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Should you wait before buying a house?

Should you wait before buying a house?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Those looking to take advantage of current market conditions should buy only after conducting due-diligence.

Stay alert, beware of 'vishing' frauds!

Stay alert, beware of 'vishing' frauds!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Gullible bank customers are getting fooled by callers who scare or lure them.

Sebi promises speedier actions with greater powers

Sebi promises speedier actions with greater powers

Rediff.com28 May 2013

The capital markets watchdog has asked the government to empower it to carry out search and seizure operations, to attach properties and to ask for information and records for all relevant entities.

Sheena Bora Trial: What accounts for Indrani, Peter bonhomie?

Sheena Bora Trial: What accounts for Indrani, Peter bonhomie?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Indrani and Peter Mukerjea seemed more at ease on Wednesday, maybe with the INX Media interrogation over temporarily, chatting cheerfully and easily amongst themselves, and with former husband Sanjeev Khanna, at the back of the courtroom, in the accused enclosure.

Ban on taxi aggregators: Rs 2,000-crore PE money at stake

Ban on taxi aggregators: Rs 2,000-crore PE money at stake

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The ban on taxi aggregators can put at risk investments of at least Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion), made by private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investors.

'Politicians have to stand tall in a crisis'

'Politicians have to stand tall in a crisis'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'It is the moment where compassion and empathy must supersede our identity, politics, or our ambitions.'

50th anniversary of WC win leaves English football with mixed feelings

50th anniversary of WC win leaves English football with mixed feelings

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Fifty years on from the greatest day in the history of English football, pessimists fear that the prospect of becoming world champions again is as remote as it has ever been.

Markets end in green on above normal monsoon forecast

Markets end in green on above normal monsoon forecast

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Auto stocks led the rally with Tata Motors, Hero MotoCorp and Maruti Suzuki leading the gains.

'I still have Rs 85 cash left'

'I still have Rs 85 cash left'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Rediff readers share their Cash Crisis experiences.

Beginner's guide to managing your money

Beginner's guide to managing your money

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Five simple tips to help the youth kick-start their financial education

'Never suggested overnight banning of high value notes'

'Never suggested overnight banning of high value notes'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

'There has to be an 18-month transition.' 'But if the government had some prior knowledge that the high value notes were being used for an imminent terrorist activity in the country, then we have to accept the step.'

'Post-RERA only top developers will survive'

'Post-RERA only top developers will survive'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

'The better developers are seeing good demand (for their housing projects). There are consumers who are buying houses.'

Government to build 13 new expressways

Government to build 13 new expressways

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'Our target is to award Rs 25 lakh crore worth of projects that would result in creating 25 million jobs'

Too much optimism on inflation targeting is misplaced

Too much optimism on inflation targeting is misplaced

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Are we adopting an idea whose time has come and gone? My feeling is, yes, says ex-banker C Joseph Chacko in the fourth article of the series on inflation targeting.

I would rather be conservative in my targets and improve: Arun Jaitley

I would rather be conservative in my targets and improve: Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the inflation index would determine the nominal growth figure, and it is better to set modest targets and outperform them.

4 smart ways to save big when shopping online

4 smart ways to save big when shopping online

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Websites that compare product prices and offer cashback can help you get attractive deals and discounts.

Babri Masjid demolition: 'I was there'

Babri Masjid demolition: 'I was there'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

A generation has passed and the demolition appears to be a story of an era gone by, says Sharat Pradhan, who shares his experience as a witness in court in the Babri Masjid demolition case. On the 25th anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition, we republish this 2011 special.

Som's right: Foreigners built the Taj

Som's right: Foreigners built the Taj

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

How much do you know about Shah Jahan, Mumtaz Mahal and the Taj Mahal?

RBI awaits the power of one

RBI awaits the power of one

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

That's all it takes to protect an institution -- just one person with no past and no greed for the future, says Shekhar Gupta.

When they didn't get jobs, they created jobs for others

When they didn't get jobs, they created jobs for others

Rediff.com27 May 2015

This is the story of two youngsters from Bengaluru, who converted adversity to their advantage.

Bangladesh sets up university to commemorate Tagore's contribution

Bangladesh sets up university to commemorate Tagore's contribution

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Each year Rabindra Jayanti is celebrated with fervour and festivity across Bangladesh.

Akhilesh dumps pet free laptop, unemployment allowance scheme

Akhilesh dumps pet free laptop, unemployment allowance scheme

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav may not have been able to fix the responsibility for the Samajwadi Party's dismal performance at the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections.

'I want to study Architecture in Canada. Please advice'

'I want to study Architecture in Canada. Please advice'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers you advice on how to pick the right international education.

Time is not right to dabble in stocks: Saurabh Mukherjea

Time is not right to dabble in stocks: Saurabh Mukherjea

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Saurabh Mukherjea, CEO, Ambit Capital, says he is advising clients to either take a genuinely long-term view on stocks or diversify the portfolio with stocks, bonds and gold for those with a short-term view.

Slowdown can hit India hard, will the Budget bring some cheer?

Slowdown can hit India hard, will the Budget bring some cheer?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Slowdown persists in China. India's GDP estimates for 2015-16 are liable to be pared; projections for 2016-17 are lacklustre.

The real threat to India's democracy

The real threat to India's democracy

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

'If one observes a common man passing a church or gurdwara or dargah, he instinctively bows his head. It is this prevalence of polytheism that has ensured that monotheists and minorities flourish in India. This may sound preposterous in wake of the recent communal clashes in Muzaffarnagar. But it must be understood that in a county of over one billion people that was at worst an aberration,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Finally, buyers become the king in realty deals

Finally, buyers become the king in realty deals

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The judiciary has started going beyond the technicalities of the agreements and awarding compensation to buyers.

Which way out for Vijay Mallya?

Which way out for Vijay Mallya?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka thinks aloud about what Vijay Mallya could or should do to get out of the current mess.

'Mr Naipaul, forget about it'

'Mr Naipaul, forget about it'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

'I don't think you have anything to say to me and I certainly don't have anything to say to you.' Bharat Bhushan recalls his encounters with V S Naipaul.

Did the RBI keep the PM in the dark?

Did the RBI keep the PM in the dark?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

'When I met the prime minister on November 15 there was no RBI report with the prime minister as to why this was done.' 'When I asked the PMO officer about this, he said the RBI did not bring this to the PM and did it independently.' 'When I asked how could the RBI ban DCCBs from accepting deposits from farmers in old notes when the government gazette released on November 9 allowed them to do so, this officer told me that not even senior PMO officials had any idea about this RBI ban.'

Mamata clarifies her sharing stage with Modi

Mamata clarifies her sharing stage with Modi

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Bannerjee on Friday rubbished allegations of understanding between her and Bharatiya Janata Party, stating that she attended the IISCO programme along with Prime Minister Modi as it was related to the state's development.

Why this business community seeks Licence Raj

Why this business community seeks Licence Raj

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

The sugar industry clamouring for control and intervention should set the alarm bells ringing in the corridors of power.

Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

I-T lens on current account deposits over Rs 12.5 lakh. All the news and more post demonetisation.

He knew what made India 'India'

He knew what made India 'India'

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Martand Singh, the master of weaves, took India to the world.

Meet India's first blind IFS officer

Meet India's first blind IFS officer

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The inspirational story of Beno Zephine!

Post-Partition India's most remarkable railway project

Post-Partition India's most remarkable railway project

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Bibek Debroy highlights the importance of the Assam Rail Link Project.

What PM told the nation: 'Secrecy was essential for this action'

What PM told the nation: 'Secrecy was essential for this action'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation where he announced the demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes with effect from midnight on November 8-9.

Sheena Bora Trial: The secretary speaks. The plot thickens

Sheena Bora Trial: The secretary speaks. The plot thickens

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Indrani called her personal assistant Kajal Sharma from the UK, May 3, 2012, and told her she had to sign Sheena's resignation letter as if she was Sheena signing it. But she had to first practice the signature and send Indrani proof of her proficiency in signing Sheena's name before sending the letter off. Sharma said she was reluctant and told the court that she told Indrani as much, but Indrani demanded it of her.

CAA/NPR/NRC: What govt must do

CAA/NPR/NRC: What govt must do

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The CAA should be kept in abeyance, without making it a prestige issue.'
'Laying down a clear policy on the future of illegal migrants will dispel anxieties and help in implementing the CAA, NPR and also the NCR,' suggests former Union home secretary Dr Madhav Godbole.

IT, FMCG shares drag Nifty below 7,800

IT, FMCG shares drag Nifty below 7,800

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Top 5 losers include Infosys, TCS, ITC, M&M and HUL.