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'Help! I'm Stuck In Rs 15 Lakh Debt'

'Help! I'm Stuck In Rs 15 Lakh Debt'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Stand by Adani report, closure not due to threats, says Hindenburg founder

Stand by Adani report, closure not due to threats, says Hindenburg founder

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Activist short-seller Nathan Anderson, known for his high-profile campaigns against the likes of Adani Group, said he is closing his firm, Hindenburg Research, not because of any threat -- legal or otherwise -- and that he stands by all its reports.

Derivatives volumes crash 37% in Dec as Sebi tightens trading norms

Derivatives volumes crash 37% in Dec as Sebi tightens trading norms

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

The derivatives trading volume has seen a 37 per cent month-on-month decline in December following a slew of measures undertaken by the market regulator Securities Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to curb the frenzy in the derivatives segment. The average daily turnover (ADTV) for the derivatives segment (notional turnover for options segment) so far this month is at Rs 280 trillion - the lowest since June 2023-compared to Rs 442 trillion in November.

Must read: How I won Comic Con 2019

Must read: How I won Comic Con 2019

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Mumbai's Trisha Devadiga, one of the winners at Comic Con 2019 tells Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani how she designed the fascinating costume from scratch.

'Dr Singh wanted to be treated in India, not abroad'

'Dr Singh wanted to be treated in India, not abroad'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

"Dr Manmohan Singh, soon after becoming the prime minister, had himself carried a small table for us to have tea comfortably at his Safdarjung Lane residence instead of asking his house help," Dr Srinath Reddy, who was the chairperson of the PM's medical panel, recalled.

'Leave Lebanon': India issues advisory amid rising tensions

'Leave Lebanon': India issues advisory amid rising tensions

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

According to Lebanon's health minister, 51 people were killed and 223 wounded Wednesday in Israeli strikes.

Behind-the-scenes! Best cosplays at Comic Con 2019

Behind-the-scenes! Best cosplays at Comic Con 2019

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Get to know the amazing stories behind the many faces at Comic Con 2019!

New wrestling selection policy has its pros and cons: Yogeshwar

New wrestling selection policy has its pros and cons: Yogeshwar

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Celebrated Indian grappler Yogeshwar Dutt neither praised nor criticised the new selection policy of the IOA-constituted ad-hoc panel for wrestling, which states that Olympic quota winners will have to compete against a challenger to book a ticket to the Paris Games.

Impact Player: One more IPL for Dhoni?

Impact Player: One more IPL for Dhoni?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The Impact Player rule could see former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni play one more season of IPL.

From Deadpool to Captain Marvel.... Best of Comic Con

From Deadpool to Captain Marvel.... Best of Comic Con

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

San Diego Comic-Con just got over and the cosplay (wearing costumes, for those who don't know) was looking bigger and better than ever. Thousands in attendance went all out to demonstrate their dedication to their various fandoms, with guests cosplaying as their favourite characters from Marvel comics, Game of Thrones, anime and beyond in intricately-designed costumes. Take a look to see the best and most creative costumes at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, which ran between July 18 and July 22.

The Women We Loved In 2024

The Women We Loved In 2024

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the top female performers of 2024.

Leo's 50 Today: His 10 Best Movies!

Leo's 50 Today: His 10 Best Movies!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Namrata Thakker picks her 10 favourite Leo movies.

New initiatives, margin gain hopes positives for Delhivery

New initiatives, margin gain hopes positives for Delhivery

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Logistics major Delhivery has had promising Q2FY25 results. The Q2FY25 consolidated revenue was Rs 2,190 crore (up 0.8 per cent quarter-on-quarter or Q-o-Q and 12.8 per cent year-on-year or Y-o-Y). Express parcel revenue was Rs 1,300 crore, (up 1.7 per cent Q-o-Q/7.3 per cent Y-o-Y) alongside better yield (+5 per cent Y-o-Y) in the segment.

Samson's influence: RR's retention strategy revealed

Samson's influence: RR's retention strategy revealed

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Sanju Samson influenced former IPL champions Rajasthan Royals' decision to opt for the maximum six retentions, head coach Rahul Dravid said on Monday.

Should You Invest In UPS Or NPS?

Should You Invest In UPS Or NPS?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'Younger employees, who tend to have a higher risk appetite, will find NPS advantageous due to the potential gains from equity markets over time.'

Fandom 'suits up' for Comic-Con cosplay

Fandom 'suits up' for Comic-Con cosplay

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at which pop-culture icons made it to the Valhalla of fandom this year.

Bollywood's Top 10 Con Films

Bollywood's Top 10 Con Films

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Bollywood's superstars have tried their hand at con films, and the genre has made quite a bit of money.

Comic Con Delhi: Meet Mario, Suppandi, Shikari Shambu

Comic Con Delhi: Meet Mario, Suppandi, Shikari Shambu

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Avid cosplayers brought out favourite comic characters alive at Comic Con Delhi 2017.

How To Plan Your Retirement Portfolio

How To Plan Your Retirement Portfolio

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Many senior citizens 'underestimate the impact of inflation, taxation, health-related expenses, and the heavy premium they will have to pay on health insurance.'

#ComicCon: When superheroes landed in San Diego

#ComicCon: When superheroes landed in San Diego

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The best-costumed attendees at the annual Comic-Con gathering in San Diego.

Anwar Ali's AIFF ban sparks outrage, Chhetri defends him

Anwar Ali's AIFF ban sparks outrage, Chhetri defends him

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Anwar was handed a four-month ban by All India Football Federation (AIFF) in early September with the governing body holding the player "guilty" of terminating his contract with Mohun Bagan in an unjust manner and signing a new deal with East Bengal, having returned to his parent club Delhi FC.

Want To Invest In Corporate Bond Funds?

Want To Invest In Corporate Bond Funds?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

'When interest rates rise, the NAVs of these funds will fall.' However, they won't fall as much as longer-duration funds.

#ComicCon: Have you met this cute wizard?

#ComicCon: Have you met this cute wizard?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Look who all turned up at ComicCon's Delhi instalment.

Emotions Run Higher Than Usual On OTT

Emotions Run Higher Than Usual On OTT

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Emotions run high more than usual on OTT this week.

'Male Bestie Wants Casual Relationship'

'Male Bestie Wants Casual Relationship'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Decide on the pros and cons of what you want from this relationship. If you do go for something casual, detach your emotions, advises rediffGURU Shalini Singh.

Anees Bazmee's Mad, MAD, World

Anees Bazmee's Mad, MAD, World

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is going full throttle with its creeps and cackle, which marks the addition of Madhuri Dixit and re-entry of the OG Manjulika, Vidya Balan.

Deepika's GLAMOROUS Maternity Fashion

Deepika's GLAMOROUS Maternity Fashion

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

whenever the actress has stepped out, she's made sure to keep it stylish and uber glam.

Katrina, Ash, Sonam: Bollywood's SEXIEST cons!

Katrina, Ash, Sonam: Bollywood's SEXIEST cons!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Katrina Kaif adds to the list in her upcoming film with Aamir Khan, Dhoom 3.

Cosplay Fever Grips Mumbai!

Cosplay Fever Grips Mumbai!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

For these dedicated folk, cosplay is more than just masks and costumes. Months of effort -- they often create their costumes from scratch -- go into making their outfits. Some even invest thousands of rupees to perfect their look.

The PROs and CONs of online school

The PROs and CONs of online school

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'As parents can hear their child's responses, they get an idea of their strengths and weaknesses right away,' says Lynette Menezes.

Considering An Education Loan? Read This

Considering An Education Loan? Read This

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'With tuition fees for international students rising, education loans have become critical for bridging the gap between savings, scholarship, and full cost.'

Christmas Special: Have you seen a SantaCon?

Christmas Special: Have you seen a SantaCon?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Revelers, dressed in Santa costumes, get into the holiday spirit with a massive pub crawl in cities around the world.

Why Zeenat Aman Took Social Media Break

Why Zeenat Aman Took Social Media Break

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

'How casually some people say cruel things online that they would never dare say in person.'

Murshid Review: Gangster Overkill

Murshid Review: Gangster Overkill

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Perhaps Kay Kay Menon should choose his projects carefully, instead of wasting his talent like this, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Is This A Good Time To Buy A House?

Is This A Good Time To Buy A House?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Experts say you should be certain of living in a city and locality for a long time before purchasing a home.

'Scale at which this scam operates is shocking'

'Scale at which this scam operates is shocking'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

'There is an eminently fertile ground that perpetrators must be finding in our society.'

Nithyananda's Kailasa cons 30 US cities with 'sister city' pact

Nithyananda's Kailasa cons 30 US cities with 'sister city' pact

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Self-proclaimed godman and fugitive Nithyananda's 'United States of Kailasa' has signed a 'cultural partnership' with over 30 American cities, a media report has said, days after the city of Newark in the United States state of New Jersey said it rescinded a 'sister-city' agreement with the fictional country.

Father-son, cons and babes!

Father-son, cons and babes!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

Got fake govt e-notice? Here's what to do

Got fake govt e-notice? Here's what to do

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Users should be aware of "fake emails" sent in the garb of a government e-notice, said the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) in a public advertisement.

The mystery of the never-ending con-call

The mystery of the never-ending con-call

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The attendee had to call into the conference call and say a few initial pleasantries to establish his/her presence, but could then leave the app to handle the rest once the Senior Company Bore began his monologue... A rib-tickling excerpt from Sanjeev Sanyal's Life Over Two Beers.