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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Knock The Builder is Transforming Indian Construction with Fully Virtual Project Management
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 21: In a country where building a home often involves months of stressful site visits, miscommunications, and endless back-and-forth on WhatsApp, one startup is reimagining the construction experience from the ground up. Knock The Builder, founded by Rizwan Shaikh, is a bold construction-tech platform that enables clients to monitor and manage their entire construction project -- virtually, from anywhere in the world. "Why should a schoolteacher in Kanpur or a business owner in Dubai fly back to inspect tiles or check progress?" asks Rizwan. "In 2025, you should be able to walk through your home, approve materials, and monitor progress -- all from your screen." Despite advances in architectural design, much of India's construction ecosystem still relies on outdated, paper-based processes. Clients often struggle to interpret technical drawings. Contractors work with inconsistent updates. Site issues remain undetected until costly delays or redesigns are necessary. The result? Frustration, budget overruns, and lost confidence. Knock The Builder tackles this long-standing problem with a platform that combines Virtual Reality (VR) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) to provide a fully digital project experience. Before a single brick is laid, clients can take immersive walkthroughs of their homes or offices, preview material choices and lighting in real time, and raise concerns or approve changes -- all without stepping on-site. Every decision, update, and approval is logged and visible in one centralized, interactive dashboard. More than a visual aid, Knock The Builder serves as a digital command center for construction. Clients receive real-time updates synced with the project's BIM data, AI-assisted alerts for potential delays or design risks, and detailed communication logs to stay in control from day one to handover. As Rizwan explains, "We've worked with clients in over nine cities -- and many of them didn't visit their sites even once until the final handover. They had more confidence through the virtual walkthrough than they would have had with ten physical visits." What makes Knock The Builder even more unique is its commitment to enabling architects and contractors beyond big metros. The company is actively onboarding professionals from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities and equipping them with the tools and training needed to present immersive walkthroughs, reduce costly revision cycles, and engage effectively with remote clients. This inclusive, grassroots approach makes the platform a rare example of cutting-edge technology serving India's broader construction community. Looking ahead, Knock The Builder is already testing new capabilities such as augmented reality (AR) inspections, cloud-based construction dashboards for seamless collaboration, and AI-powered 3D design suggestions to enhance efficiency and precision. As India's real estate and interior sectors become more digitally inclined, the company is positioning itself as the default interface for smart, modern construction. Ultimately, Knock The Builder represents a paradigm shift. It removes the need for clients to chase down contractors or spend weekends touring dusty sites. Instead, it offers a seamless, tech-driven construction experience where speed, quality, and transparency go hand in hand. Because when you can walk through your dream home before it's built and control every step without ever being there -- construction becomes an empowering experience, not a gamble.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
CCTV helps cops in nabbing accused for theft from train
Bhopal: Railway police arrested a repeat offender for stealing from a moving train. The accused was identified using CCTV footage and was apprehended within six hours, police said. Cops added that items recovered included gold ornaments, two mobile phones, a wristwatch, and cash total worth Rs 1.56 lakh. Police said the accused, a known addict, had turned to stealing in trains to fund his drug habits. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai During the course of the operation, Bhopal GRP also administered a pledge to the accused as part of their ongoing de-addiction initiative. Police said the complainant, a resident of Burhanpur, was traveling from Nagpur to Indore with his wife. After crossing Bhopal railway station, the complainant's wife discovered that her purse was missing. The purse contained a gold ring, wristwatch, two mobile phones, and Rs 10,000 cash. Police saidduring the investigation, CCTV footage from Bhopal railway station was reviewed, revealing a suspicious person deboarding the train in which the incident occurred. The suspect's movements were tracked through CCTV footage. A manhunt was launched based on the footage, and within six hours on July 19, the accused was identified through public circulation of his image and arrested based on a tip-off. The suspect, Rizwan, a resident of Teelajamalpura, Bhopal, confessed to the crime during interrogation. The stolen goods worth approximately Rs 1.56 lakh were recovered from him. Police stated the accused has a long-standing criminal background and has previously been involved in serious crimes.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Hyderabad shocker: Teen dies by suicide at school, police begin probe
HYDERABAD: A 15-year-old boy died by suicide by jumping from his school building at Miyapur on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Sheikh Rizwan, son of Sheikh Ahmed, of JNTU Nagar. He was studying in Class X at private school in Madhavnagar Colony, Miyapur. At around 3.15 pm, Rizwan jumped from the fifth floor of school building. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad He sustained multiple injuries and was immediately rushed to a nearby private hospital for treatment. "Rizwan succumbed while undergoing treatment at around 5:15 pm. Preliminary probe revealed that the reasons for the suicide could be personal. We are yet to find out the exact reason," Miyapur inspector P Shiva Prasad said. Based on a complaint, Miyapur police registered a case under section 194 of BNS and shifted the body for postmortem to Gandhi Hospital. tnn
The Hindu
13-07-2025
- The Hindu
Two accused of robbery detained under Goondas Act
Two persons arrested by the Annur police for robbery earlier this year were detained under the provisions of the Goondas Act. The detainees have been identified as S. Vellaipandi alias Kasi, 23, and M. Marimuthu, 29, both hailing from Theni district. Acting on the recommendations of Coimbatore District Superintendent of Police K. Karthikeyan, District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar invoked provisions of the Goondas Act against them. The detention orders were served on them in prison. POCSO case accused held The Race Course police on Saturday arrested an accused, who is facing trial in a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The arrested has been identified as M. Rizwan, 35, a resident of Al Ameen Colony at Ukkadam. According to the police, Rizwan was arrested in a POCSO case in 2021. He was produced before a court for the trial in the case a week ago, after which he allegedly escaped. Though the police attempted to arrest him a few days ago, the accused threatened the police of ending his life, following which the arrest attempt was dropped. A separate case was registered against Rizwan for preventing the police from discharging their duty. The police arrested him on Saturday and he was remanded in judicial custody.
The Hindu
13-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Facial, speech problems among after-effects of mucormycosis post recovery: ICMR study
People who suffered from mucormycosis and recovered continue to battle long-term health effects of the fungal infection, such as facial disfigurement and speech difficulty, found an ICMR study. There was an uptick in cases of mucormycosis, a rare infection also known as 'Black Fungus', during the COVID-19 pandemic. Published last month in Clinical Microbiology and Infection, a leading microbiology journal, the study found that 14.7 per cent of 686 hospitalised mucormycosis patients died within a year, with most deaths occurring during initial hospitalisation. Critical predictors of poor survival included involvement of the brain or eyes, intensive care admission, poor glycaemic control, and comorbid conditions. Conversely, patients who received both surgical treatment and combination antifungal therapy (particularly Amphotericin-B formulations with Posaconazole) had significantly higher survival rates, said Dr Rizwan Suliankatchi Abdulkader, from ICMR's National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), the lead author of the study. "But survivors often faced disfigurement and psychological distress, with more than 70 per cent reporting at least one clinical sequela (complication or disability) and a substantial proportion experiencing loss of employment," Rizwan said. 'These are not abstract complications. Facial disfigurement, impaired speech, anxiety, and loss of livelihood are lived realities for many survivors. It is time for India to move beyond life-saving interventions and focus on life-restoring systems of care, including mental health support and rehabilitation,' he said. Led by Rizwan and the All-India Mucormycosis Consortium, the study assessed survival, treatment outcomes, and post-recovery quality of life among hospitalised patients in India. This large-scale study, covering 686 patients from 26 tertiary hospitals across the country, is the first of its kind to offer long-term, prospective data on this critical public health concern. As a part of the study, 686 patients who had contracted mucormycosis between March and July 2021 were followed up for one year. Of the 686, 80 per cent (549) also had COVID-19. The prevalence of mucormycosis varies significantly, from 0.01 to 2 cases per million in developed countries to 140 cases per million in India and similar nations, with incidence approximately 80 times higher in India. Despite advances in medical care, mucormycosis remains a highly lethal and debilitating condition. 'This study reinforces the pressing need to ensure access to timely diagnosis, surgical interventions, and combination antifungal therapy in all parts of India," said Dr Manoj Murhekar, Director of Chennai-based ICMR-NIE. "We cannot overstate how essential high-quality, multidisciplinary care is for patients battling mucormycosis, especially given the irreversible complications they face if treatment is delayed," said Murhekar, a senior author of the study. Spanning the length and breadth of India, the study involved institutions from nearly every region, capturing a diverse and realistic picture of mucormycosis management in both urban and rural populations. Rizwan stressed, 'This is not just a story of numbers. Behind every data point is a person who struggled with pain, disfigurement, and long-term disability. Our duty as clinicians and public health professionals is to reduce not just mortality but also the suffering that comes with survival. "India has a disproportionately high burden of this disease. Our health systems must be better prepared.' The research comes at a time when India is still grappling with the long-term fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, during which mucormycosis surged dramatically. As the global community turns its attention to pandemic preparedness and health system resilience, the study serves as a sobering reminder of the challenges posed by neglected fungal diseases. 'We hope our findings will serve as a call to action for policymakers, hospital administrators, and clinicians. Mucormycosis is not just a complication of COVID-19. It is a disease that demands long-term clinical attention, public health surveillance, and above all, compassion in care," Rizwan said.
