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Shalimar Paints facilitates the launch of The Kahaani Project
MUMBAI: Iconic paint manufacturer Shalimar Paints in association with Evolve Foundation, recently facilitated the launch of The Kahaani Project. This is a unique campaign aimed at enhancing the beauty and preserving the heritage of Tauli Bhud, a village located near Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The campaign brought together volunteers from 7 countries, 12 universities and 2 schools, who collectively painted the village’s walls in colors of its rich history.
The volunteer artists created 14 wall arts on 11 houses, 1 school and 1 Panchayati Ghar, covering a total are of over 8000 sqft. The campaign empowered over 300 people and offered livelihood generation to 24 villagers. Through this one-of-its-kind campaign, the language, traditions and values of the people of Tauli Bhud will now live forever, vibrantly painted on the village walls.
The people of Tauli Bhud belong to the Jaunsari Tribe of the hills of Uttarakhand. Jaunsari tribes are one of the oldest tribes of India, they are said to be from the lineage of Hindu Gods – Pandavas. They speak Jaunsari language which can only be spoken and not written down. As a result of mass emigration and the lack of an established script, village locals, especially the older generations, feared that their language and values will be forgotten with time.
It is to overcome this challenge that Evolve along with Shalimar Paints successfully decided to bring their folk tales to life through The Kahaani Project. Artists, while painting the walls is hues of their history, also engaged the villagers in the painting activity, thus reminding them that they are a part of a significant, culturally rich community that will not be forgotten for decades to come. At the end of the activity, the villagers felt closer and prouder than ever of their roots, their village and their heritage. Apart from instilling a sense of pride among the villagers, the Kahaani Project was also focused on cleaning up the surroundings, boosting tourism to the region and creating additional revenue for the community.
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Maharashtra panel orders Lodha to refund Rs 5 crore to homebuyers
Consumer court flags unfair practices in long-running property dispute case
MUMBAI: In a sharp rebuke to one of India’s biggest real estate players, the Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Macrotech Developers to refund nearly Rs 5 crore to a senior citizen couple, Uttam and Anindita Chatterjee. The ruling, delivered on March 13, 2026, calls out the developer for “deficiency in service” and “unfair trade practices”, bringing closure to a dispute that has stretched over a decade.
The case traces back to 2015, when the couple booked a 3-BHK flat at World Towers in Lower Parel for Rs 12.22 crore, with possession promised within a year. What followed was a series of changes that complicated matters. After deciding to exit the project, they were persuaded to shift to a 4-BHK in another development priced at Rs 8 crore, with delivery scheduled for 2018. However, within months, the price was allegedly increased to Rs 10 crore. After demonetisation reshaped the market, similar flats were reportedly being offered at lower prices, but the couple were not given the benefit.
Despite paying over Rs 2.83 crore, the couple neither received possession nor clarity. Instead, in 2018, the developer unilaterally cancelled the booking, retained part of the amount as earnest money, and argued that the buyers were investors rather than consumers. The commission rejected this claim, observing that casual references to “investment” do not take away consumer rights when the purchase intent is residential.
The bench also held that the developer could not penalise buyers for payment delays while failing to meet its own delivery commitments. It noted the lack of formal documentation for revised terms and termed the prolonged retention of funds without delivering a home as exploitative.
As part of its order, the commission directed the developer to refund Rs 2.83 crore paid by the couple, along with interest at 10 per cent per annum, amounting to around Rs 2.12 crore. In addition, Rs 1 lakh has been awarded for mental agony and Rs 50,000 towards litigation costs, taking the total payout to over Rs 5 crore. The developer has been asked to comply within two months.
For now, the ruling serves as a reminder that in real estate, shifting terms and delayed promises can carry a significant cost.
