Urmila Rao And Sunil Dhawan, Outlook Money

Stories by Urmila Rao And Sunil Dhawan, Outlook Money

'Why can't Indians borrow to get educated?'

'Why can't Indians borrow to get educated?'

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2011

According to the author, lecturer and thinker, Lord Meghnad Desai, the Indian education system does not encourage thinking out of the box.

CA topper shares her success mantras

CA topper shares her success mantras

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2010

The inclination towards this field was natural for 22-year-old Sanjhi Agrawal, an alumnus of Mayo College Girls School, Ajmer.

A cheque is not just a piece of paper. Know more

A cheque is not just a piece of paper. Know more

Rediff.com   14 May 2010

It's imperative for you to know more about cheques to ensure that you don't end up losing your hard-earned money.

All-India CS topper shares his success mantras

All-India CS topper shares his success mantras

Rediff.com   10 May 2010

Puneet Gupta, a consultant (Tax and Regulatory Services) with Ernst & Young, took just 24 days of leave for dedicated exam study.

All-India CA topper shares his success mantras

All-India CA topper shares his success mantras

Rediff.com   3 May 2010

Discipline and the right attitude can make a seemingly unattainable goal, simple. Kishen K Warrier, all-India CA topper, applied this mantra to accomplish his goal.

Topperspeak: 'There are no excuses for go-getters'

Topperspeak: 'There are no excuses for go-getters'

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2010

Monetary hardship, partial vision loss and a parent's illness, could not stand in the way of 23-year-old Rahul Garg's success. Today, Rahul who is also a qualified CA and CS.

An eye opener on monthly investment plans

An eye opener on monthly investment plans

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2010

MIPs may not always provide monthly returns. But you can surely rely on them to deliver steady income

How to choose the right credit card

How to choose the right credit card

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2010

Here's the lowdown on how to choose a credit card that best suits your wallet.

Need to control rude recovery agents

Need to control rude recovery agents

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2010

Some incidents make one wonder whether banks deliberately flout RBI guidelines on recovery, says S Saroja.

Divestment: Will the govt speed it up?

Divestment: Will the govt speed it up?

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2010

Divestment in India has been a painfully slow process. Will the government finally press the gas?

Buying a dream house? Check these hidden costs!

Buying a dream house? Check these hidden costs!

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2010

Before you go for that dream house, know some hidden costs that can skew your budget.

Tax burden on salaried employees to rise

Tax burden on salaried employees to rise

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2010

The New Year doesn't seem to be bringing good tidings for salaried employees. The tax burden of certain benefits that was being borne by the employer so far has been shifted to the employees now.

Need quick money? Try loan against shares

Need quick money? Try loan against shares

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2010

A loan against shares could be a viable option if you want to raise some money quickly. A closer look.

The fastest growing jobs

The fastest growing jobs

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2010

Not every sector is going to grow equally this year. Here's a forecast of the jobs scene.

Tax burden on salaried employees to rise

Tax burden on salaried employees to rise

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2010

The New Year doesn't seem to be bringing good tidings for salaried employees. The tax burden of certain benefits that was being borne by the employer so far has been shifted to the employees now.

'India's rich fund temples, not education'

'India's rich fund temples, not education'

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2009

Tarun Tejpal, editor-in-chief of news magazine Tehelka, expresses his disappointment over India's education system.

Two launches set the field for customer value

Two launches set the field for customer value

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2009

The minimum entry age for both plan is 18 years.

How customers are exploited; what's the remedy?

How customers are exploited; what's the remedy?

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2009

Any deficiency in product or service has recourse under the CP Act.

Special: The soothsayer of Mint Street

Special: The soothsayer of Mint Street

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2009

Reddy's performance as RBI governor has won him admiration the world over. A year after leaving the RBI, he is a much sought after speaker on matters economic.

Special: The re-invention of the PSU bank

Special: The re-invention of the PSU bank

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2009

The re-invention that PSU banks have undergone recently is a great story.