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Balanced funds can work wonders for first time investors

Balanced funds can work wonders for first time investors

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Balanced funds may be a good option for first-time investors.

Sri Lanka, the new recruitment hub for ISI

Sri Lanka, the new recruitment hub for ISI

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Pakistan's external spy agency is trying to push its South Indian agenda

Not just Nikesh Arora, many execs move out from VC firms

Not just Nikesh Arora, many execs move out from VC firms

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

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.

'It's not a fight between Hindi and Marathi cinema'

'It's not a fight between Hindi and Marathi cinema'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Study abroad tips: How to apply for scholarship

Study abroad tips: How to apply for scholarship

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

International education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international course and college.

In India's richest constituency, Deora junior faces a tough fight

In India's richest constituency, Deora junior faces a tough fight

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Union Minister of State for IT and Communications Milind Deora will be taking on Shiv Sena, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Aam Aadmi Party candidates as he tries to win the South Mumbai seat for the third time in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

'Hooda safe' as Chavan, Gogoi's fate becomes unclear

'Hooda safe' as Chavan, Gogoi's fate becomes unclear

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday held parleys with the chief ministers of Maharashtra and Haryana amidst the possibility of a change of guard in some of the states where it is in power as the party prepares for a massive rejig in the wake of its unprecedented debacle in Lok Sabha polls.

Review: This Biriyani is well-made

Review: This Biriyani is well-made

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Tamil film Biriyani is a fun-filled thriller.

Developers built 36 apps at first ever Aadhaar hackathon

Developers built 36 apps at first ever Aadhaar hackathon

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Teams of students and coders demonstrated in 24 hours diverse programmes impacting health and livelihood issues with use of a personal identity number.

Don't miss! Exciting Tamil releases this Pongal

Don't miss! Exciting Tamil releases this Pongal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Three interesting films gear up to release on this festive occasion.

Review: Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham disappoints

Review: Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham disappoints

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Tamil film Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham is a pathetic first attempt, according to S Saraswathi.

2,315 mutual fund schemes: How to pick the best

2,315 mutual fund schemes: How to pick the best

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

How do you pick a mutual fund scheme that suits your needs?

Don't fret over your China-focused funds

Don't fret over your China-focused funds

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Experts believe that one should not allocate more than 5-10 per cent of one's equity portfolio to international funds.

'Nargis, Meena Kumari, Madhubala, Suraiya... they all loved me'

'Nargis, Meena Kumari, Madhubala, Suraiya... they all loved me'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

'Madhubala told me that of all the addictions, the biggest addiction is make-up; once you put it on, you can never leave the limelight even if you want to,' Tabassum tells Patcy N.

Retail investors' holding fell steeply in last decade: IIM-A

Retail investors' holding fell steeply in last decade: IIM-A

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Promoters, institutional investors have started increasing their holdings in domestic private sector companies.

Have you seen these AMAZING movies?

Have you seen these AMAZING movies?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Sukanya Verma recaps all the action at this year's MAMI.

The ultimate guide to eating in Tamil Nadu

The ultimate guide to eating in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Priya Bala of Folomojo.com hits the road!

'A lot of men will be affected by PadMan'

'A lot of men will be affected by PadMan'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

'For women, it's about, 'See idiot, this is what we go through.' For that, they will get their men.' 'When he comes, he will understand women's problems and say, "You are special" and she will get that 10 minutes ka bhaav. But it's very important.'

Review: Veeram is a treat for Ajith fans

Review: Veeram is a treat for Ajith fans

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The film is a slow-paced family drama with all the elements of a commercial entertainer.

Review: Pattathu Yaanai is disappointing

Review: Pattathu Yaanai is disappointing

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Director Boopathy Pandian's Tamil film Pattathu Yaanai is an average fare, marred by a poor script and weak performances.

Big win for BJP allies in in Maha, Punjab assembly by-polls

Big win for BJP allies in in Maha, Punjab assembly by-polls

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The assembly by-poll elections yielded good results for BJP allies.

Rukh Review: The stories we don't tell

Rukh Review: The stories we don't tell

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Rukh may be lit like a YouTube Short Film, and may have its share of other technical problems, but there's something disturbingly original about director Atanu Mukherjee's vision, Sreehari Nair feels.

13 bombs were planted in Mahabodhi temple: Shinde

13 bombs were planted in Mahabodhi temple: Shinde

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

"Today, I have the information of 10 blasts. A total of 13 bombs were placed there. I will not go into details where they were kept and all. Two persons have been injured -- 50-year-old Dorji and Bala Sanga (30)," Shinde told media persons.

Travel 2015: What should you celebrate this March?

Travel 2015: What should you celebrate this March?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

In the third of a 12-part series, we list out all the places you should visit and all the festivals you should celebrate through the New Year.

'The sambar-rice at Guntakal tasted divine'

'The sambar-rice at Guntakal tasted divine'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Rediff readers share their experience of eating on the Indian Railways.

Review: Raman Raghav 2.0: A difficult watch

Review: Raman Raghav 2.0: A difficult watch

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Anurag Kashyap has a lot of talent, says Aseem Chhabra. He just needs to stop making films that are very similar.

To appreciate Raman Raghav 2.0, you will have to surrender to it

To appreciate Raman Raghav 2.0, you will have to surrender to it

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

'There is no way you can view the movie from a distance, from a moral high ground, and get to its core.' 'To truly appreciate what Anurag Kashyap is trying to do here, you may have to lose a part of yourself to it, first,' says Sreehari Nair.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo protests innocence; Indian women's team win

Football Briefs: Ronaldo protests innocence; Indian women's team win

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football

China may support ban on Azhar if India resubmits plea: Swamy

China may support ban on Azhar if India resubmits plea: Swamy

Rediff.com31 May 2016

"My impression is that India can expect cooperation from China on the issue of declaring Masood Azhar, leader of JeM, as terrorist who should face trial in India, if India in the UN concentrated more on him than seeking to censure Pakistan as a sponsor of terror," Swamy said.

Your virtual health companion

Your virtual health companion

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Tech start-up set to change wellness segment with cloud-based services.

2002 hit-and-run case: Salman to step into box on Friday

2002 hit-and-run case: Salman to step into box on Friday

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

It would be a crucial test for the 49-year-old actor as he gets an opportunity to give his version about the mishap.

Planning to invest in balanced funds? Read this first!

Planning to invest in balanced funds? Read this first!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Balanced funds are suitable for investors who have low-risk appetite or are new to equities.Those with more than seven-year investment horizon should look at funds that have higher equity exposure.

Vidiyum Munn is brilliant

Vidiyum Munn is brilliant

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

The stark simplicity of the dialogues, the well-etched characters, the intriguing plot, the captivating music, the cinematography, but most of all the brilliant twist at the end makes Director Balaji K Kumar's Vidiyum Munn a must watch, says S Saraswathi

Gogoi may not be as lucky as Hooda, Chavan

Gogoi may not be as lucky as Hooda, Chavan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Sources reveal that the Assam chief minister may be on his way out even as it seems that his Haryana and Maharashtra counterparts will survive the crisis. Rediff.com contributor Anita Katyal reports.

His first film made Rs 175 crores!

His first film made Rs 175 crores!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'We had decided that if the audience liked Stree, then after two or three years we would plan a sequel.' 'Because of the kind of reaction we received for the film we have already started work on it.'

Review: Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara is a laugh riot

Review: Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara is a laugh riot

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Director Gokul has created some weird, quirky and offbeat characters in hilarious situations who keep the audience entertained

Review: <I>Mariyaan</i> is a beautiful love story

Review: Mariyaan is a beautiful love story

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

This Dhanush starrer is a must-watch!

Cong mulls major rejig; Shinde may replace Chavan as Maha CM

Cong mulls major rejig; Shinde may replace Chavan as Maha CM

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Rattled by the electoral debacle, the Congress is seriously considering replacing chief ministers of Maharashtra, Assam and Haryana in a major shake-up ahead of assembly elections.

For Muslims, election results will always be a defeat

For Muslims, election results will always be a defeat

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

'The BJP is spreading slow poison in India. The effect will not be seen now, but after 10 years you will see it for sure.'

Review: Thanga Meenkal is brilliant

Review: Thanga Meenkal is brilliant

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Thanga Meenkal is a heartwarming story told brilliantly with a simplicity and honesty that is seen so rarely in films these days.