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How to handle credit card debt after the death of a loved one

How to handle credit card debt after the death of a loved one

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

In order to make your life a tad easier, here are some pointers on what needs to be done with inheritance of credit card debt.

In poll-bound Gujarat, Rahul attacks Modi over note ban, GST

In poll-bound Gujarat, Rahul attacks Modi over note ban, GST

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

In his short speeches at various places, Gandhi assailed Modi over demonetisation and a host of other issues.

'Demonetisation was a destructive distraction'

'Demonetisation was a destructive distraction'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

'If the government had not spent an incredible amount of energy on demonetisation it may -- may, because it had not done anything the previous six months either -- have been able to pay attention to the deeper problems of low investment and job creation.'

How to manage a financial windfall

How to manage a financial windfall

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Received a hefty windfall and don't know what to do with it? Here are 5 smart ways to manage it.

How Trent came from behind to win the retail game

How Trent came from behind to win the retail game

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

The reason for Trent's success is rooted in its slow and steady approach to expansion. Unlike others, Trent, led by Noel Tata, ensured that each store was profitable before it went on to the next, says Raghavendra Kamath.

India benefits from reforms and a bit of luck

India benefits from reforms and a bit of luck

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

India is likely to attract increasing notice from global investors.

Elphinstone Road: One week after the stampede

Elphinstone Road: One week after the stampede

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Rediff.com captures the mood among the people at Elphinstine Road railway station, a week after 23 people died in a stampede at a footover bridge.

The actor who became a chowkidar

The actor who became a chowkidar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'My fate could have been much worse.'

How Bihar failed its children

How Bihar failed its children

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

An entirely preventable disease claimed the life of 173 children -- thanks to state apathy.

When a gora produced a Bollywood movie

When a gora produced a Bollywood movie

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'The first time we actually got to meet a Bollywood star, it was Salman Khan.' 'We met him at his farm house.' 'For Pia, an actor is just an actor. There is no such thing as a star in her world, and that may or may not go down well with some people.'

India's most astute deal maker is now a bankrupt entrepreneur

India's most astute deal maker is now a bankrupt entrepreneur

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

A look at the life and times of maverick businessman Chinnakannan Sivasankaran

Revenge may win you an election. But will it deter your enemy?

Revenge may win you an election. But will it deter your enemy?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'The travesty of recent Indian strategic thought is it emerges not from our brains, but from whatever part of the anatomy that secretes the prickliest hormones,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Has Naidu misread Modi?

Has Naidu misread Modi?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

In early 2017, Amit A Shah warned Nara Chandrababu Naidu that Narendra D Modi was not like Atal Bihari Vajpayee to yield to pressure tactics. Soon, Naidu was to discover this for himself.

Sugar mills face bitter reality at festival time

Sugar mills face bitter reality at festival time

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

The state government has formed two committees under the chief secretary and the cane commissioner on the matter.

This billionaire dad taught his son life lessons

This billionaire dad taught his son life lessons

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Savji Dholakia, the diamond magnate who sent away his son to gain a 'hands-on' life experience, likes to do things the hard way.

GST: Discount clause a worry for dealers

GST: Discount clause a worry for dealers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

The GST bill's draft says tax would be levied on Maximum Retail Price

How Anny Divya became India's youngest woman to captain a Boeing 777

How Anny Divya became India's youngest woman to captain a Boeing 777

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

While working with Air India, she has also earned a degree in BSc Aviation, done a course in classical key-board, learnt various forms of modern dance and become a lawyer. Anjuli Bhargava profiles the super-achiever.

In Ludhiana, manufacturing takes a beating post notes ban

In Ludhiana, manufacturing takes a beating post notes ban

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

In the concluding article of a six-part series, Business Standard visits Ludhiana, one of the largest industrial towns in Punjab, to assess the effect of demonetisation.

Soccer in 2017 Ronaldo continues reign; Aizawl FC make their mark

Soccer in 2017 Ronaldo continues reign; Aizawl FC make their mark

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Laggards in international rankings, India finally made their presence felt by pulling off an impressive under-17 World Cup that drew all-round praise even though the country was eliminated in the very first round.

Budhia Singh: Nobody knows me now

Budhia Singh: Nobody knows me now

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

'I have never got special treatment. My school and hostel was free for everyone, not just me. The training that I get in school is given to everyone, not just me. I want to be a sportsperson and go to the Olympics. I want to represent India there. But I am not training now.' India's youngest marathon runner Budhia Singh looks back at his success.

Modi govt set to script a new chapter in India's growth story

Modi govt set to script a new chapter in India's growth story

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The passage of the Bankruptcy Code could set the stage for other important legislation that may see India undergo more economic change than all governments combined since the reforms implemented by P V Narasimha Rao in 1991-93, says Ben Merton.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani, Peter discuss their divorce

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani, Peter discuss their divorce

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Indrani's words were quick, her hand gestures quicker. She kept pointing to certain paragraphs in their consent terms.

KCR, the king of the freebies!

KCR, the king of the freebies!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

'Freebies are yet be proven a 'pucca' vote-catcher. But don't say that to KCR because he takes pride in two things: His record of delivery and imagination,' says Shekhar Gupta.

So is the Hindu Rashtra here?

So is the Hindu Rashtra here?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

This theory of 'Hindus vs the rest' sees the two communities as two separate blocs. Isn't that the two-nation theory? What of the deep bonds that the communities have on the ground? asks Jyoti Punwani.

A tough challenge awaits AirAsia chief in India

A tough challenge awaits AirAsia chief in India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Given the cost structure in the country, it won't be easy for AirAsia to offer 'Nano' fares and still make money.

Who stole the Indian Dream?

Who stole the Indian Dream?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Instead of being a facilitator, each political formation has only tried to be an ATM for freebies, feels Veena Sandhu

As oil plummets, how much pain still looms for US energy firms?

As oil plummets, how much pain still looms for US energy firms?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

With nearly a quarter of U.S. energy shares' value wiped out by oil's six-month slide, investors are wondering if the sector has taken enough punishment and whether it is time to pile back in ahead of earnings reports later this month.

Lower interest rates or die

Lower interest rates or die

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Investors with stalled projects and mounting bad debt will refinance their loans.

India's homoeopathic state of mind

India's homoeopathic state of mind

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

A homoeopathic state of mind pervades our thinking in governance and infrastructure-building. Do it in small, harmless doses, but nothing bitter, sharp, or bloody, says Shekhar Gupta.

EPF tax a fallout of the UPA regime: Pawan Kumar

EPF tax a fallout of the UPA regime: Pawan Kumar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Pawan Kumar, organising secretary of the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) affiliated to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), tells Aditi Phadnis it will join forces with other trade unions if necessary to oppose the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) provisions in the Union Budget.

Why China's market fall is good news

Why China's market fall is good news

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Chinese govt has itself to blame for first trying to slow down the property market and later propping it up.

The armed forces' strategy is still anchored to 1964

The armed forces' strategy is still anchored to 1964

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Every demand of the armed forces remains essentially anchored to 1964 and its fulfilment or otherwise largely a function of money availability

Demonetisation has hit at the heart of businesses

Demonetisation has hit at the heart of businesses

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

From farmers to cement, steel, logistics, transportation and automobiles, the back-end is struggling to get going due to the liquidity crisis.

Cash Crisis: Day 8: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Cash Crisis: Day 8: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Cashi Crisis: Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Whatever happened to Jaitley's single demat idea?

Whatever happened to Jaitley's single demat idea?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Consumers will thank the Modi government for this simple yet revolutionary move, which is long overdue, says Debashis Basu.

'Modi is assertive, not aggressive'

'Modi is assertive, not aggressive'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

'We have not seen even during Vajpayee's time what Modi and the BJP has adopted now.'

'Digital payments have become a fashion statement'

'Digital payments have become a fashion statement'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

N Sundaresha Subramanian digs deeper into what Catalyst, an Indo-US project, brings to the payments ecosystem.

Review: Drishyam is a depressingly ordinary film

Review: Drishyam is a depressingly ordinary film

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Several parts of Drishyam work but the film is more tackiness than craft, says Raja Sen.

Football Briefs: Muller double helps Bayern see off Chelsea in Singapore

Football Briefs: Muller double helps Bayern see off Chelsea in Singapore

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Lost your job? 6 lessons to tide over the crisis

Lost your job? 6 lessons to tide over the crisis

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Reduce frill expenses, monetise your assets and invest in professional development to negotiate the choppy phase.