In Ludhiana, buyers’ interest rules
Hoardings outside illegal colonies will protect innocent buyers, reports Sanjeev Singh Bariana
The Puris moved house every two years for twenty-seven long years till they finally bought one. From a young couple to a five-member family, they saw Ludhiana change, grow and choke.

n More good news

Unauthorised construction in progress on Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana. Photo: Rajesh Bhambi

Destination Next
Just 275 km from Delhi, the tiny town of Rudrapur is emerging
at lightning speed
Five decades ago, there were only dense forests in the Terai region in the foothills of the Kumaon Himalayas. The then Prime Minister decided to make land available for Sikh farmers.

n Geographically-speaking

Tax tips
Calculating Deduction

n Upper limit Rs 1 lakh
n First build house
n Rental matters
n You have a tax liability

GREEN HOUSE
Speaking Tree
Every tree or plant comes with a meaning & reason. Think, then plant, for, landscape is not momentary, writes Satish Narula
After visiting various housing societies, colonies, cities, fun parks and other public places under development, I am fast reaching the conclusion that greens are mostly planted without planning.

n Symbolism Simplified

I’m the best: The unsurpassed beauty of a Bhojpatra tree trunk. Photo by writer