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Lessons from Bollywood: How to write a love letter

Lessons from Bollywood: How to write a love letter

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Some cool tips, right here!

Small savings: More relief needed

Small savings: More relief needed

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

Rationalisation in the rates offered by small savings schemes is a must.

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

"The fact is that after 106 days of pre-trial incarceration there is not a single charge framed against me as I speak now," said Chidambaram, who is expected to attend the Rajya Sabha proceedings on Thursday.

Investment for risk-averse NRIs

Investment for risk-averse NRIs

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

Even an investor with an appetite for risk can consider investing in fixed deposits to hold a complete and well-diversified portfolio across asset classes.

92 Khaps hold the key in Haryana polls

92 Khaps hold the key in Haryana polls

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Some 92 Khaps, a highly influential self-styled caste councils, in Haryana hold the key to the outcome of Assembly polls even though Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to them ahead of hustings.

NSC, KVP now in demat form

NSC, KVP now in demat form

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

After dematerialising crores of shares over the past seven years, the National Securities Depository Ltd is set to extend the service to other financial instruments.

BJP slams Congress, wants Vinod Rai to reveal names

BJP slams Congress, wants Vinod Rai to reveal names

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Attacking the Congress over former Comptroller Auditor General Vinod Rai's claims, Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday said the opposition party stood "exposed" and demanded that the identity of leaders who "approached him" to drop names of those involved in scams during the United Progressive Alliance regime be revealed.

The 6 great small savings plans

The 6 great small savings plans

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

Here is a profile of some of the popular small savings schemes.

BJD returns to power in Odisha for fifth straight term

BJD returns to power in Odisha for fifth straight term

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The Naveen Patnaik-led party bagged 112 of the 146 assembly seats despite the Modi wave in the country.

Relief bonds provide relief

Relief bonds provide relief

Rediff.com1 May 2004

How Agra went from model city to COVID-19 hotspot

How Agra went from model city to COVID-19 hotspot

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

On April 10, the Union health ministry praised the 'Agra Model' for fighting the coronavirus pandemic. On April 27, the city reported 32 hotsposts and 365 confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Gujarat polls: Gandhinagar archbishop gets EC notice for prayer appeal

Gujarat polls: Gandhinagar archbishop gets EC notice for prayer appeal

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

In Gujarat's political circles, the appeal was seen as an indirect call to vote against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

BJP Haryana manifesto: Sops for farmers, elderly

BJP Haryana manifesto: Sops for farmers, elderly

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

It also pledged to give interest free crop loan of up to Rs 3 lakh to farmers.

Another slaughterhouse sealed in UP

Another slaughterhouse sealed in UP

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

A slaughterhouse, which was allegedly being run illegally, was sealed by the district authorities in the Kamalgadaha locality under Jaitpura police station in Varanasi

How safe are govt savings schemes?

How safe are govt savings schemes?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2004

The sustainability of these savings schemes is more in doubt today than it ever was.

Priyanka had no meeting with Lalit Modi, says her office

Priyanka had no meeting with Lalit Modi, says her office

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Priyanka Gandhi's office on Friday said she has "not had a meeting, even socially" with former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi whose claim that he had "run into" her and her husband Robert Vadra in London triggered a political row.

Jaane kahan gaye woh din...

Jaane kahan gaye woh din...

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Iconic RK memorabilia we'll miss!

All well between RBI and FinMin?

All well between RBI and FinMin?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Relations between the Mint Road and North Block have often been frosty, with the former's calls for lowering rates being the biggest point of difference

Unravelling the Budget

Unravelling the Budget

Rediff.com5 Apr 2003

A N Shanbhag examines various proposals of Budget 2003 which are of interest to individual assessees.

KVIC, PMO say Gandhiji's photo on calendar NOT a must

KVIC, PMO say Gandhiji's photo on calendar NOT a must

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

They cited precedents where no picture of Mahatma Gandhi was used on such KVIC material.

Furore over Sharad Yadav's talks of 'saanvli, south women... their bodies'

Furore over Sharad Yadav's talks of 'saanvli, south women... their bodies'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Sharad Yadav was at the centre of a controversy over his comments on south Indian women.

'AAP workers intimidating voters against voting for BJP'

'AAP workers intimidating voters against voting for BJP'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

The BJP has alleged that the Arvind Kejriwal-led party is violating the Model Code of Conduct during the election process in the national capital.

Modi must worry about India's malnutrition crisis

Modi must worry about India's malnutrition crisis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

'With the largest number of malnourished people on the planet, India is poised to be a nation that significantly under-performs as an economy.'

RBI keeps policy rate unchanged; flags inflation, deficit

RBI keeps policy rate unchanged; flags inflation, deficit

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Retail inflation crossed the RBI's comfort level and rose to 5.21 per cent in December on increase in prices of food items.

FM lists 6 reforms that will transform lives of 'aam junta'

FM lists 6 reforms that will transform lives of 'aam junta'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The finance ministry on Sunday highlighted its achievements during the past six months, including the Jan-Dhan Yojana, Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana, and actions taken to curb black money.

Advani attends Parl Board meet along with Modi

Advani attends Parl Board meet along with Modi

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

After his revolt against elevation of Narendra Modi last month, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Thursday attended the first Parliamentary Board meeting along with the Gujarat chief minister to discuss the strategy for the next polls.

Jaitley colluded with Mallya, says Rahul; BJP hits back

Jaitley colluded with Mallya, says Rahul; BJP hits back

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The BJP threw a counter punch, claiming that the Gandhi family tried to help Mallya's floundering Kingfisher Airlines in 2011-12.

Opp guns for Raje after fresh document shows she backed Lalit Modi's plea

Opp guns for Raje after fresh document shows she backed Lalit Modi's plea

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Seeking her immediate resignation, Congress on Wednesday stepped up the offensive against Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje accusing her of "repeatedly lying" on the Lalit Modi controversy.

Jalebi, Tava Pulav or Dal Wadi: VOTE for Ahmedabad's favourite food

Jalebi, Tava Pulav or Dal Wadi: VOTE for Ahmedabad's favourite food

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Here's our list of what you should eat when you are in Ahmedabad.

Congress to contest RS deputy chairman's post; Centre for consensus

Congress to contest RS deputy chairman's post; Centre for consensus

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Leaders of a number of opposition parties on Tuesday met twice after which they decided to put up a united fight for the post.

Small saving schemes account for 20.9% of government borrowing in FY18

Small saving schemes account for 20.9% of government borrowing in FY18

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Centre took Rs 1,002 bn from here in 2017-18, sharply up from Rs 904 bn a year before and Rs 123.6 bn in FY14

RBI unlikely to grant India Inc's wish for lower rates

RBI unlikely to grant India Inc's wish for lower rates

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Pressure has been mounting on the Reserve Bank of India to cut interest rates in the wake of declining retail inflation and the need to fuel growth momentum. However, the RBI will have to do a tightrope walk as globally interest rates are inching upwards.

Investment climate in India is improving, says Rajan

Investment climate in India is improving, says Rajan

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

He cautioned however that these are the early signs and one should not start celebrating.

How much you will earn from Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF

How much you will earn from Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Investments in Sukanya Samriddhi Account will earn higher interest rate of 9.2%.

Naveen Patnaik sweeps Orissa for 4th time, wins absolute majority

Naveen Patnaik sweeps Orissa for 4th time, wins absolute majority

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Candidates of the Naveen Patnaik-led party have won in 105 assembly seats, while the Congress has won 16 seats (11 in the previous assembly), and the Bharatiya Janata party 10 seats.

Priyanka enters politics to revive Congress in UP ahead of LS polls

Priyanka enters politics to revive Congress in UP ahead of LS polls

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Priyanka Gandhi was earlier actively involved in key decision making in the party along with her mother and brother, including the selection of new chief ministers for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh recently.

Pitroda apologises for 1984 remark; Cong distances itself

Pitroda apologises for 1984 remark; Cong distances itself

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The remarks reflect the "arrogance" of the Congress, he said addressing a poll rally on the last day of campaigning for the sixth phase in Haryana's Rohtak.

Yogi keeps promise, waives off farmers' loans

Yogi keeps promise, waives off farmers' loans

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The govt said Rs 30,729 crore was required for waiving loans of small and marginal farmers.