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Tech can reverse national fortunes in no time

Tech can reverse national fortunes in no time

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

African countries too are embracing new technologies and evolving ways of tackling old problems.

70 pc polling in Madurai bypoll

70 pc polling in Madurai bypoll

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

The bypoll is considered a test for ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led front, which assumed office five months ago.

Nitin Nohria to step down as Harvard Business School dean

Nitin Nohria to step down as Harvard Business School dean

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

In a letter to the Business School community on Wednesday, Nohria said he will step down from the position of dean of the Harvard Business School (HBS) on June 30, 2020, after a decade in the role.

How to secure your child's future

How to secure your child's future

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

A combination of a term policy plus a systematic investment plan in a good diversified equity fund is the best option.

Tellis on the inner workings of 123 agreement

Tellis on the inner workings of 123 agreement

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

Burns said, "What is paramount to any agreement is a country's obligations to its own laws, and so we have preserved -- as we must -- our obligations under US laws in this agreement."

When India's UNSC bid blips US bonhomie

When India's UNSC bid blips US bonhomie

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

When a media person asked why despite the affinity the United States had such a hard time endorsing India's bid for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council, Burns went into a spin.

The snake

The snake

Rediff.com18 Feb 2007

The snakes are the deepest thinkers and the most enigmatic of the Chinese cycle.

Simply a case of giving back, says Sanjeev Mehra

Simply a case of giving back, says Sanjeev Mehra

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

Mehra recalled: "When I was at Harvard there was very little study of India and South Asia. There was a lot of study of China and Japan, but very little of South Asia. And given that one in four people in the world live in the Indian subcontinent, we felt it was important to shine the light on what was going on there."

WC Preview: Eriksen set to come of age as Denmark take on Peru

WC Preview: Eriksen set to come of age as Denmark take on Peru

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Under Norwegian coach Hareide, Denmark have become more direct, preferring to move the ball up the field quickly and establish their attack from there, rather than passing it out from the back as they did under Morten Olsen.

The cheapest term-insurance plans

The cheapest term-insurance plans

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

If your need is just life cover, the cheapest way to get it is a term insurance plan. Find out which policy to buy. . .

'Russia-US relations alarming'

'Russia-US relations alarming'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

It was said that there is a gap in the foreign policy aspirations of Moscow and Washington.

India-born Harvard alumnus' gift to alma mater

India-born Harvard alumnus' gift to alma mater

Rediff.com17 Nov 2007

New Delhi-born Sanjeev K Mehra, managing director and partner in the principal investment area of Goldman, Sachs & Co, where he leads the industrial private equity investing effort and is the key benefactor of the envisaged $4 million South Asia chair at Harvard University, says it is simply a case "of giving back".

Tax-planning: The assured return way

Tax-planning: The assured return way

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

With the tax-planning season in progress, you should brace yourself for a lot of 'noise' that you will soon be subjected to. The noise will come from various quarters. Mutual funds will hawk tax-saving funds (also referred to as equity linked saving schemes), while insurance companies will pitch in for ULIPs (unit linked insurance plans) and endowment plans.

'Carrot-and-stick economic model not workable in all countries'

'Carrot-and-stick economic model not workable in all countries'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Economist Deepak Nayyar says economic openness, while necessary, is not sufficient, and is conducive to development only when combined with industrial policy.

Why India is the top agricultural nation in Asia

Why India is the top agricultural nation in Asia

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

India also happens to be the most richly endowed agricultural nation in Asia having 169 million hectares of arable land, accounting for one-tenth of the world's arable land and a fifth of the world's irrigated land at 56 million hectares with a coastline extending to 8000 km and vast marine wealth. India is the 10th most industrialised country and fourth largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity with its GDP projected to grow at nearly 8 per cent in 2006-07.

Pranab parries Amnesty blows

Pranab parries Amnesty blows

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

5 things NOT to do with your money

5 things NOT to do with your money

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

Have money? Here's what not to do with it. . .

World's top billionaire philanthropists

World's top billionaire philanthropists

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

The very, very rich were very, very generous this year.

Should you buy money-back policies?

Should you buy money-back policies?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

This plan is for you if you don't have the stomach for risk but still want liquidity.

Indian-American to be business dean of Michigan State varsity

Indian-American to be business dean of Michigan State varsity

Rediff.com8 May 2015

An expert on corporate and individual tax policy, Gupta has consulted for Fortune 500 companies

Explained: What is 'whole life' term insurance?

Explained: What is 'whole life' term insurance?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

As opposed to term insurance that keeps you covered for a specific time period, opting for a whole life term plan means that you are covered for your entire life, says Santosh Agarwal.

Insurance: How to secure your child's future

Insurance: How to secure your child's future

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Insurance expert T Srikanth Bhagavat explains the advantages and disadvantages of insurance as an investment option.

Tourism in India has little to cheer

Tourism in India has little to cheer

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

After rating different factors, the World Economic Forum's new Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2007 has ranked India as low as 65 among a total of 124 countries.

Indian billionaires are close-fisted on charity

Indian billionaires are close-fisted on charity

Rediff.com19 Mar 2007

Most of Indian billionaires are shy of talking about the money they spend on charity.

You got it, you flaunt it

You got it, you flaunt it

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Indian appointed US engineering college dean

Indian appointed US engineering college dean

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

C Mauli Agrawal was made the Dean of the College of Engineering by the University of Texas at San Antonio.

The safest investment plans

The safest investment plans

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Buying ULIPs? Read this first

Buying ULIPs? Read this first

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

It becomes important for individuals to understand what to look for in a ULIP before finalising one

It's time to rest for TN elephants

It's time to rest for TN elephants

Rediff.com23 Oct 2005

About 75 elephants were expected to take 'rest' in the camp at Theppakkadu, being organised by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments for the third year in a row.

Get right your insurance priority

Get right your insurance priority

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

A term insurance should always be preferred over other insurance products like ULIPs, money back and endowment policies.

Dr Tellis's denial, and our stand

Dr Tellis's denial, and our stand

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

Ashley Tellis denies saying that the US 'got more from the government of Dr Manmohan Singh.' rediff stands by the interview.

Warburg Pincus donates Rs 1 crore to IIM-A

Warburg Pincus donates Rs 1 crore to IIM-A

Rediff.com10 Jul 2006

The amount will be used over the next ten years by the premier management institute to support the financial needs of students who are unable to afford fully or partially the cost of education at IIM-A.

Pranab plays good cop, bad cop

Pranab plays good cop, bad cop

Rediff.com29 Jun 2005

Do you need a financial planner at all?

Do you need a financial planner at all?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

Financial planners only give advice for which they charge their clients a handsoem amount. But do clients gain anything from their advice. Uma Kannan takes potshots at the modern-day breed called financial planners.

TN minister Palanivelrajan dead

TN minister Palanivelrajan dead

Rediff.com20 May 2006

One of the first acts he did as minister was to issue an order enabling all Hindus, irrespective of caste or creed, to become temple priests.