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Want To Invest In Credit Risk Funds?

Want To Invest In Credit Risk Funds?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'Investing in these funds makes sense if their net yield over better-quality funds -- corporate bond funds or banking and PSU funds -- is meaningful.'

Asia Cup Super 4s: B'desh hold nerve to down Sri Lanka

Asia Cup Super 4s: B'desh hold nerve to down Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Bangladesh pulled off a thrilling four-wicket win against Sri Lanka, chasing 169 with just one ball to spare in Dubai on Saturday.

Why Silver Remains Heart of Festive Luxury

Why Silver Remains Heart of Festive Luxury

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

This festive season, silver is being reinvented from gemstone accents and heirloom-inspired decor to luxury gifts, blending tradition with modern design.

Kuki-Zo groups welcome Modi's Manipur visit, oppose dance event

Kuki-Zo groups welcome Modi's Manipur visit, oppose dance event

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Leading Kuki-Zo groups in Manipur welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi's likely visit, hoping he will address their aspirations for a separate administration and lasting peace in the region affected by ethnic violence.

'Band-aid' solution: Oppn on PM's address to nation on GST

'Band-aid' solution: Oppn on PM's address to nation on GST

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

The Congress party has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handling of GST reforms, calling them inadequate and demanding an apology for the tax imposed on essential items. They argue that the reforms are merely a 'band-aid' solution and that the government should address the states' demand for extended compensation.

Will Buy Russian Oil: Sitharaman

Will Buy Russian Oil: Sitharaman

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

New Delhi 'will have to take a call which supply source suits us the best,' the finance minister said, pointing out that crude oil accounts for the bulk of India's foreign exchange spend.

GST, 'bachat', 'swadeshi' in Modi's address amid Trump threats

GST, 'bachat', 'swadeshi' in Modi's address amid Trump threats

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Modi urged the people of the country to take pride in selling and buying indigenous goods.

Should India Field Same Team Vs Pakistan?

Should India Field Same Team Vs Pakistan?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Unless a player picks up an injury in training, India's team is expected to wear the same look against a Pakistan squad that are without top stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, lending it a look of youth and experience.

For Too Long, The World Has Let Pakistan Get Away

For Too Long, The World Has Let Pakistan Get Away

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

For too long has Pakistan gotten away with running with the terrorists and hunting with the forces. This duplicity needs to end, asserts Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Spin could be major factor but adapting is key: Smith

Spin could be major factor but adapting is key: Smith

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'It does look like quite a dry surface and I think the footmarks will definitely come into play as the game wears on.'

Missing banker's body found in Patna well

Missing banker's body found in Patna well

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The body of a missing banker was recovered along with his scooter from a dry well in the Beur area of Patna on Tuesday, officials said.

Mumbai hotel owners move HC against dry day order on counting day

Mumbai hotel owners move HC against dry day order on counting day

Rediff.com21 May 2024

The plea is likely to be heard on Wednesday by a vacation bench.

Allow certain good things to happen too: SC on Vantara

Allow certain good things to happen too: SC on Vantara

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court acknowledged a clean chit from a special investigation team (SIT) regarding the Vantara zoological rescue and rehabilitation centre in Gujarat's Jamnagar, following allegations of irregularities.

GST 2.0: What Is Taxed, What Is Exempted

GST 2.0: What Is Taxed, What Is Exempted

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

The GST Council on Wednesday approved a two-tier rate structure of 5 and 18 per cent, which will be implemented from September 22.

Indus Waters Treaty: 'India didn't give away water'

Indus Waters Treaty: 'India didn't give away water'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Experts discuss the Indus Waters Treaty, highlighting its engineering aspects and addressing criticisms of unfairness to India.

Maxwell sharpens bowling with an eye on T20 World Cup

Maxwell sharpens bowling with an eye on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Glenn Maxwell believes his spin bowling could come in handy in the Powerplay during next year's T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka.

How Mahindra plans to tackle rare earth magnet shortage

How Mahindra plans to tackle rare earth magnet shortage

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Mahindra & Mahindra plans to manage rare earth magnet supplies through alternative sourcing channels for the next nine months and will pursue 'engineering efforts' to address the raw material shortage situation amid growing product portfolio, according to a senior company executive. The imposition of export restrictions by China on key rare earth magnets has resulted in supply chain bottlenecks, impacting the user industries, including the auto and electronics sectors.

BIGGEST Real Estate Myth BUSTED!

BIGGEST Real Estate Myth BUSTED!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Do home prices really never fall? Ramalingam Kalirajan begs to differ.

10 Changes Your Body Goes Through During Menopause

10 Changes Your Body Goes Through During Menopause

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Here's how you can prepare yourself and your family to deal with menopause.

GST and income tax cuts to spark sustained growth

GST and income tax cuts to spark sustained growth

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

GST Reform 2.0, which trims tax slabs from four to two, signals a push for demand-led growth, and together with recent income tax cuts, sets the stage for sustained economic growth, experts said. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on September 3 approved an overhaul of the indirect tax regime by taxing essentials at 5 per cent and other goods at 18 per cent. A new 40 per cent tax will be applicable on luxury and sin items.

From Russia With Love

From Russia With Love

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Red Square and VDNKh easily rank among the most striking places I've visited -- both for their historical significance and architectural splendour.
My admiration for Russian culture, vision and ambition grew with every step as I clocked the miles, Nitin Sathe tells us after a visit to Moscow and St Petersburg.

Delhi on alert as Yamuna breaches danger mark; cremation ghats shut

Delhi on alert as Yamuna breaches danger mark; cremation ghats shut

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Rising Yamuna River levels flood low-lying areas of Delhi, displacing residents and disrupting businesses. Families struggle with loss of homes and livelihoods.

How To Eat Right This Ganeshotsav

How To Eat Right This Ganeshotsav

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Health experts caution that excessive indulgence in sweets during the festive season can lead to bloating, indigestion and acidity and can also trigger underlying symptoms of health issues for people who are overweight.

Vijay Or EPS: Who Will Fill Anti-DMK Space?

Vijay Or EPS: Who Will Fill Anti-DMK Space?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The two weeks that EPS took fending off the Sengottaiyan rebellion has since become lost time for the AIADMK as that was also the time Vijay took to go all-out against Stalin and the DMK, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

How Monsoon 2025 Turned Into A Nightmare

How Monsoon 2025 Turned Into A Nightmare

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

IMD data shows in the 24 hours between September 1 and 2, Haryana received 806 per cent more rainfall than normal, Punjab 759 per cent, Himachal Pradesh 510 per cent, Delhi 740 per cent, Chandigarh a staggering 1,638 per cent, and Rajasthan 193 per cent.

Asia Cup: Watch Out For These Players!

Asia Cup: Watch Out For These Players!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Players from the other teams who could push the Men in Blue to the limit.

'Jaiswal Is A Good Player, But...'

'Jaiswal Is A Good Player, But...'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'There's a bit of uncertainty and maybe a lack of confidence creeping into Jaiswal's game.'

Rain fury claims 10 lives in Haryana, Himachal, J-K

Rain fury claims 10 lives in Haryana, Himachal, J-K

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Heavy rainfall across North India leads to fatalities, structural damage, travel disruptions, and school closures. Eastern states brace for more rain.

Robots Kick Off!

Robots Kick Off!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

What Are Special Opportunities Funds?

What Are Special Opportunities Funds?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

SOFs can be a diversification tool for investors seeking alternatives to conventional large, mid, or smallcap portfolios.

Recipe: Mother-In-Law's Sambar

Recipe: Mother-In-Law's Sambar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Does your mom or mother-in-law rustle up an exquisite sambar. Hemant Waje's does. Here is her recipe.

SC wants insurance cover for 'braveheart' disabled defence cadets

SC wants insurance cover for 'braveheart' disabled defence cadets

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to explore providing insurance covers to defence cadets who suffer injuries or disabilities during training, emphasizing the need to support these 'braveheart cadets'.

Bakaiti Review: Family Business

Bakaiti Review: Family Business

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Unlike the TVF shows that manage to mine humour and nostalgia for family bonds that are seen to be fraying in real life, the ordinariness of Bakaiti becomes its stumbling block, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Will Rain Wreck India's Must-Win Test?

Will Rain Wreck India's Must-Win Test?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Rain delays, pitch uncertainty, and high stakes-it's all building up to a classic Old Trafford showdown, weather permitting.

PIX: Liverpool pip Arsenal; Brighton stun Man City

PIX: Liverpool pip Arsenal; Brighton stun Man City

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai struck the first telling blow in the Premier League title race with a dazzling free kick late on giving his side a 1-0 victory over rivals Arsenal.

Tamannaah, Avneet Have A Tip For You

Tamannaah, Avneet Have A Tip For You

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Move over sleek blowouts and pin straight hair; 2025 is all about letting the waves take over.

Trump's Tariffs: No More Protectionism Please!

Trump's Tariffs: No More Protectionism Please!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Brave statements such as we will continue to be the fastest growing large country are of no consolation, because the direction of trade also determines the flow of investment, points out M Govinda Rao.

15 killed, 34 hurt in explosion at Telangana pharma plant

15 killed, 34 hurt in explosion at Telangana pharma plant

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

At least 12 people died and 34 persons were injured in a pharma plant explosion in Sangareddy district of Telangana on Monday, State Minister Damodara Raja Narasimha said.

'We Are Not Listening To The Alarms'

'We Are Not Listening To The Alarms'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'What we are witnessing is not a freak incidence or a freak occurrence, but a new climate reality where warming oceans, monsoon variability and local geography are combining to produce extreme events.'

Next-Gen GST a step towards single tax slab

Next-Gen GST a step towards single tax slab

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

The proposed 'Next Gen GST' with sweeping reforms, lower tax rates, and just two slabs, aims to boost the economy amid tariff threats and set the stage for a single tax rate regime by the time India becomes a developed nation, government sources said.