The Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday arrested a Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative in Budgam district of central Kashmir, a police spokesman said.
When business interests begin deciding who will rule, democracy is in trouble, writes Mahesh Vijaypurkar
To minimise hardship for legal heirs, home loan borrowers must purchase additional insurance cover while taking a home loan.
Here are few quick tips which can help you to save a little on auto insurance premium.
'Investors should put their money in stocks where the margin of safety is high.'
Will the EPFO be required to deduct tax at source or will the employee have to calculate the tax and pay it separately?
'People who have unaccounted money often park it in unregulated deposit schemes.' 'Curbing illegal deposit-raising activity will also carry forward the government's drive against black money.'
In an hour-long on rediff.com on Wednesday, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable investment tips.
Post your financial planning queries for rediffGURU and financial planning expert, Colonel Sanjeev Govila.
Listen to what they are saying, notice their body language, be interested in their stories and do not talk just about yourself.
Every cloud has a silver lining. The recent global economic slowdown too has reinforced the virtues of austerity. But you don't have to wait for that big stock market crash or the next big bank to go kaput to strengthen your financial immunity. Here are some tips to help you ensure your finances stay strong come hail or high waters...
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Wednesday, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable tips.
In an hour-long chat on Wednesday, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable investment tips.
If you plan to invest in an FD, go for the 12-15-month tenure. This will allow you to redeploy maturity proceeds at higher rates (if rates rise), advises Sarbajeet K Sen.
'Comparing the rates of interest with PSU banks, the three- and five-year time deposit rates of the post office are more favourable.'
'In most schemes, where the monthly investment is a fixed amount, investors run the risk of the price of gold rising during the tenure of the recurring deposit,' notes Harsh Roongta.
The advantage of leasing is that you can get a new car every few years. You can also get to drive a high-end car without paying its entire price.
Those who have crossed 50 must show the greatest urgency. They need to achieve a corpus that can sustain them and their spouses for at least 25-30 years after retirement.
Here are a few tips to help you with your retirement planning.
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Wednesday, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable investment tips.
It's best to avoid deals that sound too good to be true.
The bank can declare a withdrawal by you as illegal and deny any remedy in case a problem arises.
'Funds based on this theme offer socially conscious investors an option to invest in a portfolio that is aligned to their beliefs.'
Banks and friendly neighbourhood jewellers can serve as good channels to provide liquidity for gold deposits with built-in incentives for them, suggests Harsh Roongta.
Retail investors may safely invest in shorter-duration funds, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Investors need to get the timing of entry and exit right to make money in thematic and sector funds, suggests Sarbajeet K Sen.
An economic downturn is a testing time for individuals. While you cannot influence the environment, you can certainly do your bit to fortify your finances.
If your total EMI payments exceed 35-40 per cent of your monthly income, use these strategies to avoid a Squid Game like debt trap, suggests Bindisha Sarang.
In India, younger workers willing to work at lower salaries are easily available, so you could find yourself out of a job before 60. Therefore, save for retirement with urgency, advises Sanjay Kumar Singh.
If you are buying a bond to cater to your regular income needs, check the interest distribution schedule.
Staggered pull-out will help investors if the market continues to rise.
'One investor told us one leader in Gujarat had sent him to Konkan to buy land.' 'How did these people come to know about this project in advance when locals didn't know?' 'It means those who are running the country are somewhere interested in selling the country's resources to private businessmen.'
'Investors need to diversify at least 30% to 50% of their liquid wealth across different markets, asset classes, and instruments across the world.' 'Do this with proper guidance and advice.' 'Global investing is complicated, but if done right, is extremely rewarding.'
Poland's Robert Kubica, tipped as a future Ferrari driver, backed the Italian team's Felipe Massa on Thursday as his favourite for this year's Formula One title. Brazilian Massa has won four of the season's 12 races so far, the same number as McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, and is six points off his championship-leading rival.
