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'Suggest gold, silver MF SIPs to invest'

'Suggest gold, silver MF SIPs to invest'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

Do sunscreens really work?

Do sunscreens really work?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

The way sunscreen is applied determines how effective it is.

Taj, other monuments safe after Nepal quake: ASI

Taj, other monuments safe after Nepal quake: ASI

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The Archaeological Survey of India on Friday declared Taj Mahal and all other monuments under it "safe" after conducting a detailed assessment in the wake of the devastating quake that wrecked Nepal and reverberated through several states in northern and eastern India.

SC clears Chardham highway project; forms fresh green panel

SC clears Chardham highway project; forms fresh green panel

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The NGT had constituted a committee headed by a former Uttarakhand high court Judge to monitor the project.

MF Guru: 'If you want to build a corpus of 3-4 Cr...'

MF Guru: 'If you want to build a corpus of 3-4 Cr...'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your Mutual Fund queries.

'Do I need to rebalance my MF portfolio?'

'Do I need to rebalance my MF portfolio?'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

TMC infighting over civic polls list escalates, protests across Bengal

TMC infighting over civic polls list escalates, protests across Bengal

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Among other measures, TMC announced Monday that it had formed coordination committees in all districts comprising senior leaders to look into party members' grievances.

Arrivals at Chennai airport suspended due to heavy rains, strong winds

Arrivals at Chennai airport suspended due to heavy rains, strong winds

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

'Due to severe rains and heavy cross winds, arrivals at #AAI Chennai Airport will remain suspended from 1315 hrs to 1800 hrs, today. Departures will continue. The decision has been taken considering the safety aspect of passengers and severity of wind,' the Chennai Airport tweeted.

Cairn officially withdraws cases to get Rs 7,900 cr tax refund

Cairn officially withdraws cases to get Rs 7,900 cr tax refund

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

UK-based Cairn Energy PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to drop litigations to seize Indian properties in countries ranging from France to the UK as it has accepted the Indian government's offer to settle tax dispute relating to the levy of taxes retrospectively. Meeting the requirements of new legislation that scraps levy of retrospective taxation, the company has given required undertakings indemnifying the Indian government against future claims as well as agreeing to drop any legal proceedings anywhere in the world. The government now has to accept this and issue Cairn a so-called Form-II, that will commit it to refund the tax collected to enforce the retrospective tax demand.

DCGI finds no link between Covid vaccine shot and 'adverse' reaction

DCGI finds no link between Covid vaccine shot and 'adverse' reaction

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The DCGI arrived at the conclusion on Wednesday based on the recommendations of an independent expert committee which has also opined that compensation should not be paid to the volunteer, they said.

Is the Govt worried about the Himalayas?

Is the Govt worried about the Himalayas?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'My belief that I could protect the Himalayas was shattered.'

'Mutual Funds never provide guaranteed returns'

'Mutual Funds never provide guaranteed returns'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your mutual fund queries.

Bengaluru riots 'pre-planned', 'communally motivated': Report

Bengaluru riots 'pre-planned', 'communally motivated': Report

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

The fact finding panel headed by retired District Judge Srikanth D Babaladi, had retired IAS officer Madan Gopal, retired IFS officer R Raju among others which include retired bureaucrats, journalists, advocates, professors and social workers.

Modi's Economic Record: No 'disaster' nor anticipated success

Modi's Economic Record: No 'disaster' nor anticipated success

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Three-quarters into the 10 years that Mr Modi had sought for transforming India, the 'output' numbers look impressive, but the key 'outcome' numbers don't show up much, if at all, observes T N Ninan.

'25% compound return for 22 years is unrealistic'

'25% compound return for 22 years is unrealistic'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your mutual fund queries.

125 feared dead as glacial break triggers massive floods in U'khand

125 feared dead as glacial break triggers massive floods in U'khand

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

A portion of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday, triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alaknanda river system that washed away hydroelectric stations, leaving at least seven people dead and 125 missing who are feared dead.

Why Is Modi Not Transparent On China?

Why Is Modi Not Transparent On China?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

What is it that China seeks and why has the Ladakh border become and remained hot for two years and what is going on in Arunachal Pradesh?, asks Aakar Patel.

Maha showed nerve to ward off Nisarga: Uddhav

Maha showed nerve to ward off Nisarga: Uddhav

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Thackeray said losses have been reported from coastal Konkan and some other regions. He said and orders have been issued to carry out spot inspections to assess the damages caused by the cyclone.

Ask MF Guru: 'Where should I invest Rs 15k in SIPs?'

Ask MF Guru: 'Where should I invest Rs 15k in SIPs?'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

Cost of Pakistan's devastating floods: $9.7 bn

Cost of Pakistan's devastating floods: $9.7 bn

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

The estimate was presented in the Damage and Needs Assessment (DNA), a survey conducted nationwide by ADB and the World Bank to assess the extent of the flood damage.

Pak releases water in Sutlej, Punjab villages flooded

Pak releases water in Sutlej, Punjab villages flooded

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Only traces of rainfall were recorded in a few areas of the national capital on Thursday which continued to experience sultry weather.

DMK men vandalise Amma canteen, expelled from party

DMK men vandalise Amma canteen, expelled from party

Rediff.com5 May 2021

A video clip of two Dravida Munnetra Kazagam men removing and throwing away two flex boards embossed with the name and picture of 'Amma' from a state-run canteen in Chenani went viral on Tuesday and they were expelled from the party.

Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi slips into coma: Doctor

Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi slips into coma: Doctor

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Jogi's neurological activity is "almost nil" and he is on ventilator support at the Shree Narayana Hospital, where the 74-year-old Janata Congress Chhattisgarh-J head was admitted on Saturday afternoon after he fell unconscious at his residence.

We don't count number of dead: Air Force chief Dhanoa

We don't count number of dead: Air Force chief Dhanoa

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

"We don't take chances with the medical fitness of a pilot," he said at a press conference.

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

How should one billion Indians, for whom deprivation has become an inescapable way of life, join us in celebrating 75 years of Independence? And where do we go from here? asks Kalyan Singhal.

MF GURU: 'Annual SIPs of Rs 1.36L can return 2 cr in 7 yrs'

MF GURU: 'Annual SIPs of Rs 1.36L can return 2 cr in 7 yrs'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, will answers your queries.

Moody's slashes 2021 GDP growth to 9.6% from 13.9%

Moody's slashes 2021 GDP growth to 9.6% from 13.9%

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Moody's Investors Service on Wednesday slashed India's growth projection to 9.6 per cent for the 2021 calendar year, from its earlier estimate of 13.9 per cent, and said faster vaccination progress will be paramount in restricting economic losses to June quarter.

SEE: Blasts bring down Maradu apartments

SEE: Blasts bring down Maradu apartments

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The 60-metre high 19-storey building, known as "Holy Faith H20, was levelled in seconds in a spectacular implosion.

Kerala rain: Crops worth over Rs 600 crore lost

Kerala rain: Crops worth over Rs 600 crore lost

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

The tea sector may see a crop loss of 50 per cent (around Rs150 crore) while the damages owing to landslides washing away a 100-acre plantation in Wayanad are yet to be accounted for.

'Gehlot government is non-functional'

'Gehlot government is non-functional'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'While the farmers are reeling under a huge debt burden, crop loss due to locust attacks and erratic rainfall, the state is also facing a COVID-19 challenge.' 'In this situation, you have Congress and BJP MLAs trying to outwit each other in a game of thrones'

Let experts handle it: Govt on Modi's offer to rebuild Kedarnath

Let experts handle it: Govt on Modi's offer to rebuild Kedarnath

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand was "partially destroyed" and suffered serious damages in the recent floods but government would make all efforts to restore it to its "original glory", Minister of Culture Chandresh Kumari Katoch said on Wednesday.

Govt seeks India Inc's view on economic revival

Govt seeks India Inc's view on economic revival

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Officers across departments and ministries have been asked to speak to people across sectors for 'SWOT' analysis of issues for revival of the economy.

MF GURU: 'You're taking aggressive risks'

MF GURU: 'You're taking aggressive risks'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

California mudslides leave 17 dead; another 17 still missing

California mudslides leave 17 dead; another 17 still missing

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Officials say the deluge destroyed 100 houses and damaged 300 others after debris spread across a wide swath of Montecito - a wealthy enclave of about 9,000 people northwest of Los Angeles that is home to a number of high profile celebrities.

Kerala floods: Insurers speed up claim settlements

Kerala floods: Insurers speed up claim settlements

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Motor insurance is expected to generate largest claims for the companies whereas for crop insurance, the Agriculture Insurance Company is expecting claims of about Rs 15-16 crore

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'India has to prepare for future warfare where kinetic use of force at the border will be limited. War will take place in the realms beyond the border.'

Maha CM declares Rs 10,000 cr aid to flood-hit areas

Maha CM declares Rs 10,000 cr aid to flood-hit areas

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Thackeray also claimed that the Maharashtra government is yet to receive a total of around Rs 38,000 crore from the Centre.

Flood-ravaged Kerala's wait for full central aid could be long

Flood-ravaged Kerala's wait for full central aid could be long

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

After the initial release of funds, the central government follows certain rules and guidelines before awarding the final aid to any state for a natural calamity.

The bizarre tale of Cairn retro tax

The bizarre tale of Cairn retro tax

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

The levy of retrospective tax on the UK's Cairn Energy Plc is a tale of bizarre twists and turns that saw its attached shares being sold in May 2018 amid the passing of the baton from a full-time finance minister to interim one and the talks at the highest level to resolve the dispute, to claims that levy of back taxes was a result of an investigation into Panama Papers leak. The government late last month refunded about Rs 7,900 crore it had collected from selling residual shares of the British firm in its erstwhile India unit, seizing dividend and withholding tax refunds, to settle an eight-year-old dispute that had tarred the country's reputation as an investment destination. But, this did not come about easily. For seven years, the establishment vehemently justified in courts and outside seeking of Rs 10,247 crore in back taxes plus interest and penalty from a firm that gave India its biggest onshore oil discovery.

PM Modi announces Rs 1,000 crore relief for cyclone-hit AP

PM Modi announces Rs 1,000 crore relief for cyclone-hit AP

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced Rs 1,000 crore as interim relief for the cyclone-hit Andhra Pradesh as he undertook a survey of the worst-affected city.