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New Themes: iTheme 2 and Bold News

by Paul Joseph October 18, 2011 Uncategorized

If you are doing a great job on your blog and posting regularly, sometimes important posts fade away from the home page. Sound familiar? Today, we’re excited about introducing two new themes that come with a featured section for prominently displaying some of these posts. The first theme is iTheme 2 designed by Themify , is a free theme inspired by the instantly recognizable Apple style design that is perfect for your Mac related tech blog. By activating it, iTheme 2 immediately revamps your blog to a stylish, Apple themed cool blog. What’s great about iTheme 2 is not only the look but also its features. It offers three color schemes and a cool featured posts carousel on the home page. Go find more about the theme on its showcase page . The second entry is Bold News , a premium theme from WooThemes . Same as other fantastic themes from them, Bold News is also packed with customizing features as well as a featured posts carousel on the home page. Get the full details on the theme showcase page . You can upgrade your blog to Bold News directly from the showcase, or from your dashboard under Appearance → Themes .

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New Themes: Modern News and Dusk to Dawn

by Paul Joseph October 13, 2011 Uncategorized

Today, our ever-growing collection of themes grows by not one, but two with the addition of Modern News and Dusk To Dawn . If your blog is news-oriented (or if you’re ripe to start a news blog), then Modern News, a new premium theme from StudioPress, is a great choice. Bright and stylish, Modern News offers six layout options, seven color schemes, a tabbed sidebar, and many more features. Get the full scoop on the Theme Showcase and purchase it as an upgrade for your blog. Before I introduce our second new theme, it is important to mention that we are fond of all of our themes, even those that have been part of our collection since the beginning. However, there comes a time when themes retire after all their years in service. Today marks the arrival of that sunset period for two of our beloved classics: Dusk and Solipsus . Their successor, Dusk To Dawn , is a lovely free theme that captures the best qualities of both while introducing a unique new design that supports the latest WordPress features. We really think you’ll love Dusk To Dawn — so be sure to read about it on the Showcase . Have fun!

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Baseball Fans: Show Your Pride This Postseason with Our MLB Themes

by Paul Joseph October 11, 2011 Uncategorized

Earlier this year we announced our partnership with Major League Baseball to bring their Fan , Modern , and Retro  blog themes to WordPress.com. Well, it’s playoff time, and we think there’s no better way to show pride in the Milwaukee Brewers,  St. Louis Cardinals (go Cards!) ,  Texas Rangers, or  Detroit Tigers  than by donning their colors and logo on your WordPress.com blog. It’s like a digital rally cap — no true fan should be caught without one! Head over to the  theme showcase  to activate an MLB theme on your blog, or start a new blog just for this occasion , and get  root, root, rooting  for your favorite team!

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New Theme: Blogum

by Paul Joseph July 28, 2011

Today we are introducing a clean and minimalist theme, Blogum . The Blogum Theme Designed by WPShower , Blogum has a grid-based layout and is designed in a modern style. This very clean style allows your reader to precisely focus on your content. Blogum has a widget area in the right sidebar. It also includes a full-width template to hide the sidebar. You are able to customize even more with a header image, background, and custom menu. Blogum also supports three post formats, Aside, Image and Gallery. Read all about Blogum’s features on the Theme Showcase .

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ASK Realty Investment consultants increases Rs 520 crore for domestic real estate fund

by Paul Joseph June 28, 2011 Uncategorized

New Delhi ASK Property Investment consultants has increased 520 crore for a domestic real estate fund, turn towards the first fund in the midst of half-a-dozen such realty PE funds coming up in order, to grow money from wealthy investors in 2011. The ASK fund had initially aspired to grow Rs 1,000 crore, with a vegetated shoe choice of Rs 500 crore that is open till December. Amit Bhagat, CEO and MD of the company, remarked the fund will highlights on middle segment housing property development and execution. “The fund is focused on risk management and asset management as its chief differentiators.” “In the modern scenario, counter cyclical chances offered because of liquidity crunch and high interest rate offers a risk diversification and expansion opportunity for builders,” announced Sunil Rohokale, executive director of ASK Investment Holdings . ASK had increased Rs 340 crore in 2009 after the worldwide economic crisis, which was committed in six mid-size real estate plans. “The fund carries on in search of compounding opportunities and does not favor only an opportunistic play,” Rohokale announced. Around 250 investors have taken part in the second fund that was launched in January this year, with average size of Rs 2 crore / investor beside the least subscription amount of Rs 25 lakh, Mr Bhagat uttered.

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New Residential Project in Pune of Acron Group

by Paul Joseph June 27, 2011 Uncategorized

Acron Infra Project, Mumbai-based developing company is building a large residential multiplex at Karvenagar which is in the heart of Pune, a 3-hrs drive from the metropolis of Mumbai. They are building a big, affordable residential complex with a total of 2,800 apts spread over a 24-acres green campus. The Director of Acron Group said the fund for the INR 800-cr project will be raised through internal accruals of the company and bookings. This residential multplex will be developed in six phases.During the first phase, a total of four 25-storey buildings will be built within 18 months which includes 800 apartments. The two-bedroom apartments with an area of 900 sq ft at the rate of Rs 6,000-7,000 per sq ft will cost about INR 40 lac- Rs 50 lac. The registration and stamp duty will be an additional cost to the buyer. This project will develop eco-friendly apartments targeted at upper middle class home buyers looking for comfortable and affordable housing in the heart of the city and the housing complex will offer all the modern conveniences and amenities such as a clubhouse, swimming pool, jogging park, children’s park and a green surrounding environment. With two decades of experience in construction , Acron Group brings to the table a wealth of experience, modern techniques, state of the art building materials and institutional knowledge, engineering, management, talent and skill, especially in the area of green building development. Acron group with branches in Bangalore and Goa is an EPC company engaged in real estate development, infrastructure and hotels. The project has already begun and the apartments will be ready for possession on schedule. “We want our clients to appreciate that housing development happens at Acron Infra in tandem with nature,” Meghnani said.

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Supertech Launches Retail cum Office Complex Christened “E Square” at Noida

by Paul Joseph May 20, 2011

Supertech Limited, a leading real estate developer launched “E Square”, a premium new age retail cum office complex situated in Sector 96, Expressway Noida. The project is strategically located in terms of convenience and comfort with world class facilities for the inhabitants of the residential sectors in the vicinity. E Square is spread over an area of around 7724 sq. mtrs. of land and the project will be built up on 5.5 lacs sq. ft. of the total area with G+UG Floor+24 floors. The project will be a mix of retail and upscale offices and entertainment zone. The size of the office spaces will range between 520 sq. ft. to 15000 sq. ft. The price of the plots is approx. ‘ 7300 per sq. ft. Located amidst the residential and IT hub of Noida, the project is just 10 minutes drive from Delhi and walking distance from the proposed Metro Station. Artistically designed, the project will offer world class infrastructural facilities like 100% power backup, 24 x 7 security, high speed elevators, multi-level basement parking to accommodate around 600 vehicles and wi-fi enabled fast internet access, fire safety equipments as per international standards. The project will also have a beautiful double height lobby and a roof top garden. The construction of E Square will start shortly and is expected to be completed within 24 months. According to Mr. RK Arora, Chairman & Managing Director, Supertech Limited, “There is a lot of infrastructural development taking place on Expressway Noida and a good quality office-cum-retail complex is the need of the hour. Hence we came up with E Square, which will offer premium office space with an integrated retail and entertainment zone. It will be an ideal destination for all MNCs and Corporates and also for the residents in the vicinity”. “The project will also enjoy the locational advantage as it is just 10 minutes drive from Delhi via DND, 5 minutes from Sector 18 Noida and walking distance from the proposed metro station:, added, Mr. Arora. Supertech Limited; an ISO 9001:2000 certified company, has successfully completed 22 years in real estate business and today it has revolutionized the real estate arena. With more than 50 thousand customer’s base, Supertech is celebrating this joyous achievement by honoring its valued customers thereby addressing each and every resident as ‘Citizen Supertech’. Supertech Group is scaling new heights every day because of its engineering techniques, innovative designing, architectural finesse, quality and timely completion of the projects undertaken. The Group has been involved in building the modern and finest residential, commercial complexes, townships, IT Parks and hotels. Amongst the recently launched projects, North India’ tallest residential tower, ‘North Eye’ at Sector 74, Noida, environmental friendly affordable project ‘Eco-Village at Noida Extension, Eco-centric development project ‘Eco Citi’ at Sector 137 (Noida), architectural masterpieces like ‘Emerald Court’ at Sector 93, Noida, High End Residential Project ‘34 Pavilion’ with 7 star living facilities at Sector-34 Noida, beach side expandable villas and high-rise apartments ‘Upcountry’ at Yamuna Expressway, affordable luxury homes ‘Cape Town’ at Sec-74, Noida and ‘Oxford Square’ comprises of Independent floors at Noida Extension.

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Supertech Launches Retail cum Office Complex Christened “E Square” at Noida

by Paul Joseph May 20, 2011

Supertech Limited, a leading real estate developer launched “E Square”, a premium new age retail cum office complex situated in Sector 96, Expressway Noida. The project is strategically located in terms of convenience and comfort with world class facilities for the inhabitants of the residential sectors in the vicinity. E Square is spread over an area of around 7724 sq. mtrs. of land and the project will be built up on 5.5 lacs sq. ft. of the total area with G+UG Floor+24 floors. The project will be a mix of retail and upscale offices and entertainment zone. The size of the office spaces will range between 520 sq. ft. to 15000 sq. ft. The price of the plots is approx. ‘ 7300 per sq. ft. Located amidst the residential and IT hub of Noida, the project is just 10 minutes drive from Delhi and walking distance from the proposed Metro Station. Artistically designed, the project will offer world class infrastructural facilities like 100% power backup, 24 x 7 security, high speed elevators, multi-level basement parking to accommodate around 600 vehicles and wi-fi enabled fast internet access, fire safety equipments as per international standards. The project will also have a beautiful double height lobby and a roof top garden. The construction of E Square will start shortly and is expected to be completed within 24 months. According to Mr. RK Arora, Chairman & Managing Director, Supertech Limited, “There is a lot of infrastructural development taking place on Expressway Noida and a good quality office-cum-retail complex is the need of the hour. Hence we came up with E Square, which will offer premium office space with an integrated retail and entertainment zone. It will be an ideal destination for all MNCs and Corporates and also for the residents in the vicinity”. “The project will also enjoy the locational advantage as it is just 10 minutes drive from Delhi via DND, 5 minutes from Sector 18 Noida and walking distance from the proposed metro station:, added, Mr. Arora. Supertech Limited; an ISO 9001:2000 certified company, has successfully completed 22 years in real estate business and today it has revolutionized the real estate arena. With more than 50 thousand customer’s base, Supertech is celebrating this joyous achievement by honoring its valued customers thereby addressing each and every resident as ‘Citizen Supertech’. Supertech Group is scaling new heights every day because of its engineering techniques, innovative designing, architectural finesse, quality and timely completion of the projects undertaken. The Group has been involved in building the modern and finest residential, commercial complexes, townships, IT Parks and hotels. Amongst the recently launched projects, North India’ tallest residential tower, ‘North Eye’ at Sector 74, Noida, environmental friendly affordable project ‘Eco-Village at Noida Extension, Eco-centric development project ‘Eco Citi’ at Sector 137 (Noida), architectural masterpieces like ‘Emerald Court’ at Sector 93, Noida, High End Residential Project ‘34 Pavilion’ with 7 star living facilities at Sector-34 Noida, beach side expandable villas and high-rise apartments ‘Upcountry’ at Yamuna Expressway, affordable luxury homes ‘Cape Town’ at Sec-74, Noida and ‘Oxford Square’ comprises of Independent floors at Noida Extension.

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Real Estate Investments Made Simple:

by Paul Joseph March 26, 2011 Uncategorized

Gold and Real estate are very traditional investment avenues. Gold has evolved from its traditional investing and found its place in the modern sophisticated investment world via Gold ETFs. Similarly Real estate is also emerging as an investor friendly avenue with less hassle via PMS route or private equity route. Have you ever thought of investing in real estate will one day be as simple as

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Finance Minister Silent on FDI in Multi Brand Retail

by Paul Joseph March 1, 2011

The budget speech of the finance minister intends to lay the foundation for policy changes that are to follow over the next 12-18 months. However, the speech was lacking in big-ticket reforms that the finance ministry has been promising for a while. One of the biggest disappointments pertain to a silence on foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail albeit in a limited fashion. The green signal for FDI in multi-brand retail would have gone a long way in containing inflation, a major cause for concern of both consumers and the government. The government has been trying to control money supply to curtail inflation. Changes in the way goods move from farm to fork will, however, address soaring prices effectively. The need of the hour is to push modern retail that can take the lead in improvement and integration of the supply chain and, thus, bring down prices. The budget announcement on incentives for setting up cold chains and new logistics/storage facilities is welcome. However, this is just a single step in the supply chain. To cover the entire value chain and deliver maximum efficiency in the supply chain, the government needs to urgently define a policy road map on investments in farming and front-end retail. The capital needs for setting up a modern supply chain from farm to fork are very large, and foreign retailers with deep pockets can meet these needs effectively. It is this modern retail bolstered by FDI that can reduce wide fluctuations in prices that consumers have faced over the past 12 months. A small drop in productivity had lead to a many-fold price increase at the retail level. Modern retail with its inherent advantages of possessing scale, the ability to plan effectively and the requisite infrastructure can contribute to controlling changes in prices that occur as the supply chain at present is in the hands of “opportunistic” traders. Tax policies controlling the entire supply chain are controlled by state governments. Some states are guilty of allowing “trading borders within the state” as in Maharashtra where octroi distorts prices. In the modern world, trading borders are being dismantled between countries, whereas in India we have to deal with “city-level” trading borders that in turn increase costs and reduce the freedom to move goods. Seamless tax-free movement of goods across the country can ensure lower prices. Another aspect introduced in this budget that can act as a dampener is the imposition of an excise duty on branded garments at a time raw material costs have more than doubled. This will hit growth of the textiles and garment businesses in the country.

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