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Don't get duped! Read offers from financial firms

Don't get duped! Read offers from financial firms

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Read the numbers carefully because no one can offer a credit card at zero cost or give a loan at a simple interest of 9%.

Remembering Gandhiji in critical times

Remembering Gandhiji in critical times

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'During my nearly three decades of military service, both in war and peace, I have usefully drawn upon Gandhiji's storehouse of wisdom.' 'When military intelligence jobs require tightrope walking on the edge of moral and ethical dilemmas, I have looked up to Gandhiji,' notes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

Ambedkar's birth anniversary to be observed for first time at UN

Ambedkar's birth anniversary to be observed for first time at UN

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

On the occasion, a panel discussion will be organised on 'Combating inequalities for the achievement of SDGs'.

How to give your child a head start

How to give your child a head start

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The hard truth is that unless you start investing for your children in advance, in appropriate investment avenues, you are risking their future aspirations.

What financial gifts can you give your kids?

What financial gifts can you give your kids?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Jimmy Patel, MD & CEO, Quantum Mutual Fund, suggests some valuable financial gifts for your children.

PICS: Vardy treble as Leicester whip Manchester City

PICS: Vardy treble as Leicester whip Manchester City

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

'Am young, can take risks: Where to invest?'

'Am young, can take risks: Where to invest?'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

If you are young, willing to take risks and have a long-term investment horizon then this is the right time to invest in stocks and mutual funds says financial planning expert Vetapalem Sridhar.

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

In a policy paper submitted to US Senators, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) said the excessive delays in the processing of permanent residency applications due to country-wise quota contributed to America's loss of revenue, market leadership and competitive edge.

5 simple and smart investment tips for 2020

5 simple and smart investment tips for 2020

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Understand the magic that SIP brings to the table for you as an investor, says Satyen Kothari. You can start by investing as little as Rs 500 per month.

How to make a personal budget that works

How to make a personal budget that works

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

A budget is nothing but a tool to keep your spending under control and ensure that the monthly expenses are lower than your monthly income. Here are some tips on how you can make your budget work

Investing: Your MF queries answered

Investing: Your MF queries answered

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Day 6: What to expect at US Open

Day 6: What to expect at US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Serena Williams will try to take a step closer to history on Saturday when she plays her third-round match at the US Open.

CAT: How to handle the stress and anxiety

CAT: How to handle the stress and anxiety

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

A look at CAT and the stress which accompanies it. How can you handle the pressure? What tips should you employ to deal with anxiety? Read on

Investing via digital platforms easy, but options limited

Investing via digital platforms easy, but options limited

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Even investors with sums as low as Rs 1,000 per month can start their investment journey.

These photos from space will surely make you gasp!

These photos from space will surely make you gasp!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

If you want a reminder of just how gorgeous our universe is, then take some time to browse the winners of the 2020 Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. French photographer Nicolas Lefaudeux took the top prize with a tilt-shift perspective on the Andromeda Galaxy. The winning images are part of an exhibition opening on October 23 at the National Maritime Museum in London and have been collected into a book. Cue some truly innovative an unexpected captures of galaxies, nebulae, planets, the Moon and even SpaceX satellites.

How investors are trying to meet short-term needs

How investors are trying to meet short-term needs

Rediff.com8 May 2019

After the rationalisation and categorisation of mutual fund schemes undertaken by the Sebi in October 2017, overnight funds have emerged as a distinct category.

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'He is not interested in cricket or football.' 'He is interested in singing, dancing and painting.' 'Right now, he thinks he's Lord Rama.'

Ronaldo out for three weeks with injury

Ronaldo out for three weeks with injury

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

The Real Madrid striker will be out of action for up to three weeks with a muscle tear in his right thigh.

All you need to know about India's Oscar pick: Visaranai

All you need to know about India's Oscar pick: Visaranai

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

This film is creating waves. We tell you why.

Have you seen these super TV shows?

Have you seen these super TV shows?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

From Atlanta to Killing Eve, the best on the small screen.

If GDP is over-estimated, the tax targets are too high

If GDP is over-estimated, the tax targets are too high

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

'We get an overzealous army of tax inspectors pushing the economy too hard,' says Ajay Shah.

Mission Venus: ISRO invites proposals for space experiments

Mission Venus: ISRO invites proposals for space experiments

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The Announcement of Opportunity (AO) is for space experiments by institutions in the country, and the last date for receiving the proposals is May 19, 2017, the Bengaluru-headquartered ISRO said.

Has gold lost its Midas touch?

Has gold lost its Midas touch?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Despite returns from gold down over 5% in the past three months, it is a good idea to keep this asset class in your portfolio.

Missed tax-filing deadline? Here's what you must know

Missed tax-filing deadline? Here's what you must know

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

If you have missed your tax filing deadline, there is not much to fret if your tax dues are fully paid, says Anil Rego

How India can produce more job creators

How India can produce more job creators

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Entrepreneurship is all about identifying a need or a gap and being able to visualise a solution to service the same in a sustainable and commercially viable manner, says Achin Bhattacharyya.

When markets heat up: Stay invested or sit on cash?

When markets heat up: Stay invested or sit on cash?

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Monitor how long the high cash position lasts. If it lasts for a month or two, it is fine. But if it continues for a couple of quarters, seek your advisor's opinion on whether to exit the fund.

Lord see that the wounds heal

Lord see that the wounds heal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

How our liberals have been working for Modi

How our liberals have been working for Modi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'The Indian Right can afford to be rigid; but as liberals, our position has to be one of constant evolution, or else death awaits us,' argues Sreehari Nair.

Aisam's an ace!

Aisam's an ace!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2005

Twitter, twitter on the wall: The best hashtags of 2015

Twitter, twitter on the wall: The best hashtags of 2015

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at the great moments on Twitter in 2015, from single Tweets that captured our imagination to hashtags that sparked global conversations.

The Rise of Voiceless Muslims

The Rise of Voiceless Muslims

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

It is this new Muslim who is not burdened by the Pakistan guilt, who is ready to fight it out for the rights enshrined under the Constitution, and who is not defensive about Muslim identity that the BJP and the Sangh Parivar are out to crush, argues Mohd Asim.

5 powerful steps that will help turn your life around

5 powerful steps that will help turn your life around

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

A five-point plan that will change your life.

Paytm's MF foray fails to rattle fund distributors

Paytm's MF foray fails to rattle fund distributors

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Unlike most MF distributors in India, Paytm Money will be offering low-cost direct plans, which don't charge for distribution expenses

The storm clouds clear

The storm clouds clear

Rediff.com13 Sep 2003

Your retirement is closer than it appears

Your retirement is closer than it appears

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The whole idea is to have a balance between long-term and short-term goals.

5 financial resolutions for 2017

5 financial resolutions for 2017

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Start 2017 with these five simple financial resolutions and you will put your family on solid ground financially, says D P Singh, executive director and chief marketing officer, SBI Mutual Fund.

Gambhir steps down from captaincy, Ishant to lead Delhi in Ranji Trophy

Gambhir steps down from captaincy, Ishant to lead Delhi in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

The 36-year-old Gambhir, who had captained Delhi in the Ranji Trophy for the past four seasons, expressed his desire to continue as a player.

Good time to enter mid- and small-cap space

Good time to enter mid- and small-cap space

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'Allocate 30% to 35% of your equity portfolio to mid-cap funds and 10% to 15% to small-cap funds.'

Markets at new highs? Don't sell and exit entirely

Markets at new highs? Don't sell and exit entirely

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

You may invest even at current market levels provided you have an investment horizon of five years or more.

Mahua Moitra and the Goebbelsian onslaught on Modi

Mahua Moitra and the Goebbelsian onslaught on Modi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'It disappoints and saddens me no end that Mahua has allowed herself to be carried away by the Goebbelsian onslaught mounted on the BJP and Narendra Modi by certain vested interests which find themselves exposed and thrown out of the gravy train,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.