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Affordable housing to drive India's real estate sector

Affordable housing to drive India's real estate sector

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Builders bet on affordable homes as luxury sales dip, however, signs of revival after note ban and Rera are slowly visible

Egg-straordinary! Chinese workers unearth 43 dinosaur eggs

Egg-straordinary! Chinese workers unearth 43 dinosaur eggs

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Dozens of fossilised dinosaurs eggs have been discovered by builders carrying out road works in China

I-T raids yield Rs 30cr hidden assets

I-T raids yield Rs 30cr hidden assets

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

Raids on two city builders conducted by the investigation wing of the Income-Tax Department last week have yielded Rs 30 crore (Rs 300 million) in unaccounted assets, I-T sources said.

Winners & losers in Mumbai's high-stakes civic poll

Winners & losers in Mumbai's high-stakes civic poll

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

As counting is underway for the civic bodies in Maharashtra, and all eyes are on Mumbai's cash-rich Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Here are a list of some of the big winners and losers from these elections.

The Rs 4,500 crore question for A K Antony

The Rs 4,500 crore question for A K Antony

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the Bengaluru-based public sector aircraft builder, has challenged the Indian Air Force's plan to purchase more Pilatus trainer aircraft by building a basic trainer aircraft, using its own funding.

2 more arrests in Thane building collapse case

2 more arrests in Thane building collapse case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

With these arrests, the number of those taken into custody rose to 17.

Road building, new hope for India's infrastructure

Road building, new hope for India's infrastructure

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

The IL&FS deal marks a sharp turnaround from last year when investor interest in public works plummeted.

Realty bill to ensure timely possession of property

Realty bill to ensure timely possession of property

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

The real estate regulatory bill, when enacted into law, will ensure that home users get timely possession of properties, and as per the specifications promised by developers, say realty firms and consultants.

Why banks are hesitant to lend more to real estate sector

Why banks are hesitant to lend more to real estate sector

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Owing to the risk perception attached with the segment by banks, the residential realty segment has been increasingly relying on non-banking financial companies and housing finance companies to raise debt financing, reports Abhijit Lele.

Two in five workers plan to change jobs this year: Survey

Two in five workers plan to change jobs this year: Survey

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

According to a national survey, forty-four per cent of full-time workers plan to change jobs in 2014.

Affordable houses, but for whom?

Affordable houses, but for whom?

Rediff.com22 May 2013

The new launches in the affordable category could just be another marketing gimmick to push sales and mop up money.

'Compliance hassles would be lower with GST'

'Compliance hassles would be lower with GST'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

There is mutual invoice matching which ensures reason why GST was brought in first place, says Adhia.

Has coronavirus helped Modi discover virtues of democracy?

Has coronavirus helped Modi discover virtues of democracy?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Has Modi -- after announcing the life-crushing demonetisation, the abrogation of Article 370 and the CAA/NPR/NRC without any consultation -- suddenly realised the value of taking everyone on board, asks Krishna Prasad.

Land deal nod Hooda govt's parting gift to Gandhi family: BJP

Land deal nod Hooda govt's parting gift to Gandhi family: BJP

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party termed the Haryana government's approval to the land deal between Robert Vadra and DLF as its "parting gift" to the Gandhi family and questioned the Bhupinder Singh Hooda dispensation for displaying "haste" in clearing it.

Bots may soon replace human workers at client sites

Bots may soon replace human workers at client sites

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Experts, however, are of the opinion that a world manned mostly by bots is still some time away. Also, new jobs -- of bot builders and supervisors -- will emerge with time.

PIX: Madhuri, Jackie Shroff, Mukesh Ambani party together

PIX: Madhuri, Jackie Shroff, Mukesh Ambani party together

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

A look at the party pictures.

Mumbai: City of height needs to grow more vertical

Mumbai: City of height needs to grow more vertical

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Centre should allow local authorities to take the final call on vertical limit.

Why the Taj Mahal is so special to me!

Why the Taj Mahal is so special to me!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Readers share their photographs of Taj Mahal and tell us what the monument means to them.

Must I pay service tax?

Must I pay service tax?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Here's a collection of stories that are weird, yet true!

Service tax not to hit housing hard

Service tax not to hit housing hard

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

Realty boom: How safe are Noida's skyscrapers?

Realty boom: How safe are Noida's skyscrapers?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Noida is going vertical with several high-rise luxury apartment complexes, malls and offices in the works. But are these safe?

Illegal housing: Why should victims take the rap

Illegal housing: Why should victims take the rap

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Who are the politicians who either build illegal housing or protect them, or worse, secure compliance from the civic officials who wink at the contraventions? More importantly, where is the blacklist of builders who have indulged in rule-breaking as a business practice so that the buyers can avoid their projects, asks Mahesh Vijapurkar.

How the Real Estate Bill will ease home-buying experience

How the Real Estate Bill will ease home-buying experience

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The Bill comes at a time when prospective home buyers are avoiding under-construction projects, almost everywhere in the country, thereby drying up sources of interest-free funds for debt-ridden developer firms

Sandra Bullock pulls out of film

Sandra Bullock pulls out of film

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Chhagan Bhujbal's bail plea rejected

Chhagan Bhujbal's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The court had on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of Bhujbal and his nephew Sameer Bhujbal till May 25.

Home buyers, go for realty ratings

Home buyers, go for realty ratings

Rediff.com17 May 2005

Chhagan, Sameer Bhujbal's judicial custody extended till May 25

Chhagan, Sameer Bhujbal's judicial custody extended till May 25

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The Enforcement Directorate had last week arrested Chhagan Bhujbal's associate and chartered accountant Sunil Naik in connection with the case.

Noida replaces Mumbai in real estate ranking

Noida replaces Mumbai in real estate ranking

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Gurgaon scores down from previous year but still on top.

Banks to rework home loan math

Banks to rework home loan math

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

After RBI's missive on proxy lending to builders, it's time to reshuffle.

Will India's uber-luxury flats see real buyers?

Will India's uber-luxury flats see real buyers?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Real estate developers are banking high on ultra-luxury projects.

He filed cases against AIB, Salman, SRK

He filed cases against AIB, Salman, SRK

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

'I am here to point out what is wrong. I bring it to the public's attention. The law has to give justice. I cannot do that.' 'We are activists and used to attacks. The more pressure we are up against, the more active we become. That is part of our life.'

Realty, a safe bet for politicians to park black money

Realty, a safe bet for politicians to park black money

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Advances to firms for deals that never go through are the best way to convert this into legal cash.

Thane collapse: 2 more held, TMC begins demolition drive

Thane collapse: 2 more held, TMC begins demolition drive

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Two more persons including a journalist from Mumbra have been arrested in connection with the building collapse in Shil Phata area, which killed 74 people, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 11, police said on Tuesday.

Real estate barons lost 90% of wealth in a decade

Real estate barons lost 90% of wealth in a decade

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The BSE Realty Index is on a downhill journey.

Attractive home loans? Tread with caution

Attractive home loans? Tread with caution

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

If you are looking to stay in the property, unnecessary delays will only increase the cost.

In Bihar, few bahubalis in poll fray this time

In Bihar, few bahubalis in poll fray this time

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Many bahubalis have fielded their wives and relatives as proxies.

Want to buy a house? Now is the time!

Want to buy a house? Now is the time!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'This is for the first time home loan rates have dropped below 7 per cent,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

NBW against forest min, case adjourned to Sept 3

NBW against forest min, case adjourned to Sept 3

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

A local court here has issued a nonbailable warrant against Karnataka Forest Minister C P Yogeshwar after he failed to appear before it in connection with Mega City Scam cases filed against him.