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Oversupply Of Homes In Pune? Look Again

– Kishor Pate, CMD – Amit Enterprises Housing Ltd.     Oversupply seems to have become a fashionable word with real estate market watchers these days. Unfortunately, like anything that has become fashionable, it is being used far too much, and often without real understanding of the market.   Definition Of Oversupply   In real …

REAL ESTATE SECTOR OPTIMISTIC WITH THE BUDGET 2014 – 15

Real estate sector is considered as the mainstay of the Indian economy and correctly so; as it contributes to 6.5 percent of the nation’s Gross domestic product (GDP) and employs over 50 million people making it as the second biggest employer in the country, after agriculture sector. Over the past few of decades, the sector has …

‎India Real Estate’s Expectations from Budget 2015-’16

Anuj Puri, Chairman & Country Head, JLL India     Provide On-Ground Impetus For Affordable Housing In the previous nine-month Budget, the new government outlined its vision for boosting affordable housing. From the upcoming 12-month budget, the Indian real estate sector looks forward to provisions that firm this vision up on the ground. Provide Tax …

Real Estate Investments Flowing Into West Pune

Anil Pharande, CMD – Pharande Spaces With a consistent track record for delivering the highest value to home buyers and investors alike, Pune’s real estate market has remained one of the most vibrant and exciting in India. By attracting more and more international and IT/ITeS companies to establish their operations, the city has been generating …

Understanding obesity: Dr Anshuman Kaushal, Consultant, Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgeon, Columbia Asia Hospital, Gurgaon

Of the people diagnosed with type II diabetes or adult onset diabetes, almost 80 per cent are overweight. An overwhelming majority of people who develop cardiovascular disease have excessive weight. Besides multiplying the risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke, obesity is also a major cause of sleep apnea, gall bladder stones and early osteoarthritis. …

Joint Replacements: Giving New Lease of Life to People

Joint Replacement Procedure help thousands of people every year regain lost mobility and live daily lives with dignity and independence, writes Dr Rajeev K Sharma, Senior Consultant, Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi   Delhi resident M Khanna was 77 years old when he decided to go for knee replacement procedure. …

Luxury Housing Trends in Bangalore

Om Ahuja, CEO – Residential Services, JLL India Bangalore has one of the fastest growing real estate markets in India, in which luxury housing is now one of the most vibrant and dynamic segments. The growing demand for luxury housing can be attributed to the rise in the number of HNWIs, the rapid pace of …

Skincare Tips for the Party Season

Dr Rashmi Shetty, leading Mumbai based aesthetic physician; founder of Ra Skin & Aesthetics; author of Age Erase   As you venture out in multiple parties around the New Year time, no doubt you want to look your best. However, a season of parties means an excess of several things over a prolonged period of …

Correct Shape of Lips – Dr Indu Ballani

Thin, uneven lips can be hid from public view with the help of lipsticks and liners. But the impermanence of it is disheartening. Dermal fillers can now make your lips stay in perfect shape for a long time now, writes Dr Indu Ballani, Dermatologist, Delhi.   How many times are you complimented for Julia Roberts-like …