Will the intense rate cut war help Indian consumers of home loans? What are the pros and cons of availing home loans that have fixed rates for the first two to three years and then switch to floating rates?
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.
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.
Afghanistan scored 145 for six after electing to bat, a target which they defended riding on Rashid's brilliance.
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 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.
With some key players, including captain Virat Kohli, given a break, young Baroda all-rounder Deepak Hooda is optimistic of making his international debut in the upcoming T20 tri-nation series in Sri Lanka.
'China's investment destination image the world over has taken a beating, therefore investors feel India is a safe haven for investments.' 'FDI is at an all-time high in India.' 'Now after such poor ratings, this FDI amount will fall.' 'Therefore, I am saying these things are happening at China's behest.'
The Tablighi Jamaat avoided confrontation, stayed clear of conversion of non-Muslims, abjured politics and focused only on religious attainment. >A fascinating excerpt from Ziya Us Salam's Inside The Tablighi Jamaat.
To jointly manufacture complex and powerful engines soon.
JD-S leaders have already dropped enough hints about the party being open to such a possibility.
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.
'I used to go to Sanjay Dutt, give him the scene, and then act it out.' 'He would say, 'Arrey, Girishbhai kar lunga'.' 'But I would insist: 'Nahin, main karke dikhane chahta hoon'.' He said this was the first time in his career that someone was acting out the scene for him!'
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.
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
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.
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.
Inflation isn't a top worry currently, but you still need to guard your retirement savings. Inflation-protected securities could be attractive now
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.
If you are an individual, you will get your refunds quicker.
'I can sense that because we have shared a room for 20 years of our lives.'
It has its pros and cons, says Rahul Saha.
You won't win them all, but you can increase the odds. Here's how.
Did you know that majority women do not know how to pick or wear the right bra?
Look at the pros and cons of both the options and take a decision yourself!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
New firms such as BeneTrends and Guidant Financial Group have sprung up to help entrepreneurs take advantage of an obscure tax law
'For the same level of return, you can reduce portfolio volatility significantly with a 10% to 15% exposure to international funds.'
'Salman Khan family is the head of this venomous serpent.'
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.
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?
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.
Before buying a life insurance policy, weigh the pros and cons of who you are buying froman agent, broker or bancassurance.
The actor has begun shooting for his film Easy Monthly Installment (EMI).
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.
Anushka Saboo explores the possibilities of whether the grass is really greener on the other side.
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