Uddhav's Sena eyeing 8 out of 10 LS seats in Mumbai metro region

The Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of Shiv Sena is keen to contest eight out of the 10 Lok Sabha constituencies in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region with some 'give and take' in the next elections,......

How Urban Flooding Affects Lives

Year by year, our cities remain defeated in the face of weather conditions, costing us time, money, resources and often lives, observe Amit Kapoor and Bibek Debroy. IMAGE: Parked vehicles......

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Prime Minister Narendra D Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments,......

Why Mumbaikars Are Wheezing And Coughing

La Nina, construction worsen air quality; spike in respiratory ailments. IMAGE: Citizens walk on Marine Drive on a winter morning in Mumbai as haze engulfs buildings in the background. Photograph:......

Demand for workspaces eases on global downturn; shift to office holds hope

The net leasing of Grade-A commercial office space in India will stagnate this financial year at 32-34 million square feet, with global uncertainties brewing caution among key tenant categories,......

Average housing prices rise 13-33% in past 3 yrs

Average housing prices have increased in the range of 13-33 per cent in the last three years across seven major cities on high demand, according to real estate consultant Anarock. Illustration:......

After 32 years, Gautam Singhania separates from wife Nawaz

Billionaire Gautam Singhania on Monday announced separation from wife Nawaz, saying the two have decided to pursue different paths. Photograph: ANI Photo Singhania, 58, had married Nawaz Modi,......

Robust Q2, demand trends to put out welcome mat for realty stocks

The S&P BSE Realty Index has emerged as one of the top-performing sectors, yielding a remarkable 45 per cent return over the past six months. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters The three......

SEE: Hockey player's house water-logged in Mumbai

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai on Wednesday and the fury of Mother Nature spared none. One among them was out-of-favour India hockey striker Yuvraj Walmiki.  SEE: Walmiki scoops out rain water from......