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NPS: MSF Makes Investing Simpler, Smarter

NPS: MSF Makes Investing Simpler, Smarter

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Those who have long retirement horizons of 15 to 20 years and seek higher long-term returns may opt for MSF. Investors nearing retirement (under 10 years) or those with low risk tolerance should stay away.

Microcap Investing: Play Small, Think Long

Microcap Investing: Play Small, Think Long

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

'Such stocks may be useful for aggressive portfolios, but should not be part of the core holdings.'

Ex-Miss India harassed by bike-borne youths in Kolkata

Ex-Miss India harassed by bike-borne youths in Kolkata

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Sengupta, 30, said she was returning home along with a colleague in an app-based cab, which was hit by a few bike-borne youths who dragged the driver out and roughed him up. The model claimed that she had sought help from officers of Maidan police station in the heart of the city, and later went to Charu Market police station in south Kolkata. On both occasions, she was allegedly told that the incident did not happen in their jurisdiction.

Nilekani-backed people+ai rolls out AI strategy...

Nilekani-backed people+ai rolls out AI strategy...

Rediff.com8 May 2024

An initiative of Nandan Nilekani's EkStep Foundation, people+ai on Tuesday unveiled its vision for the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India, dubbed 'Adbhut India' (Amazing India). It aims to harness AI as a powerful tool to enhance the lives of all Indians. The event marked the rollout of several initiatives by people+ai that are focused on discovering, demonstrating, and disseminating population-scale AI use cases for India.

An Italian wear for Rs 1 lakh

An Italian wear for Rs 1 lakh

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

Moschino, the high-end luxury Italian womenswear brand owned by the Aeffe fashion group, launched its first boutique in India at the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai last month.

Indian models showcase seductive eveningwear

Indian models showcase seductive eveningwear

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Mumbai witnessed a fashion show featuring creations by the toast of the fashion world on April 27 -- Lanvin, Stella McCartney and Moschino. Here's a look at the sizzling eveningwear on display!

Do you know 5,000 Chinese live in India?

Do you know 5,000 Chinese live in India?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

The new entrants are young, enterprising Chinese men and women who want to tap into the promising Indian market.

'Where land reforms have taken place, there are no Maoists'

'Where land reforms have taken place, there are no Maoists'

Rediff.com27 May 2013

A former Maoist speaks to Shobha Warrier

PKL can give the IPL a run for its money

PKL can give the IPL a run for its money

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

'At a time when sports leagues are often smothered by the allure of spurious glamour, it is easy to forget what makes them so exciting in the first place: The sport itself.' 'At its core, the PKL has a fast-paced, engaging sport working for it.' 'Simply put, kabaddi, with its end-to-end action and oscillating fortunes, is almost never dull to watch,' says Dhruv Munjal.

HCL sees wealth in health care

HCL sees wealth in health care

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Formal announcement of venture into new segment on Thursday; group's entry timely, given the demand, say experts

How India's tax system helps cigarettes flourish

How India's tax system helps cigarettes flourish

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Cigarette companies have substantial wriggle room thanks to India's complex tax structure, which categorises them by length and filter

1 in 7 Indian drugs revealed as substandard

1 in 7 Indian drugs revealed as substandard

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

More lucrative routinely prescribed drugs are at higher risk of failing quality standards

How the new government must tackle the Maoist threat

How the new government must tackle the Maoist threat

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Besides weakening the Maoists' lethal capacities and reducing violence, it is essential to ensure that governance is improved, so that those prone to sympathising with, or supporting, the Maoists would, in the long run, realise the needlessness and futility of doing so, says P V Ramana and Raj Bala Rana.

'It's very difficult directing a daughter'

'It's very difficult directing a daughter'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

'I was a very late child of my father. I was suddenly a little toy, who appeared from nowhere. Everybody experimented.' 'I don't know why I took up dancing. I think I wanted to find one more excuse to drop out from school.' Kamal Haasan gives us beautiful nuggets from his life.

Is IPL no longer the world's top T-20 contest?

Is IPL no longer the world's top T-20 contest?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The IPL, all of a sudden, may have some catching up to do with the Big Bash.