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Ask MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 1 crore target in 10 years?'

Ask MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 1 crore target in 10 years?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Ask MF Guru: 'Is my portfolio looking good?'

Ask MF Guru: 'Is my portfolio looking good?'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

'This is the moment to reintroduce wealth tax'

'This is the moment to reintroduce wealth tax'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'From March 2020 to November 2021, the combined wealth of the billionaires of this country has doubled.'

'I want to make Rs 1 crore in 17 yrs'

'I want to make Rs 1 crore in 17 yrs'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Why NYAY cannot be expected to deliver justice

Why NYAY cannot be expected to deliver justice

Rediff.com18 May 2019

The centre pays only an insulting Rs 200 per pensioner each month at a tight-fisted 0.04 per cent of GDP, among the lowest in the world. Instead, as illustrated by Jean Drze, one option is for NYAY to provide individual rather than household entitlements to all pensioners of at least Rs 1200 per month.

Govt to provide health insurance to poor

Govt to provide health insurance to poor

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

Government said on Thursday it is working on a scheme to provide health insurance to the poor, besides offering life and disability cover to one earning member of each economically weaker family.

Highlights of Union Budget 2021-22

Highlights of Union Budget 2021-22

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented the Budget for 2021-22 in the Lok Sabha that is expected to provide relief to the pandemic-hit common man as well as focus more on driving economic recovery through higher spending on healthcare, infrastructure and defence amid rising tensions with neighbours, As India emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, the ninth Budget under the Modi government, including an interim one, is widely expected to focus on boosting spending on job creation and rural development, generous allocations for development schemes, putting more money in the hands of the average taxpayer and easing rules to attract foreign investments.

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

40 Years Ago...And now: Are people saving wisely?

40 Years Ago...And now: Are people saving wisely?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

The curious thing is that savings instruments have not really kept pace with changing needs, although people have access to a wider variety than before.

ASK ANU: 'Cousin persuaded my BF to get physical'

ASK ANU: 'Cousin persuaded my BF to get physical'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Ask Anil: Your tax queries answered

Ask Anil: Your tax queries answered

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Tax Guru Anil Rego answers your personal income tax queries.

'Want a corpus of Rs 1.75 cr in 7 years'

'Want a corpus of Rs 1.75 cr in 7 years'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Budget 2018: States may get more say in farm pricing

Budget 2018: States may get more say in farm pricing

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

Rural budget set to increase; likely to enhance market linkages for agri commodities

Rs 201 per day? Rs 277? How much welfare do Indians need?

Rs 201 per day? Rs 277? How much welfare do Indians need?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Universal basic income or social security? Economist Nitin Desai feels we need a blueprint for universal health care and pensions to help the vulnerable section.

Why Congress is against UBI

Why Congress is against UBI

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

'UBI is a tricky subject.' 'Our worry is the government could get rid of UPA's social welfare schemes targeted at the poor.'

Govt plans all social security for workers

Govt plans all social security for workers

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Rules being drafted, to also cover unorganised sector; maternity benefit, old age pension, sickness allowance to be included

Worried about LTCG tax on your MF investments?

Worried about LTCG tax on your MF investments?

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

No plans to withdraw LPG subsidy to well off people

No plans to withdraw LPG subsidy to well off people

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

1.46 lakh such consumers have voluntarily given up the subsidy.

Full text: What Modi said in his farm laws repeal speech

Full text: What Modi said in his farm laws repeal speech

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

'Whatever I did, I did for the farmers and whatever I am doing, I am doing for the country'

Income Tax: All you want to know about ITR 1-Sahaj and ITR 4-Sugam

Income Tax: All you want to know about ITR 1-Sahaj and ITR 4-Sugam

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The department notified ITR 1-Sahaj and ITR 4-Sugam in January against the usual practice of notifying returns in April, with disclosure requirements related to cash deposits, spending on foreign travel, and electricity. The notification of the returns followed Budget announcements making income-tax return filing mandatory for certain persons even if their income was below the taxable limit.

As women, we have to believe in ourselves: Sindhu

As women, we have to believe in ourselves: Sindhu

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

India's champion shuttler P V Sindhu feels more women will win medals for the country in future and hard work is the key to success.

Give cash rather than credit: Rahul Gandhi to Centre

Give cash rather than credit: Rahul Gandhi to Centre

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The Congress leader said a 'storm' was brewing on the economic front that will cause damage and hurt many.

'Modiji should have paid more attention'

'Modiji should have paid more attention'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'There is no money with the villagers as there is little work.'

The truth about India's jobs situation

The truth about India's jobs situation

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

There is an attempt to brush aside the results of all surveys that point to a deteriorating jobs situation. This is counter-productive, says Mahesh Vyas.

Former service chiefs appeal to Prez on OROP

Former service chiefs appeal to Prez on OROP

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Government is looking at a "middle path" in resolving the "ticklish issue" of 'One Rank One Pension' demand of ex-servicemen, officials sources said.

KCR not to dissolve Telangana assembly now, but vows not to bow to Delhi

KCR not to dissolve Telangana assembly now, but vows not to bow to Delhi

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Though the wily TRS supremo, credited with achieving the separate state of Telangana, stopped short of saying he was about to declare dissolution of the assembly, none doubted its imminence.

Why you must NOT invest in too many MFs

Why you must NOT invest in too many MFs

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

It'll be a black Independence Day, say veterans demanding OROP

It'll be a black Independence Day, say veterans demanding OROP

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Protesting ex-servicemen allege they were manhandled by the Delhi police

Investing in gold bonds? Read this

Investing in gold bonds? Read this

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

7th Pay Panel arrears: For some, festive season has already begun

7th Pay Panel arrears: For some, festive season has already begun

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Home and kitchen appliances, electronic products, apparel and B-segment cars stand to gain.

Sumit Bose likely to head PFRDA

Sumit Bose likely to head PFRDA

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The term of the last chairman of the pension regulator, Yogesh Agarwal, was cut short by the finance ministry in November.

Jaitley to Rajan: It's your turn now

Jaitley to Rajan: It's your turn now

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Arun Jaitley had a tough fiscal hill to climb.

Why investing in annuity makes no sense

Why investing in annuity makes no sense

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Retirees have better options that offer liquidity, better returns and are more tax-efficient.

EXPLAINED: Rahul Gandhi's minimum income plan

EXPLAINED: Rahul Gandhi's minimum income plan

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

'The Indian economy has been subsidised by the poor.'

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

While some CMs suggested reopening economic activity in phases, others pitched for the extension of the coronavirus lockdown, but with a carefully crafted exit strategy

India will hit back with 'double force' if sovereignty is challenged: PM

India will hit back with 'double force' if sovereignty is challenged: PM

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

He cautioned people against forces inside and outside India which are working against the country by targeting it and its constitutional values.

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

'Many enter the civil services with the desire to do good work but get beaten by the system, step back or become part of it.' 'Ten fantastic officers out of 100 can completely change the game.'

Aadhaar for every Indian? Or just a select few?

Aadhaar for every Indian? Or just a select few?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

The stories of exclusions illustrate so tragically, the need of the hour is to bolster biometrics and 'smart' technologies with something more old-fashioned - the good old fashioned, compassionate human touch, says Geetanjali Krishna.

Rahul's 'Hum Do Hamare Do' won't hurt Modi

Rahul's 'Hum Do Hamare Do' won't hurt Modi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

It's time Rahul Gandhi became attuned to the reality of the 21st century instead of recycling failed political jargon of the 20th century,' argues Virendra Kapoor.

I have not favoured anyone: Hooda

I have not favoured anyone: Hooda

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Out to prove his critics wrong, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda says it's not anti-incumbency but pro-incumbency that will work in his favour and give him a third term.