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Buffett says hedge funds are a bad deal for investors

Buffett says hedge funds are a bad deal for investors

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Hedge funds are famous for their price tag - known as "two and 20" - a fee of two per cent of the assets they manage each year and 20 per cent of all gains

'India's divider in chief': PM on Time magazine cover

'India's divider in chief': PM on Time magazine cover

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The article also said that the opposition Congress party has little to offer other than the dynastic principle.

Swine flu: How to protect yourself and be safe

Swine flu: How to protect yourself and be safe

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

If you are pregnant or obese you are at higher risk of swine flu.

Mid-career burnout: Don't let office blues ruin your life

Mid-career burnout: Don't let office blues ruin your life

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

A common mistake people make is to believe there is nothing they can do about it

Anonymous India attacks Trai website again

Anonymous India attacks Trai website again

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The attack comes in the backdrop of the regulatory authority uploading about one million comments on net neutrality

'It is such a cruel disease'

'It is such a cruel disease'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'Interns, fresh MBBS graduates, nursing students, young doctors and nurses have brought pride to their degrees and their oath by courageously donning the PPE and caring for patients.' 'They are the foot soldiers of this war.'

India insists on early disengagement in talks with China

India insists on early disengagement in talks with China

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

As the border standoff entered the sixth month, an early resolution to the row appeared dim with close to 100,000 Indian and Chinese troops remaining deployed in the high-altitude region and showing readiness for a long-haul. There is no official word on the talks yet but sources said the agenda was to finalise a roadmap for disengagement of troops from all the friction points.

1962 War: 'Secret Reports' lost forever?

1962 War: 'Secret Reports' lost forever?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

'The Himmatsinghji Report is still 'missing'.' 'It is a great loss for the knowledge of India's borders.' 'It would have an immense value at a time China is bound to shift its attention to other border fronts in the Himalayas,' notes Claude Arpi.

Planning retirement? Buy these MFs

Planning retirement? Buy these MFs

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Investors across age groups and risk appetite can invest in these schemes.

Why India must protest China's Hong Kong policy

Why India must protest China's Hong Kong policy

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'India need to look beyond the economic prism.' 'China had no qualms in taking the Kashmir issue to the UN Security Council last year -- not once, but thrice -- thus violating Indian sensitivities,' observes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Why Twitter's Biz Stone invested in this Indian startup

Why Twitter's Biz Stone invested in this Indian startup

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Tech grads from BITS Pilani identify a problem and then use technology to solve it. The Visit story.

Hales showed 'lack of respect' for England: Morgan

Hales showed 'lack of respect' for England: Morgan

Rediff.com3 May 2019

he England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) dropped Hales from England's preliminary World Cup squad after the Guardian reported the player had tested positive for recreational drugs.

Coronavirus: 'For two years we have to be careful!'

Coronavirus: 'For two years we have to be careful!'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'Once you resume economic activities, life will be normal.' 'The younger people will tolerate the virus very well. So, life will become normal very soon.'

TCS drops plan to raise headcount in Australia

TCS drops plan to raise headcount in Australia

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

TCS had dropped plans to boost its headcount in Australia even though it recorded double-digit revenue growth, according to reports and blog posts from the country. The Tata group company employed around 950 people in Australia at the end of the previous year, but around 50 have since been relocated to India. This puts TCS' total employee base in that country at around 900, reports say.

'India will take years to recover from what has been done and is being done by the government'

'India will take years to recover from what has been done and is being done by the government'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'Today, the State is permanently going after politicians, but also civil society, academics and all those it is threatened by or irritated with.'

BJP blames PDP's 'adamancy' for delay in government formation

BJP blames PDP's 'adamancy' for delay in government formation

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

BJP says it is sticking to the 'Agenda of Alliance'.

How informed are you about HIV and AIDS?

How informed are you about HIV and AIDS?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Did you know that 3.2 million children worldwide are living with HIV?

AP govt invites Naxalites for talks

AP govt invites Naxalites for talks

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

Businesses hope for consumption uptick in poll run-up

Businesses hope for consumption uptick in poll run-up

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Typically, about four to six weeks ahead of the polls, activity in the property market picks up as politicians begin to pull out their money parked in real estate. But this time, it's all quiet till now in real estate so far.

Why Nagaland is not celebrating the 'historic' peace accord

Why Nagaland is not celebrating the 'historic' peace accord

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Naga rebel groups remain divided over the pact. Moreover, secrecy on accord creates apprehension in the society. K Anurag reports

Mahindra enters affordable housing with 2 projects

Mahindra enters affordable housing with 2 projects

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Through the newly created business vertical Happinest, MLDL will launch two such housing projects in Boisar near Mumbai and Avadi in Chennai.

Political drama in Tamil Nadu rattles investors

Political drama in Tamil Nadu rattles investors

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Three way split of AIADMK has slowed decision-making, prompting industry to look outside the state, says T E Narasimhan.

Security cover of 6 separatist leaders scrapped

Security cover of 6 separatist leaders scrapped

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

According to the order, all security and vehicles provided to the separatists will stand withdrawn by Sunday evening. No security forces or cover will be provided, under any pretext, to them or any other separatists. If they have any other facilities provided by the government, they are to be withdrawn forthwith.

Davis Cup: 'Evening time for Spain tie is unfortunate'

Davis Cup: 'Evening time for Spain tie is unfortunate'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The evening start for the Davis Cup tie against Spain has caught the Indian team by surprise with captain Anand Amritraj calling it an 'unfortunate' decision that has compromised the country's home advantage.

Emotix, a Mumbai-based startup launches personal robot for kids

Emotix, a Mumbai-based startup launches personal robot for kids

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The robot can hold long conversations, track the child's mood and is controlled from an app on the parents' smartphone

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

E-commerce draft policy plugs gifting loophole for foreign sites

E-commerce draft policy plugs gifting loophole for foreign sites

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Among other things, taking note of complaints against several Chinese e-commerce players such as Shein, Ali Express etc for sending shipments as 'gifts' to customers in India and avoiding duties, the government has now mandated that all e-commerce sites and apps must have a registered business entity. This will be the importer on record and subject to customs rules, report Subhayan Chakraborty, Neha Alawadhi and Karan Choudhury.

China backs Pak's 'quest for peace through dialogue' with India

China backs Pak's 'quest for peace through dialogue' with India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

In recent years, China has refrained from taking a public stance on the India-Pakistan ties, expressing hope for resolution of the disputes through dialogue.

8 skills of successful leaders

8 skills of successful leaders

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Business author and consultant Ram Charan lists the qualities successful leaders possess. Here we provide a summary of what Charan says good leaders do.

BJP backs out of declaration to boycott Nagaland polls

BJP backs out of declaration to boycott Nagaland polls

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The BJP also suspended its state executive council member Kheto Semaparty, who had signed the joint declaration.

Meet Nirav Modi's core team

Meet Nirav Modi's core team

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The common denominator: They were predominantly Gujarati, mostly male, and either related by blood or very well-known to Nirav.

Soccer Extras: Roma great Totti leaves club slamming the door

Soccer Extras: Roma great Totti leaves club slamming the door

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football fie

TCS may hire 18,000 this year

TCS may hire 18,000 this year

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

TCS, which requires more people to handle its growing business, witnessed an 8.7 per cent annual attrition rate at the end of the second quarter.

'Chandra has broad enough shoulders to head an Indian icon'

'Chandra has broad enough shoulders to head an Indian icon'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

His global experience, deep business acumen and long association with the Tata Group will prove invaluable in his new role: ICICI Bank MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar.

Accenture to hire 4,200 in Chennai

Accenture to hire 4,200 in Chennai

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

India, which constituted over 13 per cent of Accenture's global headcount of 115,000, is its second largest geography in terms of the number of people employed after the United States.

IT professionals: The new face of labour unions

IT professionals: The new face of labour unions

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The past few weeks have seen several hundred people let go of by IT services firms joining unions claiming to represent tech workers fighting for their rights.

Modi upset over attack on Rajdeep Sardesai

Modi upset over attack on Rajdeep Sardesai

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Modi's friend, billionaire Gautam Adani, called Sardesai and delivered a personal message from the prime minister.

Gujarat's won, now Mr PM, please fix our biggest problem

Gujarat's won, now Mr PM, please fix our biggest problem

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

43 months after Modi's election promise that his government would create 10 million jobs, the reality does not paint a pretty picture, warns Shyamal Majumdar.

How Sugar Free plans to win the twin battle of misinformation and competition

How Sugar Free plans to win the twin battle of misinformation and competition

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

To become part of the consumer's monthly shopping cart, Sugar Free has launched new formats and variants and waged war against online venom.