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Don't just look at interest rates when applying for a home loan

Don't just look at interest rates when applying for a home loan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

There are other charges too that you need to budget for

'Do not compare Kaashmora with Bahubali'

'Do not compare Kaashmora with Bahubali'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

'Kaashmora was is enjoyable and lighter while Baahubali was serious drama. Karthi gears up for his next release.

One AirAsia black box retrieved, jet exploded as it hit water

One AirAsia black box retrieved, jet exploded as it hit water

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Divers on Monday retrieved the crucial flight data recorder of the AirAsia plane from the Java Sea in a potential breakthrough to solve the mystery of the crash, as an Indonesian official said the jet 'exploded' on impact with the water due to rapid change in pressure.

US diktat: Why didn't Modi stand up for India?

US diktat: Why didn't Modi stand up for India?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

The Modi government caved in under American pressure without even token resistance. Two countries similarly placed as India with high dependence on Iranian oil -- China and Turkey -- have shown the grit to stand up to Washington, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why Akshay wore pink panties with sanitary pads

Why Akshay wore pink panties with sanitary pads

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

'We should celebrate when a girl hits puberty, just the way we celebrate New Year, Holi, Diwali.'

Pay government employees well but spare a thought for our farmers too

Pay government employees well but spare a thought for our farmers too

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Farmers with land sizes less than 0.01 hectare have an average annual income of Rs 54732 and annual consumption of Rs 61296, thereby, a debt of Rs 6564 each year. Compare this with the minimum pay for a government employee, says Devanik Saha.

India may be entering a Goldilocks period

India may be entering a Goldilocks period

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'The attempt to build a negative narrative about India's economic performance is disingenuous.' 'For the investors as well as the targeted beneficiaries of welfare schemes, the ground reality is very different,' argues Rajiv Kumar, vice-chairman, NITI Aayog.

Jobs, cash and other Indian headaches

Jobs, cash and other Indian headaches

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Is it time to take a relook at our economic theories? asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Climate change and the unfolding dilemma for Narendra Modi

Climate change and the unfolding dilemma for Narendra Modi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Some of the World Bank's suggestions to hold back the predicted tide of fresh poverty appear to run counter to the economic policies of Narendra Modi's government

Lessons to ensure a safer future for Indian farmers

Lessons to ensure a safer future for Indian farmers

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Commercial banks are also expected to be soft on loan repayments and restructure the loans, if not write them off.

Chat@4: How to make the most of your income!

Chat@4: How to make the most of your income!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

In a live chat on rediff.com on Wednesday, July 16, 4 pm, Feroze Azeez, will offer some valuable suggestions on investments.

Akshay: Not doing films to break box office records

Akshay: Not doing films to break box office records

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The Gabbar Is Back star gets candid.

Who gives Rahul ideas?

Who gives Rahul ideas?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Heard about the All India Professionals Congress?

Tumbbad may be the scariest movie you see this year

Tumbbad may be the scariest movie you see this year

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'When we make such stories, that's when we see how tough it is.' 'Our grandmother may narrate a story of a rakshas, but to create that is like chewing peanuts made up of iron!'

How chatbots, AI and big data are changing investing habits

How chatbots, AI and big data are changing investing habits

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Thousands of retail investors are reaping the benefits of the disruption that the latest technologies have brought to the equity market. Brokerage firms are aggressively investing in technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data and analytics, social media, chatbots, virtual assistants and so on.

5 ways to reduce farm distress

5 ways to reduce farm distress

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

'By 2020 around 34% of India's population will be in the 15-34 age group.' 'More than 70% of them live in rural areas.' 'Their energy and enthusiasm need to be tapped in order to meet their aspirations and transform agriculture and the rural economy,' says P K Joshi.

3 New Year money tips for your child!

3 New Year money tips for your child!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

The over-concerned species that we parents are, New Year is a great time to ensure that we leave our children with something to learn by, says Murad Nathani

Does investing in skilling help the employer?

Does investing in skilling help the employer?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Generation, a youth employment non-profit, is empowering young people to build thriving, sustainable careers. It also provides employers the highly skilled, motivated talent they need.

Unable to sell cattle, farmers have a beef with Modi's BJP

Unable to sell cattle, farmers have a beef with Modi's BJP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Farmer suicides have nearly doubled in the drought-hit Marathwada region of Maharashtra.

Home truth: Spike in HFCs' bad loans hobble PMAY

Home truth: Spike in HFCs' bad loans hobble PMAY

Rediff.com31 May 2018

PMAY-Gramin, which was launched in November 2016, aims to construct 10 million homes by March 31, 2019, with private sector and state government participation

4 reasons why crude oil price crash is not sustainable

4 reasons why crude oil price crash is not sustainable

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The ongoing oil price decline is mainly a result of oversupply in the global market

'Bhashan se pet nahi bharta': Congress takes dig at PM Modi

'Bhashan se pet nahi bharta': Congress takes dig at PM Modi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Opposition on Monday picked holes in various government decisions like demonetisation and surgical strikes as well as allocation of funds for MNREGA, agriculture sector and Scheduled Castes, saying it has failed on all fronts despite which it is trying to "fool" the people.

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

While some CMs suggested reopening economic activity in phases, others pitched for the extension of the coronavirus lockdown, but with a carefully crafted exit strategy

The Manoj Bajpayee interview you MUST READ!

The Manoj Bajpayee interview you MUST READ!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'Mumbai is very different from the rest of India. It can be ruthless if you don't have work or friends. The struggle time and times of disappointment are horrific and can break you.'

'Modi is a master of this kind of political theatre'

'Modi is a master of this kind of political theatre'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

'I give Modi full credit, for brilliantly using his personal diplomacy, his personal stature, to accomplish his goals...'

India looks at Commonwealth boost for small businesses

India looks at Commonwealth boost for small businesses

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

For many years now, India has given the Commonwealth short shrift so its support for the Commonwealth trade initiative signals a renewed interest in the body.

Smartphone makers line up 70 new models

Smartphone makers line up 70 new models

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Companies bank on festive season to beat slow market blues

Teach your children what really counts

Teach your children what really counts

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

If you want your children to inherit true wealth, make them financially literate, says Amar Pandit

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Everybody says 5G and communication is important.' 'Everybody says automation, robotics, human computing interfaces -- people and machines working together -- is the future.' 'Everybody agrees that cybersecurity is something that is here to stay.' 'Everybody agrees that synthetic biology is important.' 'Instead of outlining thinking about industries for tomorrow and the future, let the evolutionary pathway be built in a way that it promotes robust, creative, thinking.'

Has the economy dramatically changed recently?

Has the economy dramatically changed recently?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

A V Rajwade wonders if the Modi sarkar is pursuing price stability at the cost of potential social instability in both rural and urban India.

'We will lose one month's revenue because of GST'

'We will lose one month's revenue because of GST'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian spoke on a wide range of issues -- from GDP growth and fiscal consolidation to job creation and GST.

'There's no BJP anymore. It is now the Narendra Modi Janata Party'

'There's no BJP anymore. It is now the Narendra Modi Janata Party'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

'People will realise sooner or later that there are no jobs, inflation is unchecked and loads of corruption charges are coming from various states which the government is totally brazen about.'

How India can escape the dry spell doom

How India can escape the dry spell doom

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Since 2000, India has had three serious droughts.

RBI under rate cut pressure as growth slips

RBI under rate cut pressure as growth slips

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Official GDP data for the second quarter of the current fiscal year ending March are due to for release this Friday.

Maggi Noodles: Reclaiming faith in an instant

Maggi Noodles: Reclaiming faith in an instant

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

'Maggi noodles belong to the consumers.'

6 events that shook Global Inc in 2014

6 events that shook Global Inc in 2014

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

2014 was a year for downturn for most economies across the globe.

SRK, the formidable global businessman

SRK, the formidable global businessman

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

It all started from Mumbai. Now, Khan's fan base has spread from the US, UK and West Asia to Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Germany, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Kuwait and Palestine. Of the top 10 Bollywood movies that earned the most overseas, seven had Khan in them.

7 trends that are changing your smartphones

7 trends that are changing your smartphones

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Let us take a look at some of the most important parameters that have completely transformed smartphones in the last few years.

Key changes the new Plan Panel must look into

Key changes the new Plan Panel must look into

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The ability and quality of implementation of development initiatives remains India's Achilles' heel.

BJP's sudden concern for India's 'garib'

BJP's sudden concern for India's 'garib'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Congress campaign seeking to paint the ruling party as anti-poor and anti-farmer seems to have unnerved the BJP, feels T N Ninan.