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Students Urged to Embrace AI Wisely, Not Fear It

Students Urged to Embrace AI Wisely, Not Fear It

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

At the D Y Patil International University's Foundation Day, experts advised students to embrace AI wisely, highlighting its potential and the importance of critical thinking in the digital age.

SIP account redemptions rise to 11-mth high as investors dip into savings

SIP account redemptions rise to 11-mth high as investors dip into savings

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Retail investors seem to have dipped into their mutual fund savings to meet pre-festival spending. According to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi), investors pulled out Rs 6,578 crore from their systematic investment plan (SIP) accounts in September, the highest in the last 11 months. The redemptions were on the higher side during the previous festive season as well.

'Investors who feel nervous at higher valuations should not exit equities'

'Investors who feel nervous at higher valuations should not exit equities'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

'They can shift to dynamic asset allocation funds to automatically rebalance their equity exposure.'

'Why do investors no longer panic during market downturns?'

'Why do investors no longer panic during market downturns?'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

'It's important that every portfolio is well diversified.' 'My own portfolio is diversified across asset classes: 50% is in equity funds, 15% in international schemes, 25% in debt funds and 10% in sovereign gold bonds.'

'I want the big a** Indian wedding'

'I want the big a** Indian wedding'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

'When you're the son of Indian immigrants, the chaos that creates in your family and your community, will trump anything else, always.'

3 Indian-Americans roped in Obama campaign team

3 Indian-Americans roped in Obama campaign team

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Eying the about 3 million Indian-origin voters, three well-known members of the community -- actor Kalpen Modi, California Attorney General, Kamla Harris and Sai Iyer, who served as a White House intern in 2011 - have been roped in for the Obama Campaign.

Kal Penn returns to the White House

Kal Penn returns to the White House

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

The politically-active actor has finished filming the latest Harold & Kumar instalment, the third of the series, and is ready to return to work with President Barrack Obama.

Why the White House is not enough for this actor

Why the White House is not enough for this actor

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Kal Penn is moving to a more financially viable career, albeit only nine months after he took up a public office in President Barack Obama's White House.

Kal Penn robbed at gunpoint

Kal Penn robbed at gunpoint

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

The actor, whose real name is Kalpen Modi, was in the Dupont Circle area of the US capital when a gunman stole his wallet and other belongings on Tuesday.

Kal Penn to help Obama connect with Asian American

Kal Penn to help Obama connect with Asian American

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Kal Penn was one of the leading Indian Americans to have campaigned aggressively for Barack Obama during presidential election. Highly popular among the younger Indian Americans, Kal was highly instrumental in getting their support for Obama.

Desis take international TV by storm

Desis take international TV by storm

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

A look at American and British actors of Indian origin in high-profile TV series.

'South Asian Americans could make Obama President'

'South Asian Americans could make Obama President'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

Popular Indian American actor Kalpen Modi alias Kal Penn, a surrogate for the Obama campaign, has argued that South Asian Americans can be the swing vote in November's presidential election and help assure that the presumptive Democratic nominee Senator Barack Obama is elected President.

What exactly is Kal Penn doing at the White House?

What exactly is Kal Penn doing at the White House?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

We find out!

Obama inauguration an emotional experience: Penn

Obama inauguration an emotional experience: Penn

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

In an exclusive interview with rediff.com, Penn said, "It was a very humbling experience to have that sort of a set-up and to see so many people who have come out for something that symbolises unifying the country."

Kal Penn heads to '24'

Kal Penn heads to '24'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Why mutual fund houses fear losing talent

Why mutual fund houses fear losing talent

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Top officials said asking employees other than the fund management team to mandatorily invest a fifth of their salary goes against the principle of natural justice.

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Hot Mess Holiday airs on December 11 -- it's a really fun story.'

'Current bull run calls for caution'

'Current bull run calls for caution'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

'It could tempt investors to pick stocks that are not fundamentally sound.'

PHOTOS: For Obama, it was another day of bromance with Modi

PHOTOS: For Obama, it was another day of bromance with Modi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

It was another day of chats, bonhomie and handshakes for Obama

Should you invest in quant funds?

Should you invest in quant funds?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

'Investors need to understand that these schemes may not do well in the market that is in a bull run, but quality stocks would protect the downside.'

Obama nominates Indian-American actor Kal Penn for key post

Obama nominates Indian-American actor Kal Penn for key post

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

United States President Barack Obama has nominated popular Indian-American actor and former White House staffer Kal Penn for a key administration post of member of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.

Fund managers' stock buying hits 6-year high

Fund managers' stock buying hits 6-year high

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Though the sum was nowhere close to the big-ticket monthly purchases seen during the 2004-2008 bull run, it is significant, as it confirms the reversal of a selling spree that began in September 2013.

LTCG tax: Why you must NOT quit equity funds

LTCG tax: Why you must NOT quit equity funds

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

With the introduction of 10 per cent tax both on long-term capital gains and on dividend, choose funds based on investment horizon and risk appetite, not on tax advantage, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.

'I'm not related to Narendra Modi!'

'I'm not related to Narendra Modi!'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

From the hilariously funny Harold and Kumar series, Kal Penn moves on to the more serious Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain, his first Hindi film. On the 30th anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy, the actor discusses his movie with Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com