*Here's a tally of the daily donations received at Mumbai's most famous Lalbaughcha Raja 14-ft tall Ganpati.*

The avge daily footfall is...15 lakh!!

An auction will be held on 21st Sep. (HT)

*A 1,094-carat diamond has been unearthed in Botswana!*

But it's still smaller than the 2,942-carat one that was discovered at the same site in August!

The all-time largest one is 3 times larger than this one! (Mint)

*Top performers in IT Co, Wipro, may get a salary hike of... 8%!*

That just about beats the current inflation rate - and, mind you, this is pre-tax!

Still going for IT?? (Mint)

*The 15 day deadline of filling potholes expired and BBMP says there are 1,300 potholes still remaining to be filled.* (NIE)

*When sworn in, Atishi will become India's 17th Woman Chief Minister.*

Here are the others.

BTW, is Atishi her first name or last name, or like Mayawati, she just uses one?
Full name is Atishi Marlena

Photo from Srikanth Matrubai

BEFORE SLEEPING KNOW THIS...
A harrowing fire erupted in Chandni Devi’s home in Sonanuggi village, sparking a dramatic rescue effort.
Despite the peril of a gas cylinder, the fire station in-charge and villagers bravely extinguished the flames and saved a young girl trapped inside, all while enduring intense heat and smoke.
Hats off to UNSUNG HEROS

*The number of old people in Japan has hit a record high!* (The Times, UK)

BEFORE SLEEPING KNOW THIS...
Bandhbahal (Odisha) couple were moved to see children shivering while making bricks on a cold roadside. Without hesitation, they purchased and provided warm clothing for them.
Not stopping at this, the couple used their PENSION money to build a house for a homeless, impoverished family.
#HeroesAmongUs

The Govt is considering a number of *incentives for small and medium steel companies that make value-added steel products to help them transition to "green steel" production.* (FE)

*You can now buy an EV without buying the battery!*

You'd have to pay a "monthly rental" of ₹3.5 per km, with a minimum ₹5,250. (FE)

A statement authorized by Israeli army chief on Lebanon attack "We will make the lives of terrorists hell"

"We still have a lot of capability. There is a lot of technology. Which we will use at different stage in future at different times."
"We have just used only two capability"

"We will make the life of terrorists all over the world hell, we will do so that terrorists will be afraid to go to the toilet, you will be afraid to drink water, fear eating food or eating anything, fear of phone bells".

Source: 360* News

*IndiGo is still the market leader by far, with 62.4% share of the domestic air traffic, as per August data.* (BL)

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*Wealthy Indians rush to buy property in Greece ahead of Golden Visa rule changes*

Greece saw a 37 percent surge in property purchases by Indian investors between July and August, as buyers rushed to secure permanent residency ahead of changes to the country’s Golden Visa Programme. The new rules, which kicked on September 1, more than double the minimum investment required to qualify for a visa through real estate purchases.

Property development firm Leptos Estates revealed that before the amendments, Indian investors could secure permanent residency in Europe with an investment as low as €250,000 (approximately Rs 2.5 crore). Now, the minimum investment in Tier I cities such as Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, and Santorini has gone up to €800,000. In Tier II regions, which include all other parts of Greece, the threshold has risen to €400,000 from €250,000.

The move is part of a broader housing policy aimed at ensuring affordable and quality housing for Greek citizens by easing the pressure on real estate in highly sought-after areas. "The government hopes this will encourage investment in less crowded areas while addressing local housing needs," Greece's finance minister Kostis Hatzidakis said in April.

The change led to a flurry of activity from Indian investors. "We saw a rush of Indian homebuyers in recent months, to the point where we sold out our available residential stock in Greece. Many investors purchased under-construction projects with handover periods of six-twelve months," said Sanjay Sachdev, Global Marketing Director of Leptos Estates.

*_Wealthy Indians seek second homes in Europe_*
Greece’s Golden Visa Programme, launched in 2013, offers residency or citizenship in exchange for investments in real estate, government bonds, or other approved vehicles. The programme has become increasingly popular with wealthy Indians seeking second homes in Europe, drawn by benefits of rental income, access to healthcare and education, and the ability to establish businesses in the EU.

Before the new rules were implemented, Indian investors targeted popular Greek islands like Paros, Crete and Santorini for their real estate purchases. Rental yields in Greece typically range from 3-5 percent annually, with property values appreciating by 10 percent year-on-year. The capital appreciation rate has nearly doubled post-COVID, from 5 percent pre-pandemic, further fueling demand from Indian investors.

"Greece and Cyprus remain top real estate choices for Indian investors, especially after countries like Portugal, Spain and Ireland closed their permanent residency programmes," Sachdev said. Cyprus offers a similar investment entry point at €300,000 but recent changes limit the residency programme to two generations, excluding parents or grandparents.

*_Europe’s attractive investment landscape_*
Anil Rego, Founder and Fund Manager at Right Horizons, said Indian investors are increasingly drawn to European countries for their affordable residency programmes and favourable lifestyle. Countries like Greece provide access to high-quality healthcare, education, and a laid-back European lifestyle, combined with decent rental returns and moderate inflation.

Greece offers one of the most affordable residency programmes in Europe, with popular cities such as Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos and Santorini being top choices. Compared to markets like the US and UK, which require significantly larger investments of Rs 8-20 crore and offer lower rental yields of around 3.5-4 percent, Greece remains an attractive option for high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) seeking property abroad.

*Cybercrooks are really getting innovative!*

These ones created an online (fake!) courtroom and judge too! (TOI)

*Indians, with 30%, are the largest ethnic community in UAE.*

Not surprisingly, Indian consumer brands like Nykaa, Anita Dongre, The Big Chill, Titan Mia and now The Blue Tokai are making a ~bee-line~ D-line, for Dubai! (Mint)

BEFORE SLEEPING KNOW THIS..
Villagers of Idrishpur (Baghpat) lead a life steeped in tradition—singing bhajans for hours,
performing daily aartis, and
reciting the Ramcharitmanas regularly.
They follow a strict vegetarian diet and abstain from alcohol!
And every person has 'Ram' or 'Krishna' in their name !!!

*From 30th Sep, BBMP will issue only e-khatas for properties* (The Hindu)

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The Big Fat Indian Wedding juggernaut rolls on!

*3.5 mn (35 L) - that's the number of weddings expected to take place in about 45 days, between Nov and mid-Dec, this year!*

₹4,25 lakh cr - is the amount expected to be spent!! (FE)