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Buffett says hedge funds are a bad deal for investors

Buffett says hedge funds are a bad deal for investors

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Hedge funds are famous for their price tag - known as "two and 20" - a fee of two per cent of the assets they manage each year and 20 per cent of all gains

SC upholds disqualification of rebel K'taka MLAs, allows them to contest polls

SC upholds disqualification of rebel K'taka MLAs, allows them to contest polls

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

The court struck down the portion of the Speaker's order by which the legislators were disqualified till the end of the 15th Karnataka assembly.

'Gandhiji didn't give back British law degree': Kamal Haasan

'Gandhiji didn't give back British law degree': Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Superstar Kamal Haasan on Saturday stood by his decision of not joining those who are returning their awards against "growing intolerance" saying he doesn't think that it would lead to a solution.

Modi favours expansion of ties between India, ASEAN

Modi favours expansion of ties between India, ASEAN

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The prime minister also welcomed convergence of views between India and ASEAN for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

Hazare movement has opened new dimensions of democracy: Prez

Hazare movement has opened new dimensions of democracy: Prez

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

A day after Parliament approved the landmark Lokpal Bill, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said movements like that of Anna Hazare have opened new dimensions of democratic structure suggesting that they cannot be brushed aside.

Rahul launches no-holds-barred attack against Modi, Patnaik

Rahul launches no-holds-barred attack against Modi, Patnaik

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Gandhi accused Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik of being remote-controlled by Modi

After ghar wapsi in Bengal, now 9 reconverted in Tamil Nadu

After ghar wapsi in Bengal, now 9 reconverted in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Nine people, including 3 couples were reconverted to Hinduism in Chennai

Gates Foundation world's wealthiest private charitable body

Gates Foundation world's wealthiest private charitable body

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

There are over 5,000 UHNW-founded private foundations.

Despite a rough patch, Tata's portfolio power still just about adds up

Despite a rough patch, Tata's portfolio power still just about adds up

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Tata Consultancy Services, the $73 billion IT group, is India's biggest company by market value and four times the size of any other listed Tata entity

'Modi buttered Trump up big time'

'Modi buttered Trump up big time'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

'Modi skillfully navigated Trump's ego and pushed the right buttons.' 'Critics assailed Modi's speech for its personalism, but in the Trump era this is par for the course.'

Army finalises plan for inducting women in military police

Army finalises plan for inducting women in military police

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Adjutant General of the Army Lt General Ashwani Kumar said it planned to induct about 800 women in the military police with a yearly intake of 52 personnel.

Anger is the enemy within us

Anger is the enemy within us

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'Fear of the Other stalks our lives as it did in ancient times and the mobs are just as easy to incite as it was then,' says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Sebi sets foreign portfolio investor limit of 10% per firm

Sebi sets foreign portfolio investor limit of 10% per firm

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India has said one FPI can hold a maximum of 10 per cent of a company's equity shares, while existing overseas investor classes such as foreign institutional investors, sub-accounts and qualified foreign investors need to convert to the new FPI regime eventually.

Be prepared to pay more for your insurance policy

Be prepared to pay more for your insurance policy

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The premium on insurance policies will get costlier by 3 per cent to 7 per cent, depending upon the rate fixed by the GST Council from April 1, 2017, says Harjot Singh Narula.

3 secret tips to minimise investment, maximise returns

3 secret tips to minimise investment, maximise returns

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Most investment costs are bundled in with the financial product, and are often hidden in fine print, warns Erik Hon.

Air Force One, Buddy Guy biggest perks of being president: Obama

Air Force One, Buddy Guy biggest perks of being president: Obama

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Barack Obama has said that one of the biggest perks of being the United States president is the Air Force One and singer Buddy Guy coming to the White House with his guitar.

Modi attacks Naveen, says Third Front's work is to save Cong

Modi attacks Naveen, says Third Front's work is to save Cong

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Narendra Modi on Tuesday tore into Naveen Patnaik government over lack of development in Odisha and mocked the fledgling Third Front, of which Patnaik's Biju Janata Dal is a member, saying its only job is to "save" Congress.

Indian-origin executive appointed co-head of Goldman Sachs' securities business

Indian-origin executive appointed co-head of Goldman Sachs' securities business

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The 41- year old is currently the head of macro trading in Goldman's Securities Division.

Need of the Hour: Statesmanship!

Need of the Hour: Statesmanship!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'A good opportunity has thus been provided for both countries to back away from the brink without loss of dignity.' 'There is every reason why they should strain every nerve, and grab every chance, shedding all thought of belligerence and showing who's the boss, to establish, maintain and preserve all it takes to lift themselves by their bootstraps,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Ayodhya case: SC to wrap up hearing a day earlier

Ayodhya case: SC to wrap up hearing a day earlier

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The judgment in the matter is to be pronounced by November 17, the day the CJI will retire.

Can Dalits, Muslim unite? Questions from Ambedkar's time

Can Dalits, Muslim unite? Questions from Ambedkar's time

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

In the light of the efforts being made to forge electoral unity between scheduled castes and Muslims, Mohammad Sajjad examines what the architect of our Constitution, B R Ambedkar, had to say about the Muslim community.

Crisis in Command: The challenges that lie ahead

Crisis in Command: The challenges that lie ahead

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

'No one needs to lose sleep if a person with better operational credentials supersedes lesser endowed peers,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Death knell for home-grown India-dedicated funds

Death knell for home-grown India-dedicated funds

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

A new CBDT directive actively makes India-dedicated funds comparatively unattractive for institutional investors. It makes no sense, says Akash Prakash.

'Nationalism, not Hindutva will be the big theme for 2019'

'Nationalism, not Hindutva will be the big theme for 2019'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'It is less polarising than Hindutva.'

Indian CEO team to visit US to revitalise bilateral ties

Indian CEO team to visit US to revitalise bilateral ties

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Led by Ajay Shriram, chairman and senior managing director, DCM Shriram, the CEO's delegation seeks to convey to their American counterparts the sense of optimism amongst Indian industry.

Mahua Moitra and the Goebbelsian onslaught on Modi

Mahua Moitra and the Goebbelsian onslaught on Modi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'It disappoints and saddens me no end that Mahua has allowed herself to be carried away by the Goebbelsian onslaught mounted on the BJP and Narendra Modi by certain vested interests which find themselves exposed and thrown out of the gravy train,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Have you renewed your insurance policy?

Have you renewed your insurance policy?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Your entire contribution can go down the drain if policies are not renewed on time

Can the IAF fight the next war effectively?

Can the IAF fight the next war effectively?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

In the light of India's increasingly 'darkening' threat environment and the convergence of strategic interests between China and Pakistan, the IAF's declining combat capabilities are a cause for concern, says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

'Demonetisation gives Modi a powerful narrative for 2019'

'Demonetisation gives Modi a powerful narrative for 2019'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

'If the Modi government is successful in extraditing a high-profile fugitive such as Vijay Mallya or Nirav Modi before the 2019 election, the government will be able to link demonetisation to this and turn it into a positive.'

Bharti Airtel Q1 net profit down 10% at Rs 689 cr

Bharti Airtel Q1 net profit down 10% at Rs 689 cr

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Telecom giant Bharti Airtel on Wednesday reported a 9.6 per cent fall in net profit at Rs 688.9 crore (Rs 6.88 billion) for the first quarter ended June 30, 2013.

Opposition accuses RSS, BJP ministers of lobbying against Rajan

Opposition accuses RSS, BJP ministers of lobbying against Rajan

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram had said he was "disappointed and profoundly saddened" by Rajan's decision.

'India needs to be integrated into global trade pacts'

'India needs to be integrated into global trade pacts'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

For India to reach its ambiguous economic growth targets, it needs to be integrated into global trade pacts.

US should help India develop next-gen aircraft carriers: Expert

US should help India develop next-gen aircraft carriers: Expert

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Noted security expert Ashley J Tellis has said that it was imperative for India and the United States to collaborate on developing the former's naval capability by developing next-generation aircraft carriers.

Sanctioning Pak may backfire: US lawmakers warned

Sanctioning Pak may backfire: US lawmakers warned

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on US-Pakistan relations and had a lively debate on the issue whose transcript was released on Sunday.

Sebi to take up Chandrasekhar panel report on Jun 25: FM

Sebi to take up Chandrasekhar panel report on Jun 25: FM

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The panel also suggested that Know Your Client rules should be based on the risk profile of investors.

Ahead of 2019 LS poll, Congress faces severe cash crunch

Ahead of 2019 LS poll, Congress faces severe cash crunch

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The party's steady flow of money from industrialists has all but dried up, leaving a cash crunch so serious that it's been forced to crowd-fund for a candidate.

Will Yeddyurappa be CM if BJP wins Karnataka?

Will Yeddyurappa be CM if BJP wins Karnataka?

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Yeddyurappa lacks the Karnataka BJP's unqualified support and Shah knows that.

Focus on manufacturing to boost exports: Minister

Focus on manufacturing to boost exports: Minister

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

The manufacturing sector, which constitutes over 75 per cent of the index, declined by 2 per cent in October as against a growth of 9.9 per cent a year ago.

WARNING: Credit card default is costly

WARNING: Credit card default is costly

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Do not game the system to run away from repaying the money you owe to the credit card company.

India has become a slave to 2-3 BJP leaders and RSS: Rahul Gandhi

India has become a slave to 2-3 BJP leaders and RSS: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Taking a swipe at the prime minister, he said there was no dearth of skills in the country and those from the backward classes are endowed with skills but not given an opportunity to move forward.