dependency on electricity It allows an abundant flow of natural light in the livable areas. Thus, keeping them well-lit all day. Lively Light Light in livable areas: The bedrooms and living rooms can be placed such as the room windows face outside green areas, ensuring ample light infrequently used spaces during the day. O

Several woman-centric initiatives to encourage women homebuyers have been introduced in India It sounds almost historical when a woman had to wait until marriage to move out of her parents’ home and rely on her husband’s income, and consider his home as hers – by default. Today, being a woman is not a limiting factor anymore to your homeownership ability or rights. According to a NAR report, in the US married couples dominate the homeowners market with a share of around 54 percent, followed by single women who rank amongst the second largest group of homeowners at 18 percent. Even in developing countries like India, the scenario is changing. #Around 24 percent of women hold the post of senior executives in India and 30 percent of them are the sole earning member of the family. Such women with higher incomes constitute the fifth position among homebuyers in India. # According to a report on Track2Realty, around 74 percent of women act as a contributor or an influenc

A survey was carried out by a team of experts based on various aspects related to consumer perception in property purchase activities for cities like Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, and Delhi NCR. This not only reflects the behavior & purchase pattern of home buyers/ investors but also enlightens the residential real estate scenario among highly-prized locations of India. The mode of this particular survey was based on calls made to the potential buyers/ investors in residential real estate carried for three months, from June-To-August 17; i.e. Post-Rera & Post-GST scenario. A total number of 6000 calls were made, out of which 824 people showed interest in property purchase.  The conducted survey identified some general pattern in the responses among those interested. Also, now the buyers are becoming more aware and cautious owing to GST and RERA and this is affecting their spending decision on properties as well. Category of Home Buyers & Purpose o

The angel in you We don't need a godly figure with a pair of wings to help us out with every other situation. Just kill the demons inside - the fear, the lust, jealousy, hatred and whatsoever passively affects us. Kill'em all with kindness. The shining angel will eventually come out. The idea is to - "Find the angel in you". A dash of togetherness in this emptiness Sometimes all this emptiness around me becomes too palpable as if I could reach out and touch it for real, hear its silence, feel its black nothingness. But being with you is like a dash of togetherness, even in this emptiness. It invades my spirit and makes me fight to stay alive.  When I look at you When I find no way around, I see my home in you. That smile is enough to keep me alive. Your eyes speak an eternal language of love, and it feels soo real. When I look at you, the whole world disappears. "Her"

While traveling, I had this habit of buying coffee, try-out every other eaterie around the corner, taking Uber everywhere and shop wherever I go. A friend of mine had a glimpse of my extravagant traveling instincts. She said “God! I wonder what you would do in Sydney. A traveler with your kind spending habits would make their wallet cry-out loud” she added. This incident intrigued me to do a little research for myself on money-saving hacks while traveling to Australia’s biggest and priciest destination – Sydney. Choose the suburbs to stay The accommodation is too pricey in the central part of the city, or in the popular & overcrowded areas, which will cost more than a hundred dollars at least. Just a bus ride away from the city, cheaper accommodation is available in the suburbs such as Glebe – a hipster neighborhood. These suburbs come with street-side cafes, pubs, restaurants, and many other enthralling destinations. So you save money for the prior city kind of