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What I learnt from Warren Buffett

What I learnt from Warren Buffett

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Fund manager Gautam Sinha Roy shares what he has learnt from Warren Buffett, after attending Berkshire Hathaway AGMs over the years

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

After the 2019 election, one thing is sure: GST will see a number of changes, explains Indivjal Dhasmana.

How to teach the arrogant political parties a lesson

How to teach the arrogant political parties a lesson

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Partyless democracy is an idea whose time has come, says Sandeep Pandey

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The National Innovation Foundation India (NIF), Ahmedabad shared the ideas that shined at the IGNITE 2015.

'Make inspection regime mandatory to prevent car fires'

'Make inspection regime mandatory to prevent car fires'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Tampering with electrical fittings of a car, subjecting it to improper maintenance or making unwarranted changes to it are the primary reasons behind the spurt in cases of vehicle fires, which have claimed several lives in the recent past.

DRDO's new assault rifle will be a disaster for the army

DRDO's new assault rifle will be a disaster for the army

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

The Indian Army rejected DRDO's INSAS assault rifle in 2010 due to its all-round inefficiency. Now the army is being forced to accept DRDO's Excalibur rifle, which is basically an ungraded variant of the INSAS, to make up for a severe shortage of small arms.

Has the economy dramatically changed recently?

Has the economy dramatically changed recently?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

A V Rajwade wonders if the Modi sarkar is pursuing price stability at the cost of potential social instability in both rural and urban India.

'1984 was the beginning, followed by 1992 and 2002'

'1984 was the beginning, followed by 1992 and 2002'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

'1984 is important as it is the beginning of the State making war against its citizens in India.' 'Since then, we had the government of the day organising riots or genocide by attacking certain people.'

Is India Inc prepared for GST?

Is India Inc prepared for GST?

Rediff.com29 May 2017

In a conversation with Vishal Chhabria and Hamsini Karthik, Gautam Chhaochharia, executive director & head, India Research, UBS, explains why implementing goods and services tax (GST) may not be as disruptive as many perceive it to be. But, he warns investors shouldn't have high expectations on corporate earnings.

Explosive found in UP assembly, NIA probe recommended

Explosive found in UP assembly, NIA probe recommended

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

A white powder was found wrapped in a paper close to the seat of the Leader of the Opposition Ram Govind Choudhry.

Prabhu unveils big initiatives to reform the Railways

Prabhu unveils big initiatives to reform the Railways

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Budget proposals have set four goals to transform Indian Railways.

'When people are suffering, how can you call it a good cause?'

'When people are suffering, how can you call it a good cause?'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

'How can you ask the common man alone to suffer when the rich is not doing any sacrifice?' 'To take out 10% of black money, you are punishing 90% of the public who have genuine white money.'

Brave Mind, Fearless Conscience-Keeper

Brave Mind, Fearless Conscience-Keeper

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Mohammad Sajjad profiles Professor Riazur Rahman Sherwani, 94, versatile mind, intrepid intellectual.

Aadhaar-demat account linking: FPIs grappling with Sebi diktat

Aadhaar-demat account linking: FPIs grappling with Sebi diktat

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Sebi directs freezing of all demat accounts not linked to Aadhaar by December 31

SC asks Centre to justify allocation of 164 coal blocks

SC asks Centre to justify allocation of 164 coal blocks

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

The Centre on Wednesday faced the ire of the Supreme Court for not aiding the CBI with documents in its probe in Coalgate and was directed to file a comprehensive affidavit "justifying" allocation of 164 coal blocks.

The day the Dalai Lama came to India

The day the Dalai Lama came to India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Claude Arpi's fascinating account of the Dalai Lama's arrival in Tawang in March 1959.

Jaitley under fire, Modi the target

Jaitley under fire, Modi the target

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

'Nobody would dare directly target Modi, and while there are murmurs about Amit Shah after Bihar, nobody is willing to say this openly. Arun Jaitley, in some calculations, is most expendable for Modi,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Banking gets faster, easier and highly secure

Banking gets faster, easier and highly secure

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

New offerings by banks are changing the way you transact.

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The US also blasted China and Russia for not joining hands with the international community in their efforts to combat the North Korean threat.

Key lessons for the Railways to turn profitable

Key lessons for the Railways to turn profitable

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Even as several trains have more than 200 waitlisted passengers every day, running some trains with so many vacant seats is a criminal waste of scarce resource.

Review: Moto Z Play

Review: Moto Z Play

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Himanshu Juneja is impressed with the Moto Z Play's 'wow' factor.

'Incentive to store black money has reduced'

'Incentive to store black money has reduced'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

'The cash part is the lower hanging fruit compared to the other sources.' 'To attack the cash part of black money, I can't think of anything else but demonetisation.'

Somnath Chatterjee's advice for India

Somnath Chatterjee's advice for India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

'We have to find a way out of this confrontational politics.'

UEFA chief Platini wants 'stupid' triple punishment rule scrapped

UEFA chief Platini wants 'stupid' triple punishment rule scrapped

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

UEFA president Michel Platini has repeated his call for the "triple punishment" of red card, penalty and suspension to be dropped following two controversial dismissals in the Champions League this week.

For India's youth, Modi is the only leader

For India's youth, Modi is the only leader

Rediff.com26 May 2018

'Almost deified by enough Indians now, never mind his politics and, worse, economics,' says Shekhar Gupta.

'Congress should name PM candidate before polls'

'Congress should name PM candidate before polls'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Milind Deora, minister of state for communication and information technology and shipping, is one of the Congress' young guns under Rahul Gandhi. He tells Kavita Chowdhury that the core problem for the United Progressive Alliance in its second term has been its inability to communicate effectively. Edited excerpts:

The incredible lightness of being

The incredible lightness of being

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Pilates, a fitness system that focuses on stretching to help the muscles find their balance, is becoming popular. The author tries it out.

Indian garment companies help Bangla tiger roar

Indian garment companies help Bangla tiger roar

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

More than Indian exporters, it is Indian business families based in Sri Lanka and Hong Kong which have exploited the Bangladesh advantage

GST delay to cast shadow on Budget

GST delay to cast shadow on Budget

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Consensus seems a problem before the current session of Parliament ends.

Need trustworthy reviews? Who you gonna call?

Need trustworthy reviews? Who you gonna call?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Frilp will help you discover and share valuable information through word-of-mouth recommendations.

Exclusive! 'The Railways are bankrupt'

Exclusive! 'The Railways are bankrupt'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

'The government must understand that the Indian Railways is like a Kamdhenu cow. It can look after your GDP, it can look after the health of the nation. But the Kamdhenu cow also needs nourishment.' 'You have not at all looked after the Indian Railways, you have ill treated the Indian Railways, you have mistreated the Indian Railways and you have given the Indian Railways step motherly treatment.' 'I don't think this government has understood the Indian Railways.'

How 'gurunomics' is fueling India's consumer boom

How 'gurunomics' is fueling India's consumer boom

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Be it consumer products, lifestyle or entertainment, spiritual gurus are stepping into business and are finding success

Health insurance for your parents: Myth and reality

Health insurance for your parents: Myth and reality

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Follow these steps diligently to ensure that there isn't any hardship when your parents fall ill

Under siege, Nitish plans to tweak Bihar's prohibition law

Under siege, Nitish plans to tweak Bihar's prohibition law

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Under siege, Nitish plans to tweak Bihar's anti-booze law

The 'foreign hand' in India's election 2019

The 'foreign hand' in India's election 2019

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

How will the Modi Sarkar's likely return affect other nations?

Why Bopanna was axed for Davis Cup tie vs New Zealand

Why Bopanna was axed for Davis Cup tie vs New Zealand

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Rohan Bopanna was axed from the Davis Cup side since he pulled out of the Spain tie feigning injury, the All Indian Tennis Association sources claimed on Tuesday.

Make Indian, buy Indian: Defence Minister's mantra

Make Indian, buy Indian: Defence Minister's mantra

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

At least 40% of a product must be manufactured in India for it to qualify for the Indian Designed, Developed and Manufactured category.

Why brand Sensex still has the edge over Nifty

Why brand Sensex still has the edge over Nifty

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Nifty has a virtual monopoly in the index derivatives segment.

Budget 2018: An Exercise in Mindlessness

Budget 2018: An Exercise in Mindlessness

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

'In the final analysis, all Budgets everywhere are like the schemes hatched by A A Milne's lovable Winnie-the-Pooh.' 'They may be well-intended, but often go awry.' 'Although Pooh and his friends agree that he 'has very little brain', he is occasionally acknowledged to have a clever idea, usually driven by common sense.' 'This Budget at a first glance does not appear to belong to that latter category,' says economist Shreekant Sambrani.

Please Note: This Redmi is no pushover

Please Note: This Redmi is no pushover

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Xiaomi has ticked all the correct boxes with the Redmi Note 3. It should be on the list of probables for buyers with a sub Rs 15,000 budget.