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What You Must Know About Small Savings

What You Must Know About Small Savings

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'Decide on an asset allocation you are comfortable with and stick to it for the long term.'

4-Nation hockey: India lose to Belgium in final

4-Nation hockey: India lose to Belgium in final

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

India went down fighting 1-2 to Belgium in a thrilling final of the first-leg of the Four-Nation Invitational tournament at the Blake Park, in Tauranga, New Zealand, on Sunday.

ISL: Domestic Player Draft to kick-off on Monday

ISL: Domestic Player Draft to kick-off on Monday

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

The best of Indian footballing talent will be up for grabs when the franchises of the Hero Indian Super League will vie to pick the players from the Domestic Player Draft in a three-day event which begins in Mumbai on Monday.

PBL: Delhi Acers 'trump' Hyderabad Hunters

PBL: Delhi Acers 'trump' Hyderabad Hunters

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Two-time Olympic silver medalist Lee Chong Wei suffered his second successive loss in a crucial Trump match at the Premier Badminton League (PBL) as Delhi Acers notched up a thrilling 4-1 win over Hyderabad Hunters at the Siri Fort Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday.

Malinga joins Mumbai Indians as bowling mentor

Malinga joins Mumbai Indians as bowling mentor

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Mumbai Indians appointed Sri Lankan sling arm bowler Lasith Malinga as the bowling mentor for the upcoming Indian Premier League season.

Raindrop Cake: A dessert that disappears in 30 minutes!

Raindrop Cake: A dessert that disappears in 30 minutes!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

A cake that appears as a solid bubble of water is taking the internet by storm.

Why BJP should be grateful to Rahul Bajaj

Why BJP should be grateful to Rahul Bajaj

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'A close relationship between India Inc and the government cannot help the BJP win elections.' 'While Opposition parties may feel good about Mr Bajaj criticising the Modi regime, the BJP should be seeing the indictment as a political boon,' says A K Bhattacharya.

Dean Jones would have been sought after in T20s: Tendulkar

Dean Jones would have been sought after in T20s: Tendulkar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Sachin Tendulkar has no doubts in his mind that Dean Jones would have been one of the "most sought after batsmen" if he were to be part of the T20 generation and called him a player well ahead of his time.

New education policy aimed at making 'job creators': PM Modi

New education policy aimed at making 'job creators': PM Modi

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The role of the youth is very important in achieving the goal of 'ease of living' to give a better life to the poor, he told students.

Bangkok tremors turn tourist tide to India

Bangkok tremors turn tourist tide to India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

While Bangkok is one of the most popular destinations in Asia, India enjoys the advantage of being a country with a wide range of attractions.

'Dean Jones was amazing; he was vomiting and scoring runs'

'Dean Jones was amazing; he was vomiting and scoring runs'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Chetan Sharma salutes the memory of Dean Jones.

Chess plays on while other sports struggle to cope with COVID-19

Chess plays on while other sports struggle to cope with COVID-19

Rediff.com28 May 2020

FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich said the chess world was moving online which would help the sport reach its full potential.

Will Pataal Lok have season 2? Anushka answers

Will Pataal Lok have season 2? Anushka answers

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'We want to push boundaries; we want to push the envelope as far as content is concerned...'

Coronavirus fear robs malls, multiplexes of Holi colour

Coronavirus fear robs malls, multiplexes of Holi colour

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

'There is a clear business impact. People are avoiding crowded places and gatherings across cities. This is hitting business, both at traditional and modern trade outlets, during the Holi season, which kicked off from Saturday,' says Praveen Khandelwal, general secretary, Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).

IPL: RCB aim to get back to winning ways against Sunrisers

IPL: RCB aim to get back to winning ways against Sunrisers

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to shrug off the disappointment of two back-to-back defeats and get back to winning ways when they taken on Sunrisers Hyderabad as they aim to seal their place in the play-offs, in the IPL match, in Sharjah, on Saturday.

What's in a name, Ganesha has 108!

What's in a name, Ganesha has 108!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The god of wisdom and success, Ganesha has 108 names.Each name represents one aspect of the god.

1st T20: India outclass Australia by 11 runs

1st T20: India outclass Australia by 11 runs

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Images from the first Twenty20 International between India and Australia, in Canberra, on Friday.

Laxman's 281: India's best against the Aussies?

Laxman's 281: India's best against the Aussies?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Rajneesh Gupta surveys the batting landscape in India-Australia Test encounters.

IN PHOTOS: Shirdi Sai Baba comes to Mumbai

IN PHOTOS: Shirdi Sai Baba comes to Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

It's a boon for thousands of devotees of Sai Baba in Mumbai who cannot travel to his abode in Shirdi.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is not an iPad Mini killer

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is not an iPad Mini killer

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Buy the premium tablet for the S Pen and calling facility.

Courting controversy: Facebook's 'confession pages'

Courting controversy: Facebook's 'confession pages'

Rediff.com9 May 2013

It remains to be seen whether this latest trend in social media is a boon or a bane, says Paloma Sharma.

Three of our players vomited in change room: Lanka coach

Three of our players vomited in change room: Lanka coach

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Seeking to validate their demand regarding suspension of play due to air pollution, Sri Lanka's interim coach Nic Pothas said their bowlers badly struggled to cope with the conditions and even threw up in the change room.

'A lot of garbage came in from Trinamool'

'A lot of garbage came in from Trinamool'

Rediff.com17 May 2021

'Mamata will beat the living daylights out of BJP workers with the result that people who are not totally committed, they will promptly leave the party and go back to Trinamool.' 'Or when they find they cannot get what they came to the BJP for they will go back to Trinamool.'

Experts: Online coaching is the 'new normal'

Experts: Online coaching is the 'new normal'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

While online coaching has become a big hit during the lockdown, the path ahead is not easy, reports Rupesh Dutta.

Cabinet clears National Recruitment Agency to hold common govt job exam

Cabinet clears National Recruitment Agency to hold common govt job exam

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The National Recruitment Agency will prove to be a boon for crores of youngsters, the PM said.

Explained: National Recruitment Agency

Explained: National Recruitment Agency

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The NRA will have representatives of IBPS, SSC and Indian Railways.

'Normalcy is far away'

'Normalcy is far away'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'If the government has not listened to scientists, it must.' 'It's obvious that this is a science-driven campaign (fight), a science-driven situation.' 'We cannot afford to ignore the science.'

PBL: Marin sees off Ponnappa as Hyderabad beat Bengaluru

PBL: Marin sees off Ponnappa as Hyderabad beat Bengaluru

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Rio Olympics gold medallist Carolina Marin won her trump game after facing some anxious moments against Ashwini Ponnappa as Hyderabad Hunters defeated Bengaluru Smashers 4-3 in a sea-saw Premier Badminton League contest in Bengaluru on Saturday.

How these Bollywood movies are becoming POPULAR!

How these Bollywood movies are becoming POPULAR!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at films which didn't do as well at the box office but are performing well on the digital platform.

New drug policy welcome move: Pharma companies

New drug policy welcome move: Pharma companies

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Last week, the Department of Pharmaceuticals had notified the Drugs (Prices Control) Order 2013 under which prices of 348 medicines in the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) have been brought.

All England Championships: Jayaram, Prannoy, Gutta-Ponappa crash out

All England Championships: Jayaram, Prannoy, Gutta-Ponappa crash out

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Indian shuttlers had a bad day in office as Ajay Jayaram and H S Prannoy failed to cross the opening hurdle at the prestigious All England Championship in Birmingham on Wednesday.

The CBI now has Dr Singh's ministry at its mercy

The CBI now has Dr Singh's ministry at its mercy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

In over 47 years as a journalist in Delhi I have never seen a Union Cabinet that is scared of the CBI, it has always been the other way. But whether by happenstance or through deliberate design, the CBI now has the Manmohan Singh ministry at its mercy, reveals T V R Shenoy.

I have matured a lot as a bowler: Ishant

I have matured a lot as a bowler: Ishant

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Ishant Sharma feels the introduction of two new white balls from both ends in ODIs is a boon for pacers. The lanky bowler partly attributes his recent success in the 50-over format to the latest rule change.

Remembering Sunder Navalkar

Remembering Sunder Navalkar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Sunder Navalkar devoted her whole life to the cause of workers' rights, remembers Sanober Keashwaar.

Fashion industry: A story of consumption and waste

Fashion industry: A story of consumption and waste

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Professor Tonya Boone draws upon her research on sustainable supply chains to discuss the impact of fashion industry on the environment and the implications of fast fashion for India.

Mix of relief and fear as rail services start

Mix of relief and fear as rail services start

Rediff.com13 May 2020

For many the resumption of trains is a big boon, but some say it doesn't come without confusion and worries

I am playing the best snooker of my life: Advani

I am playing the best snooker of my life: Advani

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Eight-time world champion Pankaj Advani says he is playing the best snooker of his life on the Pro circuit and now wants to pass on his vast experience to the new generation of Indian cueists who aspire to compete at the highest level.

India's Menon youngest umpire to enter ICC Elite Panel

India's Menon youngest umpire to enter ICC Elite Panel

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

India's Nitin Menon on Monday became the youngest ever to be included in the International Cricket Council's Elite Panel of Umpires for the upcoming 2020-21 season, replacing England's Nigel Llong. The 36-year-old, who has officiated in three Tests, 24 ODIs and 16 T20Is, is only the third from India to make it to the prestigious group after former captain Srinivas Venkatraghavan and Sundaram Ravi, who was axed last year.

De Villiers suspended for two ODIs for slow over rate

De Villiers suspended for two ODIs for slow over rate

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

South Africa captain AB de Villiers has been suspended for two ODIs while his teammates have been fined 100 per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over rate during their one-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first ODI in Paarl.

Error of judgement on Dasun's part: Gurusinha on ball tampering

Error of judgement on Dasun's part: Gurusinha on ball tampering

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Shanaka was seen trying to pick the seam of the ball in the 50th over of India's first innings, for which he was docked 75 per cent of his match fees by ICC Match Referee David Boon.