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ELSS: A formidable tax-planning tool

ELSS: A formidable tax-planning tool

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

You can no longer ignore equity linked saving schemes when you plan your tax-savinginvestments. Here's a look at how these funds have performed.

Study abroad: Only join an 'accredited' school

Study abroad: Only join an 'accredited' school

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

If you have to fork out some more cash to attend an institution that has valid accreditation, it will be worth your while.

Krishna's birthday in all its forms

Krishna's birthday in all its forms

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

A tour of India's most famous Krishna temples

Failures at the top

Failures at the top

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Our failures are the failures of our leaders. But none of them ever pays the price. Or offers his head.

Goa still a great place, say Britons

Goa still a great place, say Britons

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

While Goa has received bad press over the death of Scarlette Keeling, many Britons continue to flock to real estate exhibitions to buy property in Goa. Many have relocated to Goa, and some reports from Goa quote them as saying that they feel 'very safe' in Goa, and would never move back to the UK. Reports have also stressed that there is nothing unique about Britons dying in Goa rather than in any other holiday spot.

France-Croatia final confirms Europe's World Cup dominance

France-Croatia final confirms Europe's World Cup dominance

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

A European nation is set to win the World Cup for the fourth time in a row this Sunday and in doing so confirm an unprecedented dominance for the Old World over their once mighty rivals in South America.

The next holiday destination: China

The next holiday destination: China

Rediff.com17 May 2007

In a bid to capitalise on the new found interest of leisure travellers from India for China, Thiruvananthapuram-based destination management firm Great India Tour Company has lined up special tour packages to China.

Rains take a break in Mumbai; life, trains services limp back to normalcy

Rains take a break in Mumbai; life, trains services limp back to normalcy

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

In just 10 days, the city received 864.5 mm rain, which is nearly equal to what it gets in an entire month.

Box Office: Jagga Jasoos opens poorly

Box Office: Jagga Jasoos opens poorly

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Are you a victim of lifestyle inflation? Here's help

Are you a victim of lifestyle inflation? Here's help

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'Just like humans binge on food when they are depressed, they also tend to shop for instant gratification. which is just temporary. Please do not fall into this trap,' cautions Sheetal Jhaveri.

The world's 10 weirdest festivals

The world's 10 weirdest festivals

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

We take a look at the world's quirky, colourful - and downright bizarre - events.

Brazil customs workers to strike ahead of Rio Olympics

Brazil customs workers to strike ahead of Rio Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Tax auditors plan to down tools every Tuesday and Thursday until the government issues a decree to raise their wages.

Grads with dual degrees in demand

Grads with dual degrees in demand

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

If you are completing your graduation, it may make sense for you to also spend some time doing a professional course

Ash-Abhishek in demand for endorsements

Ash-Abhishek in demand for endorsements

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Advertising industry sources said several leading companies had already flocked to the latest couple in tinsel town for brand endorsements and the price they could command was estimated to be Rs 10-12 crore.

Patients suffer as 4,000 doctors go on mass leave in Maharashtra

Patients suffer as 4,000 doctors go on mass leave in Maharashtra

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The doctors have been protesting against some recent incidents, including in Dhule and at the civic-run Sion hospital in Mumbai, where relatives of patients attacked the respective doctors in-charge.

Devotees dunk in the holy waters at Kumbh Mela

Devotees dunk in the holy waters at Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at the devout flock that attends the Simhastha Kumbh Mela to take a dip into the holy waters and purify themselves.

Tempted by a theme fund? Listen up

Tempted by a theme fund? Listen up

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

As an investor, must realise is that your current funds may have sufficient exposure to the very sector and stocks that the theme is espousing.

The flower that blooms once in 12 years

The flower that blooms once in 12 years

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

The Kurinji flower may draw up to 5 lakh visitors this year.

K'taka: Cong reaches out to rebel MLAs as BJP seeks trust vote

K'taka: Cong reaches out to rebel MLAs as BJP seeks trust vote

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

The coalition government is on a shaky wicket with 16 MLAs -- 13 of the Congress and three of the Janata Dal-Secular -- resigning their assembly membership. Besides, two independent legislators, who were made ministers recently to provide stability, have quit the ministry and withdrawn support.

The MAGIC and MADNESS of Movies

The MAGIC and MADNESS of Movies

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Sukanya Verma lists the movies she grabbed at MAMI this year.

Karnataka floor test: Cong's Ramesh elected Speaker, BJP nominee withdraws

Karnataka floor test: Cong's Ramesh elected Speaker, BJP nominee withdraws

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Suresh Kumar said he was withdrawing his nomination following a direction from the BJP leadership.

Hanung Toys, a good buy

Hanung Toys, a good buy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Despite the sharp run up in its share price post-IPO, Hanung Toys and Textiles looks attractively priced thanks to its booming business.

A night vigil against Bush

A night vigil against Bush

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

Students along with eminent people from across the ideological spectrum flocked to the open air auditorium in JNU.

More companies gambling on Sin City

More companies gambling on Sin City

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

Las Vegas has emerged as the top city for entrepreneurs, a huge source of new jobs, and one of America's busiest convention destinations. A look at where you can work hard -- and play hard.

Kia vs Hyundai: Who will gather speed on Indian roads?

Kia vs Hyundai: Who will gather speed on Indian roads?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Though both brands belong to the same parent company, Hyundai has issued strict directives to dealer partners to withdraw their applications

How Congress's Chanakya stumped Amit Shah

How Congress's Chanakya stumped Amit Shah

Rediff.com19 May 2018

This was the second time D K Shivakumar foiled Amit A Shah's plans.

La Liga: Bale to stay at Madrid, says Zidane

La Liga: Bale to stay at Madrid, says Zidane

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Meanwhile, Real Mallorca made a dream return to La Liga with a 2-1 victory over Eibar at the Estadi Son Moix on Saturday, less than two months after sealing back-to-back promotions to rejoin Spain's soccer elite.

Why did Modi say he spoke to Deve Gowda?

Why did Modi say he spoke to Deve Gowda?

Rediff.com19 May 2018

JD-S sources read it as an attempt by Modi to sow seeds of doubt in the Opposition ranks.

Going to Udaipur, a status-symbol trip!

Going to Udaipur, a status-symbol trip!

Rediff.com26 May 2007

Haute hot spots the world over are luring experienced vacationers bored with typical travels. Here are the top of the crop.

Citizenship Amendment Act: BJP's next Ram Mandir

Citizenship Amendment Act: BJP's next Ram Mandir

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

The BJP knows the CAA, combined with a fresh nationwide NRC process, is an idea that's dead on arrival. Where it lives on is as a divisive, polarising instrument as its rivals have to take a position against it and thereby be exposed to the charge of 'Muslim appeasement' again, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Now, global awards woo ad agencies

Now, global awards woo ad agencies

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

'We are still not married, just engagement is over'

'We are still not married, just engagement is over'

Rediff.com18 May 2018

'Why is the entire Cabinet running around in Bangalore?' 'Why are they making arrangements for horse-trading?' 'Is this not the BJP's greed for power?' 'They have won the entire country. Why are they so desperate for Karnataka?'

Kanhaiya, Jignesh: Heroes of Our Times

Kanhaiya, Jignesh: Heroes of Our Times

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Saeed Mirza on two young men who have broken barriers and emerged as beacons for a New India.

Best places to get a job in the US

Best places to get a job in the US

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

Dying to snag a job in the States? Forget New York City. If you want to get a job in the U.S. this year, go south and west. Oklahoma City, anyone?

What will you watch this Diwali?

What will you watch this Diwali?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

Salman, Akshay, Sanjay... It's a tough choice.

Kerala mosque breaks 1,000-year-old tradition, opens its doors to women

Kerala mosque breaks 1,000-year-old tradition, opens its doors to women

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Thousands of Muslim women, including tourists, flocked to the mosque from various parts of Kerala and abroad.

Asaram: From godman to rapist

Asaram: From godman to rapist

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Asumal Sirumalani aka Asaram added around 400 ashrams in India and abroad within a span of four decades.

Britons top India's tourist arrival list

Britons top India's tourist arrival list

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Immigration Bureau figures put Nepalis at the bottom of the country-wise tourist arrival list, with 72,031 people visiting India from the neighbouring Himalayan Kingdom.

Insurers fret over high ULIP demand

Insurers fret over high ULIP demand

Rediff.com10 Sep 2005