Neha Pandey Deoras &Amp; M Saraswathy

Stories by Neha Pandey Deoras &Amp; M Saraswathy

Things you should know before buying a health policy

Things you should know before buying a health policy

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

Health insurance has almost 23 per cent market share in the general insurance space.

How to maintain a good credit score

How to maintain a good credit score

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2014

Each enquiry could pull down the credit score by 5-10 points.

Insurance firms wake up to tackle fake claims

Insurance firms wake up to tackle fake claims

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2014

A senior life insurance official point out there have also been cases involving former insurance agents.

Swiping card to buy a car: Smart or risky?

Swiping card to buy a car: Smart or risky?

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2014

You get a 45-day repayment window and reward points. But inability to pay back on time can be a problem.

Good news! India's job market is looking up

Good news! India's job market is looking up

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2014

Banking and IT lead; see September hiring rise 52%, 34% y-o-y, respectively.

Cyclone Hudhud: Insurance claims to cross Rs 4,000 cr

Cyclone Hudhud: Insurance claims to cross Rs 4,000 cr

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2014

This could impact their books in the third quarter of the current financial year.

Life insurers oppose major change in provisions

Life insurers oppose major change in provisions

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2014

Section 45 in the new Bill says no claim can be repudiated after three years of the policy being in force, even if a fraud is detected, has sent life insurers into a tizzy.

40 Years Ago...And now: Are people saving wisely?

40 Years Ago...And now: Are people saving wisely?

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

The curious thing is that savings instruments have not really kept pace with changing needs, although people have access to a wider variety than before.

Why diesel cars still make sense

Why diesel cars still make sense

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2014

The price differential between diesel and petrol has narrowed. But there are still enough reasons to opt for the diesel variant.

Guarantors can fight 'wilful defaulter' tag

Guarantors can fight 'wilful defaulter' tag

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2014

It's best to do a proper examination before becoming somebody's guardian angel.

Now dating sites for the highly educated

Now dating sites for the highly educated

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2014

A slew of websites are catering to matchmaking needs of IITians, IIMians and others with high educational qualifications.

Jan Dhan Yojana: Clarity awaited on insurance

Jan Dhan Yojana: Clarity awaited on insurance

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2014

Under the scheme, which seeks to open 75 million accounts by January 26, 2015, an accident insurance cover of Rs 100,000 is provided with every RuPay debit card offered by the National Payments Corporation of India.

Don't do systematic investment in short-term debt funds

Don't do systematic investment in short-term debt funds

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2014

This works only for longer-tenured ones such as income funds, as the element of interest rate risk is reduced.

Paperless insurance may gain traction

Paperless insurance may gain traction

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2014

LIC is on board after tying up with all five insurance repositories; 1,50,000 e-Insurance Accounts opened across India till date.

Accident insurance cover for masses: A tough road ahead

Accident insurance cover for masses: A tough road ahead

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2014

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana will provide accident insurance of Rs 100,000 to all people who open bank accounts under this scheme.

Rejig your portfolio to ensure optimum returns

Rejig your portfolio to ensure optimum returns

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2014

The 35-year-old fails to understand how to decide whether a particular scheme should be kept in one's portfolio or not.

Jobs hiring picks up but many sectors still await better days

Jobs hiring picks up but many sectors still await better days

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2014

More activity in the IT, health care, services sectors; manufacturing firms keeping fingers crossed.

Why banks prefer to give term loans to professionals

Why banks prefer to give term loans to professionals

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2014

Besides being young, one might also have to be a professional or self-employed.

Australian students might intern in Indian companies

Australian students might intern in Indian companies

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2014

The 2015 round will support approximately 60 scholarships and provide around $8 million in mobility grants for Australian undergraduate students.

Want to invest in real estate market? Check out this option

Want to invest in real estate market? Check out this option

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2014

While riskier than debt, Sebi's stringent guidelines may ensure a safe and liquid product.