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Finally, buyers become the king in realty deals

Finally, buyers become the king in realty deals

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The judiciary has started going beyond the technicalities of the agreements and awarding compensation to buyers.

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.

If Modi becomes PM, Adani could be the next Ambani

If Modi becomes PM, Adani could be the next Ambani

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Investors are pouring money in the tycoon's companies hoping he will benefit if BJP comes to power.

Why India's Astra air-to-air missile is special

Why India's Astra air-to-air missile is special

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

India joins exclusive club of US, Europe, Russia and China.

Housing construction delays can cost you tax deductions

Housing construction delays can cost you tax deductions

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Most buyers are forced to back off in the face of delays because of the appreciation of the property.

What to do when your flat is not ready on time

What to do when your flat is not ready on time

Rediff.com8 Sep 2007

What do developers do when apartments aren't finished on time? Some pay back their clients as part of a penalty clause.

Claim on Nehru, Patel fuels Jaishankar vs Guha-Cong duel

Claim on Nehru, Patel fuels Jaishankar vs Guha-Cong duel

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Jaishakar said in a series of tweets that Nehru omitted Patel from the initial Cabinet list and it was a subject for much debate. "Released an absorbing biography of VP Menon by @narayani_basu. Sharp contrast between Patel's Menon and Nehru's Menon. Much awaited justice done to a truly historical figure," EAM said.

Real estate M&As set to pick up

Real estate M&As set to pick up

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

With big developers eyeing land buyouts and projects of smaller builders, the real estate sector in the country will witness consolidation in six to eight months. A key driver would be attractive valuations of such properties.

Dharavi makeover project faces further delays

Dharavi makeover project faces further delays

Rediff.com29 May 2008

The Rs 9,500-crore Dharavi makeover may be postponed by a few months as the scheme will have to be amended to increase the size of the flats, to be given to slum-dwellers, from 225 sq ft to 269 sq ft, according to builders close to the development.

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

A consensus builder, Jaitley was regarded by some as Modi's original 'Chanakya'.

These social media mistakes can hurt your job search

These social media mistakes can hurt your job search

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

In the latest survey, employers share the most unusual activities on candidates' social media profiles and tell us why it caused them to lose the job on offer.

Why realty sector gives nightmares to buyers

Why realty sector gives nightmares to buyers

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The trust deficit has widened with buyers losing confidence in a developer's ability to construct and deliver a project on time.

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.

Stop lying in your CV, NOW!

Stop lying in your CV, NOW!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

When it comes to hiring, employers have found that a large number of aspirants tend to exaggerate their skill sets and even fabricate employment history, says a survey.

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.

'Facebook is a pressure building system'

'Facebook is a pressure building system'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Swarnalata Patel from Novato, California, USA tells us why she quit using the popular social networking site.

Munde rules out support from NCP to form govt

Munde rules out support from NCP to form govt

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Hours after the Nationalist Congress Party rubbished rumours of making a pact with the Bharatiya Janata Party, the saffron party on Wednesday also ruled out the possibility of taking support from the Sharad Pawar-led outfit.

Buying real estate? Wait, read this first!

Buying real estate? Wait, read this first!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

Pre-launch projects are tricky. Here's what to look for before investing.

Gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli arrested

Gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli arrested

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

The Economic Offences Wing of the city police arrested Gawli, the president of the Akhil Bharatiya Sena.

Vikram's I is definitely a Pongal treat

Vikram's I is definitely a Pongal treat

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Director Shankar's I is an extravagant revenge saga that revolves around a beautiful tale of love sullied by jealousy, greed and anger, says S Saraswathi

Involve international players too for war memorial, PM to Army

Involve international players too for war memorial, PM to Army

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the Army to involve international architects and builders along with domestic players while inviting bids for the construction of a "grand" national war memorial in the national capital.

The Campa Cola controversy: Who is to blame?

The Campa Cola controversy: Who is to blame?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Residents, civic officials and architects tell Neeta Kolhatkar what went wrong at the Campa Cola building complex in Mumbai, which has grabbed the attention of no less than the Supreme Court of India.

Two found guilty in 1993 Mumbai blasts case

Two found guilty in 1993 Mumbai blasts case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

With these two convictions, the number of those found guilty in the case has risen to 81.

MoS Rathore's 8-year struggle to get Gurgaon flat from Parsvnath ends

MoS Rathore's 8-year struggle to get Gurgaon flat from Parsvnath ends

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday directed Parsvnath developers to hand over possession of a flat in its Gurgaon project to Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore in two days.

The most outrageous excuses for being late to work

The most outrageous excuses for being late to work

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Employers share the most unique excuses from tardy employees.

Goa building collapse: Rescue ops stopped as adjacent structures tilt

Goa building collapse: Rescue ops stopped as adjacent structures tilt

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Rescuers said 15 more people are still trapped in the debris.

Judicial custody of Salem, others extended

Judicial custody of Salem, others extended

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

Salem will also have to be produced in the Ajit Dewani murder case.

How buyers will get a better deal from developers

How buyers will get a better deal from developers

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The new Real Estate Bill will allay buyers' fears and concerns, and speedily redress grievances.

First salary: 'I earned Rs 20 as an apprentice'

First salary: 'I earned Rs 20 as an apprentice'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Rediff readers tell us about their first salary.

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.

Yet another building collapse in Mumbai kills 7

Yet another building collapse in Mumbai kills 7

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

The building -- 'Piyush' -- collapsed at around 6.30 am, civic authorities said, adding that most of those trapped in the rubbles were local vegetable vendors.

Chandrakant Patil new Maha BJP chief, Lodha replaces Shelar

Chandrakant Patil new Maha BJP chief, Lodha replaces Shelar

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The elections for the 288-member House are due in September-October this year.

How to save money on your home loan

How to save money on your home loan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

In an online chat with Get Ahead readers, Rajiv Raj of CreditVidya.com answered home loan queries.

Company set up by Kochhar bros failed to repay Rs 30 crore loans

Company set up by Kochhar bros failed to repay Rs 30 crore loans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Kochhar brothers stepped down from the board of Credential Finance by 2009. While Deepak Kochhar started NuPower Renewables, Rajiv set up Avista Advisory Group

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Mr Tata said a letter had arrived in his office from a young woman who had applied for the graduate engineering programme of TELCO Pune and been turned down. 'I wouldn't interfere with your selection process, Maira,' he said. 'However, I am calling you because this lady says that her rejection letter says that though she is very well qualified for the programme, TELCO Pune cannot select her because she is a woman.' 'Why are you discriminating against women?' he asked. A must read excerpt from Arun Maira's The Learning Factory: How The Leaders Of Tata Became Nation Builders.

Skinny to Miss Muscular: Meet India's Steffi Dsouza

Skinny to Miss Muscular: Meet India's Steffi Dsouza

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Steffie Dsouza's incredible body transformation will amaze you.

Nod to Real Estate Bill: Big relief for home buyers

Nod to Real Estate Bill: Big relief for home buyers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

With the controversial Land Acquisition Bill pending for long, government on Tuesday made a strong pitch in the Lok Sabha for "some sort of understanding" on it, saying passage of the legislation is necessary to make land available for the programme of 'Housing-for-All' by 2020.

'BJP was trying to give Bhujbal a backdoor to escape'

'BJP was trying to give Bhujbal a backdoor to escape'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

'Sameer and Chhagan Bhujbal's arrest is directly the impact of the PIL filed by the AAP in the Bombay high court.'

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.