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Buying a house jointly with spouse? Define ownership first!

Buying a house jointly with spouse? Define ownership first!

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Define ownership proportionately at the time of registration to ensure that you don't face problems on taxation front.

'BJP and Modi are not invincible'

'BJP and Modi are not invincible'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'The Bihar verdict has shown that the people of Bihar don't desire to go back to the mandir-masjid rhetoric.' 'Jobs, wages and development are the aspiration of the people of Bihar and we hope the next government will keep that in mind.'

Ask Anil: Of debt MFs and loss on gifted shares

Ask Anil: Of debt MFs and loss on gifted shares

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

'WTA merger with ATP would not be acquisition'

'WTA merger with ATP would not be acquisition'

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Roger Federer called for a merger between the two governing bodies last month, with both Simon and ATP Tour Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi welcoming the suggestion. But some top WTA players have said they want an equal standing for the women players in a combined body.

Halahal review

Halahal review

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Barun Sobti and Sachin Khedekar make this thriller worth watching.

FM rules out GST waiver on Covid vaccines, says move will make them costlier

FM rules out GST waiver on Covid vaccines, says move will make them costlier

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Currently, domestic supplies and commercial imports of vaccines attract a 5 per cent Goods and Services Tax, while COVID drugs and oxygen concentrators attract a 12 per cent levy.

PIX: Liverpool suffer title blow, Chelsea held, Man Utd routed

PIX: Liverpool suffer title blow, Chelsea held, Man Utd routed

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

'The Big Show': Maxwell smashes 39-ball 83 in BBL

'The Big Show': Maxwell smashes 39-ball 83 in BBL

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell on Friday smashed a scintillating 83 off 39 balls for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League T20 tournament, a day after being picked by Kings XI Punjab for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore at the IPL auction. Returning to action after taking a break to focus on his mental health, Maxwell once again showed just why he is considered one of the most devastating batsmen in T20 cricket as he smashed seven boundaries and five sixes during his stay at the crease.

MFs to purchase your dream home in 5-7 years?

MFs to purchase your dream home in 5-7 years?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

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

'By the end of this year, our temples' funds will be empty'

'By the end of this year, our temples' funds will be empty'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

'So far we have paid our salaries and pension in full because we had some reserve fund.' 'But we cannot afford to do so for more than another three months.'

Children cannot be made to pay price for inefficiency of system

Children cannot be made to pay price for inefficiency of system

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

The eye of the debate has been focused too tightly on the quantum of punishment rather than the current approach, both to the juvenile, and also, for making him/her accountable, says Puja Marwaha

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'Absolute non-violence is not only sinful, but immoral.' 'This doctrine of non-violence benumbed the revolutionary fervor, softened the limbs and hearts of the Hindus, and stiffened the bones of enemies.' A revealing excerpt from Vikram Sampath's Savarkar (Part 2): A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966.

Pagalpanti review

Pagalpanti review

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

You can imagine the standard of Pagalpanti's humour when characters are named Wifi, Bully and Tully, a hospital placard reads Dr Trump and bitter gourd is mistaken for poison to evoke laughs, warns Sukanya Verma.

Bidding for spectrum auction to start from March 1

Bidding for spectrum auction to start from March 1

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Bidding for the sixth round of spectrum auction for radiowaves worth Rs 3.92 lakh crore will start from March 1, according to a notice issued by the Department of Telecom on Wednesday. The long-awaited spectrum auction is being held after a gap of four years and over two years after the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) calculated and recommended base price for the radiowaves. The DoT has fixed January 12 for the pre-bid conference and January 28 as the last date for seeking clarification to the notice.

Sena to not attend NDA meet in Delhi on Nov 17

Sena to not attend NDA meet in Delhi on Nov 17

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

The Sena's refusal to support its pre-poll ally, the BJP, in forming a government precipitated into a political crisis, which culminated in the imposition of President's Rule on November 12.

The Chhichhore Review

The Chhichhore Review

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Chhichhore offers too good a time to pay attention to its faults, feels Sukanya Verma.

The teacher from Dombautiya

The teacher from Dombautiya

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Tudu's free tuition classes are sought after. She has 45 students who come to her every day to study. Geetanjali Krishna meets the young teacher in one of India's poorest villages, winner of the Plan India Youth Champion Award.

'RJD is making a big mistake'

'RJD is making a big mistake'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'The Congress has indeed become overly dependent on the RJD.' 'A few Congress leaders have successfully convinced the national leadership about the benefits of maintaining ties with the RJD.'

Ronnie Screwvala's Career Gyan

Ronnie Screwvala's Career Gyan

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

'Always have two (not more) things you want badly in life -- really badly -- and it will bring such focus, such hard work and such sacrifice that you never knew existed inside you.' 'This is the secret sauce to success today and most days.' A must-read excerpt from Ronnie Screwvala's Skill It, Kill It: Up Your Game.

How I made it! AMAZING career advice for women

How I made it! AMAZING career advice for women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Four enterprising women tell us how they tackled bias and criticism to create a niche for themselves and are now leading their businesses.

Kamala Harris promises jobs, affordable care act

Kamala Harris promises jobs, affordable care act

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Hitting hard on the three and half years of the Trump administration during her first appearance after being picked as the vice presidential nominee of the Democratic party on Tuesday, Harris, 55, presented a long list of missteps taken by the current United States government.

'GST execution has been extremely bad'

'GST execution has been extremely bad'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

'From the tiniest to mid-level organisations and even some at the lower end of the large-scale ones would say that computerisation and the extensive documentation and regulatory requirements for GST have made the compliance process worse in many cases.'

'Minority welfare schemes are unconstitutional'

'Minority welfare schemes are unconstitutional'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

'It is not the duty of government to protect minority religions or promote it.'

Does Modi have an Economic Road Map?

Does Modi have an Economic Road Map?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Pragmatism and flexibility is a virtue. An untethered and short-term approach to policymaking is a flaw, argues Mihir S Sharma.

As lenders go slow, liquidity is a big issue for India Inc

As lenders go slow, liquidity is a big issue for India Inc

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

CII said working capital limit enhancement should be accompanied by relaxing norms related to collaterals.

US Open PICS: Serena crushes Venus in sisters' showdown

US Open PICS: Serena crushes Venus in sisters' showdown

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Serena Williams crushed older sister Venus 6-1, 6-2 in a shockingly subdued third round clash at the US Open on Friday to stay on track for a record equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'What we see today is bargaining.' 'The man's family sets a price for him and then they start bargaining.' 'He is sold to the family that offers the highest price.' 'In this market, a woman is just a commodity to be sold because if she remained at home, it is a humiliation for the family.'

The colour of inclusion

The colour of inclusion

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Inclusion has never been a straight road and stories from ancient cultures show it has always been a struggle to accord equal status to all genders and species, says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

More relief for Yes users: Inward RTGS services enabled

More relief for Yes users: Inward RTGS services enabled

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Yes Bank users can now make over Rs 2 lakh payments towards loans, credit cards via other bank accounts.

UK lagging behind in using face masks: Nobel scientist

UK lagging behind in using face masks: Nobel scientist

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'It used to be quite normal to have quite a few drinks and drive home, and it also used to be normal to drive without seatbelts. Today both of those would be considered antisocial, and not wearing face coverings in public should be regarded in the same way'

'I've never seen Anurag ever disrespecting a woman'

'I've never seen Anurag ever disrespecting a woman'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

'There is no integrity left and the world is full of losers and no brains baying for blood of anyone who has a voice.'

As data hacks rise, firms turn to bug bounty hunters

As data hacks rise, firms turn to bug bounty hunters

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Bug bounty hunters or independent ethical hackers are certified cybersecurity professionals or security researchers who crawl the web, scanning the systems for gaps through which hackers can sneak in and alert the companies, says Shivani Shinde.

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'If the museum in his memory inspires and instils among Brahminical British Indians an attitude of equality towards Dalits, the edifice would be worth it,' reports Ashis Ray.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of India's 75th Independence Day. Here's the text of what he said:

Djokovic and Nadal fall as Thiem and Medvedev advance to London finale

Djokovic and Nadal fall as Thiem and Medvedev advance to London finale

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Djokovic saved a fifth match point but Thiem finally got the job done when he forced his opponent to float a defensive forehand over the baseline.

Are hashtags really political ads?

Are hashtags really political ads?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

The Election Commission has done its homework pretty well on political hashtags, observes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Five people in the know narrate the sordid story that is fast exploding into a pornography scandal, allegedly involving businessman Raj Kundra.

Wimbledon declines to close prize gap

Wimbledon declines to close prize gap

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

The All England Club announced that prize money for this year's men's winner would amount to 655,000 pounds with the women's champion getting 625,000 pounds.

Covid-19 test in India costs 4 times more than in China

Covid-19 test in India costs 4 times more than in China

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The spending on a typical RT-PCR test would take up 23 per cent of the monthly income of an average Indian, compared to 2 per cent in China. This is one of the deepest cuts in the pocket of an individual, in comparison to 14 other countries, reports Abhishek Waghmare.

I don't read the media, especially in England: Pietersen

I don't read the media, especially in England: Pietersen

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Sacked England batsman Kevin Pietersen regrets his fall-out with former skipper Andrew Strauss and still harbours the dream of becoming the first English player to score 10,000 Test runs.