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Want to buy Life insurance and Term plan?

Want to buy Life insurance and Term plan?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Cover the spouse under the same policy. A joint life plan offers assurance that one will continue to receive the same financial care in case of an unforeseen loss of a partner, advises Pankaj Razdan.

Only in Coorg! Wine from coffee plantations

Only in Coorg! Wine from coffee plantations

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Homemade wines from this coffee county make for surprising experiences.

Your favourite cup of tea could be in trouble!

Your favourite cup of tea could be in trouble!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The world-famous Darjeeling tea is losing its flavour even as it struggles with falling production, says Avishek Rakshit.

Children's Day special: 'Growing up has become a race'

Children's Day special: 'Growing up has become a race'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Teesta Karkera, 13, of Thakur Public School, Mumbai, tells us how Children's Day isn't celebrated the way it used to be.

5 surprising pregnancy rules that nobody will tell you about!

5 surprising pregnancy rules that nobody will tell you about!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Eating healthy, exercising, not smoking and drinking are the most common pregnancy rules. But here are some more...

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

An individual must have tolerance for ambiguity and will have to learn to adapt to changing scenarios, suggests Career Coach Dr Shruthi J Mayur.

The many benefits of eating nuts

The many benefits of eating nuts

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

It may prevent weight gain and provide other cardiovascular benefits.

'Indian history is north India-centric'

'Indian history is north India-centric'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'There was a revolt. They were fighting for their rights.' 'They lost their rights after colonial forest policies came into place.' 'These freedom fighters were trying to reassert those rights.'

'No indication Omicron is more infectious or lethal'

'No indication Omicron is more infectious or lethal'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'Mortality or hospitalisation has not increased in South Africa because of the new variant.' 'There is nothing to show so far that it is more infectious.' 'I am of the opinion that at the moment, there is no reason to panic.'

7 Tips To Get The Perfect Curls

7 Tips To Get The Perfect Curls

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Curl your hair away from your face rather than towards it if you want a more beautiful, wavy look, suggests Vipul Chudasama, creative director, Ikonic Professional.

Why sugar is turning sour for Uttar Pradesh

Why sugar is turning sour for Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

This has spelt trouble for the mills. Most of them are unable to pay the farmers.

Closing insurance policy midway? YOU are the loser

Closing insurance policy midway? YOU are the loser

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Allowing it to lapse leaves you unprotected and can, in some cases, cause loss of premiums paid, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Six pieces of malware present in the laptop had truly terrible track records. It's estimated that these six programs have logged combined damages of $95 billion between them, says Devangshu Datta.

Ranganath Mavinakere: The man behind Infosys' successful comeback

Ranganath Mavinakere: The man behind Infosys' successful comeback

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

"There was not a single decision that I took during my second tenure without discussing it with Ranga and getting valuable input from him," says Narayana Murthy.

A dinner date with your pet

A dinner date with your pet

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Pet friendly restaurants in Indian metros. Take them along too when you plan to dine out!

Your beauty parlour could make you sick!

Your beauty parlour could make you sick!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

If a person has a weak immune system or pre-existing conditions like diabetes and psoriasis, it is advisable to stay away from beauty parlours, says Manav Wadhawan.

A win-win for traders, brokerages and exchanges

A win-win for traders, brokerages and exchanges

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

With equity and commodity exchanges allowed to enter each other's areas from October, brokerages are pump-priming their businesses to allow their clients seamless trading in commodities and equities.

Where to find the best biryani in Mumbai?

Where to find the best biryani in Mumbai?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Mini Ribeiro lists her 10 favourite biryani places in Mumbai.

Craving for a flat tummy? Try this!

Craving for a flat tummy? Try this!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

These exercises will bring your tummy back in shape.

What the 'Geeta' cyberstalker case tells us

What the 'Geeta' cyberstalker case tells us

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

When businessman Vijay Nair spoke up against the cyberstalking he experienced, he only highlighted how it isn't as innocuous as it may seem.

Christmas recipes: Beveca and Chicken Roast

Christmas recipes: Beveca and Chicken Roast

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Hazel Daniel tells us how Anglo Indians celebrate Christmas.

Christmas recipes: Utterly sweetalicious Goan treats

Christmas recipes: Utterly sweetalicious Goan treats

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Ivan Crasto offers his family's recipe for Goan semolina cake and Chocolate Fudge.

With $22.7 billion in his kitty, Mukesh Ambani is India's richest

With $22.7 billion in his kitty, Mukesh Ambani is India's richest

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The combined networth of India's 100 wealthiest is $381 billion (nearly Rs 25.5 lakh crore), a rise of 10 per cent from $ 345 billion in 2015

'I would not recommend infidelity'

'I would not recommend infidelity'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'Life is too short to be doing something that you do not love.'

'No need to panic about COVID-19'

'No need to panic about COVID-19'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

'If the government does its job of vaccinating all the population with the booster dose, and also monitoring the virus, and we do our job of wearing a mask and avoiding crowded places, we will be free of this virus in a few months.' time.'

ASK KOMAL: Help! My son's obsessed with fitness

ASK KOMAL: Help! My son's obsessed with fitness

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Eating less than your normal calorie requirements is generally the prime cause of weight loss, says Komal Jethmalani.

India ranks 130 in ease of doing biz list; jumps 12 spots

India ranks 130 in ease of doing biz list; jumps 12 spots

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

India ranks 130 in ease of doing biz report; jumps 12 spots

Modern Love Hyderabad Review

Modern Love Hyderabad Review

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Modern Love Hyderabad, even though predictable, is interesting in parts and keeps you entertained emotionally, observes Divya Nair.

How to pay less tax on capital gains you make by using indexation

How to pay less tax on capital gains you make by using indexation

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Indexation is a technique to adjust tax payments by employing a price index which adjusts for inflation

How women can succeed in a man's world

How women can succeed in a man's world

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'You must remember that a career is something you can craft for yourself.' 'But if you want to be a successful leader, you need the organisation and your team to support you.' 'In order to make it all work, you need to be cognisant of the team.' 'You can't be a prima donna. These days, people don't accept that.' 'You can't ride roughshod over people.'

How To PROTECT Data And Privacy ONLINE

How To PROTECT Data And Privacy ONLINE

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Scammers and fraudsters keep coming up with creative ways to gain access to sensitive information and only by being alert and aware of such attempts can data privacy be truly maintained.

Mango recipes: Murabba, Panna, Chutney and Mangai Sadam

Mango recipes: Murabba, Panna, Chutney and Mangai Sadam

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Here are some tongue tickling raw mango recipes for you to indulge in. You can share yours too!

Why loan against property can be risky

Why loan against property can be risky

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Most borrowers of loans against property pin hopes on future cash flows from their business, but in case of failure to repay the loan, the lender can repossess the property and sell it.

Have you visited the mysterious Chand Baori?

Have you visited the mysterious Chand Baori?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Dedicated to the goddess of happiness, this beautiful tourist attraction remains spectacular in its desolation, says Geetanjali Krishna.

What's a 'healthy' vegetarian diet?

What's a 'healthy' vegetarian diet?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

'Having refined carbohydrates -- such as maida -- in excess is not really healthy.'

Don't fret if credit card application rejected

Don't fret if credit card application rejected

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Secured credit cards offer benefits similar to regular credit cards and hence an applicant should try and get a card with lower fees and more features, suggests Sarbajeet K Sen.

Investing lessons from 'professional opportunist' Sam Zell

Investing lessons from 'professional opportunist' Sam Zell

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Meet Sam Zell or the 'Grave Dancer' who made billions using his business acumen.

WFH Burnout? 9 Simple Things To Do

WFH Burnout? 9 Simple Things To Do

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Clearly demarcate family time in your schedule and ensure that you do not work, receive calls or even reply to emails during this time.

10 Foods To Boost Productivity

10 Foods To Boost Productivity

Rediff.com4 May 2022

If you consume enough water in a day, you'll notice a 14 percent increase in productivity at work, says Dr Siddhant Bhargava, nutritional scientist and co-founder, Food Darzee.

'I don't want to do aunty roles again'

'I don't want to do aunty roles again'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'When Zubeida came, everybody loved me and I got a slew of offers of the same kind.' 'People started saying, "Aap nayi Aruna Irani ban jayegi".'