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Arrest of a Banker

Arrest of a Banker

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

This is one of the many such cases that helped to create an acute fear psychosis among public sector bankers, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay in his fascinating new book Pandemonium: The Great Indian Banking Tragedy.

Having trouble with your puppy? Expert help

Having trouble with your puppy? Expert help

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The pandemic, and the resulting lockdown, saw many people buy or adopt a puppy without realising that this is a long term commitment, says dog trainer Pooja Sathe Gawande.

India Inc bracing for coronavirus impact on bankruptcies

India Inc bracing for coronavirus impact on bankruptcies

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The government is drawing up a relief package for industry with steps such as relaxation of asset-classification norms by banks, thus allowing companies to delay the repayment of loans, and tax holidays for the worst-hit sectors like aviation and hospitality. But it might not be enough to stop more bankruptcies from getting filed.

Flat possession delayed? Claim for damages

Flat possession delayed? Claim for damages

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

You may claim damages for alternative accommodation and interest on the payment made.

GST on under-construction flats slashed to 5%

GST on under-construction flats slashed to 5%

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

The council also cut GST rates on affordable housing to 1 per cent from the current 8 per cent.

The first desi to win the US Spelling Bee

The first desi to win the US Spelling Bee

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Indian American children have dominated the Scripps Howard Spelling Bee in the United States since the turn of the new century. Long before this impressive trail of triumphs began, way back in 1985, Balu Natarajan became the first Indian American child to win the Spelling Bee. Rediff.com US Contributor Abhijit Masih catches up with Dr Natarajan as the 2021 Spelling Bee takes off this weekend.

Why am I 'singled out', asks Lt Gen Noble Thamburaj

Why am I 'singled out', asks Lt Gen Noble Thamburaj

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

The searches were conducted on Tuesday after CBI registered a case against Lt Gen Thamburaj, Pune-based builder Kalpataru and former Defence Estate Officer S R Nayyar on charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating and misconduct in the out of court land dispute settlement to benefit a private builder to the tune of Rs 46 crore.

Dawood's brother was eating biryani, watching KBC when cops detained him

Dawood's brother was eating biryani, watching KBC when cops detained him

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The unexpected presence of cops stunned Kaskar, as he asked them maine kya kiya hai?

Gangster Ravi Pujari nabbed in Senegal

Gangster Ravi Pujari nabbed in Senegal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Security agencies got clues about his whereabouts following the arrest of one of his close associates in Mumbai recently, the source added.

Small realtors go big during slowdown

Small realtors go big during slowdown

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Smaller real estate entities have been active in the past six to eight months in launching big-ticket residential projects. Factors like the high debt of realty companies listed on the exchanges and small builders not having the capacity to hold on to a licence for too long have influenced launches.

Cheating, trespassing case against former cricketer Manoj Prabhakar

Cheating, trespassing case against former cricketer Manoj Prabhakar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

During initial investigation, the police found that Manoj Goyal, a property dealer, who is also one of the accused in the case has prepared forged papers and helped Prabhakar to occupy the flat.

What's in a name? Well, actually a lot

What's in a name? Well, actually a lot

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Choosing your company's name? MCA lists examples to avoid any duplication. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs made it clear that the use of different phonetic spellings, including the use of misspelled words of an expression, would be treated as same.

11 things you MUST consider before buying your dream home

11 things you MUST consider before buying your dream home

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Real estate veteran Saket Mohta gives the the most comprehensive 11-point checklist

Chat: Know your rights before opting for redevelopment

Chat: Know your rights before opting for redevelopment

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Rajesh Vardhan, managing director, Vardhman Group, will chat on property redevelopment on Thursday, October 3, at 3 pm.

How world's largest cricket stadium came up in Motera

How world's largest cricket stadium came up in Motera

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The Motera stadium in Ahmedabad dominated the headlines as it is set to become the world's largest cricket stadium.

Charge sheet against 27 for Thane building crash

Charge sheet against 27 for Thane building crash

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Over two months after 74 people were killed in a building collapse, the police on Monday filed a charge sheet against 27 accused, which included real estate developers, civic officials and a local corporator.

2 killed in building collapse at Dharwad, many trapped

2 killed in building collapse at Dharwad, many trapped

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Five others were critically injured.

10 ways in which Modi changed my life for the better

10 ways in which Modi changed my life for the better

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Syed Firdaus Ashraf lists 10 ways in his life has improved under the first Modi Sarkar.

Checking Big Tech with a Self-Goal

Checking Big Tech with a Self-Goal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

It was amusing to hear Minister Jaishankar's argument of tech companies being influential non-State actors. If only he looked at his own party before saying what he did, notes Shyam G Menon.

Greater Noida land buy: SC court upholds HC ruling

Greater Noida land buy: SC court upholds HC ruling

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

The court also imposed Rs 10 lakh (Rs 1 million) as cost on the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority and directed it to hand over the land to the villagers and farmers.

Is 'Group Buying' a good way to buy your home?

Is 'Group Buying' a good way to buy your home?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Since the last few years, group buying has been touted as a viable option for home buyers looking forward to get attractive discounts.

This mutual fund can make your parents rich

This mutual fund can make your parents rich

Rediff.com25 May 2017

UTI Mutual Fund has launched UTI-FAMILY (that allows investors to buy mutual fund units in their name, but the returns go straight to a parent's bank account.

Could this be a scam bigger than Adarsh?

Could this be a scam bigger than Adarsh?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

According to BJP National Secretary Kirit Sommaiya, then Chief Minister Ashok Chavan had given six builders in Mumbai 235 lakh sq ft of land belonging to the Central and State Government, civic and defence authorities at throwaway prices.

Buying a house? Check this out

Buying a house? Check this out

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

State agency to develop Dharavi under CM's plan

State agency to develop Dharavi under CM's plan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan plans to overhaul the Rs 15,000-crore Dharavi redevelopment project. Chavan - who has already flagged what he called an "unholy nexus" among builders, politicians and middlemen in the wake of the Adarsh housing society scam - now wants state-run Maharashtra Housing & Area Development Authority (Mhada) to carry out the big-ticket project.

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Friday announced setting up of its second data centre region in India in Telangana that will be operational by mid-2022, and will see the tech giant investing about Rs 20,761 crore. While AWS did not comment on the investment detail, Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao tweeted that AWS will invest Rs 20,761 crore ($2.77 billion) to set up multiple data centres in the state.

CBI quizzes top real estate tycoon

CBI quizzes top real estate tycoon

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Shahid U Balwa, one of the promoters of the leading real estate company, DB Realty, as well as the controversial Swan Telecom (now Etilisat DB Telecom), has been questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Rahul interacts with migrant workers amid lockdown

Rahul interacts with migrant workers amid lockdown

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The Congress leader, dressed in black pants and a white kurta, was seen sitting on the footpath and asking migrant labourers near the Sukhdev Vihar flyover about their ordeal.

Check these facts before buying a new home

Check these facts before buying a new home

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

The loan liability is entirely yours. Check land documents and insert clauses in the agreement to ensure some payback by the builder.

Mumbai, Delhi housing prices may drop 15%

Mumbai, Delhi housing prices may drop 15%

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Rising interest rates may see customers postpone purchases.

SC warns Amrapali homebuyers on dues

SC warns Amrapali homebuyers on dues

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and U U Lalit said, if home buyers are not ready to pay their outstanding amount, then the court will have to bundle up the projects.

How Modi can rescue the economy

How Modi can rescue the economy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

''I have been saying for the last 25 years, to no avail naturally, that the only government asset that is politically unproblematic is land,' says T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

The incredible boxing grannies!

The incredible boxing grannies!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Speaking of #LifeGoals...

Soumitra Chatterjee and the inheritance of loss

Soumitra Chatterjee and the inheritance of loss

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The passing of Satyajit Ray's renaissance man feels like the snapping of the last connection with a generation that built a nation and defined grace while facing everything life had to throw at them, says Sumit Bhattacharya.

ASK MF GURU: MFs you must buy, hold or exit

ASK MF GURU: MFs you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Property prices in J&K likely to rise: Anarock

Property prices in J&K likely to rise: Anarock

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

However, the consultant cautioned that security concern may keep prospective property buyers at bay for now.

How many LEGO blocks did it take to make this?

How many LEGO blocks did it take to make this?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The UK's biggest LEGO show 'Brick 2015: Built for Lego Fans' in London featured a life-size woolly mammoth, a replica of the Titanic and Hogwarts from the famous Harry Potter franchise.

Tent scam: CBI lodges case against unknown R&AW officials

Tent scam: CBI lodges case against unknown R&AW officials

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a corruption case against unknown officials of the Cabinet Secretariat, a specialised covert unit of Research and Analysis Wing and private businessmen for alleged irregularities in the purchase of tents worth Rs 22 crore, official sources said in New Delhi.

Housing loan rates to rise: Your say

Housing loan rates to rise: Your say

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

The Reserve Bank of India has directed banks to set aside more capital to cover risks on advances to realty sectors and has raised repo rate by 0.25 per cent to 7.50 per cent .