Supreme Court dismisses plea against FAR granted to Great Value Realty’s Ekanam project in Noida

The Supreme Court has dismissed a Special Leave Petition challenging additional Floor Area Ratio (FAR) granted to Great Value Realty’s “Ekanam” project in Noida. By upholding the Allahabad High Court’s ruling—which verified that majority homeowner consents were properly obtained—the apex court finalised the legal dispute. The decision allows Great Value Realty to proceed with developing…

Travis Kelce walked away with $640,000 off a $5.35M Ohio mansion and the negotiation tactic behind it is worth knowing

In a remarkable real estate move, Travis Kelce has acquired an impressive mansion in Ohio for $5.35 million, marking a significant drop from the original asking price. This property had already experienced a price reduction prior to Kelce’s involvement, with his team successfully negotiating the final cost down by $640,000. This purchase signifies Kelce’s strong…

From IIT Kanpur student to NITI Aayog Member: Meet Abhay Karandikar, the IIT Bombay professor who shaped India’s 5G and 6G research

Abhay Karandikar, an IIT Kanpur alumnus and former IIT Bombay professor, has built a career spanning telecommunications research, higher education and government policy. After nearly three decades at IIT Bombay, he became Director of IIT Kanpur and later served as Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology. His work includes affordable broadband, 5G, 5G-Advanced…