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'Can I study abroad after class 10?'

'Can I study abroad after class 10?'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

In an online chat with readers, Sri Akella, director of Dream Seekers Academy shared advice on how to pick the right international course and career.

How this tidying consultant earns Rs 3,000 per hour

How this tidying consultant earns Rs 3,000 per hour

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Gurugram based Gayatri Gandhi is India's first KonMari certified tidying consultant.

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Dangal's success in China opens up the world's second-largest film market for India. But there are risks, warns Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Dangal's success in China opens up the world's second-largest film market for India. But there are risks, warns Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

'Modi pips Xi in handling domestic, int'l affairs'

'Modi pips Xi in handling domestic, int'l affairs'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pipped Chinese President Xi Jinping to secure the top rank in handling domestic and international affairs in a global survey conducted by a Chinese firm.

Mobile remittances: A potential game changer in India?

Mobile remittances: A potential game changer in India?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

While Indians are increasingly using mobile platforms and technology for various financial transactions and purchases like bill payments, ticket bookings, entertainment, travel and banking transactions, cross border mobile remittance is yet to see the light of the day.

Tax sops may help REITs attract $1 bn funds in 2015

Tax sops may help REITs attract $1 bn funds in 2015

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

REITs, a new investment avenue in India on the lines of one in developed markets like the US, UK, Japan.

365 days. 319 films

365 days. 319 films

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

How many of the 319 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2018 have you seen?

Aam Aadmi Party mopes up Rs 19 crore in donations

Aam Aadmi Party mopes up Rs 19 crore in donations

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Ahead of Delhi assembly elections, Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party has collected around Rs 19 crore as donations from cross section of people, most of them are the first-time donors to a political party.

UK police make 8 arrests in Manchester bombing case

UK police make 8 arrests in Manchester bombing case

Rediff.com25 May 2017

British PM Theresa May said the threat level in the country will remain at critical and that 1,000 army troops have been deployed to boost security.

10 movie gems from Berlin

10 movie gems from Berlin

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Here are Aseem Chhabra's picks -- 'films that mattered to me, entertained me and will stay with me through the year.'

Have Indian markets run ahead of fundamentals?

Have Indian markets run ahead of fundamentals?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Higher growth, reform bets have boosted returns but leave limited room for error.

G20 action plan praises India for reforms, inclusive growth

G20 action plan praises India for reforms, inclusive growth

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

It further said India is facilitating external commercial borrowings by startups in order to encourage innovation and promote ease of doing business.

Sebi chief hopes real estate trusts will make it big

Sebi chief hopes real estate trusts will make it big

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Sebi had last year put in place a separate regulatory regime for REITs.

Swiss gold exports to India rise to 42 per cent; hit Rs 50k crore

Swiss gold exports to India rise to 42 per cent; hit Rs 50k crore

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

Total export of gold, silver and coins in the month of June 2014 stood at 3.9 billion Swiss franc

Salman Khan's Kick sets box office on fire

Salman Khan's Kick sets box office on fire

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

The Salman-starrer rakes in Rs 26.4 crore on opening day; more expected on day of Eid

Navi Mumbai Airport: Bid deadline extended to Sep 2

Navi Mumbai Airport: Bid deadline extended to Sep 2

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

This is the second extension for the bids since June 18.

Black money probe put on a fast track

Black money probe put on a fast track

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Investigations against black money holders in Swiss bank accounts, known as the HSBC list, have been put on a fast-track as the CBDT has asked tax sleuths to quickly gather all foreign-based evidences in these cases and render final action by March-end.

Public vs private banks and the winner is. . .

Public vs private banks and the winner is. . .

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Private banks are assumed to be more efficient at intermediating between depositors and investors.

In 2015, Indian highway projects may not hit potholes

In 2015, Indian highway projects may not hit potholes

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The sector hit many roadblocks during 2014, as builders were seen shying away from the projects and investments dried up amid various regulatory, judicial and policy-related bottlenecks.

Would a falling oil price boost GDP growth?

Would a falling oil price boost GDP growth?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

An analysis of year-wise movements of average global crude oil prices versus India's GDP reveals no inverse correlation, contrary to wide belief.

Want to study abroad? Read this first

Want to study abroad? Read this first

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

In an online chat with readers overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions.

Rajya Sabha passes transgenders bill, first private member proposal in 46 years

Rajya Sabha passes transgenders bill, first private member proposal in 46 years

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

In a rare legislative action, a private member's Bill seeking to protect the rights of transgenders was passed unanimously by voice vote in Rajya Sabha on Friday.

Switzerland best place for older adults, India a dismal 71st!

Switzerland best place for older adults, India a dismal 71st!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Germany was the fourth best place for older people to live.

Why India should focus on income-based reservation

Why India should focus on income-based reservation

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Dr M Ponnavaikko, vice chancellor, Bharathidasan University explains why the Indian education system requires needs to be revamped.

Historic Iran nuclear deal reached, international sanctions lifted

Historic Iran nuclear deal reached, international sanctions lifted

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

The United States has lifted most of its sanctions against Iran after a UN watchdog reported that Tehran had complied with a nuclear weapons deal.

'I doubt if Sahara is serious about selling properties'

'I doubt if Sahara is serious about selling properties'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Owners of Pune-based Serum Institute of India, the Poonawalla's have thrown the hat to acquire the iconic Grosvenor Hotel in UK from Sahara Group.

Study Abroad: Secrets you didn't know

Study Abroad: Secrets you didn't know

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Why aren't our kids, with perfect or near-perfect SAT scores, admitted to top universities over lesser scoring students?

Two Jain sisters eye global market for 'halal' cosmetics

Two Jain sisters eye global market for 'halal' cosmetics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Ecotrail Personal Care, a start-up by sisters Mauli and Grishma Teli, is the only company in India that makes halal cosmetics

China and India's alarming debt story

China and India's alarming debt story

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

The two nations share a problem of corporate debt gone bad that is so large and opaque.

Govt zeroes in on six firms for divestment

Govt zeroes in on six firms for divestment

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Strategy being reworked to launch ETFs, revive Suuti; proceeds may be Rs 24k crore

IB alerts government over 'mischievous' NGOs

IB alerts government over 'mischievous' NGOs

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Many out of the total 85,000 NGOs operating in the country are using foreign funds to indulge into a lot of mischievous activities to hamper social and economic development, the Intelligence Bureau has alerted the Union home ministry in a report. From stage-managing protests to furthering conversion and money laundering, the problem at hand is huge, intelligence inputs point out. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Buying a home abroad not just a dream anymore

Buying a home abroad not just a dream anymore

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Indians are the biggest non-Arab investors in Dubai's real estate market.

Govt for discussion paper on royalty payment ceiling

Govt for discussion paper on royalty payment ceiling

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The paper will invite comments on whether or not the royalty ceiling applicable till 2009 should be re-imposed.

'Culture and connection are more than a memory'

'Culture and connection are more than a memory'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Thenmozhi Soundararajan works to break the shackles of caste for Dalits.

Apple unveils iPhones 6S, 6S Plus with '3D Touch'

Apple unveils iPhones 6S, 6S Plus with '3D Touch'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Apple relies heavily on the sale of its flagship iPhones

RSS-backed SJM declares 2017 'anti-China year'

RSS-backed SJM declares 2017 'anti-China year'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

'I will be happy if walls are built between India and China!' 'We are going to nooks and corners of the country to make ordinary people realise the need to buy Indian goods so that our workers get jobs.'

Govt acts tough against Greenpeace India, freezes bank accounts

Govt acts tough against Greenpeace India, freezes bank accounts

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

In a tough action, the Government on Thursday barred Greenpeace India from receiving foreign funds with immediate effect by suspending its licence for six months and froze all its accounts, alleging it has "prejudicially" affected the country's public and economic interests.

Jaitley unlikely to re-impose Inheritance tax

Jaitley unlikely to re-impose Inheritance tax

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is unlikely to heed economists' suggestion that an inheritance tax be introduced in Budget 201415 as an additional revenue stream.