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How best to play the stock market? An investment guru explains

How best to play the stock market? An investment guru explains

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2014

Mohnish Pabrai whose company handles funds to the tune of $464 mn spoke at length about his investment decisions in Mumbai

Retail inflation to be around 6% in 12 months

Retail inflation to be around 6% in 12 months

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2014

Retail inflation rose 4.38 per cent year-on-year in November, the slowest pace in data going back to January 2012.

Let Brand India be globally famous for zero defects: Modi

Let Brand India be globally famous for zero defects: Modi

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2014

The Make in India campaign was launched by Modi in September.

Amazon leads India's e-tail race, Flipkart 2nd

Amazon leads India's e-tail race, Flipkart 2nd

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2014

The People's Choice Survey is an annual report by CashKaro.com, which identifies key trends in online shopping in India.

Jaitley promises more reforms soon to spur growth

Jaitley promises more reforms soon to spur growth

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2014

The government had lately issued an ordinance on the insurance sector and introduced a Constitution amendment Bill on a national goods and services tax.

Uber seeks users' help to hit the road

Uber seeks users' help to hit the road

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2014

The company asked its users to sign a petition - #BringUberBack

Nadella reiterates intent to partner Modi's Digital India initiative

Nadella reiterates intent to partner Modi's Digital India initiative

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2014

Microsoft CEO holds all-hands-meet with India employees, reiterates thrust on 'mobile-first, cloud-first' strategy

China eyes Pune for smart city projects

China eyes Pune for smart city projects

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2014

Enters joint venture with Pune-based Unique Delta Force Security

Govt tweaks terms to speed up Wi-Fi roll out

Govt tweaks terms to speed up Wi-Fi roll out

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2014

There are more than 30,000 commercial Wi-Fi hotspots in India, and very few public hotspots.

Bank staff to go on 5-day strike in January!

Bank staff to go on 5-day strike in January!

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2014

The United Forum of Bank Unions would be holding a one-day all-India strike on January 7 followed by a four-day strike from January 21-24.

101 cancelled mines to be put up for auction under new rules

101 cancelled mines to be put up for auction under new rules

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2014

Dual methodology for e-auction to introduce price ceiling for power sector

Where is the black money sourced from?

Where is the black money sourced from?

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2014

As much as 73% of total income of national political parties is unaccounted for, says Association for Democratic Rights.

Accounts under Jan Dhan Yojana? A whopping 87.6 million!

Accounts under Jan Dhan Yojana? A whopping 87.6 million!

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2014

During a video conference with the executive directors of both private and public sector banks, the banks were directed by the government to open at least one account for an adult member of every household.

'India Inc not doing enough to tackle fraud'

'India Inc not doing enough to tackle fraud'

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2014

This was reflected in India Inc's lackadaisical attitude towards sensitising employees on fraud prevention.

GST Bill set to be tabled as states' key demands met

GST Bill set to be tabled as states' key demands met

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2014

After securing Congress support for a rise in the foreign investment cap in the insurance Bill, this is another key reform Bill where the Centre has managed a broad consensus.

Nearly 500 US cos keen to participate in Vibrant Gujarat 2015

Nearly 500 US cos keen to participate in Vibrant Gujarat 2015

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2014

As many as eight nations are participating in Gujarat government's flagship biennial event

Tech cos biggest wealth creator for investors in last 5 years

Tech cos biggest wealth creator for investors in last 5 years

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2014

TCS, Eicher Motors and Kotak Mahindra Bank have turned out be the fastest and most consistent wealth creators.

Vinod Khosla condemns Indian govt's decision to ban Uber

Vinod Khosla condemns Indian govt's decision to ban Uber

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2014

Silicon Valley-based billionaire and prominent venture capitalist Vinod Khosla on Friday condemned government's decision to ban internet-based taxi aggregator Uber following the alleged rape incident in Delhi recently.

India ban: Who will gain from Xiaomi's loss?

India ban: Who will gain from Xiaomi's loss?

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2014

If the Delhi HC order stays effective, Xiaomi would lose the fastest growing smartphone market.

Implement food Act by April 4, Centre to states

Implement food Act by April 4, Centre to states

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2014

According to government's estimates, there are around 110 million APL families in the country, who get 11-25 kg of foodgrain a month.