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MFs you must exit, hold or buy

MFs you must exit, hold or buy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your mutual funds-related queries.

'$1.37bn pumped into real estate in smaller cities in 2015-18'

'$1.37bn pumped into real estate in smaller cities in 2015-18'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'The fact that housing units worth a whopping Rs 4.5 lakh crore in top seven cities are stuck under various stages of non-completion indicates that there is a dire need to create stress-asset fund which will help bail out lakhs of distressed homebuyers,' says Anuj Puri, Chairman, Anarock Property Consultants, a real estate services company.

'The pantry services in Deccan Queen is excellent'

'The pantry services in Deccan Queen is excellent'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Readers reminisce their bitter sweet experiences of ordering meals in the Indian Railways.

PM visits Ockhi affected areas, announces relief measures

PM visits Ockhi affected areas, announces relief measures

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Modi said search operations to trace the missing fishermen in Kerala and Tamil Nadu would continue and expressed hope that all of them would come back home before Christmas.

Modi rolls out red carpet for Jaya in RCR, will she reciprocate in RS?

Modi rolls out red carpet for Jaya in RCR, will she reciprocate in RS?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The bonhomie between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was once again in evidence on Tuesday, but the question remains if it will translate into supporting the BJP in the Rajya Sabha. Senior journalist R Rajagopalan reports.

India sees record 357 COVID-19 deaths, nearly 10,000 cases in 1 day

India sees record 357 COVID-19 deaths, nearly 10,000 cases in 1 day

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The death toll also saw a record single-day increase of over 350 fatalities to move closer to the 8,500-mark, more than one-third of which have been recorded in 11 days since June 1 -- the day that marked the beginning of a phased exit from most restrictions imposed under a nationwide lockdown with effect from March 25.

Commerce minister plans to push the idea of co-working spaces

Commerce minister plans to push the idea of co-working spaces

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

To tap into the growing demand for offices, several global and Indian co-working entities are creating stock in the top cities.

Why Nokia is still bullish on India

Why Nokia is still bullish on India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Nokia is one of the leading telecom equipment manufacturing companies in India

Pune emerging as a hot destination for startups

Pune emerging as a hot destination for startups

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

According to a study more than one-fifth of India's product start-ups are from the city.

Par panel criticises privatisation of AAI-developed airports

Par panel criticises privatisation of AAI-developed airports

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Instead of giving away the airports to the private sector 'on a platter', state-run Airports Authority of India should form a subsidiary or a special purpose vehicle to grant management contracts to entities having expertise in the field, the panel recommended.

How the PropTiger team wowed Rupert Murdoch

How the PropTiger team wowed Rupert Murdoch

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

In just three years the online real estate portal has managed to raise about Rs 270 crore.

Logistics ventures are the hot new thing

Logistics ventures are the hot new thing

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It is raining private equity funds in the logistics and warehousing space.

Why media investments in India have dried up

Why media investments in India have dried up

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Poor policymaking, a fractious industry and the cockeyed nature of regulations are to blame, saya Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

2 dead, 15 injured in stampede at West Bengal's Santragachi station

2 dead, 15 injured in stampede at West Bengal's Santragachi station

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a compensation of Rs five lakh to the kin of each of the deceased and Rs one lakh each to the injured from the state government.

From owning to renting: How the new economy is fuelling change

From owning to renting: How the new economy is fuelling change

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Renting start-ups make a killing as millennials fuel sharing economy.

Meghalaya rescue op: Have to believe in miracles, Centre to SC

Meghalaya rescue op: Have to believe in miracles, Centre to SC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

It said the authorities were making all efforts to save the lives of these persons and the Indian Navy and planes and helicopters of the Indian Air Force have been deployed in the rescue operation.

Please note: Life after vaccine won't be normal

Please note: Life after vaccine won't be normal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'Essentially there are three things the government should be doing: Identify who you are going to get your vaccine from, figure out how you are going to pay for it, and figure out how you're going to deliver it and to whom.'

They seek the blessings of Sun God to light up India

They seek the blessings of Sun God to light up India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Aiming to enhance quality of life while conserving the planet, Fourth Partner has ventured into the disruptive sector of solar power

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Known as the "the world's most profitable high-speed rail," the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway covers more than 1,300 km within five hours.

RCom, Aircel in talks to merge wireless biz

RCom, Aircel in talks to merge wireless biz

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The telecom industry is moving towards a five-plus one model.

Akkineni Nageswara Rao lived and breathed cinema

Akkineni Nageswara Rao lived and breathed cinema

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Akkineni Nageswara Rao was one of the people instrumental in bringing the Telugu industry to Hyderabad from Chennai in the 1990s. Radhika Rajamani salutes the thespian, who passed into the ages on Wednesday, January 22.

What does the nation get out of the CBI?

What does the nation get out of the CBI?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'What does the nation get out of the CBI's fabulous infrastructure? Very little that is useful.'

Economic crisis: 'Modi should consult Manmohan'

Economic crisis: 'Modi should consult Manmohan'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

'Vajpayee used to consult the Opposition; Indira Gandhi used to consult the Opposition. Which khet ki mooli is Modi?'

India, China sign business deals worth $3.4 billion

India, China sign business deals worth $3.4 billion

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

IndiGo Airlines signs $2.6-billion leasing and financing MoU with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.

Around 55% land bank of SEZs in Tamil Nadu lying vacant

Around 55% land bank of SEZs in Tamil Nadu lying vacant

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Around 55 per cent of land in the 36 operational special economic zones (SEZs) in Tamil Nadu is lying vacant owing to various reasons, including the recent economic slowdown.

'Private airports are not allowing UDAN vision'

'Private airports are not allowing UDAN vision'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Air Deccan, India's first low-cost airline that made flying affordable for the middle class, is relaunching its operations from December 23.

How India can profit from China's stumble

How India can profit from China's stumble

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

China's slowing means commodity markets are no longer overheated.

Gold, cellphones, gift coupons: It's raining freebies in Amma's manifesto

Gold, cellphones, gift coupons: It's raining freebies in Amma's manifesto

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The manifesto was unveiled by Jayalalithaa at a public rally, in a departure from usual practice of release at party headquarters in Chennai.

Nothing comes easy in boxing: Vijender Singh

Nothing comes easy in boxing: Vijender Singh

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Vijender Singh will defend his WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title against Francis Cheka in New Delhi on December 17.

'We are a consumption-based economy, demand will not go away easily'

'We are a consumption-based economy, demand will not go away easily'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

For India Inc, latest GDP figures signal a turnaround.

Markets end marginally higher amid rangebound trades

Markets end marginally higher amid rangebound trades

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The top losers from the Sensex pack are ONGC, Coal India, Vedanta, Reliance Inds and L&T.

Tamil Nadu, India's model for organ transplants

Tamil Nadu, India's model for organ transplants

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Tamil Nadu has the most efficient and effective cadaver transplant programme in India.

'India and China are likely to grow at over 5%'

'India and China are likely to grow at over 5%'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Daniel Wu, chairman of the Asian Bankers Association (ABA), says there is merit in merging some of the less efficient public sector banks in the country.

8 dead as Cyclone 'Fani' slams into Odisha

8 dead as Cyclone 'Fani' slams into Odisha

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The storm is India's strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in 20 years.

How India can become a hub of software products

How India can become a hub of software products

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Policy lays out a 5-year road map seeking creation of 3.5 mn jobs and promoting 10,000 start-ups.

India must act fast to frame new IPR policy

India must act fast to frame new IPR policy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

India had been engaged in a contentious battle with the US over the issue, especially in the pharmaceutical sector.

Creation of Telengana: Hyderabad realtors rejoice

Creation of Telengana: Hyderabad realtors rejoice

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The earlier ambiguity over bifurcation of the state had affected the real estate business.

Why many Indians won't be able to afford air travel

Why many Indians won't be able to afford air travel

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'Earlier, when they were selling tickets at Rs 1,000, a family of five could travel by flight.' 'When it comes to realistic pricing and the price becomes Rs 5,000, a family of five will have shell out Rs 25,000.' 'How many will be able to afford that?' 'You will see people switching back to train travel which is more realistic.'

US keen to participate in all 100 Smart City projects

US keen to participate in all 100 Smart City projects

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

On Monday, the US delegation met Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu.

TCS Q3 net up 14% at Rs 6,083 crore

TCS Q3 net up 14% at Rs 6,083 crore

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

The company's revenue rose by 11.7 per cent to Rs 27,364 crore.