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Why You Should Invest In ULIPs Long Term

Why You Should Invest In ULIPs Long Term

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Younger people, who usually have a longer investment horizon which allows them to handle the interim volatility, may go for them.

Spotted: Pankaj Advani

Spotted: Pankaj Advani

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Reader Satish Rewliya sent us this picture from Delhi.

Dhire dhire...: Nitish's cryptic reply to denial of special status for Bihar

Dhire dhire...: Nitish's cryptic reply to denial of special status for Bihar

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Leaders of the JD-U, which has two ministers in the Union government, insist that the resolution also spoke of "special package and other types of help" and that Bihar could still get a lot from Narendra Modi government.

Pankaj Advani in semis

Pankaj Advani in semis

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

The Indian ace beat top seed Paithoon Phonbun of Thailand in the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championships.

Bharatanatyam legend Yamini Krishnamurti passes away

Bharatanatyam legend Yamini Krishnamurti passes away

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi veteran Yamini Krishnamurti died at the Apollo hospital New Delhi on Saturday. She was 84.

Pankaj Advani in Asian Snooker semi-finals

Pankaj Advani in Asian Snooker semi-finals

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

India's ace cueist cruised into the semi-finals, beating Syria's Karam Fatima by five frames to nil, after a narrow victory earlier on Thursday in the last-16, where compatriot Ishpreet Chadha gave him a tough fight till the very last.

Congratulate Pankaj Advani

Congratulate Pankaj Advani

Rediff.com27 Oct 2003

Let's salute the young king of the green baize.

Know the Budget Impact on Your Finances

Know the Budget Impact on Your Finances

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'Compare the new slabs with the previous years to understand if your tax liability will increase or decrease after the Budget.'

11 killed in lightning strikes in Bengal's Malda

11 killed in lightning strikes in Bengal's Malda

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The district administration has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of the deceased, he said.

The Man Behind Bollywood's Blockbuster Horror Films

The Man Behind Bollywood's Blockbuster Horror Films

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

'People worship Krishna. People don't worship Ved Vyas, who wrote the Mahabharata.' 'It's a cultural thing because we don't see the heroes behind the screen, we see the heroes who are in front of the screen.'

How to make India an electronic & semiconductor products nation

How to make India an electronic & semiconductor products nation

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

A task force set up by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) for transforming India into an "electronic and semiconductor products" nation is on the verge of finalising its report, which is likely to recommend an allocation of Rs 44,000 crore between 2024 and 2030 to support homegrown companies in their quest to develop products and build global brands. The task force's recommendations include significant incentives: Rs 15,000 crore dedicated to electronic products (systems), Rs 11,000 crore for semiconductor products, and Rs 18,000 crore for various other incentives such as talent development, common infrastructure, logistics, and technology & IP (intellectual property) acquisition, a member of the panel revealed.

ED must provide grounds of arrest in writing, says SC; rejects govt's plea

ED must provide grounds of arrest in writing, says SC; rejects govt's plea

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The top court had come down heavily on the ED and said it is not expected to be "vindictive" in its conduct and must act with utmost probity and fairness.

Panel headed by former ISRO chief to oversee NTA reforms

Panel headed by former ISRO chief to oversee NTA reforms

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Amid a row over irregularities in competitive exams National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and National Eligibility Test (NET), the education ministry on Saturday notified a seven-member panel headed by former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief K Radhakrishnan to ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations through the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Why wasn't NEET-UG exam scrapped?: SC explains

Why wasn't NEET-UG exam scrapped?: SC explains

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The top court said since the remit of the panel has been expanded, the committee would submit its report by September 30 on various measures to rectify deficiencies in the examination system.

Byju's fails to pay BCCI; faces bankruptcy proceedings

Byju's fails to pay BCCI; faces bankruptcy proceedings

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Edtech company Byju's, which was once India's most valuable start-up worth an estimated $22 billion, will face insolvency proceedings for failure to pay Rs 158.9 crore to cricket board BCCI. The Bengaluru bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday allowed bankruptcy proceedings against the firm and appointed an interim resolution professional, suspending the company's board of directors and freezing its assets.

If Sheikh Hasina wishes to stay in India ...: Ex-envoy

If Sheikh Hasina wishes to stay in India ...: Ex-envoy

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

The veteran diplomat said Hasina has stayed in India before after the assassination of her father and Bangladesh independence hero Sheikh Mujibur Rahman who later became the country's prime minister. Rahman was assassinated in August 1975.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Imagine Dying Like This, And That Too In Delhi'

'Imagine Dying Like This, And That Too In Delhi'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'They charge such high fees and offer us this safety. Our lives have become a mockery.'

Budget Qs Answered: 'Selling My Home At Rs 5 Cr. How Much Tax Will I Pay?'

Budget Qs Answered: 'Selling My Home At Rs 5 Cr. How Much Tax Will I Pay?'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

rediffGURU Samkit Maniar answers readers' personal income tax queries.

Picnic turns tragic, 3 of family drown in Pune waterfall; 2 kids missing

Picnic turns tragic, 3 of family drown in Pune waterfall; 2 kids missing

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

According to the police, 16-17 members of a family from Sayyad Nagar in Pune's Hadapsar area had hired a private bus to visit the scenic spot near Lonavala for a picnic on the rain-soaked day.

Pankaj Advani shocked

Pankaj Advani shocked

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

The second seeded former world champion was beaten by Pramual Janthad in a league match in the 21st Asian Snooker Championship.

SEE: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, with Donald Trump in New York

SEE: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, with Donald Trump in New York

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

People in large numbers participated in the India Day Parade held in New York, United States.

How does master chef Pankaj Bhadouria stay in shape?

How does master chef Pankaj Bhadouria stay in shape?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

The MasterChef winner's fitness tips.

Five traditional yet healthy recipes by chef Pankaj Bhadouria

Five traditional yet healthy recipes by chef Pankaj Bhadouria

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The celebrity chef shares recipes for five unusual Indian desserts.

'I Am Getting 1,000 Calls Every Day'

'I Am Getting 1,000 Calls Every Day'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'I am 7 feet and 7 inches tall.'

Stree 2 Promises More Chills

Stree 2 Promises More Chills

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

It looks like Stree 2 has been granted a bigger budget for VFX and sound, bringing with it a promise of more chills, observes Deepa Gahlot.

B'desh crisis: 'India will have to be very vigilant on border'

B'desh crisis: 'India will have to be very vigilant on border'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'Everyone in Dhaka today is aware that that they need good relations, normal relations with India, but the question... but it's premature to think about that now, right now it is a crisis moment'

Puja Khedkar's mother in police custody; Sec 307 added to FIR

Puja Khedkar's mother in police custody; Sec 307 added to FIR

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Cops also called Manorama, her husband Dilip and three others, all shown as accused in the FIR, as "influential and politically active" persons, in the court in Paud that remanded Manorama in police custody till July 20.

India's cue sport king Pankaj Advani wins 20th world title

India's cue sport king Pankaj Advani wins 20th world title

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The 33-year-old from Bengaluru overcame Nay Thway Oo of Myanmar in a high-quality final. After bossing the '150-up' format, Advani will now compete in the longer version, 'Up' format, commences immediately.

Pankaj Advani wins inaugural Asian Snooker Tour

Pankaj Advani wins inaugural Asian Snooker Tour

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Pankaj Advani defeated Ehsan Heydari Nezhad of Iran 6-4 in the final to win the inaugural Asian Snooker Tour title, in Bengaluru, on Thursday. India's ace cueist and 21-time World billiards and snooker champion, won 52-40, 66(58)-0, 1-63(62), 78-4, 35-47, 0-51, 47-35, 38-39, 53(49)-35, 51(50)-20.

States have power to sub-classify SC/ST groups for quota: Top court

States have power to sub-classify SC/ST groups for quota: Top court

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

A seven-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, by a majority of 6:1, set aside the apex court's five-judge bench verdict of 2014 in the EV Chinnaiah vs State of Andhra Pradesh case which had held that no sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) can be allowed as they are a homogeneous class in themselves.

2024's Biggest Hindi Flops So Far

2024's Biggest Hindi Flops So Far

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Films that turned out to be box office disappointments.

Byju's may move NCLAT against insolvency order

Byju's may move NCLAT against insolvency order

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Edtech company Byju's parent Think & Learn will challenge the National Company Law Tribunal's (NCLT's) order on insolvency proceedings and may approach the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in the next few days, a source claimed. With the NCLT appointing Pankaj Srivastava as the interim resolution professional (IRP), time is running out for Byju's as the committee of creditors (CoC) begins to be formed.

Alok Kumar shocks Pankaj Advani

Alok Kumar shocks Pankaj Advani

Rediff.com4 Feb 2006

Alok stormed into the semi-finals of the PCL-Manisha Invitational Snooker Championship on Saturday.

'You Get Desensitised To Rejection'

'You Get Desensitised To Rejection'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'You're going to have your own journey and that can be very beautiful.' 'It can also be very terrifying because there is no precedence.'

Main Atal Hoon Review: Playing It Safe

Main Atal Hoon Review: Playing It Safe

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Had it not been for Pankaj Tripathi, who must have worked hard to get those Vajpayee intonations and mannerisms so perfectly well, Ravi Jadhav's flattering portrait of Vajpayee would have been more vacuous than what we get to see, observes Prasanna Zore.

Nirmalaji Listens To Economists' Ideas

Nirmalaji Listens To Economists' Ideas

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

'The Budget needs to focus more on social welfare schemes.'

Pankaj Advani enters final

Pankaj Advani enters final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Pankaj Advani advanced to the final of the ONGC IBSF time-format World Billiards Championship defeating Geet Sethi 1269-1003 in Bangalore on Tuesday.

Pankaj Oswal told not to leave Australia by tax authorities

Pankaj Oswal told not to leave Australia by tax authorities

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

As per reports, the ATO raised the tax bill after Pankaj Oswal transferred his shares in Burrup Fertiliser, a company started by him, to his wife in 2007.

Will Nirmalaji Cheer The Markets?

Will Nirmalaji Cheer The Markets?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'We are confident that over the next few years the government will strike a fine balance between populist measures and growth, and manage coalition partners well.'