News for 'Richer'

Edulji opens up on differences with Vinod Rai

Edulji opens up on differences with Vinod Rai

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Edulji and former CAG Rai often disagreed publicly on key issues, most notably over the appointment of national coaches, both men and women.

ICC Champions Trophy winners will pocket USD 2 million

ICC Champions Trophy winners will pocket USD 2 million

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

The winners of the ICC Champions Trophy, commencing on June 6, will pocket a prize money of USD 2 million while the runners-up will be richer by USD 1 million.

Sovereign wealth fund assets reach $4.62 trn

Sovereign wealth fund assets reach $4.62 trn

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

SWF is a state-owned investment fund comprising of financial assets such as stocks, bonds, property, precious metals and other financial instruments that are invested globally.

'Despite being a superstar, Salman is so grounded'

'Despite being a superstar, Salman is so grounded'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'Time is throwing something at you, one should grab such opportunities right away.'

Investor wealth surges by Rs 1.96 lakh cr as stocks zoom

Investor wealth surges by Rs 1.96 lakh cr as stocks zoom

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

From the 30-share pack, 18 stocks ended with gains led by SBI, which surged 27.58 per cent, and ICICI Bank 14.69 per cent.

Advice to 15-yr-old self: 'Choose your career wisely'

Advice to 15-yr-old self: 'Choose your career wisely'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Irish Verma, 35 from Chandigarh shares his message:

Asian Wrestling: Sakshi bags silver; Vinesh, Anshu and Gursharanpreet win bronze

Asian Wrestling: Sakshi bags silver; Vinesh, Anshu and Gursharanpreet win bronze

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

On Friday, Sakshi (65kg, silver), Vinesh (53kg, bronze) young Anshu Malik (57kg bronze) and Gursharan Preet kaur (72kg, bronze) added to India's tally.

What is holding back India's growth story?

What is holding back India's growth story?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Although the rising tide of growth has lifted all boats, the faster-growing, richer states have steadily pulled apart from the slower-growing, poorer states. Although this growing divergence has been observed during earlier periods as well, factors responsible for it are not fully understood.

COVID-19: Why everyone needs to be vaccinated

COVID-19: Why everyone needs to be vaccinated

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

'At the stage where we are in today in the country, by the time mass vaccination becomes available, it would be around the middle of next year.' 'Most of those people, who got infected this year, will be next year back to level zero -- once again susceptible.'

RIM launches three BlackBerry 7 smartphones in India

RIM launches three BlackBerry 7 smartphones in India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Canadian firm Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the launch of three new handsets based on its BlackBerry 7 operating system in the country.

Rose edges Westwood to win Turkish jackpot

Rose edges Westwood to win Turkish jackpot

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Justin Rose is $1.5 million richer after defeating fellow Englishman Lee Westwood by one stroke to win the inaugural World Golf Final in Turkey on Friday.

Narang wins silver medal in Kuwait Shooting Grand Prix

Narang wins silver medal in Kuwait Shooting Grand Prix

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

India's ace marksman Gagan Narang has clinched the silver medal in the men's 50m rifle three position event of the HH The Amir of Kuwait International Shooting Grand Prix.

Infosys to have 25% women in leadership roles by 2020: Sikka

Infosys to have 25% women in leadership roles by 2020: Sikka

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Gender diversity is important to the success of companies,he said.

Air India's 787 dream unlikely to become a reality

Air India's 787 dream unlikely to become a reality

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Price appreciation since the aircraft order in 2005 could yield Rs 7,200-crore gain.

World's 10 largest stock exchanges

World's 10 largest stock exchanges

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Trillions of transactions take place in these bourses making investors poorer or richer...

Greek solution shouldn't hit developing world: PM

Greek solution shouldn't hit developing world: PM

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Prime minister bats for common standards to be implemented in all jurisdictions.

Are high net-worth Indians getting sillier?

Are high net-worth Indians getting sillier?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Imagine giving money to a wealth management firm, or signing contract documents on verbal assurances from relationship managers that they would earn one-two per cent returns each month on their investment.

The rich-poor divide in Mumbai

The rich-poor divide in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

One of the world's top 10 centres of commerce in terms of global financial flow, Mumbai is also home to Asia's largest slum.

Bihar's CM is poorer than his son!

Bihar's CM is poorer than his son!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son Nishant is richer than his father, according to details of assets made public by Kumar and his cabinet colleagues.

Shami's estranged wife wants to meet him, says she 'still loves him'

Shami's estranged wife wants to meet him, says she 'still loves him'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Mohammed Shami's estranged wife Hasin Jahan said she wanted to meet the cricketer following his accident

Shami escapes with minor injuries in road accident

Shami escapes with minor injuries in road accident

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Shami, who is in the Delhi Daredevils IPL team, was returning to New Delhi from Dehradun in a car on Saturday when it collided with a truck.

The top 10 list of celebrity perfumes!

The top 10 list of celebrity perfumes!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Here are the best-selling fragrances put out in the market by famous faces.

Unemployment rises across religions, social groups

Unemployment rises across religions, social groups

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The problem of unemployment is spread across the economy.

Income inequality: Where does India stand globally?

Income inequality: Where does India stand globally?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

With India witnessing massive economic growth, there is a feeling that the gap between the rich and the poor is getting increasingly bigger.

How can you measure democracy?

How can you measure democracy?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

There is a vocal constituency of educated, well-to-do, articulate Indian elites who would rather go with the idea that too much democracy is a liability. That India needs a spell of benevolent dictatorship. Of course, they have never lived under one, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Why Indian royals still have a peculiar hold on us

Why Indian royals still have a peculiar hold on us

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

The idea of India is documented by its 4,500-year-old history and as much as its tryst with freedom, was its tryst with princely states. And we are the richer for it, says Swarupa Dutt.

10 rules of SUCCESSFUL investing!

10 rules of SUCCESSFUL investing!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

These commandments when strictly followed can make you a successful investor; make you richer.

Do Modi's ministers understand business?

Do Modi's ministers understand business?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Piyush Goyal's comments about Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's investment in India reveals an inability to understand how businesses function, says Kanika Datta.

Looking at stars who died young

Looking at stars who died young

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

April 5 saw the two shocking deaths of Kurt Cobain and Divya Bharti.

Sorry, India's on the mobile please

Sorry, India's on the mobile please

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

'If the volume of ceaseless chatter causes surprise, so does the boorishness of many mobile users.' 'The richer an Indian, the more s/he rates phones over politeness. It screams status,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

World Cup: Take Afghanistan lightly at your own peril

World Cup: Take Afghanistan lightly at your own peril

Rediff.com23 May 2019

None other than India skipper Virat Kohli acknowledged Afghanistan's rapid rise in the last four years.

Poll: Would you rather be rich or look fabulous?

Poll: Would you rather be rich or look fabulous?

Rediff.com30 May 2011

If you had a choice, what would you choose -- money or good looks?

Why a top college broke away from Mumbai University

Why a top college broke away from Mumbai University

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

St Xavier's College principal Fr Frazier Mascarenhas speaks with Matthew Schneeberger about the college's recent autonomous status.

Resolution for 2011: Get rich

Resolution for 2011: Get rich

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

This is not about the merits of financial prudence and abstinence. Rather, this is about just simple tips, whereby you can end 2011 a bit richer than what you were at the end of 2010.

'I want to shed a new light on women'

'I want to shed a new light on women'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'The show is about women taking ownership of their lives.'

A few IPO swallows don't make stock market summer

A few IPO swallows don't make stock market summer

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Sure, a few listings like those of SKS Microfinance and Gujarat Pipavav have seen significant investor interest, but experts say it's too early to signal a primary market revival.

How about a Hammurabi Code for financial offences?

How about a Hammurabi Code for financial offences?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Scams happen with high regularity because the price of getting caught is insignificant. Aggrieved investors run from the police to already clogged courts to find redress for issues for which financial regulators have been specifically set up. For over 3,750 years we have known what to do, but we don't do it, observes Debashis Basu.

Durand Cup swells budget, winner's prize up to 20 lakh

Durand Cup swells budget, winner's prize up to 20 lakh

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Its overall budget more than doubled to Rs 1.54 crore, the world's third oldest football tournament -- the Durand Cup -- has hiked the winners' purse from Rs five lakh to Rs 20 lakh for its 124th edition to be held next month.

The myth over 'dirty money' busted

The myth over 'dirty money' busted

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

The 'dirty money' myth seems to have finally been dispelled, after a new study has revealed that banknotes don't pick up enough bacteria to be dangerous.

Modi's twin test: Vodafone and Bihar

Modi's twin test: Vodafone and Bihar

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

If Modi's truly a reformer and a believer in minimum government, he would bury the Vodafone ghosts now. He would also then go to Bihar, campaigning on his politically controversial reforms. Both will need him to dip deep into his accumulated political capital and risk it, suggests Shekhar Gupta.