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Opting For No Cost EMI? Check Out Hidden Charges

Opting For No Cost EMI? Check Out Hidden Charges

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

'If you wish to make a big-ticket purchase on EMI without having to pay additional charges, no-cost EMI would be the right choice for you.'

The pros and cons of working from home

The pros and cons of working from home

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Yahoo! CEO Marissa Ann Mayer's decision to end telecommuting has evoked strong reactions and has divided opinion.

SOVA Android phone malware targets banking customers

SOVA Android phone malware targets banking customers

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

A new mobile banking 'Trojan' virus -- SOVA -- which can stealthily encrypt an Android phone for ransom and is hard to uninstall is targeting Indian customers, the country's federal cyber security agency said in its latest advisory.

'We want to buy a new car; Budget: Rs 6-7 lakh'

'We want to buy a new car; Budget: Rs 6-7 lakh'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Auto experts from CarJasoos will answer all your questions related to buying, selling or maintenance of new or used cars.

Review: Special Chabbis is an exciting con caper

Review: Special Chabbis is an exciting con caper

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Special Chabbis is one of the finest films of the year so far, writes Sukanya Verma.

ED names Jacqueline Fernandez as accused in 'conman' case

ED names Jacqueline Fernandez as accused in 'conman' case

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The ED in April provisionally attached Rs 7.27 crore funds of the actor under the PMLA apart from Rs 15 lakh cash as the agency called these funds as "proceeds of crime".

Buying resale property? The pros and cons

Buying resale property? The pros and cons

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

Buying a house from the secondary property market has it's pros and cons. A lowdown.

The pros and cons of broadband

The pros and cons of broadband

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

Call centres: 'Cons more than pros'

Call centres: 'Cons more than pros'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Get Ahead readers send in their raves, rants and experiences on the call centre culture.

Don't get conned: Insurance is not investment

Don't get conned: Insurance is not investment

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Agents are still misleading consumers by suggesting insurance products are good investments.

IMG wrestles with cons of coal block cancellation

IMG wrestles with cons of coal block cancellation

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

The government's high-level panel looking into the controversial coal block allocations for captive mining has decided against cancelling three blocks, given to Nagpur-based Shree Veerangana Steels.

Elvis Hasn't Left The Building... He's In Cannes

Elvis Hasn't Left The Building... He's In Cannes

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis got a 10-minute standing ovation at the Cannes film festival.

The pros and cons of free generic drugs

The pros and cons of free generic drugs

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

The Planning Commission's working group on drugs and food for the 12th Five-Year Plan estimated that the country's public health sector caters to only 22 per cent of the population.

Mamata's land bank: The pros and cons

Mamata's land bank: The pros and cons

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

What is meant by Mamata's land bank? Will it be effecetive? How far will it be successful in solving the problem of land acquisition that plagues West Bengal?

Using gold deposit as CRR or SLR: Pros and cons

Using gold deposit as CRR or SLR: Pros and cons

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Any liquid money that gold replaces for CRR or SLR compliance will allow banks to use this 'extra' cash for lending to borrowers

The Year In Pix: Bollywood's Famous Con Jobs

The Year In Pix: Bollywood's Famous Con Jobs

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Several actresses unknowingly turned models for raunchy photos that went viral on the internet.

Karachi Test: Pakistan pull off draw after Babar ton

Karachi Test: Pakistan pull off draw after Babar ton

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

A burgeoning third wicket stand between Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique had kept Pakistan in the contest and the duo continued to frustrate Australia when play resumed.

Pak vs Aus: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average'

Pak vs Aus: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'The pitch did not have a great deal of pace and bounce in it for the seamers nor assisted the spinners as the match progressed. In my view this does not represent an even contest between bat and ball.'

HR GURU: 'I have to sack my friend'

HR GURU: 'I have to sack my friend'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

The pros and cons of 'secured credit cards'

The pros and cons of 'secured credit cards'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Here's what's hot and what's not about a new option that banks have recently rolled out to meet your plastic money needs.

Joint home loan with your Valentine: The pros and cons

Joint home loan with your Valentine: The pros and cons

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Before opting for a joint loan with your parents or spouse (after all, anybody who you love is your Valentine) you must first understand the implications of this loan.

The pros and cons of personal loans

The pros and cons of personal loans

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Personal loans are often referred to as all-purpose loans. They come in handy for purchases for which you may not have ready cash. Here is a detailed why and why not of personal loans.

Govt likely to wait until ceasefire to announce Russia payments deal

Govt likely to wait until ceasefire to announce Russia payments deal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The Centre is unlikely to announce an agreement over payment mechanism with Russia until a ceasefire is declared in the Ukraine war, said people in the know. An inter-ministerial group headed by the finance ministry has been meeting regularly for over a month to analyse and discuss payment mechanisms that can work under the current circumstances and ensure the trade between India and Russia is not disrupted. The US had recently said that there would be consequences for countries actively attempting to "circumvent or backfill" American sanctions against Russia.

Are you being conned into buying insurance?

Are you being conned into buying insurance?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

Is your insurance agent trying ti sell you an insurance productthat is of no benefit to you? Here are the tricks of their trade and how they con you. Beware!

Labour codes not to kick in from Friday even as states, UTs frame rules

Labour codes not to kick in from Friday even as states, UTs frame rules

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The Union government will take a bit longer to introduce the much-awaited labour codes even as the majority of states and Union Territories (UTs) have framed rules on them. There were speculations that these would be introduced from July 1. While 30 states and UTs have framed rules on the code on wages, 25 of them have done so on industrial relations. Of the two remaining codes, 24 states and UTs have framed rules on social security and 23 on occupational safety, health, and working conditions (OSH), sources said.

Jacqueline Fernandez questioned by ED in 'conman' case

Jacqueline Fernandez questioned by ED in 'conman' case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The 36-year-old actor has been questioned two-three times by the agency in the said case earlier.

Hoax bomb threats were not the first con Bengaluru techie pulled

Hoax bomb threats were not the first con Bengaluru techie pulled

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Gokul wrote letters to the couple under the name of archbishop suggesting that they opt for a divorce, police said.

The pros and cons of Direct Taxes Code

The pros and cons of Direct Taxes Code

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Direct Taxes Code will make politically difficult changes feasible

InterCon plans 150 hotels in India by 2020

InterCon plans 150 hotels in India by 2020

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Hospitality chain has 12 hotels in the country.

Festive season holds hope for consumer appliances, auto cos

Festive season holds hope for consumer appliances, auto cos

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Automotive (auto) and consumer appliance companies are hoping for a bounty from the harvest season after two consecutive dry spells in 2020 and 2021. The season, which also marks the beginning of the regional New Year, kicked in across the country from April 1 - Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra; Ugadi in Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh; Bihu in the Northeast; and Chaitra Navratri in the North. Manufacturers and retailers of cars, two-wheelers, and consumer appliances said they have seen demand pick up year-on-year (YoY) at a brisk pace across categories.

Step-up home loans: The pros and cons

Step-up home loans: The pros and cons

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

If you decide to go for a step-up loan, select fixed rate option instead of floating rate option, as it will let you control your EMIs. Besides avoid over-borrowing on this kind of a loan, to prevent financial problems later on.

How Pakistan escaped to draw in Karachi

How Pakistan escaped to draw in Karachi

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'We tried to be positive and play our shots. The team needed this knock, so I tried to bat for as long as I could.'

SANTA Arrives on OTT!

SANTA Arrives on OTT!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Musicals and mysteries, superheroes and Santa, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers you a selection.

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Even with an ongoing pandemic, theatres in many states functioning at 50 per cent occupancy, a quieter social life and fewer movies, Bollywood still managed to pack in plenty of drama and trauma, fun and festivity, love and war into the year.

The man who got conned by Abhishek

The man who got conned by Abhishek

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

PIX: Superheroes take over London

PIX: Superheroes take over London

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Thousands of fans, dressed up as their favourite characters, descended on London for Comic Con.

Bill on crypto currencies likely in winter session of Parliament

Bill on crypto currencies likely in winter session of Parliament

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The government is likely to introduce a bill on crypto currencies during the winter session of Parliament beginning November 29, amid concerns over such currencies being allegedly used for luring investors with misleading claims and for funding terror activities, sources said on Monday. Currently, there are no particular regulations or any ban on use of crypto currencies in the country. Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, held a meeting on the crypto currencies with senior officials and indications are that strong regulatory steps could be taken to deal with the issue.

ICC keeps tab as Afghanistan prepares for T20 WC

ICC keeps tab as Afghanistan prepares for T20 WC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

There were reports that the ICC could forbid Afghanistan from participating in the showpiece event if the team decides to play under the Taliban flag amid the ongoing turmoil in the country.

Naughty, not nice: How to party like it's Christmas!

Naughty, not nice: How to party like it's Christmas!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

It's the season to be jolly after all :)

Khawaja, Warner, Labuschagne lead strong Australia reply

Khawaja, Warner, Labuschagne lead strong Australia reply

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Australia, on their first tour of Pakistan in 24 years, finished day three 205 behind but scored freely after resuming on five for no loss.