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Road building in India is cheapest among Asian nations

Road building in India is cheapest among Asian nations

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The results are likely to please the Indian government, which has been trying to impress on domestic and foreign investors about its efforts to improve the ease of doing business.

Living in constant fear: Sohrabuddin case witness

Living in constant fear: Sohrabuddin case witness

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

One of the Patel brothers, who are key witnesses in the Sohrabuddin fake encounter case, on Monday said they were living in constant fear after giving a statement before the Central Bureau of Investigation. "You all must have been hearing in the media about our statements before the CBI which are facts. If I were to describe our experience in short you will be shocked," said Raman Patel, of Popular Builders.

Sheena Bora Murder trial: The mystery of the driver's phone calls

Sheena Bora Murder trial: The mystery of the driver's phone calls

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

It is becoming more and more apparent that Shyamvar Rai is like an onion. And a pretty pungent one at that. As layer after layer of his life gets peeled off, in full view of the court, new layers of his character are exposed.

Telangana uproar: Realty prices soar in Vijayawada

Telangana uproar: Realty prices soar in Vijayawada

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Although both Telangana and Samaikyandhra agitators are still fighting over the status of Hyderabad, many builders are showing a keen interest on 'construction activity' in Vijayawada, said Giridhara Prasad Gupta, a real estate businessman.

Hurry up! Now's the right time to buy a house

Hurry up! Now's the right time to buy a house

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

A Shyamsunder (Shyam), chief executive officer of Disha Direct Marketing Services and an real estate expert, offered some valuable tips during a chat on rediff.com on Tuesday

Delay in developer loan repayment hits home finance cos

Delay in developer loan repayment hits home finance cos

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Project delays, stretched balance sheets impacting asset quality indicators of HFCs.

Ask Anil: Your tax queries answered

Ask Anil: Your tax queries answered

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Tax Guru Anil Rego answers your personal income tax queries.

How to revolutionise broadband in India

How to revolutionise broadband in India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

As the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India deliberates on spectrum and licensing after the hearings ending December 2, some important points are worth highlighting.

Unfinished home properties get costlier

Unfinished home properties get costlier

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Last week, the Central Board of Excise and Customs notified that a service tax of 10 per cent would be levied on the gross value of a housing property under construction from July 1.

India begins lockdown 3.0; more cars, people on the roads

India begins lockdown 3.0; more cars, people on the roads

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Massive crowds thronged liquor stores, more vehicles plied on roads and cab-hailing platforms resumed services as India entered the third phase of the lockdown on Monday with further easing of curbs except in containment zones in the shadow of the highest rate of recovery yet from coronavirus.

American on mission to kill Osama held in Pak

American on mission to kill Osama held in Pak

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

A builder by profession, Gary Brooks Faulkner (52) was detained after being discovered in a forest in the Chitral region late on Sunday, armed with a pistol, a 40-inch sword and night-vision equipment.

Buying a home? Groffr can get you a BIG discount!

Buying a home? Groffr can get you a BIG discount!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

Built around the concept of collective buying, Groffr.com aggregates demand for real estate projects and then approaches the builder for a discount for the group that a single buyer cannot negotiate.

NBFC lending to real estate sector down 48% in FY19

NBFC lending to real estate sector down 48% in FY19

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

this move by the government is likely to iron out the current challenges for the NBFCs and in turn help the real estate sector.

Reliance owes Rs 341 cr to MMRDA for BKC project delay

Reliance owes Rs 341 cr to MMRDA for BKC project delay

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The amount is penalty charged on the Mukesh Ambani-led company for failing to develop the C-66 plot in G Block, named as One BKC.

Tips on home loan repayment

Tips on home loan repayment

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

Home loan repayment for an under construction property will get tax benefits only after the buyer takes possession.

Trump names new US Fed chief

Trump names new US Fed chief

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

President Donald Trump has tapped Jerome "Jay" Powell to lead the US central bank, bypassing Janet Yellen for a second term despite praising her excellent management of the world's largest economy over the past four years.

Will India get 3rd aircraft carrier?

Will India get 3rd aircraft carrier?

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Costing Rs 500 billion, the INS Vishal will be the Indian military's single most expensive defence platform.

Goa building collapse: Two senior govt officials held

Goa building collapse: Two senior govt officials held

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The Goa Crime Branch on Wednesday arrested two senior government officials in connection with the last month's building collapse that left more than 30 people dead.

'Invest in MFs or move to FDs?'

'Invest in MFs or move to FDs?'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

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

7 point checklist for investing in real estate

7 point checklist for investing in real estate

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Investing requires discipline. One cannot blindly invest money without knowing what one is getting into. Investing into real estate is no different. Here is a checklist that you should use when evaluating your property investment.

India's biggest land deals

India's biggest land deals

Rediff.com27 May 2010

A property in Mumbai has always been a real estate developer's prized catch.

Lodha: Mumbai's new real estate king

Lodha: Mumbai's new real estate king

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Lodha Developers has emerged as a new realty giant in India.

Planning to buy a house? Do it right now!

Planning to buy a house? Do it right now!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

In an hour-long chat, Santosh Naik, managing director and chief executive of Disha Direct Marketing Services Pvt Ltd, offered some valuable realty tips.

Buying your dream home? Remember these 5 points!

Buying your dream home? Remember these 5 points!

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Here is a five-point checklist that you need to cross check and validate in your agreement with the builder.

Goa building collapse toll climbs to 27

Goa building collapse toll climbs to 27

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Bodies of two men were extricated from the rubble this morning as rescue operations entered the seventh day, Director of Fire and emergency services Ashok Menon told PTI.

Govt mulling GST cut on under-construction homes

Govt mulling GST cut on under-construction homes

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

GST rates on under-construction houses maybe reduced from 12 pc with input tax credit to 5 pc without ITC. Similarly, the rate for under-construction affordable houses could come down to 3 per cent without input tax credit, from the current 8 per cent.

Is the time ripe to buy a home yet?

Is the time ripe to buy a home yet?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

For those planning on buying a house, it is the best time to start looking around and negotiating. Considering that banks are floating new schemes to fund home buyers, you can shop around for loans that give you the best deal.

INS Betwa undocked smoothly but after 'minor' incident

INS Betwa undocked smoothly but after 'minor' incident

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The undocking was preceded by a minor incident, involving the ship's listing by around 8 degrees, during flooding of the dry dock,

View: Civic irresponsibility and scandals

View: Civic irresponsibility and scandals

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

Scandals and civic bodies, given the official venality, political corruption and builder's avarice, are not far apart.

'Since August 2019, I've done business only for 25 days'

'Since August 2019, I've done business only for 25 days'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'What matters right now is what I am able to do in these times of distress for the people of J&K.'

Seven new stealth warships to be built in India

Seven new stealth warships to be built in India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

India's largest warship builders -- Mazagon Dock Ltd, Mumbai; and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata - have prevailed over the Indian Navy's objections. MDL and GRSE will divide between them the entire order for seven improved stealth frigates, code-named Project 17A.The Navy was insisting that the first two frigates of Project 17A be built abroad, so that MDL and GRSE could learn how to build ships using new modular methods that are preferred by European shipyard

Upendra, the director returns

Upendra, the director returns

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

The Kannada actor is donning the director's hat after ten long years in his latest untitled movie.

Hopeful fans gather in Paris, willing 'Les Bleus' to World Cup victory

Hopeful fans gather in Paris, willing 'Les Bleus' to World Cup victory

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Crowds of cheering French soccer fans began gathering in Paris on Sunday, draped in red, white and blue and singing the Marseillaise, as excitement was building ahead of the France-Croatia showdown at the World Cup final in Moscow.

Construction industry wants customs duty exemption

Construction industry wants customs duty exemption

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Here's what the construction industry would like the Budget to do -- introduce GST, exempt customs duty on construction equipment for projects, introduce secondary market for debt trading to facilitate the infra developers to raise money through long term corporate bonds.

This is the right time to buy a house!

This is the right time to buy a house!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Santosh Naik, managing director and chief executive of Disha Direct Marketing Services Pvt Ltd, offered some valuable tips during a chat on rediff.com on Friday.

Housing: Where and what to buy

Housing: Where and what to buy

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

The real estate buzz is so loud that you could not have missed it. Go ahead and buy if it's your first house. But Wait, if investment is your purpose.

Good news for home buyers

Good news for home buyers

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

The new legislation will replace opacity with transparency

London: 3 held for killing braveheart Sikh man

London: 3 held for killing braveheart Sikh man

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Sukhwinder Singh, 31, was attacked while pursuing two men who had robbed a 28-year-old woman near Barking station in east London; and when he caught up with the pair a fight broke out and he was knifed around 7 pm on last Friday

19% US workers plan to leave current job in 2010

19% US workers plan to leave current job in 2010

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

With the economy showing signs of recovery, many American workers are planning to leave their current job this year to hunt for a new one.

Infrastructure: Govt policy inconsistent

Infrastructure: Govt policy inconsistent

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Corporatisation of NHAI was one of the achievements of the NDA govt.