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3 New Year money tips for your child!

3 New Year money tips for your child!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

The over-concerned species that we parents are, New Year is a great time to ensure that we leave our children with something to learn by, says Murad Nathani

Money tips if you just started earning

Money tips if you just started earning

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

It is important to celebrate when your first paycheck arrives, but is equally important to ensure that you take the time to learn some very important personal finance lessons, so that you can put your salary to work for you and grow a savings corpus.

Jaitley shows the path to 'Acche din' for the middle class

Jaitley shows the path to 'Acche din' for the middle class

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The abolition of wealth tax is again a welcome step.

He went to Harvard Business School to help India's farmers

He went to Harvard Business School to help India's farmers

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Siddharth Tata's Purple Chilli helps vegetable farmers earn an income 365 days a year.

A few popular alternatives to personal loans!

A few popular alternatives to personal loans!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

What if you could have an option apart from personal loan in times of crisis?

Sensex ends near 28K; banks, metal shares in limelight

Sensex ends near 28K; banks, metal shares in limelight

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

The Sensex ended up 380 points at 27,888 and the Nifty advanced 111 points to end five points shy of 8,400.

Sheena Bora Trial: A Tale of Two Witnesses

Sheena Bora Trial: A Tale of Two Witnesses

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Shyamvar Pinturam Rai and Pradeep Waghmare. Both erstwhile employees of Peter and Indrani Mukerjea. In the witness stand on Monday, Waghmare came across as a cheerful, straightforward man who is attempting to clamber his way towards prosperity. In the witness stand on Friday, Rai shed his customary jauntiness and broke down weeping, begging forgiveness from CBI Special Judge Jayendra Chandrasen Jagdale.

'Indira Gandhi was the James Bond of power politics'

'Indira Gandhi was the James Bond of power politics'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'She was the only prime minister who won a decisive military victory.' 'She won a real war; she didn't play video games on prime time TV over surgical strikes!' 'She understood power better than any other politician, saw it as her birthright and used it with inborn expertise.' 'Every politician today who tries to be a "supremo" through populism and absolute control over his or her party is referring to the Indira Gandhi playbook!'

An Editor Like None Other

An Editor Like None Other

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Darryl D'Monte mentored more journalists than any other editor of his generation. Some of the biggest bylines owe their beginnings in our glorious profession to this wonderful human being.

Millennials, want a job? Then read this interview

Millennials, want a job? Then read this interview

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

'This generation wants to try different things, are ready to take risks and experiment with their careers.'

Parliament set to witness furore over note ban

Parliament set to witness furore over note ban

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

A Congress-led opposition on Tuesday came together seeking to pin down the government on the demonetisation issue in the winter session of Parliament beginning tomorrow but a consenses eluded on Trinamoll Congress's proposed march to Rashtrapati Bhawan for meeting the President.

How a coolie's son set up a Rs 100 crore company

How a coolie's son set up a Rs 100 crore company

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

'When we became a Rs 100 crore company in October, we celebrated in grand scale. We have grown from producing 10 packets a day in 2005, with just my cousin managing the kitchen, to 50,000 packets a day with 1,100 employees in 10 years.' 'If you have the passion to start something, do it immediately. Don't wait for tomorrow.'

Yoga is a medium to check greed, violence: PM Modi

Yoga is a medium to check greed, violence: PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday cautioned against "commodifying" yoga, saying using it as some sort of business will do great damage to this world heritage.

A tale of two 'terrorists' and a cautionary lesson

A tale of two 'terrorists' and a cautionary lesson

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Syed Firdaus Ashraf explains how two cases separated by ideological motives were curiously similar on one account.

Chinese New Year predictions for you!

Chinese New Year predictions for you!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

On the occasion of Chinese New Year, we bring you a look at what 2015, the Year of the Sheep has in store for you!

From Kolli Hills to Italy, two women win hearts with 'Murukku'

From Kolli Hills to Italy, two women win hearts with 'Murukku'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Malliga and Jayalalitha talk to Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com about how millet farming changed their lives, their successful trip to Milan and how their 'murukku' was appreciated at Milan.

14 killed as Bodo militants attack Assam market

14 killed as Bodo militants attack Assam market

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

One militant was neutralised by the security forces.

Srishti Bakshi left her job in Hong Kong to walk 3,800 km

Srishti Bakshi left her job in Hong Kong to walk 3,800 km

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

She is changing India one village at a time.

Less of 'India Inc', more of a 'Bharat' Budget

Less of 'India Inc', more of a 'Bharat' Budget

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

We can hope that some of the benefits of the rural spending - on irrigation, roads, etc -- will spur rural demand and improve rural productivity, says P V Subramanyam.

Less of 'India Inc', more of a 'Bharat' Budget

Less of 'India Inc', more of a 'Bharat' Budget

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

We can hope that some of the benefits of the rural spending - on irrigation, roads, etc -- will spur rural demand and improve rural productivity, says P V Subramanyam.

Less of 'India Inc', more of a 'Bharat' Budget

Less of 'India Inc', more of a 'Bharat' Budget

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

We can hope that some of the benefits of the rural spending - on irrigation, roads, etc -- will spur rural demand and improve rural productivity, says P V Subramanyam.

What is a job loss fund? Do you have it?

What is a job loss fund? Do you have it?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

It should cover mandatory expenses, insurance premiums and loan installments for six months to a year.

5 tips to make money from your blogs

5 tips to make money from your blogs

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

You should know who your customer is and what problem you are going to address with your blog.

Lower interest rates or die

Lower interest rates or die

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Investors with stalled projects and mounting bad debt will refinance their loans.

'It is time to liberate our minds'

'It is time to liberate our minds'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

'We have won our political freedom, we have liberalised our economy and now it's time to liberate our minds also. That is why this film.' Director Ketan Mehta lists his reasons for making Rang Rasiya.

10 great reasons to start your own business

10 great reasons to start your own business

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Why remain a job seeker? Become a job provider! Read on for more such reasons to startup.

He begged for a living, now owns a Rs 30 crore empire

He begged for a living, now owns a Rs 30 crore empire

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Once a beggar, Renuka Aradhya's company has a turnover of Rs 30 crore and employs 150 people.

Anita Dongre: The designer who broke the Internet

Anita Dongre: The designer who broke the Internet

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

From starting with two sewing machines in her bedroom, Anita Dongre is all set to launch two stores in America. Archana Masih meets the designer for the working woman and the bride.

Budget: What it has for middle class tax payers

Budget: What it has for middle class tax payers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

FM proposed rationalisation of various tax exemptions.

Tributes continue to pour in for Jayalalithaa

Tributes continue to pour in for Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Union ministers, Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and various other top leaders have condoled Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's demise and paid glowing tributes to her.

'Sanjay Dutt told my mother to make sure I don't get into acting'

'Sanjay Dutt told my mother to make sure I don't get into acting'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

'When I saw Sridevi in Lamhe, I decided I wanted to be an actress.' Meet 3AM actress Anindita Nayar.

Charges of Favour to Reliance General Insurance: CBI probing former Irda chairman

Charges of Favour to Reliance General Insurance: CBI probing former Irda chairman

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Penalty for unapproved policy changes allegedly reduced from Rs 17,500 crore to Rs 20 lakh

Charges of Favour to Reliance General Insurance: CBI probing former Irda chairman

Charges of Favour to Reliance General Insurance: CBI probing former Irda chairman

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Penalty for unapproved policy changes allegedly reduced from Rs 17,500 crore to Rs 20 lakh

'We can go hungry, but bringing Ganesha home is mandatory'

'We can go hungry, but bringing Ganesha home is mandatory'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

They live on the road under a temporary, plastic roof. But, for 11 days, Lord Ganesha finds a home in their abode.

6 painful memories from the Emergency

6 painful memories from the Emergency

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

On the 40th anniversary of the beginning of one of the darkest periods in our history, here are six painful facts about the Emergency.

Are realty investments in smaller cities profitable?

Are realty investments in smaller cities profitable?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

An analysis of the National Housing Bank's Residex shows from 2007 to now, almost all tier-II cities have seen their residential property prices appreciate by 45-120 per cent.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Happy with her latest move, Indrani departed from Courtroom 51 with a spring in her step. The woman who hopped up into the jail truck was a cheerful one.

Undermining RBI governor will have negative consequences

Undermining RBI governor will have negative consequences

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Dr Raghuram Rajan's departure holds lessons for all, be it sections of the media, politicians or the people themselves. We need to learn how to value and retain talent. At the same time the talented must realise that talent alone does not ensure the top job, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

How to spot a home loan scam!

How to spot a home loan scam!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Here are some pointers that should serve as red flags for you

HealthifyMe: A start-up that helps people live healthy

HealthifyMe: A start-up that helps people live healthy

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

HealthifyMe is an app that connects users to fitness trainers virtually, motivate them on goals.