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'Can I buy a 40 lakh car in 2 yrs with SIPs?'

'Can I buy a 40 lakh car in 2 yrs with SIPs?'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

Dyes and pigments: Reinstatement of exemption sought

Dyes and pigments: Reinstatement of exemption sought

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

The industry expects 0% duty on all types of fuels, low duty rate of 2% on basic building blocks like benzene, toluene, xylene, naphthalene etc.; moderate duty rate on Intermediates of 5% and high duty rate on finished products of 7.5%.

Chlor Alkalies: No customs duty on coal to benefit some

Chlor Alkalies: No customs duty on coal to benefit some

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

Exemption of custom duty on coal would help Chlor Alkali companies to lower their power cost wherever they have captive power generation based on coal.

Companies see slowdown in growth of temporary, contract and casual jobs

Companies see slowdown in growth of temporary, contract and casual jobs

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Some of India's largest companies have seen a slowdown in the growth of temporary, contract and casual jobs, as compared to the increase in their total workforce. The absolute number of such jobs is up 30 per cent between financial year 2017-18 and 2021-22 (FY18-22), shows an analysis of data collated from the annual reports of S&P BSE 100 companies. Forty-eight firms were considered for the final analysis based on the availability of uniform data across the last five years. In comparison, the total workforce numbers are up 36 per cent in the same period.

After Gujarat and Jharkhand, UP approves 10% quota for poor

After Gujarat and Jharkhand, UP approves 10% quota for poor

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'The UP government will implement the quota for the upper castes fully without touching the reservation for other sections of society'

All about the new tax proposals

All about the new tax proposals

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's Budget had quite a few tax-related proposals, although initially they did not appear to be too significant. However, read on to find out what are the proposals related to Direct and Indirect taxes that he has made and how the two affect you!

8 Benefits Of Investing In SIPs

8 Benefits Of Investing In SIPs

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Embracing the habit of SIPs can pave the way for a financially secure and prosperous future, points out Misbah Baxamusa.

R-Day parade: UP wins best tableau award

R-Day parade: UP wins best tableau award

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The defence ministry said Maharashtra was voted as the best tableau among the states/union territories in the popular choice category.

DCW seeks CCTV on flights, tougher steps against drunk fliers

DCW seeks CCTV on flights, tougher steps against drunk fliers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Prevent highly intoxicated travellers from boarding the aircraft, limit alcohol intake, instal CCTV cameras and sensitise staff about sexual harassment -- are part of the detailed guidelines given by the Delhi Commission for Women to the aviation regulator amid rising incidents of unruly passengers on flights.

BJP, Congress, JD-S in race as Karnataka votes on May 10, counting on May 13

BJP, Congress, JD-S in race as Karnataka votes on May 10, counting on May 13

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The BJP and Congress have already launched spirited campaigns for the elections.

Time To Ladder Up Your FD Deposits

Time To Ladder Up Your FD Deposits

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Banks will continue to increase FD rates to attract more deposits and meet the increasing demand for credit.'

'Am I too aggressive with my SIPs?'

'Am I too aggressive with my SIPs?'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

December 7 is last date to apply for NEET 2019

December 7 is last date to apply for NEET 2019

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) will be conducted on Sunday, May 5, 2019.

Cong-JDS alliance bags mayor, deputy major posts in Bengaluru

Cong-JDS alliance bags mayor, deputy major posts in Bengaluru

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Congress's Sampath Raj was elected the 51st Mayor of Bengaluru while Janata Dal-Secular's Padmavathi Narasimhamurthy, the deputy mayor.

Can Modi Swing It For BJP In Karnataka?

Can Modi Swing It For BJP In Karnataka?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The BJP leadership knows it can't boast of governance in the state as the Bommai government has little to show. So, the game plan is to project Modi, who will reiterate how important it is for a state to have the same party ruling in power at the Centre, observes Ramesh Menon.

'MF Guru, I want a passive income from MFs'

'MF Guru, I want a passive income from MFs'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

Delhi HC issues notice to Yasin Malik on NIA's death penalty plea in terror case

Delhi HC issues notice to Yasin Malik on NIA's death penalty plea in terror case

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday issued a notice to separatist leader Yasin Malik, who is currently serving a life term, on a plea by the National Investigation Agency seeking death penalty for him in a terror funding case.

'Suggest gold, silver MF SIPs to invest'

'Suggest gold, silver MF SIPs to invest'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'The Khalistanis get bulk of the money from abroad.' 'Where did Amritpal's Mercedes come from, which costs well over Rs 60 lakhs?' 'Where does his fleet of vehicles come from?' 'Local Punjabis can certainly not contribute this kind of money.'

Bill for 10% quota for economically weak introduced in Lok Sabha

Bill for 10% quota for economically weak introduced in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The bill, approved by the Union Cabinet on Monday, was brought in on the last day of the Winter Session of Lok Sabha.

Rahul Gandhi himself 'violated' security protocols: Govt's rebuttal

Rahul Gandhi himself 'violated' security protocols: Govt's rebuttal

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

"Since 2020, there have been 113 violations observed and duly communicated," the officials said.

78 hours of business lost: Rajya Sabha adjourns sine die

78 hours of business lost: Rajya Sabha adjourns sine die

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Vice Chairman Harivansh regretted that 78 hours of business were lost due to disruptions and that the House functioned for only 27 hours.

'Jungle Raj in UP: Oppn slams BJP over Atiq killing

'Jungle Raj in UP: Oppn slams BJP over Atiq killing

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The Opposition on Sunday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party over the killing of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf Ahmad in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj district, alleging that 'jungle raj' and 'mafia raj' were prevalent under its rule.

Why swimming's transgender ruling is important to the sports world

Why swimming's transgender ruling is important to the sports world

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The policy is the strictest from any Olympic sports body and effectively bars any transgender women

EWS quota not violative of Constitution's basic structure, 50% ceiling not inflexible: SC

EWS quota not violative of Constitution's basic structure, 50% ceiling not inflexible: SC

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court of India, by a majority view of 3:2, on Monday upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment providing 10 per cent reservation to people belonging to the economically weaker sections (EWS) in admissions and government jobs.

Railways' NTPC, Level 1 exams suspended amid protests by aspirants

Railways' NTPC, Level 1 exams suspended amid protests by aspirants

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

It has also formed a committee which will examine the grievances of those who have passed the exams under different railway recruitment boards and those who have failed.

Bachelors, Masters, Law progs at Allahabad Univ

Bachelors, Masters, Law progs at Allahabad Univ

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

University of Allahabad invites applications for admission to Bachelors, Masters and Law courses.

Nikhat Zareen's Chance At World Glory

Nikhat Zareen's Chance At World Glory

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

As boxer Nikhat Zareen prepares to head to her first World Championships in the 51 kg category, she feels she has plenty in her armoury to go the distance.

More than 18,000 H-1B visas yet to be grabbed

More than 18,000 H-1B visas yet to be grabbed

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

According to the latest figure update by US Citizenship and Immigration Services, approximately 46,700 of the H-1B visas in the general category were filled up by September 25; against a Congressional mandated figure of 65,000.

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