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The '''Deutsche(r) Wetterdienst''' (Translated from [[German language|German]] as '''German Weather Service'''), residing in [[Offenbach, Germany]] (near to [[Frankfurt, Germany]]), is a scientific agency that monitors [[weather]] and [[meteorology|meteorological]] conditions over [[Germany]] and offers weather services for the general public as well as specific services for e.g. [[nautical]], [[aviation|aviational]] or [[agriculture|agricultural]] purposes.
[[Image:Hiranandani_skyline.jpg|250px|thumb|View of the skyline from one of the residential buildings]]
'''Hiranandani Gardens''' is a township located in [[Powai]], a northern suburb of [[Mumbai]]. The township is approachable by Adi Shankaracharya Marg (ADS Marg), a part of Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR). The nearest [[Mumbai Suburban Railway]] station is [[Kanjurmarg]] and [[Vikhroli]].
The DWDs main task is to warn against weather related dangers, as well as monitoring and rating changes in the German [[climate]]. The DWD is also responsible for running the the national clime archive and runs one of the biggest libraries worldwide that is specialized on weather and climate.
Hirandani Gardens is known for its [[upper-class]] [[gated community|gated communities]]. The township is dotted with skyscraper residential towers, many with posh but very expensive apartments. Its skyline is immediately recognizable due to the heavy use of classic [[Greco-Roman]] architectural influences, especially at the topmost level. The residential towers often have a second underground parking level. Residents in one or more buildings form cooperative societies together to take care of issues related to [[utilities]] and [[aesthetics]], resolve neighborly disputes and hold events on festivals or other occasions. Some communities have their own parks, children's play areas, [[sport]] courts, [[swimming pool]]s or clubs within their perimeters.
Structurally, the Deutsche Wetteramt belongs to the [[Federal ministry for Transport (Germany)|Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Bau und Stadtentwicklung]]. This establishes a close link to the German [[government]], communes, economy, industry, country and state ministries for purposes of cooperation and consulting. It's work is based on the law about the DWD ("Gesetz über den Deutschen Wetterdienst").
Hiranandani Gardens also has its own paper which is published weekly called [[Planet Powai]].
Currently, the DWD consists of roughly 2600 occupants. Besides the DWD central in Offenbach, there are regional centers in [[Hamburg, Germany|Hamburg]], [[Potsdam, Germany|Potsdam]], [[Leipzig, Germany|Leipzig]], [[Essen, Germany|Essen]], [[Stuttgart, Germany|Stuttgart]] and [[Munich, Germany|Munich]]. Additionally, it runs Germanys densest net of meteorological measurement points with 173 full time meteorological stations (100 of them being manned) as well as about 2400 extraordinal [[weather station|weather stations]] run by volunteering amateurs.
Of late, the pace of development in Hiranandani Gardens has been swift. A new commercial area by the name of Hiranandani Business Park has been setup there. It has become the home of several [[Business process outsourcing|BPO]] setups. Call centers of [[ICICI]] and [[WIPRO]] and Zenta are a few examples of the same. The leading analytics company of India, Fractal analytics has its office in Olympia. As a result Hiranandani Gardens is now also been seen as a commercial hub. In addition to BPOs, Hiranandani Business Park houses IT, ITES and Corporate Offices of many other corporations. Spectra building is one of the landmark buildings here. It houses offices of Corporates like Prudential India, Wipro BPO, Lionbridge Technologies, Transocean etc.
Within its duty of primary meteorological information, the DWD offers a free daily weather report for Germany which can be subscribed to by [[e-mail]] on there official home page (see below).
==Resedential Buildings==
[[Image:Hiranandani-Gardens-1.jpg|250px|thumb|The Complex]]
== History ==
There are a total of 42 residential buildings in Hiranandani Gardens.
The DWD was found in [[1952]] by joining the weather services of the western occupation zones. [[1954]] the Federal Republic of Germany joined the [[World Meteorological Organization]] (WMO). [[1975]] the ''European Center for Medium-Term Forecasts'' was founded to be able to forecast the weather up to ten days in advance. [[1990]] the DWD integrated the weather services of the [[GDR]].
Since the 1990s, the DWD continously decreased the number of manned weather stations, which resuled in substantial staff cutbacks. According to the DWD, no reduce in forcast quality is to be expected, though, since techniques like weather radar or satellites significantly improved the weather data for a large monitored area.
* Sovereign
* Florentine
* Valencia
* Odyssey 1
* Odyssey 2
* Tivoli
* Solitaire
* Evita-under construction
* Eldora
* Birchwood
* Brentwood
* Norita
* Ambrossia
* Eden Bungalows
* Eden 1
* Eden 2
* Eden 3
* Eden 4
* Lake Castle
* Daffodil
* Canna
* Cypress
* Blue Bell
* Tulip
* Lotus
* Sunflower
* Glen Gate
* Glen Height
* Glen Classic
* Glen Croft
* Glen Dale- under construction
* Glen Ridge- under construction
* Golden Oak
* Silver Oak
* Somerset- under construction
* Octavius- under construction
* Heritage
* Torino
* Avalon
* Verona
* Richmond
* Eternia[[1]]
==Commercial Buildings==
== Public Services ==
[[Image:Hiranandani-7.jpg|thumb|250px|thumb|Bayer House]]
Since [[2005]], the DWD publishes regional warnings against heat with the aim to reduce heat related fatalities. This decision was made because of the hot summer in [[2003]], when estimated 7000 people died from direct or indirect effects of the heat. Additionally it sends out sea weather reports as radio tele types and faxes. Since [[2006]], the pollen warnings can be subscribed for free on the DWD web site.
There are a total of 23 commercial buildings in Hiranandani Gardens.
== External link ==
* Gateway Plaza
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* Sentinel
*[http://www.dwd.de/en/en.htm Official site]
* Powai Plaza
* Galleria Shopping Centre
* Haiko Mall
* Colgate Palmolive
* Olympia
* Chemtex
* Bayer House
* Alpha
* Omega
* Sigma
* Delta
* Delphi
* V.M. House
* B.G. House
* Transocean House
* Fairmont
* Winchester
* Kensington
* Spectra
* Prudential
* Ventura
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==Public Transportation in Hiranandani Gardens==
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[[image:Hiranandani-1.jpg|250px|thumb|Hiranandani Gardens]]
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* Bus No. 392 which runs from Ghatkopar to Andheri serves this complex. Other buses can be obtained from just outside the complex.
* The nearest railway station is Kanjurmarg and Vikhroli. the difference in fare is about Rs5
* Rickshaws
* Taxis including Cool Cabs
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==Facilities at Hiranandani Gardens==
* [[Hiranandani Foundation School Powai]]
* [[Dr. L.H. Hiranandani Hospital]]
* 3 Clubhouses with a gymnasium, swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, massage fascilitles, tennis, badminton and squash courts
* Galleria Shopping Mall.
* Hakone Entertainment Centre with LAN Gamming, Arcade Games, Pool Tables, Billiards, Bowling, Mini Golf, Bumper Cars, Go Karting and Rock Climbing
* Culture Shop, a Lifestyle store.
* Crossword Book Store
* Planet M Music Store
* Nirvana Park
* Joggers Park
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==Banking services at Hiranandani Gardens==
* ICICI Bank
* HSBC Bank
* Oriental Bank of Commerce
* Karnataka Bank
* SBI Bank
* HDFC Bank
* Bank of Baroda
* UTI Bank
* Andhra Bank
* Citibank(atm only)
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==Hospitality & Food Services at Hiranandani Gardens==
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[[image:Rodas-Hotel-night.jpg||250px|thumb|Rodas Hotel]]
* Rodas, an Ecotel Hotel with multi-cuisine restaurants.
* Saffron Spice Indian Cuisine
* Yokos Sizzlers
* Mocha, coffee house
* Cafe Coffee Day, coffee house
* Dominos Pizza
* The Pizzeria
* Smoking Joes
* Pizza Hut
* Birdys
* Daffodils - India food.. Chiken, Beef, Pork etc
* Garys Menu - Chinese and mughlai restaurant
* Great Punjab - mughlai restaurant
* Kabab Hut - Kababs and mughali restaurant
* Mohini - Indian Fast Food Restaurant
* Masala Magic - Indian Fast Food Restaurant
* Shaolin Chinese Restaurant
* Baskin Robbins Ice Cream
* Naturals Ice Cream
* Monginis cake shop
* Janta Bakery
* Kareems - Kababs and mughlai restaurant
* KFC - Kentucky Fried Chicken
* Jas - Chinese & Thai Restaurant
== Film Shooting ==
A lot of bollywood films were shot in Hiranandani Gardens including
* [[Garam Masala]]
* [[Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.]]
* [[Ghulam]]
* [[Khushi]]
* [[Dus]]
* [[Rocky]]
* [[Baadshah]]
* [[Chalte Chalte]]
* [[Taxi 9211]]
* [[Munna Bhai]]
* [[Pyaare Mohan]]
* [[WO LAMHE] ]
== Criticism ==
[[Image:Hiranandani_gardens_view_from_powai.JPG|250px|thumb|View of the Complex from the other side of [[Powai]] lake]]
Though the region has advanced economically with the building of Hiranandani Gardens, the peace and quiet this [[Mumbai]] neighbourhood once enjoyed, is increasingly becoming a rarity. Hiranandani Bulders are expanding a lot with new buildings. Also, to continue expanding Hiranandani Gardens, many more builders are signing up with Hiranandani Builders.
==External link==
* [http://www.hiranandani.com/VTour_Gardens_Powai_1.htm The official webpage]
* [http://www.planetpowai.com/ The community newspaper of Powai]
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