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Time of India
04-07-2025
- Time of India
Man swindled in dating scam by woman he met on app, hotel staff in Mumbai
Representative Image MUMBAI: A 26-year-old man has lodged a police complaint against the staff of a popular Borivali-based restaurant for allegedly conniving with a woman to swindle him in a dating scam. The complainant had met the woman through a dating app. The MHB Colony police have registered an FIR and are investigating the matter. The complainant, a Santacruz resident who works as a manager at a private firm, said he matched with a 22-year-old woman named Disha on April 11. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai They exchanged phone numbers and began chatting. The following day, they decided to meet at a restaurant in Borivali, as the woman claimed she lived nearby. When the complainant arrived at the restaurant around 6 pm, the woman was already waiting. They proceeded upstairs and spent nearly two hours there, ordering liquor, a hookah pot, and energy drinks. At the end of their meal, the complainant was handed a bill of Rs 35,000. Shocked by the amount, he protested, saying it was too high. At that point, a man approached him and asked why he was delaying the payment. As pressure mounted, the complainant called the police. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Meanwhile, a staff member reduced the bill to ₹30,000, and the woman offered to pay half. The staff then provided a QR code, and the complainant paid Rs 15,000. While speaking to the police, the woman claimed she had paid her share directly to the restaurant. However, upon later checking his UPI transaction history, the complainant discovered that the payment had been made to a personal UPI ID, not the restaurant's. Suspecting collusion between the restaurant staff and the woman, he approached the MHB Colony police and filed a formal complaint.
Economic Times
01-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Mumbai: Flat near Borivali station lists for Rs 8.5 crore, netizens say ‘shift to Dubai, get a golden visa, start a company and live tax-free'
Apartment listed within 1 km of Borivali railway station Borivali's highest deal touched Rs 14 crore Live Events Social media reactions include Dubai comparisons Local brokers say price growth is in line with demand Borivali still cheaper than Mumbai's prime localities Redevelopment and connectivity drive property market Historical roots and evolving landscape (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A 5 BHK apartment in Mumbai's Borivali suburb has been listed for resale at over Rs 8.52 crore, triggering a strong reaction on social media. Spanning more than 2,300 sq ft, the apartment is priced at around Rs 35,000 per sq ft. The listing, posted on real estate platform reflects a wider trend of surging residential prices in the area after the apartment, located within a kilometre of Borivali railway station, is among the more expensive resale listings in the suburb. While some users on social media expressed disbelief at the price, others pointed to economic growth and inflation over the years as justifications."Borivali sells 5 BHK apartments for Rs 8 crore++ can't believe.. 20+ years ago, during my childhood: 2 BHK was available for Rs 15-20 lakh in Borivali and 5 BHK didn't exist certainly," one user wrote on user commented, 'Rs 1.5 crore with 10% inflation for a BHK over 20+ years... Rs 8 crore for a 5 BHK today isn't surprising.'In 2024, Borivali recorded one of its highest-ever residential deals. A 4 BHK luxury apartment measuring 2,497 sq ft was sold for Rs 14 crore at a rate of Rs 56,000 per sq ft. According to the apartment is located in a Grade A building called Aquaria Grande, constructed by the Wadhwa estate experts noted this deal placed Borivali in the same price league as Mumbai locations like Andheri, Vile Parle, Dadar and listing also prompted a range of responses on X. Some users suggested that buyers with a budget of Rs 8 crore could consider relocating to international destinations like Dubai.'If you have Rs 8 crore, it's better to move to Dubai. Start a company in a free zone, get a 2-year resident visa, earn tax-free income, and invest Rs 4.5 crore in property to qualify for a golden visa. Plus, home loan rates there are down to 3.5%,' one user to local property agents, residential prices in Borivali currently range between Rs 25,000 and Rs 40,000 per sq ft, depending on the project and location. Dhiren Joshi, a Borivali-based real estate consultant, said, 'Residential apartments in Borivali are typically fetching Rs 30,000 to Rs 35,000 per sq ft across most projects. In some luxury projects, prices have touched Rs 40,000 to Rs 45,000 per sq ft, and the highest so far has been Rs 56,000 per sq ft.'Despite the recent surge, Borivali remains more affordable than Mumbai's high-end areas like Pali Hill and Worli, where rates can exceed Rs 1 lakh and go up to Rs 2.84 lakh per sq ft, according to along with neighbouring Goregaon, recorded property sales worth Rs 40,083 crore in FY25. According to media reports, this marks a 39% growth year-on-year, driven by a wave of redevelopment and increasing demand from both end-users and introduction of Metro Line 2A, improved access via the Western Express Highway, and the planned Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train terminal have all contributed to better connectivity, making Borivali more attractive to gets its name from the 'bor' bushes—known for their sweet berries, that once grew in abundance in the area. The name derives from the Marathi term bori-vali, meaning "place of berries." Today, while the landscape has changed, the area's identity continues to evolve along with its real estate market.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mumbai: Flat near Borivali station lists for Rs 8.5 crore, netizens say ‘shift to Dubai, get a golden visa, start a company and live tax-free'
Apartment listed within 1 km of Borivali railway station Borivali's highest deal touched Rs 14 crore Live Events Social media reactions include Dubai comparisons Local brokers say price growth is in line with demand Borivali still cheaper than Mumbai's prime localities Redevelopment and connectivity drive property market Historical roots and evolving landscape (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A 5 BHK apartment in Mumbai's Borivali suburb has been listed for resale at over Rs 8.52 crore, triggering a strong reaction on social media. Spanning more than 2,300 sq ft, the apartment is priced at around Rs 35,000 per sq ft. The listing, posted on real estate platform reflects a wider trend of surging residential prices in the area after the apartment, located within a kilometre of Borivali railway station, is among the more expensive resale listings in the suburb. While some users on social media expressed disbelief at the price, others pointed to economic growth and inflation over the years as justifications."Borivali sells 5 BHK apartments for Rs 8 crore++ can't believe.. 20+ years ago, during my childhood: 2 BHK was available for Rs 15-20 lakh in Borivali and 5 BHK didn't exist certainly," one user wrote on user commented, 'Rs 1.5 crore with 10% inflation for a BHK over 20+ years... Rs 8 crore for a 5 BHK today isn't surprising.'In 2024, Borivali recorded one of its highest-ever residential deals. A 4 BHK luxury apartment measuring 2,497 sq ft was sold for Rs 14 crore at a rate of Rs 56,000 per sq ft. According to the apartment is located in a Grade A building called Aquaria Grande, constructed by the Wadhwa estate experts noted this deal placed Borivali in the same price league as Mumbai locations like Andheri, Vile Parle, Dadar and listing also prompted a range of responses on X. Some users suggested that buyers with a budget of Rs 8 crore could consider relocating to international destinations like Dubai.'If you have Rs 8 crore, it's better to move to Dubai. Start a company in a free zone, get a 2-year resident visa, earn tax-free income, and invest Rs 4.5 crore in property to qualify for a golden visa. Plus, home loan rates there are down to 3.5%,' one user to local property agents, residential prices in Borivali currently range between Rs 25,000 and Rs 40,000 per sq ft, depending on the project and location. Dhiren Joshi, a Borivali-based real estate consultant, said, 'Residential apartments in Borivali are typically fetching Rs 30,000 to Rs 35,000 per sq ft across most projects. In some luxury projects, prices have touched Rs 40,000 to Rs 45,000 per sq ft, and the highest so far has been Rs 56,000 per sq ft.'Despite the recent surge, Borivali remains more affordable than Mumbai's high-end areas like Pali Hill and Worli, where rates can exceed Rs 1 lakh and go up to Rs 2.84 lakh per sq ft, according to along with neighbouring Goregaon, recorded property sales worth Rs 40,083 crore in FY25. According to media reports, this marks a 39% growth year-on-year, driven by a wave of redevelopment and increasing demand from both end-users and introduction of Metro Line 2A, improved access via the Western Express Highway, and the planned Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train terminal have all contributed to better connectivity, making Borivali more attractive to gets its name from the 'bor' bushes—known for their sweet berries, that once grew in abundance in the area. The name derives from the Marathi term bori-vali, meaning "place of berries." Today, while the landscape has changed, the area's identity continues to evolve along with its real estate market.
