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PIX: Focus shifts to ODIs as Dhoni, Dhawan hit the nets at SCG

PIX: Focus shifts to ODIs as Dhoni, Dhawan hit the nets at SCG

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

With the 2019 ODI World Cup on the horizon, focus has firmly shifted to white-ball cricket with the arrival of limited-overs' specialists, in Sydney, on Tuesday.

My First Christmas

My First Christmas

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

And thankfully the last...

Want to be a good leader? Read this!

Want to be a good leader? Read this!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

'Let's think of a leader as a camera.' 'It's not just about the leader having the ability to have a telephoto lens.' 'You do need that, but you also need a leader to take a wide angle, look over the horizon and to be able to rise up to the satellite level and look at the big picture.'

Is this why govt needs money from RBI?

Is this why govt needs money from RBI?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Money permits patronage. Money means power. No wonder details of the crores locked up in NPAs and never repaid loans are top secret, Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Stock advice: Buy, sell, hold or avoid?

Stock advice: Buy, sell, hold or avoid?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' stock market queries. Ajit will offer his unbiased views on a weekly basis

'For long term goals, you have to INVEST, not save'

'For long term goals, you have to INVEST, not save'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

In this interview with Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier, Ashok Kumar E R, the CEO and co-founder of Scripbox shares some more interesting observations about the way Indian women make financial decisions and offers advice on how, with the apt guidance and information, they could do a lot better.

The BIG threat facing the fund houses

The BIG threat facing the fund houses

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

New technologies such as block chain are throwing up new opportunities; so the axe is bound to fall on those who are still stuck in the past and not reskilling themselves, says Shyamal Majumdar.

'Is stipend received by me while studying taxable?'

'Is stipend received by me while studying taxable?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

In an online chat with readers on July 8, Anil Rego answered their tax queries. Here's the chat transcript in case you missed the chat

10 tough lessons I learned as an entrepreneur

10 tough lessons I learned as an entrepreneur

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Never be afraid to take decisions because you fear making mistakes. Mistakes are good, says Anu Prasad.

Top badminton player Lee Chong Wei mulls retirement

Top badminton player Lee Chong Wei mulls retirement

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Badminton World No 1 Lee Chong Wei hinted that retirement was on the horizon after the emotional Malaysian sealed his 10th national championship in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Pan Pacific Open: Wozniacki wins first title of the season

Pan Pacific Open: Wozniacki wins first title of the season

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki continued her revival by brushing aside Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 on Sunday to win the Pan Pacific Open for the second time and secure her first title of the year.

Is India ready for Samsung Galaxy S8?

Is India ready for Samsung Galaxy S8?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Ashish Narsale asks if you will be able to hold this bezel-less flagship phone on the road or juggle it in a train, like you do with other phones, or share memory-heavy 4k videos?

Ashes: 'Hungry and in-form' Aussies capable of crushing England

Ashes: 'Hungry and in-form' Aussies capable of crushing England

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Australia have a huge hunger for an Ashes triumph in England, according to all rounder Shane Watson, while batsman Steve Smith believes this year's series will not even be close if the tourists play to their potential.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Have a look at these photos taken from the incredible world we live in. These are the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition 2020.

Investing in tax-savings funds? 7 things you must know

Investing in tax-savings funds? 7 things you must know

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

A mistake here can prove costly.

All that glitters is not gold

All that glitters is not gold

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The current bear run has already been the second longest since 1975.

How NOT to celebrate Environment Day

How NOT to celebrate Environment Day

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Growing and harvesting trees for productive and economic uses are once again dead in the water, says Sunita Narain.

'Equity to have a bull run for 3-5 years'

'Equity to have a bull run for 3-5 years'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

In a live chat on rediff.com held on Friday, July 11, well-known equity specialist Devang Mehta discussed what effect the Budget will have on the stock markets -- from how NOT to lose money in the markets to which are the safest stocks.

'Politics has always been close to Bollywood'

'Politics has always been close to Bollywood'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

'People, who are objecting to the movie now, should have objected in 2014 when the book came out. But nobody did.'

PM hails 'warmest, closest' ties with Singapore in address to diaspora

PM hails 'warmest, closest' ties with Singapore in address to diaspora

Rediff.com31 May 2018

He said that India will work with Singapore to bring the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership to early conclusion. He also said the India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement has been reviewed and the two sides will work to further upgrade it.

The 'checklist' before you join an early-stage start-up

The 'checklist' before you join an early-stage start-up

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The whole game is about 'who wants who' more desperately?

Euro 2016: England start campaign against Russia

Euro 2016: England start campaign against Russia

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

England and Russia are the big beasts of Group B and, though each would love a winning start when they meet on Saturday, the fear of losing could well become all-pervading and lead to a cagey encounter. With games against Wales and Slovakia to come, and the potential for three teams to qualify with two guaranteed, a point at the Velodrome might look a very useful result in a couple of weeks. England, on the back of winning all 10 qualifiers, not to mention a rare victory in Germany in a friendly, start favourites and will expect to make the running in front of a 60,000 crowd that will be predominantly behind them.

You can still convert your black money into white!

You can still convert your black money into white!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

How will the government's decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes help curb the creation and flow of black money into the Indian economy?

'Learning Japanese helps your career enormously'

'Learning Japanese helps your career enormously'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

'Japanese is a pictorial language, which if we learn systematically helps us develop our logic too,' says Sachin Gadhe, who shares his experience of learning a foreign language with us!

Investors beware! Save your investments from ruin

Investors beware! Save your investments from ruin

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

When selecting investments, pay attention to potential return, risk and how easily you can exit it.

Modi@2: Government meets India Inc's expectations on reforms

Modi@2: Government meets India Inc's expectations on reforms

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The average rating was seven out of 10.

Want a job? Learn a skill, travel, get a life

Want a job? Learn a skill, travel, get a life

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

A degree may help you start your career, but it is only skills that will build your career.

Threats that India faces in a post-globalised world

Threats that India faces in a post-globalised world

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

India should plan its strategies on the assumption that the rightward swing will stay and the West will retreat into an economic fortress, says Nitin Desai.

Ulips are attractive investments

Ulips are attractive investments

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'If you are looking to fulfil imminent long-term commitments, the new online Ulips are the right product for you,' notes Santosh Agarwal/Policybazaar.com.

Got a job? Invest, but avoid these mistakes

Got a job? Invest, but avoid these mistakes

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Those just starting their careers should avoid adding to their liabilities, especially if they already have an education loan. They should think hard before taking a car or home loan.

History-chasing Serena wants to be in the 'here and now'

History-chasing Serena wants to be in the 'here and now'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

'I'm not thinking ahead to the Open right now because I am here in Toronto and I haven't really played a hard court match in awhile. I'm thinking I want to get some of this under my belt and the Open will happen when the Open happens.'

'Safeguarding borders is a 24x7 exercise'

'Safeguarding borders is a 24x7 exercise'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'Breaking down silos and ensuring a more integrated governance process is just as important to performance.' 'It has been a major priority in the last six years, especially in national security,' External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar points out when delivering the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture-2020: India and the Post-Covid World.

'Great risk to nations from undermining independence of central bank'

'Great risk to nations from undermining independence of central bank'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

'The Reserve Bank's independence has remained a work in progress, an enduring challenge that the nation has been grappling with on an ongoing basis,' says RBI Deputy Governor Dr Viral Acharya.

Moody's upgrades India rating outlook to positive

Moody's upgrades India rating outlook to positive

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

The revision was announced before Indian markets opened on Thursday.

It's the best time to invest in stocks and make a fortune

It's the best time to invest in stocks and make a fortune

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

With the Sensex again nearing 28,000 points, investors can make good returns with a one-two year horizon.

The beginning of the end

The beginning of the end

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The Big Four were always going to come into the year's first Grand Slam knowing fully well that their days of dominance are drawing to a close, if not already a thing of the past, says Dhruv Munjal.

Top travel destinations 2017: Alleppey, Darjeeling, Ajanta Caves

Top travel destinations 2017: Alleppey, Darjeeling, Ajanta Caves

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Read on to find out if your favourite destination made it to the list!

This ex-investment banker is changing rural lives

This ex-investment banker is changing rural lives

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Gaurav Mehta, one of 100 'Young Global Leaders', is tapping entrepreneurs inside rural Indians.

Stock market investor? Be disciplined to get attractive returns

Stock market investor? Be disciplined to get attractive returns

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

According to Rahul Rege, business head (retail) at Emkay Global Financial Services, it is difficult to track more than 10 stocks.

Do you have too many MFs in your portfolio?

Do you have too many MFs in your portfolio?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

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