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Who Should Avoid F&O Trading?

Who Should Avoid F&O Trading?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Futures and options (F&O) trading suits investors with good market knowledge, sufficient risk capital, a tested strategy and strong discipline.

7 Hidden Credit Card Settings To Avoid Scams

7 Hidden Credit Card Settings To Avoid Scams

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Your credit card may have security controls you rarely use. Here are seven settings that can help prevent unwanted or fraudulent transactions.

Be vigilant, avoid confrontation: HAF's alert for RSS chief's NYC event

Be vigilant, avoid confrontation: HAF's alert for RSS chief's NYC event

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

A US-based Hindu advocacy group, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF), has issued a community alert for attendees of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's event in New York. The alert advises attendees to avoid confrontation with opposing activists and to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement, amidst planned protests by groups like Hindus for Human Rights.

Home Flooded? Avoid These Insurance Claim Mistakes

Home Flooded? Avoid These Insurance Claim Mistakes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Flood insurance claims can be rejected or reduced if homeowners do not understand what their policy actually covers.

Why Fund Managers Are Avoiding IT Stocks

Why Fund Managers Are Avoiding IT Stocks

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

IT services stocks have had tough two years, with prices coming under pressure from 2025 and the sell-off extending through the first half of 2026.

Market Crash: 7 Costly Mistakes to Avoid

Market Crash: 7 Costly Mistakes to Avoid

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Understanding the most common mistakes during market downturns can help you protect your investments and stay focused on your long-term financial goals, says Ramalingam Kalirajan

Applying For US Student Visa? Avoid These 9 Mistakes

Applying For US Student Visa? Avoid These 9 Mistakes

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

When you apply for a US visa, you need to be clear and honest about why you chose this course or country and what you plan to do with the qualification afterwards -- whether you will be returning home or building a career abroad, says Sonal Kapoor, global chief business officer, Prodigy Finance.

Congress on Tharoor's remark: Leaders must avoid 'appeasing BJP'

Congress on Tharoor's remark: Leaders must avoid 'appeasing BJP'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

AICC general secretary KC Venugopal has urged Congress leaders to exercise caution and avoid making statements that could 'please the BJP', in response to remarks attributed to Shashi Tharoor regarding Rahul Gandhi's student outreach programme.

'Avoid hurting...': Rahul's Pune event gets nod with 30 conditions

'Avoid hurting...': Rahul's Pune event gets nod with 30 conditions

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Police have granted permission for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Pune, but with 30 stringent conditions, including prohibitions on 'objectionable' banners and directives to avoid hurting religious sentiments.

Mistakes To Avoid During NEET UG Counselling

Mistakes To Avoid During NEET UG Counselling

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

A good NEET score improves your chances of admission. But the counselling process ultimately determines which college and course you will join.

Students fined Rs 50 over cooked methi in lunchbox during Paryushan

Students fined Rs 50 over cooked methi in lunchbox during Paryushan

Rediff.com2 days ago

A private school in Thane, Maharashtra, is embroiled in controversy for allegedly fining students Rs 50 for bringing home-cooked fenugreek (methi) vegetable during the Jain festival of Paryushan. The school reportedly also directed students to eat at its canteen, charging Rs 20, sparking outrage on social media and prompting a notice from the local education department.

In Trump's presence, Xi says US, China must ensure human control of AI

In Trump's presence, Xi says US, China must ensure human control of AI

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Chinese President Xi Jinping began his second state visit to the US, meeting President Donald Trump at the White House. Both leaders expressed a desire for a better future for their nations, with Xi emphasising cooperation over confrontation and the avoidance of the "Thucydides Trap." Discussions also touched upon artificial intelligence governance and the extension of a trade truce. The visit was notably marked by a media boycott of White House coverage due to a dispute over press access.

Aastha Kunj Park Security Lapses Exposed After Horrific Incident

Aastha Kunj Park Security Lapses Exposed After Horrific Incident

Rediff.com2 days ago

Aastha Kunj Park in southeast Delhi is under intense scrutiny following the alleged gangrape of a 17-year-old girl by men posing as police personnel. The incident has brought to light significant security deficiencies, including broken boundary walls, unmanned gates, and poor lighting, raising serious concerns about public safety in the sprawling green space.

Viksit Bharat: What Nirmala Sitharaman told India Inc

Viksit Bharat: What Nirmala Sitharaman told India Inc

Rediff.com2 days ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called upon Indian industry to prioritise not just scale but also resilience, better governance, and deeper technological capabilities to achieve the 'Viksit Bharat' goal by 2047.

Tata Sons May Split Rs 1.8 Trillion Assets

Tata Sons May Split Rs 1.8 Trillion Assets

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The portfolio could be split between listed and unlisted investments, or structured along sectoral lines.

Recipe: Bourbon And Walnut Frappe

Recipe: Bourbon And Walnut Frappe

Rediff.com7 days ago

When bold coffee meets smooth bourbon and you add a glug of walnut milk, surprisingly you have an alcoholic drink with a few nutrients.

Joshi Maintains Lead At Bengaluru Open Despite Challenging Round

Joshi Maintains Lead At Bengaluru Open Despite Challenging Round

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Khalin Joshi maintained a three-shot lead after the third round of the Bengaluru Open, despite a challenging day. Manu Gandas shot the lowest score of the day, an eight-under 64, to move into second place and reduce Joshi's advantage. The tournament is heading into its final round with a prize purse of Rs 1 crore.

Beware Of Online Scams For India-West Indies ODI Tickets

Beware Of Online Scams For India-West Indies ODI Tickets

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Kerala Police have issued a warning against online fraudsters selling fake tickets for the upcoming India-West Indies first ODI match in Thiruvananthapuram. Scammers use social media to lure victims, collect personal details, and demand multiple payments under various pretexts, advising the public to only use official booking platforms.

'Three Days' Banking Strike Is A Big Issue'

'Three Days' Banking Strike Is A Big Issue'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'There will be some inconvenience to people. But we have given one-month notice to the government one month ago.'

Mumbai Ganesh mandals asked to curb noise during immersion

Mumbai Ganesh mandals asked to curb noise during immersion

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Brihanmumbai Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samanvay Samiti has appealed to Ganesh mandals in Mumbai to ensure that immersion processions on the final day of the festival are free from noise pollution and inconvenience, citing the Bombay High Court's strict stance on decibel limits.

Shipping firms asked to avoid sending Indian sailors on vessels through Hormuz

Shipping firms asked to avoid sending Indian sailors on vessels through Hormuz

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has instructed shipping companies to avoid deploying Indian sailors on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing West Asia crisis, following recent attacks on two vessels carrying Indian seafarers.

Is AI Rejecting Your CV? 9 Mistakes To Avoid

Is AI Rejecting Your CV? 9 Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Highly capable professionals frequently lose out to candidates with similar qualifications simply because their applications are better structured, more relevant, and easier for both AI and recruiters to interpret, says Chetan Mangalwedhe, founder of TalentiFi-X.

Is Your Lifestyle Making You Sick?

Is Your Lifestyle Making You Sick?

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Dr Rima Dada, a professor at AIIMS, New Delhi, highlights how modern conveniences like excessive screen time and reliance on food delivery apps are contributing to a surge in lifestyle diseases such as PCOS, obesity, diabetes, and depression.

Gen Z, Watch Out: 10 Digital Traps to Avoid

Gen Z, Watch Out: 10 Digital Traps to Avoid

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Whether you're politically active or simply an everyday internet user, these are ten digital traps worth understanding.

Antibiotic Self-Medication Raises Kidney Risk

Antibiotic Self-Medication Raises Kidney Risk

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's apex drug regulator cautioned against antibiotic self-medication and their use for conditions where antibiotic treatment is not clinically indicated, particularly viral infections, the common cold and fever.

Has BRICS Summit Opened New India-China Chapter?

Has BRICS Summit Opened New India-China Chapter?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Xi's bilateral meeting with Modi was substantial and readouts from both sides gave indications of rapprochement, if not a reset of bilateral relations between India and China, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Why Japan Scrapped Athletes' Village For Asian Games 2026 In Nagoya

Why Japan Scrapped Athletes' Village For Asian Games 2026 In Nagoya

Rediff.com6 days ago

Organisers of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games have defended their decision to forgo an Athletes' Village, opting instead for a mix of hotels, container huts, and a cruise ship, despite complaints about cramped conditions and shared rooms.

Banks to remain open this Sunday ahead of strike

Banks to remain open this Sunday ahead of strike

Rediff.com1 days ago

The finance ministry has announced that all banks, including Regional Rural Banks, will remain open on Sunday, September 27, 2026, to ensure public convenience amidst a proposed three-day strike by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) starting September 28, 2026. The strike, if it materialises, seeks a 5-day banking week and pension reforms.

Chargesheet Filed In Ketan Agarwal Murder Case, Reveals Bizarre Conspiracy

Chargesheet Filed In Ketan Agarwal Murder Case, Reveals Bizarre Conspiracy

Rediff.com5 days ago

Pune police have filed a 5053-page chargesheet in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, detailing how his fiance Siya Goyal, her alleged lover Chetan Choudhary, and Ritesh Hange conspired to push him off Lohagad Fort. The chargesheet reveals the use of a fake Instagram account, online research, and even ChatGPT to plan the murder and avoid detection, after previous attempts failed.

Kimi Antonelli focused on winning, not F1 championship

Kimi Antonelli focused on winning, not F1 championship

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli is pushing thoughts of the Formula One championship to the back of his mind, despite a commanding 66-point lead over teammate George Russell, preferring to focus on winning races.

K'taka BJP MLA's daughter apologises to woman cop after slapping her

K'taka BJP MLA's daughter apologises to woman cop after slapping her

Rediff.com1 days ago

Aishwarya, daughter of BJP MLA B Suresh Gowda, has publicly apologised to a woman police sub-inspector whom she slapped at a temple in Mandya. The apology comes after the High Court directed her to do so before applying for bail in connection with the incident, which occurred on August 12 and went viral via CCTV footage. An FIR was registered against Aishwarya for assault and obstructing duty, while she also filed a counter-complaint.

Hyderabad Police Officials Arrested For Allegedly Accepting Rs 5 Lakh Bribe

Hyderabad Police Officials Arrested For Allegedly Accepting Rs 5 Lakh Bribe

Rediff.com7 days ago

Two police officials in Hyderabad, an Inspector and a Sub-Inspector, were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a Rs five lakh bribe. The bribe was reportedly taken to grant station bail and prevent harassment in an existing case.

SBI anticipates UPI MDR to cover costs, generate surplus

SBI anticipates UPI MDR to cover costs, generate surplus

Rediff.com11 hours ago

State Bank of India (SBI) anticipates that the newly introduced Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on person-to-merchant (P2M) UPI transactions above 2,000, effective October 15, will enable it to recover the costs incurred in processing and facilitating these transactions, potentially even generating a small surplus.

IIT Bombay suicide: CCTV shows what transpired in exam hall

IIT Bombay suicide: CCTV shows what transpired in exam hall

Rediff.com11 hours ago

CCTV footage purportedly showing a student leaving an exam hall at IIT Bombay has gone viral, coinciding with allegations of caste-based harassment following the suicide of second-year student Sahil Wakode. The professor named in the FIR has been sent on leave.

Khalin Joshi Fires Career-Low 61 To Dominate Bengaluru Open

Khalin Joshi Fires Career-Low 61 To Dominate Bengaluru Open

Rediff.com2 days ago

Khalin Joshi, fresh off a win, shot a career-low 11-under 61 to take a four-shot lead at the Bengaluru Open 2026. The local golfer's bogey-free round included an eagle and nine birdies. Teenager Manoj S is in second place, while the tournament is crucial for players to retain their playing rights on the DP World PGTI tour.

'Tatas May Challenge RBI's Decision'

'Tatas May Challenge RBI's Decision'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

'...but should prepare for listing unless a court grants effective interim relief.'

Japan Game: India Accused Of 'Bullying' Umpires

Japan Game: India Accused Of 'Bullying' Umpires

Rediff.com2 days ago

India secured a narrow two-run victory against Japan in a rain-hit T20 International, but the win was overshadowed by a controversial decision in the final over where an on-field umpire reversed a wide call following protests from Indian players.

10 CV Tips To Get Hired

10 CV Tips To Get Hired

Rediff.com6 days ago

Weak verbs and poor language can make even impressive achievements seem ordinary, points out Nayagam PP, a career coach and founder of EduJob360.

BJP MLA's school courts row over Jain festival lunchbox advisory

BJP MLA's school courts row over Jain festival lunchbox advisory

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

A school owned by a BJP MLA in Thane advised students not to bring root vegetables in lunchboxes during the Jain Paryushan festival, sparking a controversy. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) objected, while the MLA clarified it was a request, not a mandatory order, aimed at respecting religious sentiments and promoting healthy eating.

UPI charges: Govt rejects rollback amid Opposition outcry

UPI charges: Govt rejects rollback amid Opposition outcry

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Indian government has introduced a 0.4% fee on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 for merchants, effective October 15, sparking strong opposition from political parties and traders. Despite accusations of foreign influence and demands for a rollback, the finance ministry and top functionaries have stated there will be no reversal, citing the need for a self-sustaining digital payments ecosystem.