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VIP: A plan that offers safety plus reasonable returns

VIP: A plan that offers safety plus reasonable returns

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Value averaging investment plan (VIP) is a powerful investment concept which provides considerable safety from the market volatility, discipline and reasonable guarantee of returns.

Karnataka Guv denied boarding over 'delay', AirAsia expresses regret

Karnataka Guv denied boarding over 'delay', AirAsia expresses regret

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot was on Thursday denied boarding on an Air India subsidiary AIX Connect flight over alleged 'delay' in reporting.

Cong, RJD, JD-U, Left parties to fight LS polls together in Bihar

Cong, RJD, JD-U, Left parties to fight LS polls together in Bihar

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Asked how many seats the Congress would fight on, Singh said they would be flexible in seat sharing.

Mumbai HC objects to traffic curbs for VIP travel

Mumbai HC objects to traffic curbs for VIP travel

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

The Bombay High Court expressed strong objection to closing of roads by the Traffic Police Department to facilitate smooth travelling of VVIPs visiting the city and VIPs like the state chief minister, home minister and other ministers.

Phase 4: 76% polling in Bengal, Srinagar records highest turnout in decades

Phase 4: 76% polling in Bengal, Srinagar records highest turnout in decades

Rediff.com13 May 2024

A voter turnout of over 40 per cent was recorded till 1 pm on Monday in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections in 96 constituencies spread over 10 states and Union Territories amid incidents of violence in Andhra Pradesh and reports of poll boycott in some villages of Uttar Pradesh.

Why Were Flights On G20 Days Cancelled Last Minute?

Why Were Flights On G20 Days Cancelled Last Minute?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

'This kind of a last minute order creates immense problems for airlines.'

Owaisi gets VIP status in jail, but faces more trouble

Owaisi gets VIP status in jail, but faces more trouble

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

The Adilabad court on Wednesday directed the authorities of the Adilabad jail where Akbaruddin Owaisi is currently lodged -- to treat the MIM leader as a VIP prisoner. The jail authorities will not have to agree to Owaisi's demands for a different mattress and a cot. He will receive home-cooked food for his meals and may even get a separate television set.

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

In an email sent to some journalists and two videos accessed by PTI, Pannun compared Mann with former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, who was assassinated in a bomb blast on August 31, 1995.

The World's Most Expensive Handbag

The World's Most Expensive Handbag

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Want to buy the Millionaire Speedy? Well, you probably can't, because it's MTO -- meaning 'made-to-order' and is specifically for extraordinarily special VIP LV clients, says Sandeep Goyal.

US Ambassador Enjoys Cricket!

US Ambassador Enjoys Cricket!

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Eric Garcetti, America's newly appointed ambassador to India, at the Gujarat Titans-Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL game along with BCCI Secretary Jay A Shah.

Article 370 Review: Get Your Patriotic Fix

Article 370 Review: Get Your Patriotic Fix

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Article 370 is not as crude as some of the openly propagandist films made in recent times. It could at least open up a discussion on what is to be done to heal the wounds of the people of Kashmir, which years of shrieking TV debaters could not do, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Will inform you about Lankan VIPs' visits: PM to Jaya

Will inform you about Lankan VIPs' visits: PM to Jaya

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

"I am asking our authorities to bear your views in mind when they handle such visits in future and to share such information as they may have about such visits with the government of Tamil Nadu beforehand," Dr Singh said in a letter to Jayalalithaa.

L-G puts final seal of approval on Delhi's makeover for G20 summit

L-G puts final seal of approval on Delhi's makeover for G20 summit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Ahead of the G20 summit, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Thursday went on a final round of inspection of Rajghat, Pragati Maidan and other places to take stock of preparations for the mega event.

VIP number for scooter? Rs 8.01 lakh only!

VIP number for scooter? Rs 8.01 lakh only!

Rediff.com13 May 2015

An auction was conducted by Registering and Licensing Authority.

Inquiry ordered into VIP treatment to Jagir Kaur in jail

Inquiry ordered into VIP treatment to Jagir Kaur in jail

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Amid reports that VIP facilities including an LCD TV were being provided to Bibi Jagir Kaur, lodged in Theh Kanjla Jail in Kapurthala in connection with the abduction case of her daughter, a top Punjab Prisons official on Tuesday ordered an inquiry into it.

Omar snaps power supply to VIP homes including his residence

Omar snaps power supply to VIP homes including his residence

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

It was a candle light dinner for Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday night as he directed disconnection of power supply to the VIP grid including his residence to divert the scarce electricity for maintaining essential services.

Angry with 'VIP culture', passenger confronts with Union minister over flight delay

Angry with 'VIP culture', passenger confronts with Union minister over flight delay

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Union minister K J Alphons said that he was not responsible for delay.

Is That Bhagwant Mann With Preity?

Is That Bhagwant Mann With Preity?

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur was in Dharamsala too.

Security Net Tightens Over Ayodhya

Security Net Tightens Over Ayodhya

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

No one wants to curb the enthusiasm being seen among the people, but at the same time officials feel nothing should be left to chance, as the flood of humanity thronging the temple area poses problems for security personnel.

VIPs get new jets for Rs 750 cr

VIPs get new jets for Rs 750 cr

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

'I was lucky to have a partner like VIP'

'I was lucky to have a partner like VIP'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

From a wild card entrant on Season 2 of Comedy Circus, Juhi Parmar, popular for her soap Kumkum, along with her partner VIP beat Kamya Punjabi and Rajiv Thakur to win the hilarious reality series.

Why Sunetra Choudhury wrote a book on VIPs in jail

Why Sunetra Choudhury wrote a book on VIPs in jail

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

'I met someone who came out of jail and started telling me wild things that they did inside.' 'I couldn't believe it and then my curiousity led me to do some more digging.'

Celebrating Prince Of Ayodhya's Return From Exile On Sarayu's Banks

Celebrating Prince Of Ayodhya's Return From Exile On Sarayu's Banks

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

As Lord Ram's temple is set for a grand opening, the banks of the river in Ayodhya erupted with celebration, reports Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com

UP 5th phase: 'VIP' pockets witness low polling

UP 5th phase: 'VIP' pockets witness low polling

Rediff.com28 Apr 2007

Fifty-seven assembly constituencies spread across nine districts went to the polls in this round.

In Delhi, only 1 cop for 253 citizens, 5183 for 427 VIPs

In Delhi, only 1 cop for 253 citizens, 5183 for 427 VIPs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

Amidst a growing clamour for getting VIP security in the country, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Sunday disfavoured such an approach as he said that he himself does not keep such paraphernalia.

Bigg Boss 15: It's a BATTLEFIELD

Bigg Boss 15: It's a BATTLEFIELD

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The non-VIP members fight against the VIP team for immunity.

Perks have encouraged a brazen VIP culture in India

Perks have encouraged a brazen VIP culture in India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The race for VIP perks has pernicious consequences and is undermining the elite's authority

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

At 79, Zoramthanga is working to rebuild his image as the people's CM.

A Temple Fit For The Prince Of Ayodhya

A Temple Fit For The Prince Of Ayodhya

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The temple, you realise, is true to hype and is stunning in its beauty.
A marvel in white, it's simply eye-catching, and every inch a temple for the new India, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com after a visit to the new shrine.

15 PFI workers get death for killing Kerala BJP leader

15 PFI workers get death for killing Kerala BJP leader

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

A Kerala court on Tuesday sentenced to death 15 persons associated with the now-banned Islamist outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) in connection with the murder of Bharatiya Janata Party OBC wing leader Ranjith Sreenivasan in this district in 2021, the special prosecutor of the case said in Alappuzha.

Paris Olympics leave fans high and dry with alcohol ban

Paris Olympics leave fans high and dry with alcohol ban

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Under Evin's Law, which has been in place since 1991, alcohol is banned from sale to the general public inside stadiums in France

Rs 67 crore VIP jet for Maharashtra by year-end

Rs 67 crore VIP jet for Maharashtra by year-end

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

The aircraft -- a Cessna Citation XLS -- has a range of about 1,800 nautical miles, a senior official told PTI on Monday. The government had received tenders from US-based companies Cessna and Hawker. The tenders were examined by a high-level committee headed by state chief secretary Johny Joseph. Though the aircraft cost in both the tenders were similar, Cessna was selected as it was lighter as compared to Hawker and is easy to land at any airstrip in Maharashtra.

BJP jolts Nitish in Bihar bypoll, snatches Kurhani seat

BJP jolts Nitish in Bihar bypoll, snatches Kurhani seat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

BJP candidate Kedar Prasad Gupta defeated Manoj Singh Kushwaha of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United by 3,645 votes in Kurhani.

Bigg Boss 15: Pratik-Nishant's friendship gone kaput?

Bigg Boss 15: Pratik-Nishant's friendship gone kaput?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

All is not well between besties Pratik Sehajpal and Nishant Bhat.

Bigg Boss 15: Neha calls Tejasswi brainless!

Bigg Boss 15: Neha calls Tejasswi brainless!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Why did Neha Bhasin lose her temper?

Am no VIP, glad to be off no frisking list at airports, says Vadra

Am no VIP, glad to be off no frisking list at airports, says Vadra

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

The home ministry has asked the civil aviation ministry to go ahead with its plan to review the list of 33 categories of people, including the Dalai Lama and Vadra, who are currently exempted from frisking at airports in the country.

Odisha neta makes security officer open sandal straps, says 'I'm the VIP'

Odisha neta makes security officer open sandal straps, says 'I'm the VIP'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Odisha minister Yogendra Behara couldn't buckle his own sandals at an Independence Day event in Kendujhar on Monday, so he made his personal security officer bend down and do it for him.

Recipe: The JRD Club Sandwich

Recipe: The JRD Club Sandwich

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Treat yourself to two of Chef Satish Arora's signature five-star dishes.

Global Chess League: Steve Waugh, Sania Mirza attend opening ceremony

Global Chess League: Steve Waugh, Sania Mirza attend opening ceremony

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Dubai witnessed a historic moment as the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League was held on Thursday.