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Sony Experia X10 Mini: The smallest Android ever

Sony Experia X10 Mini: The smallest Android ever

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Though Sony Xperia X10 Mini is smaller in size, it is in no ways smaller in might. If its small size and alphanumeric typing does not bother you, go get this phone.

Beyond corporate frauds

Beyond corporate frauds

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Frauds have to be tackled with speed, focus and condign punishments of a career-ending nature by a credible single institutional agency like the Serious Fraud Investigation Office established by statute. Special courts have to be set up for effective and speedy prosecution of those guilty.

How is MP's 'Bhawantar Bhugtan Yojana' performing?

How is MP's 'Bhawantar Bhugtan Yojana' performing?

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Under the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana, the state pays a portion of the loss incurred by farmers for selling below the MSP, capped up to a limit.

Budget may ratify ex-servicemen's wish

Budget may ratify ex-servicemen's wish

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

A long-pending demand of ex-servicemen for 'one rank, one pension' may find a place in the Union Budget to be presented to Parliament on July 6.

'The best is yet to come for Ayushmann'

'The best is yet to come for Ayushmann'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'I can sense that because we have shared a room for 20 years of our lives.'

Should Air Force be roped in to crush Maoists?

Should Air Force be roped in to crush Maoists?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

The Naxals fury is taking India by the storm. S G Inamdar says it is high time India crushed them by deploying Air Force into the anti-Maoist operations.

Bajaj to use KTM alliance to roll out bigger bikes

Bajaj to use KTM alliance to roll out bigger bikes

Rediff.com26 May 2009

To jointly manufacture complex and powerful engines soon.

Why govt has failed to check the spread of coronavirus in India

Why govt has failed to check the spread of coronavirus in India

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

An overarching law governing public healthcare is a glaring gap in India's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. In India it is left to individuals to quarantine themselves voluntarily. Moreover, the 123-year old The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, governs healthcare emergencies in India.

Is the Zenbook Pro 15 worth Rs 2,09,990?

Is the Zenbook Pro 15 worth Rs 2,09,990?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

It has its pros and cons, says Rahul Saha.

The bra every woman should have

The bra every woman should have

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Did you know that majority women do not know how to pick or wear the right bra?

Virtual reality, the new place to promote

Virtual reality, the new place to promote

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

ive websites such as 3D website and, SecondLife.com, are gaining popularity offering hassled company executives and CEOs a virtual identity to repackage their products.

IBM, a solid play in troubled times

IBM, a solid play in troubled times

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

Big Blue ranks at the top of the list of defensive companies with its high level of recurring revenues and profitability, worldwide operations, and below-market valuation

'My husband is lewd and disrespectful with female family members'

'My husband is lewd and disrespectful with female family members'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Is your love life under pressure? Are you troubled by your relationship? Get Ahead's Love Guru hosted a chat with readers on June 18 to help them deal with love problems. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript.

Your guide to advance tax

Your guide to advance tax

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

Each year, the newspapers carry notices issued by the income tax department to pay advance tax by 31st March. What is advance tax? What are its pros and cons? Here we take a look at this tax that is a must for both individuals and corporates.

How to protect your portfolio from inflation

How to protect your portfolio from inflation

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

Inflation isn't a top worry currently, but you still need to guard your retirement savings. Inflation-protected securities could be attractive now

SIP your way to wealth!

SIP your way to wealth!

Rediff.com26 May 2009

SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) is one of the most effective ways of investing in equity markets. In SIP, you invest a certain amount each month into the equity mutual fund of your choice. This amount can be as low as Rs 100.

How to get I-T refunds faster

How to get I-T refunds faster

Rediff.com20 May 2009

If you are an individual, you will get your refunds quicker.

'Salman Khan and his family sabotaged my career'

'Salman Khan and his family sabotaged my career'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

'Salman Khan family is the head of this venomous serpent.'

Should you pay off your loan or invest for retirement?

Should you pay off your loan or invest for retirement?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Look at the pros and cons of both the options and take a decision yourself!

How to negotiate, and win!

How to negotiate, and win!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

You won't win them all, but you can increase the odds. Here's how.

3 useful tips to ace APPRAISALS in 2020

3 useful tips to ace APPRAISALS in 2020

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Workplace mentoring helps young professionals understand their work, encourages them to perform more effectively and gives the motivation to do better work, says Ambrish Sinha.

UK: Indian-origin pharmacist jailed

UK: Indian-origin pharmacist jailed

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

An Indian-origin pharmacist has been jailed for six months for owning a fleet of stolen vehicles and putting his own personalised number plates on them to avoid detection.

Investing in Indo-global funds? Here's a checklist

Investing in Indo-global funds? Here's a checklist

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

'For the same level of return, you can reduce portfolio volatility significantly with a 10% to 15% exposure to international funds.'

US, Europe in forefront to tackle economic crisis

US, Europe in forefront to tackle economic crisis

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

The US and Europe are at the forefront of trying to resolve the global economic crisis and are making progress towards prosperity again, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said.

Emotionally fooled into making a financial decisio

Emotionally fooled into making a financial decisio

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

Sellers of financial products know how to play with your emotions. That's the reason you end up buying a financial product that you shouldn't.

'I strongly prefer ELSS over ULIP'

'I strongly prefer ELSS over ULIP'

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Do you think equity linked saving schemes, ELSS, are a better option than unit linked insurance plans, ULIPs? What are the pros and cons of investing in both? Which scheme gives better returns in the long term?

Need a loan? Tap your 401(k), without penalty

Need a loan? Tap your 401(k), without penalty

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

New firms such as BeneTrends and Guidant Financial Group have sprung up to help entrepreneurs take advantage of an obscure tax law

Rajkot T20I: Shaken India aim to level series; B'desh eye another upset

Rajkot T20I: Shaken India aim to level series; B'desh eye another upset

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

India would be aiming to ensure that a plucky Bangladesh don't run away with the momentum when the two sides clash in the second T20 International, which is facing a cyclonic threat, in Rajkot, on Thursday.

Is India ready for a Maritime Theatre Command?

Is India ready for a Maritime Theatre Command?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Mere shuffling of resources or cosmetic changes to prove a point would be counterproductive in the long run, observes Commodore Venugoptal Menon (retd).

Is this the right time to invest in gold?

Is this the right time to invest in gold?

Rediff.com2 May 2008

With a weak US dollar, rising commodity prices, rising interest rates and falling stock markets is this the right time to invest your money in gold?

An egg a day may lead to early death

An egg a day may lead to early death

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

The latest findings could re-open the debate on how many eggs should a person eat to maintain safe health. Conflicting findings about the pros and cons of eating eggs revolve around their relatively high cholesterol content, at around 220 milligrams per yolk, which might contribute to blood cholesterol levels and risk of heart disease.

Insurance policy: Buy from an agent or broker??

Insurance policy: Buy from an agent or broker??

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

Before buying a life insurance policy, weigh the pros and cons of who you are buying froman agent, broker or bancassurance.

Wimbledon, Australian Open considering final set tie-breaks

Wimbledon, Australian Open considering final set tie-breaks

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Anderson, a member of the ATP Player Council, said he felt it was a matter of time before the final-set tiebreak came in.

Is job hopping a good idea?

Is job hopping a good idea?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Anushka Saboo explores the possibilities of whether the grass is really greener on the other side.

Sanjay Dutt starts shooting

Sanjay Dutt starts shooting

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

The actor has begun shooting for his film Easy Monthly Installment (EMI).

PM likely to be discharged from hospital on Monday

PM likely to be discharged from hospital on Monday

Rediff.com16 Sep 2007

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who underwent surgery of the prostate gland at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, is recovering well and is likely to be discharged on Monday.

India gets a second Asian PGA Tour event

India gets a second Asian PGA Tour event

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

India will stage a second Asian PGA Tour event near capital New Delhi from Feb. 20, organisers said on Tuesday

Hybrid home loans: Are they for you?

Hybrid home loans: Are they for you?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Whenever you applied for a home loan the bank or their agents gave you two options: Fixed or floating. Now you can also opt for a mix of both.

Isha Lakhani ready for the big league

Isha Lakhani ready for the big league

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Having made it to the top-300 on the WTA, 23-year-old Mumbai lass Isha Lakhani is eyeing the qualifiers of the Grand Slams.