In the latest issue of ink (an e-Magazine) there is a very interesting article titled “Brave new world”. In this article the author Srinath Perur, who lived for a month inside Magarpatta City, examines the culture of a gated community. He begins the article by explaining the history of the gated communities and how the …

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In this book, Dr. Kalam recommends a sustainable and inclusive development system called PURA—Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas—to uplift the rural masses not by subsidies but through entrepreneurship with community participation. To make his case, Dr Kalam cites the examples of individuals and institutions, in India and from across the world, who, with an …

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Original land was owned by 120 farmer families Built upon 430 acres of land 120 acres of landscaped greenery 32,000 trees 1.5 lakh square feet of shrubs & bushes 20 lakh square feet of loans Aditi Gardens comprises of 25 acres of lawns, trees, walkways, benches and a lake Cybercity – twelve glass towers that …

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