Day: 7 October 2024

FOMO vs. FOBO – In A House Hunt, One Helps and the Other Hurts

Vijay Raman

– by Akash Pharande, Managing Director – Pharande Spaces India's real estate market provides many opportunities for home buyers. However, it is not easy to navigate, especially for first-time buyers. With so many options and also varying offers from developers, it is often difficult to decide which property purchase ticks all the right boxes for an individual buyer who has never purchased a property before. Within this complexity, the psychological phenomena of FOMO – the Fear of Missing Out and FOBO – the Fear of Better Options – play big…

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Tap water reaches 78.58% of rural households under JJM

Vijay Raman

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is a significant initiative launched by the Government of India aimed at providing universal access to safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections across rural areas. As of early August 2024, the mission has reached substantial milestones in its progress towards this goal. The impact of JJM has been profound, with improvements in health and quality of life for millions. The World Health Organization estimates that the mission will significantly reduce time spent by women collecting water, which could lead to savings…

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IAF Celebrates Its 92nd Anniversary With Aerial Display in Chennai

Vijay Raman

The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated its 92nd Anniversary on October 6, 2024, with an extraordinary aerial display over Marina Beach in Chennai. This significant event, attended by an estimated 1.5 million spectators, marked the first air show in Chennai in over two decades and was characterized by dazzling performances from a variety of aircraft, including 72 fighter jets and helicopters. The event welcomed numerous dignitaries, including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh. Theme: This year’s celebration was themed “Sashakt, Saksham, Atmanirbhar” (Potent, Powerful,…

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