The new scheme may be announced before the Lok Sabha elections. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The government is planning a new affordable housing scheme for households in urban......
A monthly allowance of Rs 1,500 for domestic helps and women from the fishing community who sell fish, 100 units of free power, and property tax waiver for houses up to 700 sq feet are key promises......
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's visit to Washington “speaks volumes” that a “communist” is coming to the White House and that US President Donald Trump is willing to meet and......
Indian-descent democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's stunning rise from state lawmaker to the Mayor of America's largest city will inspire generations, particularly the Indian-American community.......
The White House has claimed that India has begun 'scaling back' its oil purchases from Russia at the 'request' of President Donald Trump. IMAGE: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.......
While demand for sub Rs 50-lakh affordable housing prevails, market players cite increased land rates, escalated construction costs and low margins as key prohibiting factors. Illustration:......
The US’s recent 50 per cent tariff on Indian exports will have a trickledown effect on India's affordable housing, potentially derailing demand as well as supply in this segment, according to......
'Unless banks focus on the Rs 10-15 lakh loan segment, growing affordable housing will remain a challenge.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The Indian Mortgage Guarantee Company (IMGC) -- the......
'Developers are into profit-making. And there's not too much money in the affordable segment.''So, they don't do affordable housing.' IMAGE: The Sipcot mega housing project is seen on the day of......
'Focus will be on smaller loan amounts to meet the needs of affordable homebuyers.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Co-lending will only gain traction if there is systemic integration......
After spinning into the spotlight with the hit song-and-dance number Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu in Howrah Bridge (1958), Helen signed scores of films as a dancer.But Helen was raring to step out of......