The future of lighting

Lighting. An important part of life that most of us take for granted, except when streetlights go off or power fails. Take note of the fixtures and fittings in your house, offices, malls, etc., and realise that so much has changed in the way we use light in the 21st century. Natural light is missing from our routine and surroundings. Incandescent bulbs, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and the like will be passé by the next decade. Changes are afoot. Lighting is not a mere utility now; it is a fashion statement in the tricity, with the Elante Mall and the new property, The Lalit, leading the way. Each light at Elante, for instance, would have cost a minimum of `2,000 each and there are more than 600 of these at the property.