Also build a contingency fund equal to 9 to 12 months of expenses.
Meet the Big B, a master of (voice) disguises.
The financial year ending Saturday saw such big-ticket events that set the directional tone for the country's business journey.
Shivade then asked if the skeleton finally came out of the ground in many parts. It was difficult not to gasp aloud at that revelation. Bhagat said that was true.
Restrict investment to Rs 50,000 for tax benefits, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh, but caution that taxation at maturity and compulsory annuities are dampers.
Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.
Investing heavily in a top-performing fund during good times can cause long-term pain. Don't invest lump sum at market peaks.
Every time a filmmaker wishes to explore history or religion on his or her terms, self-appointed experts and limelight-seeking zealots swoop in to protest, says Sukanya Verma.
If you leave too much money lying in your trading account or hand over your securities to brokers, there is always the risk that they could use it to trade in the markets.
Individuals often postpone tax planning till the end of the financial year. As the deadline for showing proof of investments draws near, they invest randomly in any product that will help them save tax for that year. Later, they realise that it is not suited for them, so they abandon it. Tax planning should not be a standalone, one-off activity, but should be in sync with your overall financial plan, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.
'Bollywood's 'no prisoners taken' honesty comes as a big surprise.' 'I cannot think of a single judge, politician, sportsperson or bureaucrat being so forthright in their opinion of their contemporaries,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.
Pasbola had a number of queries about the nails of the corpse found at Gagode Khurd. Did it have nails? Nails, in a case of strangulation, are key because they often have particles and skin beneath them to show the victim had been grasping something as s/he was strangled.
If you plan to withdraw money from your corpus regularly to meet expenses, have a portfolio of stable instruments.
Focus on large-caps and ensure that the portfolio is balanced.
Shivade: "You didn't find any brain inside the brain cavity?" Dr Thakur nodded. The judge shocked: "Huh?!"
'The rate of interest from the EPF is still attractive compared to the rates on fixed deposits, National Savings Scheme, Public Provident Fund...'
Companies' annual reports can hide as much as they reveal. Investors can get early warning signals of wrongdoing by frequently speaking to other stakeholders.
Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".
A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigations Team on black money has also proposed that holding more than Rs 15 lakh in cash be made illegal for individuals and for companies, report Tinesh Bhasin and Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Sanjay Kumar Singh draws up a mediclaim policy checklist.
Experts suggest six ways to play stocks that tank suddenly and make money as Sanjay Kumar Singh listens in
Expect more volatility in the coming year as the economy and markets price in the demonetisation drive.
'It would be too sweeping to say that the elites and the middle-class don't care about liberty.' 'It is just that they are always calculating the trade-offs: What's in it for me, what could it cost me?' 'To that extent, we haven't changed in 40 years,' says Shekhar Gupta.
New ITR form may be simpler, but some changes could stump you.
Privacy allows people a space where they can refuse to conform. And it is in that space where liberty flourishes.
To make money, invest in both good and bad times; otherwise the entire exercise is futile, experts tell Joydeep Ghosh & Sanjay Singh
'He had a carry bag made of plastic. One pistol came out of it. There was also a magazine which had three rounds. And a mobile and a Rs 100 currency note.' No prizes for guessing who that was...
But, neither were the big companies interested in growing inorganically nor were the smaller ones ready to offer themselves for sale.
If banks won't lend, seek a loan from fintech lenders or P2P platforms to help you get out of a debt trap.
A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played across India on Tuesday
A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday
He wants you to join him in his transformation journey.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Sanjay Kumar Singh tells you what to watch out for when buying insurance and investing in MFs online.
Whether the Udta Punjab makers cave in remains to be seen but here's a list of the ones who did.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
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