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Should You Avoid High-Cost Funds?

Should You Avoid High-Cost Funds?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Investors should match their investment horizon with the fund's portfolio duration.

The two contenders to replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary

The two contenders to replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Anil Patel, the secretary of Gujarat Cricket Association and Rohan Jaitley, son of late Arun Jaitley and the president of the Delhi and District Cricket Association are the two names in running to take over as BCCI secretary.

He Delivered Milk When He Was 6. At 29 He's A Magistrate!

He Delivered Milk When He Was 6. At 29 He's A Magistrate!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Studying was never an important part of our life, surviving was.'

Ben Stokes to play in The Hundred: ECB

Ben Stokes to play in The Hundred: ECB

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

England captain Ben Stokes will play in The Hundred this year after the conclusion of England's test series with West Indies.

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Considering the competition, engineering aspirants should ideally consider taking a minimum of five to seven entrance exams to maximise their chances of success and broaden their options when it comes to college, says rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

This SEBI Internship Will Pay You Rs 70,000

This SEBI Internship Will Pay You Rs 70,000

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

As many as 54 professionals will be shortlisted for the SEBI Young Professional Programme.

Army considering 244 women officers for 108 command role posts

Army considering 244 women officers for 108 command role posts

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

A total of 244 women officers are being considered for promotion against 108 vacancies, in various arms and services of the Indian Army, by a selection board, sources said on Thursday.

SC finds last-minute changes in NEET pattern unusual

SC finds last-minute changes in NEET pattern unusual

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday questioned the last-minute changes to the NEET-PG, 2024, pattern by the National Board of Education, saying it was 'very unusual' and students could have a 'meltdown'.

Babar, Afridi Denied Permission To Play In Canada

Babar, Afridi Denied Permission To Play In Canada

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan have been denied permission by the PCB to play in the Global T20 in Canada.

Shan Masood to keep captaincy despite losing streak

Shan Masood to keep captaincy despite losing streak

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Pakistan's Shan Masood is likely to be retained captain for the upcoming home Test series against England, while Babar Azam is also assured of keeping his white-ball captaincy when the team flies to Australia and South Africa later this year.

BCCI: Not possible to host all cup finals in Mumbai

BCCI: Not possible to host all cup finals in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has responded to Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray's call to keep World Cup finals in Mumbai.

Ishan Kishan back as Jharkhand Ranji captain

Ishan Kishan back as Jharkhand Ranji captain

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

India batter Ishan Kishan on Wednesday returned to the Jharkhand Ranji team as its captain, following his controversial pullout last season

How To Invest In Quality Stocks

How To Invest In Quality Stocks

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'Allocate up to 20 per cent of your core equity portfolio to quality funds.'

Bangladesh in turmoil! Will Shakib be arrested?

Bangladesh in turmoil! Will Shakib be arrested?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Bangladesh Cricket official says Shakib Al Hasan won't be 'harassed unfairly' on return to country. Nafees is confident that Shakib won't face any issues and feels that there is no reason why their experienced star should not play in Bangladesh.

Rohit, Virat decide to cut short holiday break

Rohit, Virat decide to cut short holiday break

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Both skipper Rohit and main batter Kohli will play in the upcoming series so that Gambhir can tactically think about the combinations.

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump's exaggerated opinion of his dealmaking capacity can get him into trouble, observes R Sriram.

Babar Azam's captaincy under scrutiny; PCB backs Masood

Babar Azam's captaincy under scrutiny; PCB backs Masood

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Shan Masood to continue as Pakistan Test captain, decision on Babar Azam put on hold

'Noel Tata Should Be Inducted Into Tata Sons Soon'

'Noel Tata Should Be Inducted Into Tata Sons Soon'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'The quality of a leader should be such that even if the leader is not there, the institution carries on.'

Saving Test Cricket! ICC's multi-million dollar rescue plan

Saving Test Cricket! ICC's multi-million dollar rescue plan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

ICC is mulling a dedicated fund of at least US$ 15 million for Test cricket that will help increase the players' match fee and address the migration of talent to T20 leagues.

'People Have Spent Life's Moments On What I Made'

'People Have Spent Life's Moments On What I Made'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

At 13, Naseer Khan left Bihar to work in a saw-mill in Bhutan. He learnt the craft of making sofas, and some of the pieces he made found a place in the royal palace. He returned home after spending 35 years in the Himalayan kingdom, and has continued making sofas, restoring old furniture and creating wire-gutting chairs, all that has become a dying art now.

Sebi may notify tighter rules for F&O trade soon

Sebi may notify tighter rules for F&O trade soon

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is likely to notify soon stricter derivatives trading norms aimed at curbing speculative trading activity and curtailing losses of over Rs 50,000 crore incurred by retail investors every year. Based on the feedback received from industry participants, seven measures proposed by the market regulator in a consultation paper in July may be implemented with minor tweaks ahead of its forthcoming board meeting, said sources.

KL Rahul's selection in Test team based on 'favouritism', says Prasad

KL Rahul's selection in Test team based on 'favouritism', says Prasad

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

K L Rahul came in for harsh criticism from former India medium pacer Venkatesh Prasad who claimed the opener's selection was based on "favouritism'.

Should K L Rahul Be Axed?

Should K L Rahul Be Axed?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Tell us who should be in India's Playing XI for the 2nd Test against New Zealand, starting on Thursday.

India to host T20 Asia Cup in 2025

India to host T20 Asia Cup in 2025

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

India will host the next edition of the men's Asia Cup cricket tournament in the T20 format in 2025 as a pre-cursor to the T20 World Cup scheduled in the country in 2026.

Sebi's proposed tweaks likely to lead to big churn in F&O stocks

Sebi's proposed tweaks likely to lead to big churn in F&O stocks

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The market regulator's newly proposed selection criteria for the over Rs 400-trillion-a-day futures and options (F&O) market could pave the way for the entry of popular stocks such as Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India, Jio Financial Services, Zomato, Paytm, DMart, and Adani Energy into the derivatives segment. The Indian derivatives market, which accounts for most of the trading volumes, could see big churn with over two dozen exits from the current list of 182 stocks due to an upward revision in the eligibility thresholds.

Should You Invest In Arbitrage Funds?

Should You Invest In Arbitrage Funds?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Arbitrage funds make the most sense for those in the 30 per cent tax bracket, are viable for those in the 20 per cent bracket, but less so for those in the 10 per cent bracket.'

'Incredibly tough characters': Gambhir backs Kohli, Rohit

'Incredibly tough characters': Gambhir backs Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Gautam Gambhir put up a stout defence of under-pressure skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli.

'I Get To Shoulder An Entire Film'

'I Get To Shoulder An Entire Film'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

'I'm there in every frame of this film.' 'The film is named after the character that I play.' 'It's about a feeling like you are capable of shouldering a film entirely on your own, which is a belief that I may not have in myself always.'

Suryakumar's boys look to seal series in New Delhi

Suryakumar's boys look to seal series in New Delhi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Bangladesh bowlers have the ability to spice up things but against India's formidable lineup, they would need plenty of runs on the board.

Will India Include Padikkal, Jurel For Perth Test?

Will India Include Padikkal, Jurel For Perth Test?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against Australia in Perth?

Can Kirsten turn around Pakistan's fortunes?

Can Kirsten turn around Pakistan's fortunes?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Kirsten had warned senior pros in the side following the team's loss to the USA and India to adapt to new skill-sets and improve their game awareness, or get left behind.

Why Has Indigo Taken M&M To Court?

Why Has Indigo Taken M&M To Court?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'This case is not a good example of intellectual property strategy for either sector.'

ED probe against Sidda's wife: Irregularities found

ED probe against Sidda's wife: Irregularities found

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Evidence of several irregularities have been detected in the transfer of 14 sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to B M Parvathi, the wife of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, according to the Enforcement Directorate.

'It should hurt and that will make us better'

'It should hurt and that will make us better'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

'I never expected a very easy run for me. I know that we lost in Sri Lanka and against NZ and it is not a good place to be. All we can do is keep working hard and we will try winning every game that we play to represent the country.'

Nifty may sport new look after Sebi's F&O tweak, expand to over 200 firms

Nifty may sport new look after Sebi's F&O tweak, expand to over 200 firms

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The Nifty 50 index is poised for a revamp as the revised futures and options (F&O) stock selection criteria is seen paving the way for newly listed companies to join the benchmark index, which is tracked by passive funds with combined assets under management of more than ~3.5 trillion ($44 billion). For the first time in six years, the market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has tweaked the stock selection process for the derivatives segment that clocks a turnover of ~400 trillion daily.

RG Kar fails to sway voters as TMC makes clean sweep in Bengal bypolls

RG Kar fails to sway voters as TMC makes clean sweep in Bengal bypolls

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The bypolls were held in six constituencies - Naihati, Haroa, Medinipur, Taldangra, Sitai (SC), and Madarihat (ST) - following the resignation of MLAs who had vacated their assembly seats after securing victories in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of pride, patriotism, nationalism, nation building, all of it thinly veiled disguises for personal profit and glory,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Political unrest shakes BCB: What it means for Shakib's future

Political unrest shakes BCB: What it means for Shakib's future

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Shakib Al Hasan, who was a lawmaker in the Awami League, was cleared by Bangladesh's new interim government last week to face Pakistan in a two-match Test series.

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'Man, what a player!' 'The ease in which he batted brought out a kind of awe in us.'

Diving Champ Manjari Bhargava Passes Into The Ages

Diving Champ Manjari Bhargava Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

At just 12 and a half years old, Manjari won gold in diving at the 1968 national championship in Kanpur, competing against older athletes.