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Which university should I opt for?

Which university should I opt for?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

How do you choose between two equally incredible schools into which you've been accepted?

Can foreign brokerages crack the retail code?

Can foreign brokerages crack the retail code?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Firms have to adhere to strict compliance requirements mandated by global parents

How Maruti, Tata Motors & Skoda plan to woo Next Gen buyers

How Maruti, Tata Motors & Skoda plan to woo Next Gen buyers

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

With swanky showrooms and VR-enabled sales platforms Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Skoda bet on shine and gloss,and place their faith in experiential branding.

V K Singh's aide booked in money laundering case

V K Singh's aide booked in money laundering case

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money laundering case against a close associate of Union Minister Gen (retd) VK Singh over alleged financial irregularities in the supply of defence items.

India urges ICJ to annul Jadhav's death sentence

India urges ICJ to annul Jadhav's death sentence

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

India questioned the functioning of Pakistan's notorious military courts.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

'We urge Indian investors to stay cautious'

'We urge Indian investors to stay cautious'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

'...and defensive until the global macro headwinds turn more benign.'

Young India can make us a $4 trillion economy

Young India can make us a $4 trillion economy

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

India on track to be third largest consumer economy by 2025.

The new face of economic team at North Block

The new face of economic team at North Block

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Jaitley's team presents a quintessential mix of foreign-educated, intellectual technocrats and seasoned bureaucrats

Mutual funds emerge from the shadow of last crash

Mutual funds emerge from the shadow of last crash

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Money flowing into the equity schemes of mutual funds is back at a level last seen before the 2008 financial crisis, when the stock market tanked 60 per cent.

What Make in India? Tata Power penalised for using indigenous parts!

What Make in India? Tata Power penalised for using indigenous parts!

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Rs 275 cr payment to Tata Power (SED) blocked for putting Indian part

The lady behind Good Earth's success

The lady behind Good Earth's success

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

'Good Earth was more a passion than a business for a long time,' Anita Lal tells Anjuli Bhargava. 'Today, I can assure you I know more about retail than most, but I learnt it all the hard way.'

Pain abroad to continue for Crompton Greaves

Pain abroad to continue for Crompton Greaves

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

It reported a loss of Rs 36 crore (Rs 360 million), the first such negative result in 10 years.

Apple muscles into streaming music market

Apple muscles into streaming music market

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Offering few surprises, Apple Inc shares did not react strongly.

Nilekani comes up with a 'Genie'

Nilekani comes up with a 'Genie'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The Genie will contain lots of gamified apps.

RBI may pause this time, but rate cut likely in Dec

RBI may pause this time, but rate cut likely in Dec

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Lower inflation, FCNR(B) outflows likely to influence central bank decision

New digital era: Will you be a winner or an also-ran?

New digital era: Will you be a winner or an also-ran?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

It may not be an exaggeration to say that in the next three years, in India itself a million jobs or more might be at risk due to automation. How we leverage its benefits will determine our fate in the digital era.

The disruptive power of technology

The disruptive power of technology

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

The fund industry may have embraced machines and robots, but managing money still needs the human touch

Move over Maggi, Nestle will sell pet food. Woof!

Move over Maggi, Nestle will sell pet food. Woof!

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Can Nestle go beyond Maggi? While recovery in the March quarter has been led by the popular noodle brand, the company hopes for a different revenue mix in five years.

Want property returns? A 6-point checklist

Want property returns? A 6-point checklist

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Such investments come with their own share of risks and buyers may need to hold on for at least 5 to 10 years.

This day trader lost Rs 24 lakh in 5 minutes

This day trader lost Rs 24 lakh in 5 minutes

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Chirag Gupta, who trades in futures & options, had made a profit of Rs 6 lakh, but...

LTCG tax: Why you must NOT quit equity funds

LTCG tax: Why you must NOT quit equity funds

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

With the introduction of 10 per cent tax both on long-term capital gains and on dividend, choose funds based on investment horizon and risk appetite, not on tax advantage, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.

SIT on black money to hold first meet on Monday

SIT on black money to hold first meet on Monday

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

The first high-level meeting of the Special Investigation Team on the issue of black money and special probe into cases of unaccounted funds stashed away abroad by Indians will be held in New Delhi on Monday.

Parrikar could have been a great defence minister but...

Parrikar could have been a great defence minister but...

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

'A month after assuming charge, Parrikar promised a policy within six months to "end or at least reduce" terrorist infiltration across the Line of Control.' 'However, infiltration continued apace, leading to high-profile terrorist attacks in Gurdaspur, Pathankot, and Uri.' 'During this phase, he made the controversial suggestion that India should fight terror with terror, hinting at supporting terror groups to strike in Pakistan,' observes Ajai Shukla.

GE, Boeing, Honeywell back India on patents

GE, Boeing, Honeywell back India on patents

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

India's IPR framework and enforcement were comparable to those in developed countries

Nasscom sets up panel on big data analytics

Nasscom sets up panel on big data analytics

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Big data analytics is an expertise that offers actionable insights and is a confluence of a host of specialisations, including mathematics, science and social sciences.

Cash Crisis: Day 8: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Cash Crisis: Day 8: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Cashi Crisis: Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Google morphs into Alphabet Inc; investors cheer clarity

Google morphs into Alphabet Inc; investors cheer clarity

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Google Inc announced a surprise overhaul of its operating structure on Monday, creating a holding company called Alphabet to pool its many subsidiaries and separate the core web advertising business from newer ventures like driverless cars.

Infosys on a roll in Q3

Infosys on a roll in Q3

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Infosys is likely to put up a good show.

Now, call goes out for a Jain stock index

Now, call goes out for a Jain stock index

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

On the lines of Shariah-compliant products, intermediaries ask exchanges to consider investment benchmark.

Will lower rates boost equity returns?

Will lower rates boost equity returns?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Theoretically, there is an inverse relationship, but other factors need to fall in place for it to work well this time

Facebook, Unilever to study Internet adoption in rural India

Facebook, Unilever to study Internet adoption in rural India

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

As an initial step, Internet.org and Unilever will carry out a comprehensive study to examine the opportunities to increase internet adoption in rural communities.

Why Hamid Gul is a dangerous loose cannon

Why Hamid Gul is a dangerous loose cannon

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Former Pakistani Inter Services Intelligence boss Hamid Gul was brought under the radar on Monday by the Delhi police after arrested Lashkar-e-Tayiba 'bomb expert' Abdul Karim Tunda revealed that he was in touch with him.

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Nikita Puri and Dhruv Munjal explain why new-age businessmen are turning to exclusive, uber-rich clubs.

IBM CEO: Topic of jobs is the topic for every country I go to

IBM CEO: Topic of jobs is the topic for every country I go to

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Ginni Rometty, who is on Donald Trump's advisory committee, discusses the importance of an open workforce, work visas, and why India is a microcosm of all of IBM.

Why go abroad to study?

Why go abroad to study?

Rediff.com26 May 2018

These institutes, while expensive, are a viable alternative to studying abroad.

Can public sectors banks clean up the rot within?

Can public sectors banks clean up the rot within?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The finance ministry is not only keen to split the roles of CMD, but also wants to appoint them for a fixed tenure of five years.

'There is no age limit for taking CFA exam'

'There is no age limit for taking CFA exam'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

In an online chat with readers, Vidhu Shekar, CFA, country head-India, CFA Institute shared advice on how to crack the CFA exam.

What happens in a Mumbai high-flyers club...

What happens in a Mumbai high-flyers club...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Ranjita Ganesan visits The Indus Club, which is not just another old boys' club.

New products at Maruti may mean lower royalty for parent Suzuki

New products at Maruti may mean lower royalty for parent Suzuki

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

The long awaited product is likely to be launched early next year.