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Republic Day Speech for Children

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Republic Day of India is here again and citizens of the country are busy organizing for the 62nd year of the event. Every year, January 26 is celebrated as Republic Day in India to honour January 26, 1950 when Constitution of India came into existence. The Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotism all [...]

Ideas For A Barbeque Place At Your Home

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Welcome the wonderful experience of a perfect, delectable barbecue in your own backyard. Barbecue, Barbeques or BBQ cuisine originated in the United States of America during the late 1800’s, it is also popular in Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia and most recently in India. Barbecue or barbeque is process of slow cooking meat, fish, [...]

New Urban Reuse Standards For Treated Wastewater Prescribed By KSPCB

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

The new norms and guidelines for Domestic Sewage Treatment Plant shows Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) is tempting apartment complex in cities to violate the norms. According to source, KSPCB is imposing “Urban Reuse Standards” for quality of treated water from Domestic Sewage Treatment Plants (STP). Apartment owners association, RWA and residents of apartment [...]

Is KSPCB against Sewage Treatment Plant in Bangalore

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

The new norms and guidelines for Domestic Sewage Treatment Plant shows Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) is tempting apartment complex in cities to violate the norms. According to source, KSPCB is imposing “Urban Reuse Standards” for quality of treated water from Domestic Sewage Treatment Plants (STP). Apartment owners association, RWA and residents of apartment [...]

How To Ban Plastic Bags in Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

People always complain others regarding dumping of plastic carry bags or using plastic bags. But when going for shopping they don’t carry bags. Supreme Court, State Government and Residents welfare association plays vital role in imposing a ban or on the use of plastic bags. Still plastic carry bags are used for shopping and many [...]

Health Hazards from Cell Phone Towers In Residential Areas

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

India’s development in the field of Science and Technology was substantial from British period. Telecommunication has become especially important in recent years because of the enormous growth of information technology and its potential impact on rest of the economy. The popularity of cell phones and wireless communication devices has resulted in a proliferation of cell [...]

Fire Safety Equipment Should Not Be Included In Connected Load-Says Bescom

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

This is a success story of Brigade Millennium Mayflower block Residents Association, represented by Arathi Manay Yajaman who challenged BESCOM which included Fire safety equipment in connected load and imposed penalty for ‘unauthorized load’ for apartments in the city. Thank you Ms. Arathi for contributing the story to CommonFloor.com BESCOM Notice imposing penalty for unauthorized [...]

Using Residential Property For Home Based Business

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

Commercialization of residential apartment is often opposed by apartment owners association and its residents. Every apartment association may have a different take on the same issue. It’s likely that many people to work from home without any idea about the regulations or rules that they may be breaking. Commercial activity within residential premises is generally [...]

Ideas for Celebrating Gandhi Jayanti in Apartment Communities

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2nd October every year as the birth day of Mahatma Gandhi. The celebration and observance of the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi is to commemorate his sacrifices, morals and his teachings. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869 at Porbandar in Gujarat. His morality and his doctrines on non-violence [...]

Eco-Friendly Ganesh Festival in Your Community

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

The most serious impact of the Ganesh festival on the natural environment is due to the immersion of idols made of Plaster of Paris (POP) into lakes, rivers and the sea. POP contains chemicals such as gypsum, Sulphur, phosphorus, and magnesium. The dyes used to color these idols contain mercury, cadmium, arsenic, lead, and carbon. [...]