Marriage, childbirth, dependent parents and ageing increase the cover a person needs.
Monsoon is the breeding season for fish and shellfish, making them more susceptible to contamination, warns Zamurrud Patel, chief dietitian, Gleneagles Hospital. Instead, include freshly cooked chicken, eggs or pulses in your meals to meet your daily protein requirements.
rediffGURU Vipul Bhavsar answers readers' personal income tax queries
The Nifty's stunning 200-point jump in the final minute of trading wasn't a glitch. It marked India's shift to a new, globally accepted system of end-of-day price discovery.
'Users should protect their savings goals before allocating money to discretionary expenditure.'
'The market is currently neither cheap enough to be exciting about nor expensive enough to worry about.'
Former India women's hockey team captain Asunta Lakra has challenged the ethics proceedings initiated against her by Hockey India, citing procedural irregularities and questioning the Ethics Committee's jurisdiction. Lakra denied all allegations as 'false, baseless, malicious, motivated and defamatory' and is seeking full disclosure of documents before providing a detailed reply.
Taxpayers must provide more details to support deduction and exemption claims.
'At the end of the day, it is just another technology produced by the human mind.'
Former India women's hockey captain Asunta Lakra has formally challenged the ethics proceedings initiated against her by Hockey India, citing procedural irregularities and questioning the Ethics Committee's jurisdiction. Lakra denies all allegations as "false, baseless, malicious, motivated and defamatory," and highlights issues with the committee's constitution and the incomplete documentation provided. This challenge comes amidst a broader context of sexual harassment allegations in Jharkhand hockey and institutional intimidation claims.
Dentists don't 'replace fillings' on a schedule; they replace them only when it is warranted -- like when X-ray/examination shows leakage, crack, or decay, says rediffGURU Dr Shyam Jamalabad.
Understanding a product and assessing its suitability improve the chances of staying invested. Use life insurance mainly to cover risk, not to seek returns.
It's absolutely okay for two partners in a relationship to be widely different in their likes and dislikes, says rediffGURU Anu Krishna.
'1991 was an exceptional period in Indian history.' 'A big 400-volt shock was administered to the system, which was required. Today, we are in a much, much better position.'
Want a sharper jawline? A plastic surgeon explains who should consider jaw augmentation, how the procedure works, its risks, benefits and long-term results.
The EPF should remain a retirement nest egg, not be turned into an emergency fund.
Yoga expert Pushpa R recommends three simple but powerful asanas that support longevity and delay ageing.
'Instead of shouting or picking a fight, as soon as you feel yourself getting angry, remove yourself from the situation for a while,' advises rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of online dating website Quack Quack and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.
Avoid builders with very large commitments.
Long-duration bonds allow investors to match investment tenure with long-term liabilities and also stabilise their long-duration portfolios.
'Control your A, B, C and D.' 'A is A1C, keep your A1C below 7 per cent.' 'B is blood pressure, so keep your blood pressure at 130/ 80 or at least below 140/ 90.' 'C is cholesterol. The bad cholesterol is the LDL cholesterol, and it should be kept below 100, preferably below 70 or 50.' 'D is discipline like diet, exercise, sleep, no smoking, etc.' 'People with diabetes who follow A, B, C and D can live up to even 100 years of age without any complications.'
...and 3 lakh for harassment.
'The future of a microbiology course is highly promising in India and abroad,' says rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes.
If reimbursement becomes unavoidable, submit a complete file at the earliest.
Gynaecologists are noticing a gradual rise in POI cases, with a few women under 40 being diagnosed every month.
Smallcap funds give investors access to businesses that can grow much faster than the broader economy.
'A lot of women in their late 30s have healthy babies and there are prenatal screenings and tests that can help families make informed choices,' says rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.
In the latest advisory, rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna explains what young children should eat to support healthy growth and development.
'Rather than deploying all their money at once, investors should invest gradually.' 'A staggered approach is the better strategy because volatility is likely to persist.'
You don't need to justify your boundaries to your boss, counsels rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of the online dating website Quack Quack and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.
rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, counsels a married woman how to come to terms with her husband's affair.
These new provisions are expected to help heirs access securities faster.
rediffGURU Nayagam PP guides aspirants on how to pick the right career course and college based on their entrance scores and aptitude.
Tax treatment depends on the activity and manner of earning income.
'I don't see fear becoming a dominant factor for retail investors.'
The tax treatment of equity savings funds makes them appealing, especially to investors in higher income-tax brackets.
From jawline refinement and eyelid surgery to face lifts and hair transplants, cosmetic procedures are becoming increasingly popular among people looking to enhance their appearance.
An Home Loan Protection Plan repays the outstanding loan if the borrower dies or suffers a covered disability.
'Maybe it's time to think: Am I jealous that the new girl has suddenly come in and become popular? Do I feel left out because I don't get the same kind of attention that she does?'
'Dark patterns exploit human psychology, cognitive biases, urgency, confusion, or lack of attention to increase revenue for digital platforms at the expense of consumer choice and transparency.'
