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Mr. Hitesh Nihalani Marks 20+ Years With Crown Construction And N K Builders & Developers...

Mr. Hitesh Nihalani, Partner at Crown Construction Company and N K Builders & Developers, celebrates more than two decades of leadership in Mumbai’s construction and real estate sector.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Mr. Hitesh Nihalani has played a pivotal role in shaping residential developments across the city. Under his stewardship, both Crown Construction Company and N K Builders & Developers have built a reputation for quality construction, on-time delivery, and transparent business practices.

“Real estate is about more than buildings. It’s about trust,” is his belief. “For 20 years, our focus has been on creating durable, well-designed spaces and maintaining long-term relationships with our clients, partners, and communities.”

Known for combining traditional construction values with modern design and compliance standards, Mr. Hitesh Nihalani has guided his companies through multiple market cycles while adapting to new materials, technologies, and buyer expectations. His projects are recognized for efficient space planning, structural integrity, and customer-centric execution.

As Mumbai continues to grow, Crown Construction Company and N K Builders & Developers remain committed to delivering projects that balance quality, affordability, and sustainability. Mr. Nihalani continues to lead the firms with a vision to build not just structures, but communities people are proud to be part of.

About Crown Construction Company & N K Builders & Developers

Crown Construction Company and N K Builders & Developers are Mumbai-based real estate and construction firms specializing in residential and commercial development.

With a legacy of 35+ years, the companies focus on quality, timely delivery, and ethical business practices.

Mr. Hitesh Nihalani Marks 20+ Years With Crown Construction And N K Builders & Developers

“The Sixth Sense” Paintings & Sculpture Exhibition By 5 Contemporary Renowned Artists In Jehangir Art Gallery...

“The Sixth Sense”

A Group Exhibition of paintings & sculpture

Five Contemporary Renowned artists – Ajey Dalvi, Kavita Salunke, Deepak Thopate, Dr. Tanaji Awaghade, & Surendra Kudapane.

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

Auditorium Hall

M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda,

Mumbai 400001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 98 81 23 24 25

THE SIXTH SENSE

A Group Exhibition of Paintings & Sculpture

The Sixth Sense brings together five distinctive artistic journeys—Ajey Dalvi, Kavita Salunke, Deepak Thopate, Dr. Tanaji Awaghade, and Surendra Kudapane. The exhibition explores the intuitive connection between art, emotion, perception, and inner vision.

Through colour, form, texture, geometry, sculpture, and landscape, each artist presents a unique perspective of the world. From Dalvi’s expressive colours and emotions, Awaghade’s spiritual geometric compositions, Thopate’s expressive sculptures, Kudapane’s layered abstraction, to Salunke’s evocative landscapes shaped by memory and place, every work reflects an individual artistic voice. The Sixth Sense celebrates creativity beyond words and invites viewers to experience art through intuition and feeling.

AJEY DALVI

Ajey Dalvi is a Kolhapur-based painter whose artistic practice explores change, transformation and innovation through colour. His work emerges from an interplay between the conscious and subconscious mind, where emotions find their unique language through vibrant and layered compositions. Dalvi considers colour the “God particle”, a fundamental element capable of evoking and releasing moments of happiness. His paintings bring together transparent and opaque layers of colour, creating depth, movement and emotional resonance. Through this dynamic approach, colour becomes more than a visual element—it becomes a medium of emotion, inner experience and transformation, inviting viewers to connect with their own intuitive and emotional responses.

KAVITA SALUNKE

Pune-based artist Kavita Salunke explores landscape, memory, atmosphere and emotion through expressive paintings and evocative abstractions. Her work draws inspiration from coastal settlements, urban spaces, architecture, textures and open landscapes, transforming everyday observations into deeply personal visual experiences. Through layered textures, nuanced colour palettes and dynamic compositions, she captures not only the physical character of a place but also its mood, memories and emotional resonance. Themes of movement, transition and belonging remain central to her practice. Her paintings move beyond representation, creating a space where observation meets imagination and emotion, inviting viewers to discover beauty and stories within the familiar.

DEEPAK THOPATE

Sculptor Deepak Dinkar Thopate is a leading contemporary sculptor from Maharashtra, known for his realistic approach, technical precision and exceptional craftsmanship. A Sculpture graduate of Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai, his practice reflects a deep understanding of form, proportion, anatomy and aesthetics. He has created public monuments, sculptures of eminent personalities and diverse sculptural compositions, combining creative expression with technical mastery. His works have been exhibited at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, and several state and national exhibitions. A recipient of the Maharashtra State Award, Thopate’s sculptures reveal expressive character, refined sensitivity and artistic excellence, establishing a distinctive identity in contemporary Indian sculpture.

TANAJI AWAGHADE

Dr. Tanaji Awaghade’s artistic practice is deeply rooted in spirituality, symbolism and sacred geometry. For over 25 years, he has explored the Shri Yantra on canvas, using geometric forms and intricate patterns to express the harmonious connection between all existence. His paintings engage with concepts of chakras, meditation, positive energy and the relationship between the subtle and the macrocosm. Inspired by the sacred geometry of temples and his belief in a divine universal force, Awaghade transforms geometry into a language of spiritual experience. His works invite viewers to look beyond the fragmented material world and connect with inner light, consciousness and universal harmony.

Surendra Kudapane

Surendra Kudapane is a distinguished contemporary Indian painter and sculptor whose work explores the relationship between nature, human emotions and the subconscious. His distinctive visual language blends realism and abstraction, using balanced colour harmonies, transparent layers, expressive textures and geometric structures to create a sense of serenity, harmony and introspection. A Gold Medalist with academic training from Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune, Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai, and S.B. University of Fine Arts, Karnataka, he has received several State and National honours. With 20+ solo and 125+ group exhibitions, his works are held in public, corporate and private collections in India and abroad.

This show was inaugurated on 18th August 2026 by Hon. Guests – Mr. Shankar Jadhav, Ex. MD – BSE Investments, Nidhi Chaudhari IAS & Director of NGMA, Mr.Rohit Pawar Member of Legislative Assembly, Dr. Kishor Ingle, Director, Directorate of Art, Maharashtra,Advocate Chitra Mete, Arts & Culture among others.

 

“The Sixth Sense” Paintings & Sculpture Exhibition By 5 Contemporary Renowned Artists In Jehangir Art Gallery

Xishmiya Brown — The Name, The Presence, The Icon...

Xishmiya Brown — The Name, The Presence, The Icon

 

Xishmiya Brown — The Name, The Presence, The Icon

मगही सुपरस्टार सिंगर-एक्ट्रेस सोनम यादव के ‘फोनवा रतिया में करबौ’ का जलवा, Instagram पर #5 ट्रेंड और YouTube पर 15 लाख पार...

भोजपुरी संगीत की दुनियां में तहलका मचा रही म्यूजिक कंपनी वर्ल्डवाइड रिकार्ड्स भोजपुरी के ऑफिशियल यूट्यूब चैनल पर रिलीज हुआ मगही लोकगीत ‘फोनवा रतिया में करबौ’ इंस्टाग्राम पर 5वें नंबर पर ट्रेंड कर रहा है। मगही सुपर स्टार सिंगर और एक्ट्रेस सोनम यादव की मधुर आवाज में गाया हुआ और शानदार अदाकारी से सजा हुआ लोकगीत ‘फोनवा रतिया में करबौ’ रिलीज होते ही वायरल हो गया है। अब तक इस लोकगीत को यूट्यूब पर पंद्रह लाख व्यूज मिल चुके हैं।  साथ ही इस गाने पर इंस्टाग्राम पर काफी अधिक तादाद में रील बन चुके हैं और ये सांग इंस्टाग्राम पर पाँचवें नंबर पर ट्रेंड कर रहा है। गौरतलब है कि निर्माता रत्नाकर कुमार द्वारा निर्मित वीडियो सॉन्ग ‘फोनवा रतिया में करबौ’ में मगही सुपर स्टार सिंगर और एक्ट्रेस सोनम यादव अपने चुलबुले और दिलकश अंदाज से दर्शकों का ध्यान खींच रही हैं। गाने का टाइटल ही अपने आप में काफी मजेदार है ‘फोनवा रतिया में करबौ’। प्यार, नटखट अंदाज और भोजपुरी देसी रंग से सजे इस गाने में सोनम यादव और उड़नबाज राजा की जोड़ी नजर आ रही है। गाने की कहानी और प्रस्तुति को इस तरह तैयार किया गया है कि दर्शकों को मनोरंजन के साथ भोजपुरी लोक रंग का भी भरपूर स्वाद मिले। इसके बोल आनंद प्रकाश ने लिखे हैं, जबकि संगीत विक्की वॉक्स ने तैयार किया है। प्रोजेक्ट बाय नवरत्न पांडे, निर्देशन रवि पंडित, मिक्स-मास्टर अंकित अहीर, कोरियोग्राफी अशोक, एडिटिंग दीपक पंडित और डीआई रोहित सिंह ने किया है।

गाने के रिलीज को लेकर निर्माता रत्नाकर कुमार ने कहा कि ‘मिलियन क्लब में शामिल ये लोकगीत एकदम देसी अंदाज में है, जोकि मनोरंजन से भरपूर है। सोनम यादव ने इसमें शानदार परफॉर्मेंस करके ऑडियंस का दिल जीत लिया है। दर्शक इसे खूब प्यार दे रहे हैं। इसके लिए सभी का आभार!’

वहीं एक्ट्रेस और सिंगर सोनम यादव ने कहा कि ‘मगही लोकगीत ‘फोनवा रतिया में करबौ’ मेरे दिल के बहुत करीब है। इसमें मिलियन की तादाद में व्यूज देने और इंस्टाग्राम पर #5 पायदान पर ट्रेंडिंग में लाने के लिए सभी फैंस और ऑडियन्स को तहेदिल से धन्यवाद। साथ ही साथ इतना प्यारा और हिट गाना बनाने के लिए रत्नाकर कुमार सर को दिल से थैंक्यू!’

मगही सुपरस्टार सिंगर-एक्ट्रेस सोनम यादव के ‘फोनवा रतिया में करबौ’ का जलवा, Instagram पर #5 ट्रेंड और YouTube पर 15 लाख पार

India’s Top 10 Burger Chains Expand Footprint To Over 2,000 Outlets; Tier II & III Cities Emerge As Next Growth Frontier: Kennis Ventures...

~Top 10 organised burger chains grow from 1,481 outlets in 2023 to 2,018 in 2026, reflecting a 10.9% CAGR~

India’s organised burger Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) segment is entering its next phase of expansion, with leading brands increasingly moving beyond established metropolitan markets and deepening their presence across Tier II and Tier III India, according to QSR Watch – Edition II, the latest report released by Kennis Ventures Private Limited.

The report, which tracks the physical retail footprint of India’s top 10 organised burger chains, finds that their combined store network has increased from 1,481 outlets in 2023 to 2,018 outlets as of March 2026, representing a 10.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the period. According to industry estimates referenced in the study, India’s QSR industry is valued at approximately USD 30 billion in 2026, with the organised burger segment estimated at over USD 5 billion, reflecting a category that is growing both in scale and competitive intensity.

Of the top 10 chains covered in the study, McDonald’s and Burger King are the only two global brands and together account for 1,246 outlets, or 61.7% of the total footprint. McDonald’s remains the largest burger chain in India by outlet count, with 676 stores across 136 cities, while Burger King has the widest geographic presence, with 570 stores across 159 cities. At the same time, home-grown players are building meaningful scale, with the eight Indian-founded brands collectively operating 772 outlets, representing 38.3% of the top 10 network. Jumboking ranks third nationally with 172 outlets, followed by Burger Singh with 161, Biggies Burger with 113 and The Burger Company with 100 outlets.

Commenting on the findings, Saurabh Agarwal, Managing Director, Kennis Ventures Private Limited, said, “India’s burger QSR market is moving from being predominantly a metro-led category to becoming a much more geographically distributed consumer opportunity. While global players continue to command significant scale, the emergence of multiple Indian brands with meaningful regional and national footprints points to a deeper evolution of the category. The next phase of growth is likely to be shaped as much by expansion into underserved cities as by competition within established urban markets.”

The geographical spread of the category also points to a broader shift in growth momentum. North India remains the largest market with 837 stores, followed by West India with 624, South India with 438 and East India with 119. However, newer growth markets are expanding faster: between 2023 and 2026, South India grew 80.2% from 243 to 438 stores, while East India more than doubled from 59 to 119 stores, albeit from a smaller base. North and West India also continued to expand, growing 48.4% and 39.6%, respectively. Despite its rapid growth, East India remains the least penetrated region, highlighting significant headroom for further expansion.

A similar trend is visible across major cities. Delhi NCR remains the country’s largest urban hub with 364 stores, followed by Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) with 288, Bengaluru with 181, Pune with 100 and Hyderabad with 74. While Delhi NCR and MMR retain the largest store bases, Bengaluru and Pune are growing significantly faster, recording 53.4% and 56.3% growth respectively since 2023, while Hyderabad expanded by 32.1%.

Tier II and Tier III India Emerge as the Next Growth Frontier

Beyond the major metros, the report highlights an increasing push by organised burger chains into smaller and previously underserved markets. Burger King has expanded into cities such as Itanagar, Dimapur and Shillong, Burger Singh has established a presence in Ayodhya and Jhansi, while The Burger Company has penetrated markets such as Azamgarh, Hathras, Mau and Banda.

This widening geographic footprint signals a structural shift in the category as organised burger consumption becomes increasingly distributed beyond India’s traditional QSR hubs.

“The expansion story is no longer simply about adding more stores in Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru. Increasingly, the opportunity lies in identifying cities where rising purchasing power, younger consumer demographics and greater acceptance of organised QSR formats can support the next generation of outlets. For brands as well as investors, understanding these emerging geographic clusters will therefore become increasingly important,” added Agarwal.

India’s Top 10 Burger Chains Expand Footprint To Over 2,000 Outlets; Tier II & III Cities Emerge As Next Growth Frontier: Kennis Ventures