SAHARA-SEBI STANDOFF

The Supreme Court is set to hear Sahara chief Subrata Roy’s petition on Tuesday. Sahara has raised some points over its legal battle with stock market regulator Sebi

Sahara says it has already paid 93% of the investors. Per investor average deposit is of 8,400. Hence, it can be repaid in cash as per law In last 17 months, Sebi repaid only 1 cr and is holding 5619 cr (including interest), argues Sahara .

    No verification process has been started by Sebi in the last 17 months, disobeying court’s August 31, 2012 order, the company says 
Sahara offered guarantee of the entire amount through bank trustee security; but when it was rejected, the company says it offered irrevocable bank guarantee.This has not been accepted .

    At the heart of the matter lies Sebi’s demand, under directions of the Supreme Court, of an additional 20,000 crore along with 15% interest to investors .The company says Sebi has alleged that Sahara’s investors are fictitious and untraceable. 
 
  Sahara says that in 2008, it had repaid around 4 crore depositors under supervision of the Reserve Bank of India. The company says in response to Sebi’s assertion that many of the 20,000 letters to depositors didn’t elicit a response, Sahara had submitted affidavits and KYC
documents confirming their existence .

    Sahara says it remains Sebi’s responsibility to ascertain the authenticity of its claim that it has repaid most of their money.  If Sebi continues to insist that investors do not exist, then, by the same logic, the regulating body — born out of the specific mandate of protecting investors — also ceases to have any further stake or role to play in the case, the company said in a statement .
    
Sahara says a proper verification process has not been implemented to ascertain the existence of its depositors — despite conclusive evidence forwarded to Sebi

in the form of original documents, repayment vouchers and receipts. Sahara says as a market regulator, Sebi does not have the power to regulate unlisted entities. Sebi is looking to sell properties belonging to third parties which have been kept as security with Sebi, even when it has no authority to effect any such sale without the consent of the titleholders of the properties.

Gurgaon- Commercial and Residential hub of NCR

The Gurgaon real estate market is growing at a steady rate be it in terms of Retail, Residential or Industrial space. Most of the absorption in Delhi NCR is likely to focus around Gurgaon and Noida, reason being the provision of much desired amenities in these areas. 

 

Reality players like DLF, Ansal API, EMAAR MGF, Assotech Realty, Microtek Infrastructures, Supertech, Amrapali, Gaursons India Ltd, etc, are coming up with new commercial projects in the NCR. Thus, private sector is revamping NCR’s environs, bringing in the much-needed impetus to the sector. According to realty experts, the impact of the subdued economic sentiment and the rising inflation rate on the realty market, and the attractiveness of a city’s business environment, can largely be gauged by evaluating the health of commercial realty in that city. 

The key factors that have fostered the rapid Realty growth as well as people’s interest to invest in residential apartments in Gurgaon include: 

 

CLEAN AND GREEN

The increasing pollution has deteriorated NCR’s environment to a great extent but still there are regions like Gurgaon in NCR where this has been kept well in consideration which is evident through the fact that large spaces are allocated especially for parks and gardens. This enhances the beauty of this area while keeping air clean and fresh.

CONNECTIVITY

In the hustle bustle of today’s busy life, easy connectivity from home to workplace and vice versa, as well as to other places becomes a necessity. And Gurgaon offers it all, you get less traffic, wider roads and most importantly the MNCs are located in close proximity. “Impact of improving infrastructure: New and forthcoming growth corridors along Gurgaon and Noida like Yamuna Expressway, Noida Expressway, and Dwarka-Gurgaon Expressway have recorded tremendous increase in commercial and residential activities in the past few months and will continue to drive the commercial market activity.” Says Shravan Gupta, Executive Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emaar MGF.

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The basic necessities including educational institutes, medical facilities, and entertainment hubs are abundant in Gurgaon and moreover Realty Developers are inclined towards providing all these to attract more and more people to invest in this location.

The quality of life that is accessible in Noida and Gurgaon is quite superior. Further, the new developments like Emerald Hills by Emaar MGF which is an exclusive gated, secure, impeccably planned development in Gurgaon where all the residents' needs are within easy walking distance. Apart from this, the lavish outdoor and indoor spaces, parks, sports facilities and shopping centres complete the living experience.

LUXURYHOMES

Gurgaon has an abundant supply of luxury homes, which keeps the elite class interested in this area. The standard apartments feature spacious living rooms with attached balconies overlooking communal gardens and amenity building, grand entrance lobbies, high speed elevators, elegant lift lobbies and much more which catches the attention of people longing for luxurious living in NCR.

According to, Mr. Ashish Jerath, Sales Head (North), Emaar MGF, “Emaar MGF by virtue of its lineage, leverages expertise in developing unparalleled luxury housing in India. The launch of Marbella marks the commitment of Emaar MGF to continuously develop properties with modern design concepts of international standards”

JOBOPPORTUNITIES

The fact that Gurgaon continues to be the first stop for MNCs, speaks volumes about the sub-city. It is heartening to see authorities to be in tune with the time and planning infrastructure for new areas as per changing needs. “Real estate in Noida and Gurgaon has picked up and continues at a substantial rate because people find jobs in close proximity” says Nitin Batra, owner of Nitin Associates, a local consultant.

DU girls sick of Holi goons

Enough of the 'bura na maano, Holi hai' excuse, say DU girls, who're sick of being harrassed and pelted with balloons as early as a week before the festival. 

  Though Holi is often passed off as the playful festival of colours, for some girls, it's anything but that, and they are sick of the "bura na maano, Holi hai" excuse. "If a kid throws a water balloon at me and says, 'bura na maano, Holi hai', I can smile and walk off, but if some guy hits me on the head with a rotten egg when I am dressed for a presentation, am I expected to do the same?" asks Anjali from Hindu College.

Can't get out of our homes a week before holi
The girls say that stepping out of the house a week before Holi invites unnecessary trouble. And often, the only way they can protect themselves from the hooligans is by not celebrating the festival. "We know that there are all kinds of wild people playing Holi outside, so we just say inside our hostel rooms. Itni koi problem nahi hoti hai," says Maidang from Daulat Ram College. "We don't have any option but to stop hanging out outside. Most of my outstation friends just go back home or stay inside their PGs. But why should they have to do that?" adds Sakshi from Delhi College of Arts And Commerce.

Grease, rotten eggs, pee - how is this 'celebrating'?
Boycotting the outside world for a whole week before Holi is not always a feasible option. Some girls have decided to stop taking it lying down. "The things they do are disgusting. I saw a guy pissing inside a Holi balloon one day. In what sense of the word is that 'celebration'? You can't force your stupid celebration on people - not with greasy colours and definitely not with your piss," says Sahaj from Kalindi College. "A guy once threw an egg at me. It hit my back and it hit me really hard. I turned back and slapped him. My mom told me I shouldn't have, but that's not how you play Holi," says Ankita, a class 12 student.

High-on-bhang uncles on the road
Apparently, after their dose of bhang drinks and bhang kulfis, some men like to loiter around and harrass women. "We decided to watch a movie last Holi evening and two middle-aged men started following us while passing lewd comments. They were decently dressed so we were all the more shocked," recounts Akriti of Khalsa College. "These men are there every year, creating a nuisance on the roads. I wonder how they get away with it every year," says Shruti, a resident of west Delhi.

The balloon targets
Unexpected balloons and hard-to-wash-off colours are not the only issues the girls face. The balloon attackers' target aim is a problem that's harder to deal with, they say. "They deliberately throw water or the water balloons at your breasts or your hips. Had they only used their shooting skills constructively," says Bini, a PG resident in Kamla Nagar. "We can't wear summery clothes around Holi, even though it's so hot at that time. At Kamla Nagar and Hudson, you never know where a balloon will come from. If I walk with my hands clasped behind my back, they hit me in the front and vice-versa. It's hard to even locate them and you can't do anything," says Palak, an MA student.

All-girls holi?
Since the guys won't behave, some girls say that they plan to play Holi only with their female friends this year, while others say that's an impractical idea. "We are going to play Holi at a friend's place and it's going to be only girls. At least with them, you don't have to fear misconduct," says Anjumi from Hindu College.

"You can't have an all-girls Holi. We don't live in an all-girls world. There has to be a better solution to this problem. And the solution can't be banning Holi altogether," said Aashi , a student of Kirori Mal College.

Emaar MGF's Imperial Gardens, appreciating in value

Emaar MGFImperial Gardens is located in next Gurgaon.

It is one of the most attractive projects that are being offered by Mr. Shravan Gupta who is the Executive Vice Chairman as well as the Managing Director of Emaar MGF. The main concept behind the Imperial Gardens is to offer some of the best living standards and luxurious, Mr. Shravan Gupta has taken a keen and personal interest in the Imperial Gardens project. The project is very well known for providing a greener and healthier environment which is much desired in present times of increasing pollution. 

 

Emaar MGF’s Imperial Gardens provide some of the best designed floor plans which are meant to maximize the usage of floor spacing that is provided for the tenants. The designers have taken a great note of everything that is related with comfortable living such as providing balconies outside the main kitchen area which can greatly serve individuals as they can have a refreshing cup of tea in the morning time. 

 

The in-house design of Emaar MGF’s Imperial Gardens have also prioritized the safety and security of their architecture and this is why they have built several safety mechanisms that should assist in terms of any emergency event such as fire emergencies, bomb threats and so on. The main aim here is to look after the safety and security of civilians. Besides this, a great deal of emphasis is given on the beautification of the project and for this purpose the developers have taken the services of some of the best designers in India. Their overall aim is to give a feeling of relaxation to the masses so that they can live their lives in a better and more efficient manner. 

 

The well designed infrastructure of Imperial Gardens possess a family room that has vitrified tiles along with acrylic emulsion, it has an entrance door with hardwood frames. The master bedroom has laminated wooden flooring, modular switches, plaster with acrylic emulsion, external doors and windows with aluminum frames and shutters and internal doors with hardwood frames alongside painted flush doors. The Kitchen has a combination of vitrified tiles alongside ceramic tiles, it has plaster with acrylic emulsion, granite counter top, chimney, modular switches and a single drain board sinks with CP fittings. The terraces and balconies have anti skid tiles and weather proof paint.

It is important to note here that all of the services provided by Imperial Gardens are up for grabs at exclusive rates that could be found nowhere.

Emaar MGF Commerce Park, a prestigious commercial and residential location

In recent times, Gurgaon is seen to have developed itself as a premier business destination especially at the center of its sector 61 which is at the Golf Course Extension Road. According to many analysts the Commerce Park situated in Gurgaon is widely regarded as being a very promising new property that could deliver in some of the best possible returns for every stakeholder. Here, it is important to mention the name of Shravan Gupta, EVC & Managing Director, Emaar MGF who is leading the project with high ambitions. Mr. Shravan Gupta is known to do all he can so that this Commerce Park becomes successful and thereby improves the image of the whole city.

The Commerce Park is a conceptual development by ShravanGupta of Emaar MGF offers exotic selection of the best possible facilities and this includes Gurgaon’s first ever indoor swimming pool which is temperature-controlled, amenities centers and sprawling squash courts, car parking comprising of multiple levels that can accommodate over a thousand vehicles, best possible security mechanism alongside video surveillance and close proximity to the main International airport of Delhi. 

 

Commerce Park has a structure comprising of reinforced cement concrete frame having flat slab, column construction and waterproof RCC roof having inverted rigid insulation. It has high-speed traction elevators which are computerized and serve at all levels of the building, the building also has separate parking elevators alongside access control present at the main elevator lobby. The building is reliant on a centralized cooling system which is dependent upon energy efficient water cooled chillers that are properly equipped with BMS controls.

The building also has ducted ventilation systems as well as smoke extraction facility present at the basements. The building has automatic fire sprinklers which are properly integrated with the system of fire alarm at every area; this also includes centrally located main alarm system alongside its control panel. 

 

For the assistance related to telecommunication, the building of EmaarMGF has tag blocks present at every level which provides the services of some 3 to 4 telecom service providers. The building has double heighted expansive entrance lobby which has wood and stone veneer panels at its backdrop wall as well as stone flooring that has accent bands & steel inserts which is also equipped with concierge desk. 

 

All of these features make this commercial area an extremely lucrative place where a lot of business activity can be done in the best possible manner and this commerce park is also an example for the rest of its competitors who can learn from its success and then apply the same models to attain success.

Attractive residential destination: Emerald Hills, Palm Gardens and Palm Springs

Emaar MGF is led by Shravan Gupta who is the Executive Vice Chairman as well as the Managing Director of Emaar MGF. It has been observed that under the guidance of Shravan Gupta, Emaar MGF has attained great heights in terms of prosperity and growth. The group has already delivered some iconic and award winning projects as well as ongoing projects that are focused on the provision of better living as well as providing a more luxurious lifestyle for the masses. In this regard, it is very important to note the current activities of the group related to its Gurgaon projects. The Emerald Hills, Palm Gardens and Palm Hills are few of the projects which are about to set a great example. 

 

With his expert & strategic skills, ShravanGupta, Emaar MGF has entered into projects that would ultimately benefit not just the State but the nation as whole and in this regard it has been seen that the development of any property has ultimately led towards the benefit of not just the affluent class but the middle and working classes as well. This is due to the fact that everyone belonging to every class is a stakeholder in the organization and this organization also provides various opportunities to individuals of different classes so that the society in general could take as much benefit from it as possible. 

 

Some of the projects in Gurgaon are aimed towards providing a luxurious living & lifestyle for the upper middle class, Emerald Hills is meant to attract individuals who want to live a healthy lifestyle which is surrounded by a safe and secure environment. A great thing about Emerald Hills is that it is located at a very beautiful area of the city and that it is bound to attract visitors from all sides of the State. The other projects such as Palm Gardens and Palm Hills are meant to attract those individuals who want to live near the economic and business centers of the city. 

 

It is also important to note here that Emaar MGF tends to provide some of the best quality architecture which can withstand almost any natural disaster such as earthquakes and floods. It has been the priority of the group to ensure that proper measures are to be taken so that the safety and protection of the inhabitants of the projects is accomplished in the best manner possible and for this reason the group has also heavily invested in its overall research and development phases which has ensured that the best infrastructure is provided to the people that is in accordance to the most recent scientific methodologies related to construction and buildings. 

 

All of this has now ensured that a better and safer environment is provided to the people so that they may enjoy the best benefits of life in the simplest of manner and also that they can look towards their future and feel content that they have invested in the right place which can give them the returns that can be beneficial for their children as well.

Kangana Ranaut’s Queen gets a thumbs up from Bollywood

Yogen Shah

The P.K. actor just couldn’t stop singing praises for the film Queen and its heroine

Kangana Ranaut has found a huge fan club in Bollywood post the release of her film Queen. Not only has Kangy overshadowed Madhuri Dixit Nene and Juhi Chawla starrer Gulaab Gang at the box office, but she has now found fans in B-town biggies like Aamir Khan and Karan Johar, joining her fast growing list of starry fans is none other than Salman Khan’s brother Arbaaz Khan. 

Actor turned director Arbaaz Khan is the latest celebrity to be floored by the actor’s performance in the movie. He has called her an extremely gifted actor. “I am going to personally talk to her (Kangana) and congratulate her. She is fabulous in the film, she is so natural, she is so gifted and talented. In this film you can see her come into her own, she is so endearing, watchable and this film is beautiful,” the 46-year-old said after a special screening of Queen.

Arbaaz further praised the film, saying that it is one of the best he has seen in recent times. “It is an outstanding and a terrific film. Kangana has done such brilliant work and it is a very well-written and beautiful film. One of the best films that I have seen in recent times and I think it will do really well,” Arbaaz said.

Directed by Vikas Bahl, Queen is receiving a wonderful response at the box office. It is the story of a woman who goes on her honeymoon alone and enjoys her journey of self-realisation.

Dinners most transparent means of raising money: AAP

Balakrishnan, who has taken the lead in organizing the event, said: "Interaction with Arvind and raising funds are important; the dinner is incidental.''

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BANGALORE: The Aam Aadmi Party stoutly defended its proposed March-15 fundraiser dinner with Arvind Kejriwal, calling it the most "transparent" way of mobilizing election fundsat Ritz Carlton, a seven-star hotel here.

About 400 high net-worth individuals are expected to be at the ticketed event, each giving a minimum donation of Rs 20,000. It's the first time a political party is hosting a US-style fundraiser in India, with its share of critics.

"Around 75% of election funding now is not transparent; corruption starts there. What're doing is new. I hope others will follow us to raise money in a transparent manner,'' said V Balakrishnan, former member of the Infosys board and AAP candidate from Bangalore Central.

Balakrishnan, who has taken the lead in organizing the event, said: "Interaction with Arvind and raising funds are important; the dinner is incidental.'' AAP national executive member Prithvi Reddy said: "Be it votes, volunteers or money, we're dependent on people."

BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi on Tuesday questioned the Election Commission's objection to her party's events, NaMo tea party and Chai Pe Charcha. She said these are don't violate the code of conduct. "If EC thinks it's illegal, then AAP's fund-raiser dinner should also be banned," she said.

Kejriwal campaign

Arvind Kejriwal is expected to campaign for five to six days in the state, traversing between 600km and 800km. On March 15, he'll hold roadshows — Arvind at your doorstep — here. On March 16, he'll be at Chikkaballapur, Doddaballapur and Gauribidanur. The same afternoon, he'll address a public rally at Freedom Park in the city.

PT Usha speaks for Ajay Maken

AAP workers protest outside Arun Jaitley's residence

NEW DELHI: BJP and Aam Aadmi Party workers on Tuesday staged protests against each other outside the residence of BJP leader Arun Jaitely.            

    

 An AAP MLA had yesterday accused BJP leader Arun Jaitely of trying to topple the Delhi government.

Madan Lal, Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Kasturba Nagar, alleged that he had been approached by BJP leaders, including BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, in an attempt to buy him off for Rs 20 crore.

Lal, addressing a press conference, said that on December 7 he received a call from an "unknown number" and the person on the other end said he would make him talk to a "big person" and mentioned Arun Jaitley's name.

"I told him to shut up and put down the phone," said Lal.

However, Lal said he has no proof to back his allegations.

Arun Jaitley had rubbished claims by AAP MLA Madan Lal that the BJP was trying to buy him off and topple the AAP government.

In a tweet, the leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha said: "Rubbish claims by AAP. AAP's alternative politics includes a fundamental right to falsehood and lies."

"AAP's holding protests with an eye on upcoming polls," a BJP leader said.

AAP is launching a "pol khol campaign" against BJP and Congress from today.

(With inputs from IANS)

India and China Spar for Most Polluted Capital City

Is New Delhi's air pollution worse than Beijing's?

A media kerfuffle broke out in India this week over whether New Delhi has finally surpassed Beijing as having worse air quality than the infamous Chinese capital. A report carried by the Hindustan Times, an Indian daily, claimed that New Delhi had “earned the dubious tag of being the world’s most polluted city,” he Wall Street Journal subsequently reported that the EPI used national statistics in its indexing, and even if it did compile information city by city, New Delhi does not keep reliable enough data to make a direct comparison to Beijing possible.


according to the Environmental Performance Index (EPI), a report put out by Yale and Columbia. T

(MORE: Beijing Chokes on Record Pollution, and Even the Government Admits There’s a Problem)

I’m just speaking for myself here, but as I look out this morning on a city blanketed by an indistinguishable mix of fog, dust and toxic heavy particles, I find it hard to take great comfort in any win for India in this. Parents may not be sending their kids to school in gas masks … yet, but it’s not exactly a fine day for a jog. (The New York Times’ own findings indicate the Indian capital’s fine particulate matter has, on average, been worse than Beijing in the first weeks of the year.)

Wherever New Delhi lands, the EPI did rank India’s air quality 174th out of 178 countries measured; only Pakistan, China, Nepal and Bangladesh came in lower. So one would hope Indian authorities do not interpret this as a pass. A 2012 study showed that pollution levels have been growing faster in Indian cities than in China. If it’s not a matter of now, it might simply be a matter of when.

Kejriwal's list of corrupt leaders

Kejriwal's list of corrupt leaders

Rahul Gandhi’s First TV Interview Angers Sikhs, Who Stage Furious Protest

Comments on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots prompt calls for action against Congress leaders

Around 300 Sikh protesters broke barricades and chanted slogans outside the Congress headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday morning, demanding action against Congress leaders who were involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
The protests erupted after Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Jan. 27, in his very first TV interview, admitted that some Congress leaders might have been involved.

The 1984 riots followed the assassination of then prime minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards, and led to thousands of deaths.

Emaar MGF's team Boulder Hills Golf Club end up as the Runner Up and will be playing in the Final Round in April 2014Toyota IGU NHS National Club Challenge has their winners from the Southern Region Qualifier

 In an exciting round of Golf, the Southern Region Qualifier of the first edition of Toyota IGU NHS National Club Challenge witnessed Emaar MGF's Team Boulder Hills finishing as the Runner up in the South Zone Final held at Eagleton Golf Resort. The two teams who will represent the South Zone in National Final of Toyota IGU NHS National Club Challenge will be Boulder Hills and Bangalore Golf Club and will be playing in Gurgaon on 12th April 2014.

New Delhi, Delhi, January 22, 2014 /India PRwire/ -- In an exciting round of Golf, the Southern Region Qualifier of the first edition of Toyota IGU NHS National Club Challenge witnessed Emaar MGF's Team Boulder Hills finishing as the Runner up in the South Zone Final held at Eagleton Golf Resort. The two teams who will represent the South Zone in National Final of Toyota IGU NHS National Club Challenge will be Boulder Hills and Bangalore Golf Club and will be playing in Gurgaon on 12th April 2014.

The two teams to represent the South Zone were selected on the basis of the best of five individual net scores per club calculated under the Stableford format.

Speaking on the Finals to be held in Gurgaon, Mr. Nalinikanth Pingili, General Manager, Boulder Hill Golf & Country Club, said "Team Boulder Hills has made us proud to have qualified for the Toyota IGU NHS National Final. In our match against Bangalore Golf Club the team showcased a good round of Golf and we managed to score 168 Nett Points. Though we ended up as the Runners Up in the South Zone Final, we are now focusing on the Finals which will be held in Gurgaon in April this year. Every player in the team played and contributed well and we are hoping that we continue the good show in the Finals too".

The two teams to represent the South Zone in National Final are:

Runner up Team: BoulderHills Golf & Country Club, 168 Nett Points

Winning Team : Bangalore Golf Club, 175 Nett Points

Notes to Editor

Emaar MGF Land Limited is a joint venture between Emaar Properties PJSC ("Emaar") of Dubai and MGF Development Limited ("MGF") of India. Emaar MGF is a real estate construction and development company with a pan-India presence. Its operations span across key segments of real estate construction and development, including residential, commercial, retail and hospitality sectors. At present, its focus is on the construction and development of residential projects in Delhi, NCR (Gurgaon), Mohali, Jaipur, Chennai, Hyderabad, and other key Indian cities.

Headquartered in New Delhi, the company started operations in India in mid-2005 and is driven by its mission to develop and deliver unique integrated lifestyle and work place environments through its focus on high quality architecture, strong project execution and customer centric approach. Emaar MGF aims to develop 'integrated master planned communities' which comprises of residential projects along with one or more community facilities, including retail and commercial developments, schools and hospitals, enabling a 'live, work and play' theme within the same development. Emaar MGF is presently developing 54 projects (including project phases), 45 residential projects and 9 commercial/retail projects with an aggregate saleable area of 42.5 mn square feet, spread across 8 cities. Some of Emaar MGF's completed projects include The Palm Springs in Gurgaon, The Commonwealth Games Village in Delhi and Esplanade in Chennai.

AAP to contest election in northeast

ITANAGAR: After scripting a stunning electoral success in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party has set its sight on the northeast where the party intends to field maximum number of candidates.

To begin with, the party has decided to contest the coming Lok Sabha and assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh due this year, AAP's national executive member and in-charge of northeastern states Habung Payeng said on Wednesday.

"We will make all efforts to put up maximum number of candidates in the parliamentary and assembly polls in Arunachal Pradesh, Payend told a press conference.

Payeng said that apart from Arunachal Pradesh, the AAP had already constituted state committees in Assam, Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya. They are also in the pipeline in Sikkim, Mizoram and Nagaland.

"We will try to put up maximum candidates in the Lok Sabha election from the region," he said.

The party has constituted a small preparatory committee in Arunachal which, though temporary in nature, will launch a membership drive soon, according to Payeng.

He emphasized that all contesting candidates would have to execute an affidavit declaring that they would not avail of any luxurious government accommodation and would not use red light in their official vehicles if they were elected.

Moreover, aspiring candidates with criminal background would not be issued party tickets.

Asked what would be the strategy to contest from a Congress bastion like Arunachal, Payeng said that they would focus on several issues including demand for a strong Lokayukta and to make the RTI Act a strong tool for a clean and transparent government.

"The voters of the state are very conscious....and the AAP will be able to provide good governance as expected by the people," he said.

Emaar MGF spreads warmth in the lives of construction workers

The company plans to distribute altogether 11813 blankets in all its sites across India by the end of January, 2014

In line with its philosophy of welfare for all, Emaar MGF, one of India’s leading real estate developers, has started distributing blankets to site workers at its projects across India. The company has so far distributed 4000 blankets at its sites in Palm Hills, Palm Terrace Select, Emerald Hills and Capital Towers in Gurgaon.

The company plans to distribute altogether 11813 blankets in all its sites across India by the end of January, 2014. This activity is a part of the company’s CSR campaigns that it conducts throughout the year.  

Emaar MGF, known for its high quality and internationally designed projects, conducts many CSR activities every year.  It recently distributed New Year gifts to children of construction workers at its projects in Gurgaon and Mohali. In the last two years, the company has distributed 25000 blankets to construction workers, enabling them to face the weather in a much better way.  In Oct 2013, Emaar MGF donated more than 20,000 blankets to survivors of the Orissa Floods.

The company is also running a day care centre for children of construction workers at Palm Drive in Gurgaon through Mobile Creches, an organization which provides education, nutrition and health to children through the day.  Emaar MGF is involved in CSR campaigns like donation to various relief funds, donation to NGOs working in the field of disability, education and healthcare.  Last year, in the month of July when the state of Uttarakhand witnessed one of the worst disasters, Emaar MGF contributed Rs 1 crore towards relief and rehabilitation along with Rs 3 Lakhs which employees contributed separately.

On this occasion Dr. K Ramamurthy, CEO-Projects at Emaar MGF said, “At Emaar MGF we give impetus to create maintainable values for the communities we work in and adding value in everything for all our stakeholders be it our customers, employees, vendors and partners, government, communities and public at large. So far we have already distributed more twenty five thousand blankets to our workers at various sites in last two years. While recently we have distributed gifts for the children of workers at our various sites, this initiative of distributing blankets is in-line with our philosophy and vision of looking after the people who form a large part of our workforce at sites. Going forward, we shall be adding more activities in our CSR bouquet for the betterment of our workers and all the people who work at our project sites. They form the backbone of our entire business”.

Dr Ramamurthy, further added, “Equanimity and even-sightedness are in the DNA of Emaar MGF. We consider every associate of ours important, be it our customers or dealers or construction workers. We always strive to add an extra pinch of joy into their lives. Today the entire industry is suffering from scarcity of skilled construction workers. We believe it is imperative for an organization to give back a humble part of what it takes from the society.”

Experiencing Nature at Emaar MGF Imperial Gardens

EmaarMGF Imperial Gardens is the ideal destination for those who want a calm and peaceful home in Gurgaon. One of the rapidly developing centers of the country, the Imperial Gardens project is ideally suited for all residents of the area. Built on a modest scale over an area of eight acres, the project has anything and everything that could be desired in a world-class residential community. The project has been pioneered by Mr. Shravan Gupta who has been associated with several successful projects under the banner of Emaar MGF. The apartments are extremely secure and well-designed to ensure that residents get the perfect balance of aesthetic appeal and functionality from their dwelling. 

All the streets within the Emaar MGF community are well-paved and run smoothly to all major entry and exit points of the community. Green spaces have been incorporated in this project as in all other projects of Emaar MGF. Each apartment overlooks a garden area so that children and their parents do not have to travel far from their home to enjoy healthy activities in natural surroundings. 

A central park has also been designed into the Emaar MGF ImperialGardens community which will provide a focal point for healthy social and cultural activities in the community as well as a meeting place for neighbors at Imperial gardens. No other community in the Gurgaon area offers such a range of facilities for a healthy lifestyle as Imperial Gardens. No matter what kind of exercise the residents prefer, adequate arrangements have been made here to providefacilities for each type of activity. The complex includes its very own tennis court, a basketball court and even a jogging track.

One of the main benefits of living at Imperial Gardens is that residents can set up their very own business at one of the several commercial spaces that this project provides. Emaar MGF Imperial Gardens has its very own business centre that comes with state-of-the-art business facilities such as WiFi connectivity and electricity back-up. Businessmen can establish their shops at the shopping centre situated in the Imperial Gardens complex. 

Entertainment options are almost endless at Imperial Gardens under flagship of Mr. Shravan Gupta and further adding to them, the community has a restaurant where residents can enjoy a variety of delicious cuisines without leaving the premises of the complex. Imperial Gardens also has its own theatre that offers regular entertainment programs to enthrall the residents and provide an outlet for healthy social and cultural activity. 

Another advantage of Imperial Gardens is that it is situated at just a ten minute drive from the airport and a similar ten minute drive from the railway station. It is in close proximity to a proposed diplomatic enclave. Thus, residents can be assured about the cleanliness and accessibility to essential services within the community.

Emaar MGF: Bringing forth Environment Friendly Projects

EmaarMGF is one of the largest and most successful real estate development companies in India. Joint venture between Emaar PJSC, Dubai & MGF Constructions, India under the leadership of Mr. Shravan Gupta, the company has spearheaded many a successful projects in India that have combined residential functionality with a beautiful design sensibility. The result is a series of breathtaking and stunning Emaar MGF’s residential communities across central India that can rival any residential complex in any part of the world. It would not be an understatement to say that Mr. Shravan Gupta, EVC & Managing Director, Emaar MGF, has inspired many local and international real estate developers to take the Indian real estatemarket and the needs of the consumers seriously.

One of the biggest contributions of Mr. Shravan Gupta and Emaar MGF to the real estate sector of the country is their stressing the importance of creating environment friendly communities where residents can coexist with nature and live fulfilling lives. While understanding the hectic and stress-filled lifestyles of urban centres in the country, Emaar MGF and Shravan Gupta have established a series of path-breaking residential complexes in the country. All the complexes built by the company are based on the philosophy of incorporating nature into modern lifestyles to create balance and harmony.

At all the Emaar MGF projects, special attention is paid to developing beautiful green areas throughout the community to enable residents to enjoy a healthy and clean environment. Aesthetically designed and immaculately manicured lawns and parks are given as much importance by Emaar MGF as running water and electricity to all housing units. The facilities are also environment friendly because most of the projects employ rainwater harvesting practices. The result is that adequate water is available at all times of the year to meet the needs of the residents and to maintain the tastefully designed green spaces. 

Also, it has been ensured that all the roads within the communities are well-paved and sufficiently lit. In addition, the streets are lined with local trees and greenery to add pleasant foliage to the surroundings. In most of the houses and villas, front as well as rear lawns are provided so that each family has its own private greenspace. 

The beauty of Emaar MGF properties is not limited to the natural beauty alone. In fact, the beauty of the housing design compliments the natural beauty of the environment in an immaculate way. The houses and buildings within the communities are designed according to modern sensibilities which gives a distinct and contemporary appearance to the cityscape. Extensive use of glass has been made to heighten the sense of space and openness. This also makes the project more affordable for home buyers and also suits the local climate which can go up to a high temperature. Shravan Gupta has high hopes for the future of Emaar MGF and the Indian real estate sector. With a growing population and urban migration, there are ample opportunities to raise the bar for residential communities in the region.

Emaar MGF Leads the Real Estate Sector

Mr. Shravan Gupta provides leadership and stewardship to the sprawling Emaar MGF group in its construction activities throughout its markets. He has been operating as the Executive Vice Chairman of the company since 2006. In the year before that, Mr. Shravan Gupta was appointed as the Managing Director of the company and has held that position simultaneously since then. This is a sound testament to the towering responsibilities placed upon Shravan Gupta as the guiding force behind the construction and real estate development in the region. Possessing a vast experience of real estate development spread over 15 years, Mr. Shravan Gupta has been one of the most successful pioneers in the real estate sector and has helped the entire industry flourish alongside the company. 

Prior to heading Emaar MGF, Mr. Gupta was also working in the finance sector and possesses sound knowledge about the working of the financial services industry. Mr. Shravan Gupta also serves on the boards of several high profile companies in India. As part of his duties in these roles, Mr. Gupta has provided immense benefits to the companies in order to meet their business objectives. Some of the financial companies that he has served include the Motor and GeneralFinance Limited Company and the Jayabharat Credit Limited. 

With Emaar MGF, Shravan Gupta has initiated some highly successful schemes which have helped to develop residential communities and create an urban infrastructure that would have been beyond the means of the public sector in the country. As a result of his untiring efforts, major residential communities can be witnessed in various stages of development across the length and breadth of the country, but mainly in the central and northern parts. Mr. Shravan Gupta believes that modern living can coexist with an appreciation of nature. Thus, all projects of Emaar MGF are designed keeping in view the needs of the local environment and the requirements of a healthy lifestyle. 

Mr. Shravan Gupta ensures that all projects developed by his company are built as environment friendly and green communities where people can not only live in a naturally rich environment but a culturally as well as socially cohesive community. Wide open spaces help the members of the communities to interact with one another and enrich their lives. Mr. Shravan Gupta believes that the company can define the standards of urban living in a rapidly developing and growing India. It is the foresight and leadership of Mr. Shravan Gupta which has seen similar projects sprouting up in small and big cities of the country to address the residential needs of a growing population. Mr. Shravan Gupta understands that the consumers today are more knowledgeable and have experienced the living standards in other countries. Hence, Emaar MGF is not going to settle for anything less than the best.

Emaar MGF Gomti Greens: Well-designed and tranquil community

The latest feather in the cap of Emaar MGF is the idyllic and beautiful Gomti Greens project managed by Mr. Shravan Gupta, EVC & Managing Director, Emaar MGF. This residential community is a boon for the residents of Lucknow who are seeking to settle in a quiet and peaceful community while being able to commute easily to and from Lucknow city. The lush green Gomti Greens, brainchild of Mr. Shravan Gupta is a complete residential community spread over 226 acres and promises to be the most well-planned and efficient residential community in the area. Ample space has been provided here to make the best use of the available area and to enhance the living experience of the valued residents. Emaar MGF’s Gomti Greens is one of the most professionally designed residential complexes. The roads and pedestrian areas have been kept wide enough to maintain the serenity of the atmosphere and to respect every person’s need for open space. Beautiful lawns have been allocated throughout the community by Emaar MGF’s to provide natural environment to the residents. While necessary space has been apportioned for vehicular traffic along well-paved and smooth roads, necessary space for foot traffic has also been proposed by Mr. Shravan Gupta so that residents are not deprived of a healthy alternative to using the car in a safe and secure environment. 

The Emaar MGF’s Gomti Greens project is environment friendly and this fact is evident to residents and visitors as soon as they enter the community. Among other eco-friendly measures taken under Shravan Gupta’s flagship, the project has its own rainwater harvesting system that safeguards the community against any shortage of water supply. As a result, it assures of a continuous supply of water throughout the year. 

These residential plots being offered by Emaar MGF are extremely attractive and convenient for all family sizes. Plot sizes start from 3100 sq. ft. and go up to 8611 sq. ft. which means that whether you have a family of four or fourteen, you can build your very own home in Emaar MGF Gomti Gardens. Signs indicating important points and directions have been put up across the community and the roads are well-lit at night. Along with street lights, the roads are also lined by beautiful trees to enhance the nature-friendly aspect of living. 

Life in an urban environment can be quite stressful. The stress of road traffic and bustling crowds makes people crave for a serene getaway. Emaar MGF Gomti Garden can be the best home and sanctuary for residents because wide open spaces have been included in the design of the project.