Shivani Saxena's Blog

Urban living in India is becoming increasingly fast-paced and crowded. Cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune are expanding rapidly, and as skyscrapers and apartment complexes fill the skyline, open green spaces are becoming more essential than ever. Parks, gardens, and tree-lined pathways are not just decorative; they play a key role in making urban life sustainable and comfortable.  Green spaces improve air quality, provide areas for exercise and relaxation, and offer communities a place to connect. They also serve as a break from the stress of city life, helping residents recharge mentally and physically. With the growing density of urban neighbourhoods, thoughtful planning of green areas has become crucial for ensuring a balanced, livable environment. Environmental Benefits of Green Spaces Green spaces act as natural buffers in urban environments. Trees and plants filter pollutants, reduce dust, and help moderate temperatures. In cities where concrete and asphalt dominate, sha...

This growth pattern creates a certain functionality for how people live, travel and invest. Urban sprawl has for a long time been the default state of affairs for expanding population bases; homes, developed far away from city centres, sometimes gradually, sometimes rapidly, spread across far-reaching, vast suburban tracts.  In contrast, compact cities were designed as a way to cluster everything close together, thus reducing commutes while fostering more community as people are living closer to everything they need to access regularly. Both types of developments have merit for particular reasons; at the same time, a certain aspect of natural growth can be beneficial from a real estate perspective on development opportunities.  An instance of this is Shukhobrishti , an urban development in Kolkata, India that spans across thousands of homes. It presents another minor premise of large-scale development happening in developing countries. The Pull of Urban Sprawl Urban sprawl i...

Home has a sense of being right, where you can breathe easy, where you can be free, and feel the world outside. Usually, it's the little things we consider. Where does the sun shine in the morning, which corner do you place your favourite plant, and how do the rooms fit together.  Vastu Shastra presents uncomplicated, practical ideas to consider that may allow you and your home to feel lighter, calmer, and welcome. These will not be rules to follow, they will be adjustments to what you are accustomed to that help bring in a sense of peace, balance and positivity in the things you do. A Doorway That Welcomes Good Energy The entrance of a house is not just an entryway; it's a point at which energy enters. If we keep that space bright, clean and open, it changes how the rest of the house feels. In Vastu, main doors facing north, east and northeast are the most beneficial positions. In my experience and observations, placing any kind of greenery, e.g., Tulsi, bamboo, near the entra...

Anyone who’s been living in or around Pune knows the city doesn’t look the same anymore. It’s been expanding steadily, not just upwards, but outwards. One area that’s been getting a quiet but noticeable amount of attention is the stretch along the Pune–Solapur Highway. What was once considered a bit too far from the city centre is now slowly becoming part of everyday conversations among homebuyers and investors alike. Projects like SP Kingstown are popping up with all the essentials,  good design, green spaces, and reliable infrastructure, which says a lot about where things are headed. It’s no longer just about having a home within city limits. The focus is shifting to having space, better access, and a more balanced lifestyle, and this highway belt seems to tick quite a few of those boxes. A Corridor of Opportunity The Pune-Solapur Highway connects the city’s eastern suburbs to greater Maharashtra. For residents, it links their suburbs to Pune’s business districts, Pune Airport...

As Mumbai expanded and transformed, its cityscape evolved into a dynamic blend of the old and the new. In this dynamic, certain places become significant for not just following the regular footsteps of growth but rather paving the way. The Bandra-Kurla Complex, or BKC, has transitioned from a wholly commercial business district to one of the most sought-after locations in the city for premium home buyers. There are now real estate projects such as BKC 28 that are helping to freshly position BKC residentially with a value proposition that comes along with luxury, location, and continuity of lifestyle. So what is it about BKC that makes it attractive to select high-end buyers? Prime Connectivity with Room to Breathe For a city like Mumbai, connectivity is everything. BKC checks that box with ease. Whether it's access to the Western Express Highway, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, or proximity to the upcoming Metro lines, residents here get to enjoy smooth travel in a city notorious for i...

Imagine starting your day with sunlight streaming into a quiet corner where you stretch, breathe, and just be. More and more homebuyers today aren’t just looking for square footage; they’re looking for peace, balance, and space to feel good. As life gets busier, our homes are becoming personal sanctuaries that support wellness in simple, everyday ways. From green nooks for morning meditation to flexible rooms for yoga or journaling, the shift toward wellness-centric living is quietly reshaping how homes are built and how we live in them. The Indian Homebuyer’s Growing Focus on Wellbeing This concept has moved in India from being a trend to becoming a real commitment. After the pandemic, many people started to pay attention to their homes not just as a space to live in but as a place to do work, get well, and live very well too. A recent survey by Anarock shows that today, nearly 63% of urban homebuyers look for wellness features that support mental and physical wellbeing, and that can ...