Beyond Material Comfort: A Community-Centric Housing Model (Coll ines) to Address Loneliness Among Financially Secure Older and Single Adults Abstract Material prosperity does not guarantee emotional well-being. A growing segment of financially secure middle-class individuals—particularly those aged 55 and above, parents with children settled abroad, and unmarried adults—experience chronic loneliness, weakened social bonds, and declining psychological health. This paradox reflects a structural transformation in family systems, urban housing design, and migration patterns rather than an economic deficiency. This paper develops a structured socio-economic and psychological analysis of loneliness among financially stable populations and proposes an innovative housing framework — the Colinese One-Room Community Living Model . The model integrates private micro-units with structured shared facilities to foster companionship, security, affordability, and purposeful engagement. The pape...
**Puncture-Free, No-Cut Refill Packaging in Indian FMCG: A Case-Cum-Research Study on 20 Leading Brands with Cost & Hypothesis Analysis**
**Puncture-Free, No-Cut Refill Packaging in Indian FMCG: A Case-Cum-Research Study on 20 Leading Brands with Cost & Hypothesis Analysis** Abstract The Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, particularly in liquid categories such as edible oils and milk, continues to rely heavily on traditional cut-open flexible pouches. While cost-effective in manufacturing, these packaging formats result in 10–20% product spillage, hygiene concerns, consumer inconvenience, and material inefficiency. This case-cum-research study examines the economic, operational, and sustainability impact of introducing puncture-free, no-cut refill packaging systems—such as integrated spouts, flip-top caps, and self-sealing valve pouches—across 20 leading Indian FMCG brands in the edible oil and milk segments. Using 2025–2026 average retail pricing data for 1-litre packs, the study applies conservative projections assuming a 20% reduction in packaging material cost and a 15% retail price op...