Inflation indexed bonds assure a positive return over inflation.
Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe touches several issues but does not hit the right notes, says S Saraswathi.
Besides weakening the Maoists' lethal capacities and reducing violence, it is essential to ensure that governance is improved, so that those prone to sympathising with, or supporting, the Maoists would, in the long run, realise the needlessness and futility of doing so, says P V Ramana and Raj Bala Rana.
While the number of international MF schemes is increasing, so is the confusion for investors.
'His past as a cricketer makes it difficult for the BJP to question his nationalism.' 'He gets away by ridiculing Modi while something similar from most Congress leaders does not resonate as much.'
Analysts say those taking exposure through stocks could look at firms focused on domestic business
A day after over two lakh Mumbaikars, including several prominent personalities, were left disenfranchised after their names were found missing from the electoral rolls, the Bharatiya Janata Party asked the election authorities on Friday, to revise electoral rolls.
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A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday
Tamil film Vanmham really tests your patience, says S Saraswathi.
Experts say the size of the fund shouldn't be a primary criterion for selection.
Long-serving Leander Paes was, on Thursday, dropped for the first time in 27 years from India's Davis Cup squad as non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi picked Rohan Bopanna instead for the tie against Uzbekistan.
The theme of the film festival was to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Indian cinema, with focus on women filmmakers.
There is very little in the film to keep the audience engaged.
Aravindan Balakrishnan, a 75-year-old Indian-origin man who ran a secretive extremist Maoist cult in London, was on Friday sentenced to 23 years in jail by a UK court for a string of sexual assaults.
Chennaiites are proud that they are a culture-loving people.
'Here was a man who played a major part in helping the Bengalis of East Pakistan create a new nation, secured the merger of Sikkim into the Indian dominion and built R&AW into a formidable outfit, comparable to the best in the world.' Rameshwar Nath Kao shunned the limelight, hated to be photographed and preferred to work behind the scenes. A revealing excerpt from Nitin A Gokhale's much awaited book, R N Kao: Gentleman Spymaster.
You can look at equity-oriented balanced funds.
Equity investments are fruitful over the very long 20-year term.
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India's schedule on the ninth day of the competitions at the Asian Games in Incheon on Sunday.
Industry experts say there will be problems, as power supply is a concern for providing uninterrupted service
Love, fear, sadness, and many more, seen through the filmi lens.
Irumbu Kuthirai an uninspiring and lacklustre tale of a guilt-ridden biker, who blames himself for a freak bike accident that causes the death of his beloved father.
The movie may prove to be another turning point in the recent new wave Malayalam cinema.
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international career for you.
The Sena said Rane will lose by even greater margin if he contests the elections for the third time.
60-plus men and women who live independent lives are becoming the cynosure of ad men's eyes.
Thirudan Police explores the highly complex father-son relationship, while giving a realistic picture of the everyday life of a policeman.
As the standoff over eviction of Campa Cola society residents stretched into the third day, Mumbai civic officials today said they would not hesitate to use force if they are not allowed to enter the complex to cut water and power supply to the illegal flats.
At least three people were killed and nearly 100 others injured when communal clashes broke out in a popular Sri Lankan tourist region, even as President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday warned rioters against taking law into their own hands in curfew-bound areas.
They help diversify portfolio and are less risky.
While there is little one can do when the fund house restricts redemptions, it's best to exit even if it means some losses.
'When Kamal Haasan came into the room, I was literally shivering. I am just an ordinary head load worker and there, I was standing next to a legend like him. I didn't know what to do. Not even in my dreams did I think of meeting Kamal sir or talking to Shankar Mahadevan sir. I was living a dream.'
A look at some of the most anticipated films of 2015.
'I told Illaiyaraaja when he had composed music for 786 films that soon there will be 1,000. Today is that day.' The film industry felicitates music composer Illaiyaraaja.
Every couple has its fair share of quarrels and fights
Balanced funds may be a good option for first-time investors.
Pakistan's external spy agency is trying to push its South Indian agenda
People move from investment banking to growth equity or from venture capital to growth equity or entrepreneurship, depending on what's attractive at different points of life.
International education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international course and college.
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