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 Known as the homes for the ‘end days’, earthship homes are the answer to a living that requires minimal dependence on public utilities and depleting natural resources. This concept, designed by architect Michael Reynolds, was first constructed in New Mexico in 1970s. Since then, many such homes have come across the world. Let’s see what makes this concept popular.

According to a study by PHD Chambers of Commerce, the market size of senior housing is expected to grow six-fold to $7.7 billion by 2030. As of now, India has only 10,000 units to serve this kind of populace, showing how unexplored is the territory. Senior living in India has first started to gain momentum in the south of the country and is slowly and gradually spreading all across. MakaaniQ explores why and how senior housing is becoming a trend in southern India.

Hotels do solve their basic purpose. But, they can also be a great source of inspiration in case you want some home decor tips. We list 10 hostels across India that could be your sources of inspiration to jazz up your house.

Most of prospective homebuyers are tech-savvy, at least to an extent that they use platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook on a regular basis. Thanks to hashtags (#), you can reach them out swiftly and raise the efficacy of your posts by several times. Hashtags make it easier for the searchers to find the information on a specific subject. Hashtags can be a way to keep pace with the ongoing trends in the property market and connect with the right people.

In a report by global consultancy and research firm Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA), India's aviation industry will become the third-largest market in the world with regards to departures by 2019, and job creation by 2027. The report also focuses on the apparent saturation likely in existing airports in metro cities and the need to deploy more capacity in Tier-II cities. To welcome the new flyers, the government is developing 100 airports across various locations in the country.