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And the 10 utterly revolting, insensitive statements that follow: No News Bulletin seems to be complete without a customary rape. Another little girl violated. Another harrowing “tale”: of inhuman brutality. Another “case”: of the perverts seeking out their victims as we watch, dumbfounded by the sheer bestiality involved. Another “incident”: that numbs us to disbelief, …
Christine Lagarde Managing Director, International Monetary Fund London, May 27, 2014 As prepared for delivery Good morning. What a great privilege to be here among such illustrious guests to discuss such an important topic. Let me thank Lady Lynn de Rothschild and the Inclusive Capitalism Initiative for convening today’s event. I would also like to …
For the common man of India, the dream to own a house will soon turn into reality with the Narendra Modi-led NDA government taking charge. Issues such as affordability of real estate, delayed construction projects, delays due to litigations surrounding real estate projects, etc. impacted developers as well as consumers. The new government promises to …
Chawm Ganguly eats out with Facebook and Instagram and Twitter for Company Went out for Dinner with Wife last night. Now-a-days, it takes way longer to go out, as, after she’s dressed and dolled, she has to update her status to “Going out for Dinner” in some 37 social media platforms. “We’ll go to Tipu’s” …
Offset balance home loan is an arrangement that some banks offer to customers who do not have the funds or saving ability to prepay their loans. In this arrangement, the client needs to deposit whatever extra income is available into a current account, which is the offset against the outstanding amount on the home loan. …
In India, eventual retirement is something we plan for well in advance. This includes identifying the right place to retire. While a significant number of retired Indians continue to stay with their families, the trend of investing in a retirement home – or a second home which will provide rental income during retirement – is …
Managing Director, International Monetary Fund National Democratic Institute, Washington DC, May 19, 2014 As prepared for delivery Good afternoon. It is great to be here today among friends and kindred spirits. The National Democratic Institute is a passionate advocate for the full participation of women in the life of nations. I admire you, I salute …
India’s residential sector is passing through interesting times. JLL India’s Real Estate Intelligence Service has identified the top ten trends of the Indian residential sector over the past two or three quarters: Supply – is showing variable signs of cyclical ups and downs depending on launches. Affordable and lower-priced residential corridors such as Greater …
Investment Sentiment An improvement can definitely be expected in the near-term investment sentiment. This will have an impact on the investment growth within the GDP. As a testimony to that, industrial GDP (comprising of investment-heavy sectors such as mining, manufacturing etc.) is forecast to grow at 3.5% y/y (consensus of professional forecasters empanelled by the …
Why do Stock Markets behave the way they do? Why do the Indices go up one day and crash on the very next day, often without any reason – at least, reasons that are visible to ordinary mortals? What does the market “know” that makes it behave in a particular manner that you and I …