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What's stopping Mumbai from becoming the global financial hub

What's stopping Mumbai from becoming the global financial hub

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Congestion on Mumbai roads has become chronic.

How to earn more in the golden years

How to earn more in the golden years

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Depending on your liquidity requirement, invest in the right debt instruments.

Looking for a sports car? Why buying Nissan GTR makes sense

Looking for a sports car? Why buying Nissan GTR makes sense

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The GT-R is not about practicality, it's not about the gadgetry and it's also not about the lap times (there are faster cars than the GT-R). Then what is it all about?

Indian students detained in visa scam were aware of their crime: US

Indian students detained in visa scam were aware of their crime: US

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The fake university was set up by the DHS's investigating unit in Greater Detroit area to bust the "pay-and-stay" racket.

Not Lehman but a Northern Rock moment for India

Not Lehman but a Northern Rock moment for India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Most of the NBFCs do not take public deposits but that does not mean they cannot create systemic risks. The banking system has at least Rs 57,000 crore exposure to IL&FS. Haven't the banks invested public money in IL&FS papers, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Wilful defaulters will now find it difficult to raise money

Wilful defaulters will now find it difficult to raise money

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Such measures are expected to further enhance the protection of investors in the securities market

Kumar Gandharva is a companion for all time

Kumar Gandharva is a companion for all time

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

'I doubt very much if I will ever move on from his music, as I have from so much else through the years,' says Aakar Patel.

Youngsters, this is how you can make more money!

Youngsters, this is how you can make more money!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Invest early. Plan your taxes.

4 money lessons for women

4 money lessons for women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Shikha Verma offers invaluable money management insights

India must call Trump's bluff

India must call Trump's bluff

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The US seems to be engaging in a game of brinkmanship where President Trump's visit has been used as 'leverage' to pressure India into agreeing to a trade deal, notes Kashish Parpiani.

India's friendly steps towards Pak face this 'unique challenge'

India's friendly steps towards Pak face this 'unique challenge'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The foreign secretary said almost all major initiatives of India in SAARC did not fructify due to hurdles posed by Islamabad.

Agusta middleman Christian Michel sent to 5-day CBI custody

Agusta middleman Christian Michel sent to 5-day CBI custody

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

A bail plea was also moved on his behalf. The court did not give any specific date for hearing the bail plea.

Decoding your CIBIL score

Decoding your CIBIL score

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Answers to six commonly asked questions about CIBIL score that will help clear your confusions

Is the Hero Destini 125 worth Rs 54,640?

Is the Hero Destini 125 worth Rs 54,640?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Does Hero MotoCorp's first ever 125 cc scooter do enough to stand out in the ever-growing 125cc scooter segment?

Honda CB Hornet 160R is yours for Rs 80k

Honda CB Hornet 160R is yours for Rs 80k

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

After much speculations and wait, Honda has finally launched its highly awaited CB Hornet in India. With the starting price of Rs 79,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the bike is available in two variants -- the standard variant with a single disc and Dual Discs with CBS.

Dream home on your mind? Think pre-approved home loans!

Dream home on your mind? Think pre-approved home loans!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Make your 'dream-home' dream come true

How to improve your credit score this Eid

How to improve your credit score this Eid

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Sacrifice these common misconceptions to improve your credit score this Eid

Just started investing in stocks? Here's some advice

Just started investing in stocks? Here's some advice

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

CBI techie arrested for subverting rail ticketing system through illicit software

CBI techie arrested for subverting rail ticketing system through illicit software

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The CBI said the software enables the user to save all required details to book Tatkal tickets beforehand.

Naga peace process: What next?

Naga peace process: What next?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'NSCN-IM leader Muivah warns that the NSCN-IM has come very close to an honourable solution to the peace process with the Government of India, but if it does not materialise, then the Nagas will go away so far that it would be difficult to bring them back to the negotiating table easily,' note Sandeep Pandey and Meera Sanghamitra.

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Indians at large harbour a notion that their country is cherrypicking out of the American basket of goodies, but the policymakers in Delhi and the political leadership are well aware that it can only be a pipe dream since a military alliance with a superpower is a profound irrevocable commitment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Check out the stylish and spacious Ford EcoSport S!

Check out the stylish and spacious Ford EcoSport S!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Ford EcoSport S offers all the practicality and affordability of a small car.

Alien abduction? Stolen by Russia? MH370 theories continue

Alien abduction? Stolen by Russia? MH370 theories continue

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

It has been a year since Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, carrying 239 passengers, disappeared without any trace.

Gift your family a new home by next Pongal

Gift your family a new home by next Pongal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Follow these tips to get ready to celebrate with sweets and kites with your friends and family in your new house next Pongal.

How Vajpayee made India a nuclear superpower

How Vajpayee made India a nuclear superpower

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Vajpayee had always felt that India must act with conviction and panache. He decided that, irrespective of the attendant risks, he would undertake what many felt was a precarious course. A fascinating excerpt from N K Singh's Portraits Of Power: Half A Century Of Being At Ringside on Atalji's 96th birthday, December 25.

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'My brave JCO managed to get to the gun, sit on top of the dead man and fired away at the attacking aircraft till they melted away into the darkness.'

IL&FS fallout: Lessons for the rating agencies

IL&FS fallout: Lessons for the rating agencies

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Perhaps the way forward could be the introduction of uniform rating standards - on the lines of accounting standards for the accounting profession - with a separate regulating authority for enforcing those standards, says Sudipto Dey.

Lockdown 3.0: The perfect time to upskill!

Lockdown 3.0: The perfect time to upskill!

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Online learning platforms have become go-to places for those suffocated by the current curbs on movement.

R Chandrasekaran takes over as Nasscom chairman

R Chandrasekaran takes over as Nasscom chairman

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Software industry body Nasscom on Wednesday appointed Cognizant India Executive Vice Chairman R Chandrasekaran as its Chairman for the year 2014-15.

'Is Kashmir going to be a military-police state forever?'

'Is Kashmir going to be a military-police state forever?'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

'Now you have a full clampdown and a huge security blanket. How long are you going to maintain that? The moment you lift it, all that suppressed protest and anger will come out.'

Sreejesh to lead India at Azlan Shah Meet, 4 rookies included

Sreejesh to lead India at Azlan Shah Meet, 4 rookies included

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Defender Gurinder Singh, midfielders Sumit and Manpreet who were part of the Junior World Cup-winning squad are slated to make their debut at the tournament.

NaMo App: 'He is still subject to the law'

NaMo App: 'He is still subject to the law'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

'It is really troublesome that someone in a position of power is misleading people and presumably, citizens of the country to give up data.' 'That is not a part of informed consent.'

CBDT probes 50 IRS officers for suggesting to tax super-rich

CBDT probes 50 IRS officers for suggesting to tax super-rich

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

In a statement, the CBDT, which is the apex policy making body for direct tax policies, said it has never asked IRS Association or these officers to prepare such a report and no permission was sought by them before making the report public. 'It is unequivocally stated that CBDT never asked IRS Association or these officers to prepare such a report.

Sebi gets more power to clamp down on ponzi schemes

Sebi gets more power to clamp down on ponzi schemes

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The government on Thursday gave more powers to market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India to crackdown on ponzi schemes, access phone call records to check insider trading and carry out search and seizure operations.

Tech partnerships in climate change can make the world a better place

Tech partnerships in climate change can make the world a better place

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

For existing technologies, unless appropriate financing is available, deployment at scale is difficult.

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

Sebi plans to impose restrictions on wilful defaulters

Sebi plans to impose restrictions on wilful defaulters

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

At present, Sebi norms bar wilful defaulters from issuing convertible debt instruments.

Candidates contesting elections have to disclose source of income, rules SC

Candidates contesting elections have to disclose source of income, rules SC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Not just candidates, but their spouses and dependents too have to reveal source of income and assets, observes the apex court.

How to build an emergency fund in three easy steps

How to build an emergency fund in three easy steps

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Financial planning advisor Amar Pandit explains the most important steps for accumulating a contingency fund but cautions that this money should be spent wisely.

8 credit mistakes that you must avoid

8 credit mistakes that you must avoid

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Paying just minimum amount due? Closed your oldest credit card? Have never accessed your CIBIL report? You could be in trouble :(