Real Estate Startups Aren’t Seeing Much LoveBoth mortgage interest rates and property prices have risen sharply, making homeownership far less affordable. Cheap houses are hard to find, unless they come with a money pit’s worth of repairs. In tandem, the share of renter households is on the ri...Nov 16, 2024·3 min read
No Champions Trophy tour in POK, ICC cancels Pak board's move amid rowThe International Cricket Council (ICC) has cancelled the planned trophy tour of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Skardu, Murree, and Muzaffarabad, areas which fall within Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The decision came shortly after the Pakistan ...Nov 15, 2024·2 min read
What $3 Million Buys: Comparing Real Estate in Gurugram and New YorkA recent social media post by management consultant Gurjot Ahluwalia has sparked debate online by comparing what $3 million, or approximately ₹25 crore, can buy in Gurugram, India, versus New York, USA. Ahluwalia’s post highlights the differences in ...Nov 7, 2024·2 min read
India-US Relations Under Trump’s First Term: A RetrospectiveAs Donald Trump potentially returns to the White House, it’s useful to reflect on how his first term shaped India-US relations and consider what it may signal for the future. From defense cooperation to shared concerns over China, “Trump 1.0” saw unp...Nov 7, 2024·3 min read
"Q-Commerce Dark Stores to Propel Real Estate Demand in India as Online Delivery Expands"The rapid expansion of quick commerce, or q-commerce, is set to make a substantial impact on India’s real estate market as companies establish dark stores across the country. These mini-warehouses, integral to q-commerce's goal of 15–30-minute delive...Nov 2, 2024·2 min read
Gurugram: The Emerging Luxury Real Estate Hub in Delhi-NCRGurugram is fast becoming a leading destination for luxury real estate within the Delhi-NCR region, driven by rapid urban development, infrastructure enhancements, and an increasing demand for upscale housing. According to a recent CBRE report, sales...Nov 2, 2024·3 min read
Delhi Tops Global Pollution Rankings Post-Diwali as Air Quality DeterioratesOn the morning of November 1, 2024, Delhi was ranked as the world’s most polluted city by Swiss firm IQAir, following Diwali celebrations that spiked pollution levels across the region. Despite a government-imposed firecracker ban, many residents con...Nov 1, 2024·2 min read