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Trump vows to fund UN, says 'Board of Peace' to keep watch

Trump vows to fund UN, says 'Board of Peace' to keep watch

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

President Donald Trump announced the US will strengthen the United Nations, ensure its viability, and provide financial assistance, while also asserting that his Board of Peace will oversee the global organization's operations.

Double-Decker Buses Set To Boost Delhi Tourism

Double-Decker Buses Set To Boost Delhi Tourism

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

The 63-seater open-top bus, manufactured by Ashok Leyland's arm Switch Mobility, was gifted to the city's tourism department as a corporate social responsibility initiative.

Official: Holistic Development, Grassroots Governance Key to India's Progress

Official: Holistic Development, Grassroots Governance Key to India's Progress

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo emphasises the importance of holistic development and grassroots governance for India's progress at a national conference in Jammu.

8 easy steps to financial planning

8 easy steps to financial planning

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Here are eight easy steps that will help you make your financial plan if you have not made one already.

Should You Invest In Multi-Asset Funds?

Should You Invest In Multi-Asset Funds?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Their assets under management (AUM) rose from Rs 1.04 trillion (January 31, 2025) to Rs 1.75 trillion (January 31, 2026), an increase of 68.3 per cent.

Has US Repeated Its Iraq Mistake?

Has US Repeated Its Iraq Mistake?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Israel and the United States had a plan. Iran punched back. And now the Gulf is reeling, the world is beginning to feel the pain and, as on date, no one in Washington or Tel Aviv appears willing to admit that the punch has landed, notes Prem Panicker, continuing his must-read blog on the war in the Middle East.

Five Arrested in Pratapgarh Murder Case

Five Arrested in Pratapgarh Murder Case

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested five individuals, including a woman and her lover, in connection with the murder of her husband. The accused confessed to the crime, which was motivated by an affair and financial incentives.

11 financial planning lessons from Ganesha

11 financial planning lessons from Ganesha

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Here's what the elephant-headed Lord teaches us about money

'Trapped in Payday-Loan Debt! Help'

'Trapped in Payday-Loan Debt! Help'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Nitin Narkhede your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Are Reels Guiding Your Financial Decisions? Beware!

Are Reels Guiding Your Financial Decisions? Beware!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Reels often induce the FOMO-'Act now!' mentality. But sound investing is about consistency, diversification and a long-term horizon.

'LIC sets sights on sustained 60% plus market share'

'LIC sets sights on sustained 60% plus market share'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

'LIC will reduce but not fully exit its stake in IDBI Bank, which remains an important bancassurance partner,' says LIC of India' MD and CEO R Doraiswamy.

Should You Invest In Silver Now?

Should You Invest In Silver Now?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Is the parabolic rise in silver running out of steam or just getting started? Ramalingam Kalirajan offers his take on if you should invest in silver now?

Financial planning: Making wise investment choices

Financial planning: Making wise investment choices

Rediff.com11 May 2010

The final step in the financial planning process is choosing where the saving amount will be parked (investments) so that at the material time the accumulated amounts are available for satisfying your goals.

Cognizant Reports Strong Q4 Growth, Fueled by AI and Large Deals

Cognizant Reports Strong Q4 Growth, Fueled by AI and Large Deals

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Cognizant reported a significant increase in net income for the December quarter, driven by AI efficiencies and strong performance in the financial services sector. The company also announced a major deal and provided guidance for the upcoming year.

'Will My Mother's Gold Sale Attract IT?'

'Will My Mother's Gold Sale Attract IT?'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries

The art of good financial planning

The art of good financial planning

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

A good goal planning structure could give you a lot of control with your cash-flows and also an adequate bandwidth

Empty PG Seats, Missing Doctors

Empty PG Seats, Missing Doctors

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'When young doctors see limited protection, unpredictable careers and an absence of institutional support, they hesitate.'

Jaguar Land Rover to start production of premium cars at Tamil Nadu unit

Jaguar Land Rover to start production of premium cars at Tamil Nadu unit

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Jaguar Land Rover will begin assembling premium cars at its new Tamil Nadu plant on February 9, marking a step towards full-scale luxury car manufacturing in India.

India unveils 'Prahaar', first national counter-terror policy

India unveils 'Prahaar', first national counter-terror policy

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

The policy unveiled by the home ministry is based on seven key pillars to counter the terror threats emanating from India or abroad -- prevention, responses, aggregating internal capacities, human rights and "Rule of Law"-based processes.

Start Financial Planning for Retirement

Start Financial Planning for Retirement

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Those who have crossed 50 must show the greatest urgency. They need to achieve a corpus that can sustain them and their spouses for at least 25-30 years after retirement.

MF Investor Growth Hit Slow Lane In 2025

MF Investor Growth Hit Slow Lane In 2025

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

'The volatility in the stock markets since September 2024 has hurt the pace of accretion of new investors.'

How To Plan For Your Child's Future

How To Plan For Your Child's Future

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF, MF and insurance expert Purshotam Lal your mutual fund, insurance and personal finance-related questions.

Seven financial planning mistakes you must avoid

Seven financial planning mistakes you must avoid

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

A good financial plan always does a great deal to secure your financial future. However, it can also spoil your and your family's future if you fail to avoid some obvious financial planning mistakes.

The Dual Life: Celebrating Valentine's Day While Hiding It From Families

The Dual Life: Celebrating Valentine's Day While Hiding It From Families

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

For 27-year-old Aaliya, Valentine's Day is a careful quest. Celebrating her relationship is easy. Hiding it for seven years is not.

'NPS Will Exceed 30% Growth This Financial Year'

'NPS Will Exceed 30% Growth This Financial Year'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'The informal sector can grow at a 100 per cent rate -- we have to plan big.'

AI scare triggers worst FPI fortnightly exit from IT stocks since July 2025

AI scare triggers worst FPI fortnightly exit from IT stocks since July 2025

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Fears around artificial intelligence (AI) sparked a global selloff in information technology (IT) stocks, dragging down domestic software shares and prompting the heaviest foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows since the second half of July 2025.

Financial planning and your child

Financial planning and your child

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

Fixed income instruments have the ability to impart a degree of stability to the portfolio.

Non-metro push by qcom, ecom players may lift gig hirings

Non-metro push by qcom, ecom players may lift gig hirings

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Ecommerce (ecom) and quick commerce (qcom) platforms are expected to lead gig worker hiring in calendar year 2026 (CY26), adding nearly 1 million workers on the back of sustained demand for last-mile deliveries, higher order volumes, and continued expansion of dark stores into non-metropolitan cities, industry experts have said.

UNSC approves Trump's Gaza peace plan

UNSC approves Trump's Gaza peace plan

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The United Nations Security Council has adopted a draft resolution endorsing United States President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan and authorising the establishment of an international stabilisation force in the enclave, with the American leader describing it as a 'moment of true historic proportion'.

Pricing gains ahead for Tata Steel

Pricing gains ahead for Tata Steel

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

With the worst in terms of pricing pressures behind Tata Steel, its outlook is expected to improve. Europe has seen hot rolled coil prices rise this January after the European Union's (EU's) carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) kicked in and further price improvements may be on the cards once import quotas come into play in June.

Tarique Rahman's remarkable turnaround from 17-year self-exile

Tarique Rahman's remarkable turnaround from 17-year self-exile

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Tarique Rahman, after 17 years in self-exile, has led the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to a significant victory, becoming the country's Prime Minister. This marks a major turnaround for the BNP after years of being targeted by the Awami League government.

How This IITian Is Solving India's Clean Air Crisis

How This IITian Is Solving India's Clean Air Crisis

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Ravi Kaushik has sold 70,000 units of air filters through his start-up Airth and aims to sell 10 lakh units in the next five years.

Infographics: Union Budget 2026 at a glance

Infographics: Union Budget 2026 at a glance

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Infographics break down the key numbers and decisions, making it quick and easy to understand what the Budget means for the economy.

Budget 2026 is cautious and also focussed on the long-term journey

Budget 2026 is cautious and also focussed on the long-term journey

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

This year's Economic Survey and the Union Budget were more closely followed for more reasons than one.

The building blocks of financial planning: 2

The building blocks of financial planning: 2

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

In the second of a five-part series we explain the five building blocks of financial planning.

A peek into what Indian workplaces will be like in 2026

A peek into what Indian workplaces will be like in 2026

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The convergence of artificial intelligence, evolving labour regulations and rising employee expectations will redefine how organisations manage pay, people and performance in the coming year, a report says.

5 principles of financial planning

5 principles of financial planning

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

Do you know how easy it is to do your own financial planning? Just follow these five golden rules and you can achieve financial freedom for you and your family?

Budget reflects a maturing economy

Budget reflects a maturing economy

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

The Budget reflects a clear focus on strengthening India's long-term prospects by leaning on nation-building sectors such as infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Financial planning for the young

Financial planning for the young

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

In a chat with get Ahead on August 31, financial planning expert Vetapalem Sridhar tells young readers about how to go about investing and creating wealth for themselves in the long term.

Rate Cut effect: PFC, Sidbi plan to raise Rs 11,000 crore from bond market

Rate Cut effect: PFC, Sidbi plan to raise Rs 11,000 crore from bond market

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Activity in the corporate bond market is set to gain momentum following a 25-bp policy repo rate cut by the rate-setting panel of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). State-owned public cebPower Finance Corporation (PFC) and Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) are planning to raise up to Rs 11,500 crore through bonds on Tuesday as issuers expect borrowing costs to ease.