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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.

VHP rally: BJP MP Adityanath among 1,600 arrested; borders sealed

VHP rally: BJP MP Adityanath among 1,600 arrested; borders sealed

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Undeterred by the ban imposed by the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Friday said that it will go ahead with its proposed 'Sankalp Diwas' to take a resolve to launch an agitation for rebuilding the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Modi arrogant, BJP forced us to exit NDA: JD-U

Modi arrogant, BJP forced us to exit NDA: JD-U

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of forcing it to walk out of the alliance by not being forthcoming on Narendra Modi's future role, senior Janata Dal-United leader Shivanand Tiwari on Saturday said the announcement of a split in the coalition was a "mere formality".

Lotus bloom at Centre may put some state govts in mud

Lotus bloom at Centre may put some state govts in mud

Rediff.com7 May 2014

The BJP is of the view that Jharkhand, Bihar and Uttarakhand governments could collapse and a Modi wave may resurrect its chances, notes Archis Mohan.

Quick! What do these three ministers have in common?

Quick! What do these three ministers have in common?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Bihar! The state goes to the polls next year. Narendra Modi has chosen a Bhumihar, Rajput and Yadav as his ministers from the state.

Can united Opposition defeat Modi in 2019?

Can united Opposition defeat Modi in 2019?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

'The Modi-Shah duo won't leave the war zone without putting up a tough fight.' 'Modi's slogan for 2019 could well be, "I have done much. Give me one more chance to do even more".' '2019 will be tough for the BJP.' 'But it will be even tougher for the Opposition -- united or otherwise,' says R Rajagopalan.

Rahul, Pawar, Mamata... Who will lead the UPA now?

Rahul, Pawar, Mamata... Who will lead the UPA now?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The Trinamool Congress and Nationalist Congress Party, have indicated that their party chiefs have better credentials for the post than the newly-elected Congress head, reports Archis Mohan

When Bollywood hailed Ganpati Bappa Morya

When Bollywood hailed Ganpati Bappa Morya

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

No Ganpati celebration is complete without Humse Badhkar Kaun's hugely popular song, Deva O Deva Ganpati Deva Tumse Badhkar Kaun blaring out of the pandal speakers.

Firms irked by RBI's order to store payments data in India

Firms irked by RBI's order to store payments data in India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

While most banks in India store all this data on Indian servers in their core banking systems, the current directive addresses new-age payment and fintech companies operating in the space

Remembering Ashok Mitra

Remembering Ashok Mitra

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Dr Mitra called the Pandara Road crowd a 'cheerful collective of young dreamers,' united in its 'love and pride for the newly Independent India,' despite 'sharp disparities in background, temperament and attitude.' Dr Shreekant Sambrani recalls his encounters with the legendary economist who passed into the ages.

Who are the Opposition leaders Modi speaks to regularly?

Who are the Opposition leaders Modi speaks to regularly?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Everything you wanted to know about Prime Minister Narendra Modi but didn't know who to ask. Read on!

BJP's return to power in 2019 is a certainty: Amit Shah

BJP's return to power in 2019 is a certainty: Amit Shah

Rediff.com26 May 2018

The BJP president came down heavily on the Opposition saying a shocking change has happened in the country's politics with those against the prime minister resorting to lies and speaking it loudly all the time.

SP rift continues: Akhilesh-Shivpal exchange barbs

SP rift continues: Akhilesh-Shivpal exchange barbs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

UP CM Akhilesh Yadav and his uncle Shivpal Yadav fired barbs at each other at an event to celebrate the SP's silver jubilee, barely two days after putting up a united show.

'There's an atmosphere of fear across the nation'

'There's an atmosphere of fear across the nation'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'The situation in the country is very scary.' 'There is an increasing attack on the Constitutional democratic rights of our people.'

Ambedkar-Owaisi split: Who gains?

Ambedkar-Owaisi split: Who gains?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

So who stands to benefit the most by a weak Opposition? What's behind the sudden public spat between the two parties?

Leaders condole death of President's wife Suvra Mukherjee

Leaders condole death of President's wife Suvra Mukherjee

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The prime minister tweeted: "Pained to know about the passing away of Mrs Suvra Mukherjee. My condolences to Rashtrapati ji & his family in this hour of grief."

Victories give Modi-Shah steam for Lok Sabha fight

Victories give Modi-Shah steam for Lok Sabha fight

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

BJP strategists know it may not repeat its 2014 performance in its traditionally strong bases in the north and the west. This is where the success in the north east and east is so important.

Ranji roundup: Jaggi hits unbeaten ton on Day 2

Ranji roundup: Jaggi hits unbeaten ton on Day 2

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Ishank Jaggi scored an unbeaten century while Ishan Kishan made 83 to hand Jharkhand the crucial first innings lead over Haryana in a Ranji Trophy match.

Farmer protests spread across MP; Centre rushes 1,100 RAF personnel

Farmer protests spread across MP; Centre rushes 1,100 RAF personnel

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

In view of the volatile situation, the Centre rushed 1,100 personnel of anti-riot Rapid Action Force.

Lodha's 'Captain D' and Dhoni's resignation

Lodha's 'Captain D' and Dhoni's resignation

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

A potential conflict of interest situation could have played in Dhoni's mind when he decided to quit, report Sai Manish and N Sundaresha Subramanian.

This Winter Session, it's been all shouting and hardly any work

This Winter Session, it's been all shouting and hardly any work

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

With only one day left, the Winter session of Parliament is on the verge of a washout as it failed to transact any business again on Thursday.

Centre may consider heat wave as natural calamity

Centre may consider heat wave as natural calamity

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Taking note of large-scale deaths because of the heat wave in various parts of country, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asked a Group of Ministers to discuss and decide on its inclusion as natural calamity.

How Girvi villagers recall Chhota Rajan

How Girvi villagers recall Chhota Rajan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

What once used to be a hut in this village in Faltan tehsil of Satara district in western Maharashtra has been replaced by a mansion, the best in the vicinity.

Note ban debate: Unrelenting Opposition wants PM in the House

Note ban debate: Unrelenting Opposition wants PM in the House

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Opposition parties disrupted the proceedings of the Parliament for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday over the demonetisation issue.

Modi's wit keeps celebs, lawmakers hungry for more

Modi's wit keeps celebs, lawmakers hungry for more

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

'This speech is going to be more of a punishment. I spoke too much this afternoon' A tireless Prime Minister Narendra Modi left over 700 notable luminaries in peals of laughter with his quick wit and sense of humour during a dinner and reception hosted by Indian Ambassador Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at the Taj-owned, The Pierre Hotel. In the presence of the who's who of desi Americans and US lawmakers, Modi once again thanked the Indian-Americans for their contributions and discussed his plans of developing India and the ties he hopes to nurture with America. Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com presents a sneak-peak into the festive, grand dinner.

Deepak Kochhar, the man in the muddle

Deepak Kochhar, the man in the muddle

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

How Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar find themselves in a huge controversy.

'Would like bowling to Kohli, Root, Smith...'

'Would like bowling to Kohli, Root, Smith...'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

'India have a good bunch of fast bowlers.' 'Umesh is doing really well and so are Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ishant.'

'BJP will not come back to power'

'BJP will not come back to power'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

'Just as a wave brought the BJP into power; an anti wave will blow them away.'

The Politics of Secularism

The Politics of Secularism

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

'Forming cults around Lalus, Nitishes, Mulayams, Mayawatis and Mamatas will do as much harm to the Republic as the bhakti of the Hindus for Modi will do,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

The BIGGEST fans, in the movies!

The BIGGEST fans, in the movies!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

A look at B-town stars who turned die-hard fans onscreen!

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

India Test regulars like Cheteswar Pujara and Ishant Sharma have also thrown their hat into the ring with base prices of Rs 50 and Rs 75 lakh respectively.

Parliament work washed out for 5th day over demonetisation

Parliament work washed out for 5th day over demonetisation

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Opposition members kept on shouting 'Pradhan Mantri sadan me aao'.

Why a second term for Modi seems IFFY

Why a second term for Modi seems IFFY

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'Poor home work, and a subsequent loss of nerve.' 'This sums up the Modi government's current travails, the stall in key sectors, fading momentum, irritability,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

Sonia, Mamata to launch campaign against note ban

Sonia, Mamata to launch campaign against note ban

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

The event will be significant for the Congress and Trinamool Congress leaderships, cementing the proximity during the winter session of Parliament.

Will Yogi's citadel re-elect BJP?

Will Yogi's citadel re-elect BJP?

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Ravi Kishan, the BJP's candidate, is an outsider. The BSP-SP candidate is from the powerful Nishad community. Yogi faces a tough task in ensuring that the Gorakhpur seat, which he represented from 1998 to 2017, stays with the BJP.

Budget a 'big jumla' of Modi govt: Oppn

Budget a 'big jumla' of Modi govt: Oppn

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The opposition has attacked the Modi government over the National Democratic Alliance's last full-fledged budget before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Family feuds delay Janata Parivar merger

Family feuds delay Janata Parivar merger

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Family feuds, in what are essentially family-run outfits, have cast a shadow over the reunification efforts of Janata Party.

'If BJP wins Bihar polls, the nation will fall into deep pit'

'If BJP wins Bihar polls, the nation will fall into deep pit'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attacks the BJP, saying that its only intention is to capture absolute power.

Seeking revival, Dabhol embraces a brand new plan

Seeking revival, Dabhol embraces a brand new plan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Dabhol's assets will be demerged into the power plant and the LNG terminal.

'Chaos in Lok Sabha over T-Bill shows it's time for PM to go'

'Chaos in Lok Sabha over T-Bill shows it's time for PM to go'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

It is time to pack up, sir! Please resign and save some honour of the Lok Sabha, an anguished Sheela Bhatt reports from the Lok Sabha press gallery after watching the shameful goings on over the tabling of the Telangana Bill.