Deepesh Salgia Tectonic changes in the real estate sector have increased the risk level for real estate business and simultaneously reduced its avenues for risk capital.   Increasing prices have now turned volatile, thus increasing business risk   Post RERA, landlords prefer upfront cash over Joint Development, requiring developers to take larger risk   Mandatory registration for home buyers after 10% Read More

  Caroline Wozniacki: New women’s world no.1 1/2 There’s a new Australian Open 2018 women’s champion in Melbourne—Caroline Wozniacki. The Dane overcame a spirited challenge from world no.1 Simona Halep to win her maiden grand slam title. With the win, Caroline Wozniacki regains the world no. 1 ranking from Halep six years after she last held it. Wozniacki, who is Read More

Credit: Adam Lister Getty Images Last week, the United Kingdom appointed a Minister for Loneliness to address the finding that nine million British people often or always feel lonely. To some, this may come as a surprise. It should not. Loneliness and social isolation are on the rise, leading many to call it an epidemic. In recent decades, the number of people with zero confidants has tripled, Read More

Kombucha is made from either a green or black tea base, with some interesting additions. Matt Hoffman The drink kombucha was previously only popular in hipster cafes, but is now vying for space on the supermarket shelves. Many claims are made about the health benefits of drinking kombucha, but what does the science say? For those of you who haven’t tried Read More

Apple announced a new health effort as part of iOS 11.3. The new Health Records section in the Health app lets you gather and view all your medical records. The company is partnering with hospitals and clinics. Apple released the first beta version of iOS 11.3 today. While the new version of iOS is going to remain in beta testing for a couple Read More

It is pretty exciting to explore the great outdoors; the welcoming and enticing aroma of the toasted marshmallows, campfire, and devoting time to commune peacefully with nature. You would love the experience. Camping could be fun but you simply cannot ignore the prospect of some dangers involved while in the wilderness. However, the best part is most of the dangers Read More

Trudeau’s gender-equal budgeting challenge4:24 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a challenge to develop a gender-equal budget that will help improve the lives of women. Both Trudeau and Finance Minister Bill Morneau are in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum and both will be bringing their message of gender equity and budgeting. Canada has some measures in place to support Read More

Bank Zero co-founder and chairman Michael Jordaan. For a business that hasn’t even launched yet, Bank Zero has attracted a disproportionate amount of attention. The reason is its founder is Michael Jordaan, the man who turned South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) into the most innovative bank in the country, winning numerous international awards along the way. Long before anyone Read More

After a restful holiday break I’m ready for what is sure to be an eventful New Year. Here are five big business trends I’ll be watching: 1: Recession Watch. Apologies for being contrary; all signs point to a solid economy in 2018, with tax cuts boosting growth. But that’s precisely the reason to start worrying. The economic expansion is eight and Read More

When you decide to get healthy, it’s easy to look at your new and improved life in sweeping terms – ‘I’m going to lose a stone, only eat healthy food, and work out all the time.’ While it’s great to commit yourself to healthier habits, the problem with this broad approach is that these statements can feel overwhelming. One missed Read More