News for 'builders'

Independent luxury floors attract realty buyers

Independent luxury floors attract realty buyers

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

In a trend that has taken off in a significant way, more and more developers are launching independent floors with lawns and basement/roof terraces in gated communities, to attract buyers, who otherwise opt for builder floors prevalent in the unorganised real estate sector.

ASK MF GURU: MFs you must buy, hold or exit

ASK MF GURU: MFs you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

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

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.

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.

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.

'There could be a bigger plan to teach Ambani a lesson'

'There could be a bigger plan to teach Ambani a lesson'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'...to give him a signal that you cannot ignore Maharashtra, you are too close to the Centre.' 'I can see some kind of rivalry also in this, but it is better that the NIA goes deep into it.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Raj Thackeray to appear before ED today

Raj Thackeray to appear before ED today

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Reacting to the ED's summons to Raj, his estranged cousin and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, in an intriguing comment, said he did not expect any 'solid outcome'.

Ahmed Patel, Sonia Gandhi's trusted aide, passes away

Ahmed Patel, Sonia Gandhi's trusted aide, passes away

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Patel, 71, who was critical for a few days, was admitted to the Medanta hospital in Gurugram on November 15 after he developed complications. His son Faisal said he died at 3.30 am.

The man who designed the Ram temple

The man who designed the Ram temple

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Chandrakant Sompura has either planned, designed, built or renovated over a hundred temples in India and abroad.

'Demand for home loans is rising steadily'

'Demand for home loans is rising steadily'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

'We tightened our risk frameworks once the Covid crisis started.' 'We are slowly lightening this as we see economic activity pick up, salaries getting restored, and people getting back into jobs.'

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

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.

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.

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We look forward to providing great customer experiences in India.'

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.

How things improved for steel, cement cos in May

How things improved for steel, cement cos in May

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

In the domestic segment, demand is currently led by rural markets, oil and gas, LPG and B2C segments like roofing and sheeting.

8 killed, many feared trapped in rubble as 2 buildings collapse in Noida

8 killed, many feared trapped in rubble as 2 buildings collapse in Noida

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

At least 12 labourers were in the under-construction building and all of them are feared trapped, Chief Fire Officer Arun Kumar Singh said.

'Salman said, Leave everything and become an actor'

'Salman said, "Leave everything and become an actor"'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

'"You have everything that it takes".' 'I always had a filmi keeda.'

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.

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.

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.