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Chat@4: How to make the most of your income!

Chat@4: How to make the most of your income!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

In a live chat on rediff.com on Wednesday, July 16, 4 pm, Feroze Azeez, will offer some valuable suggestions on investments.

British Open: Jimenez takes clubhouse lead, Woods lurks

British Open: Jimenez takes clubhouse lead, Woods lurks

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez took the clubhouse lead on three under par and Tiger Woods ground out a second-round 71 to stay right in the mix on a congested British Open leaderboard on Friday.

Records tumble as swimmers make a splash at Worlds

Records tumble as swimmers make a splash at Worlds

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Britain's James Guy held off a host of Olympic champions to win his first world title, the men's 200m freestyle, at the world championships on Tuesday.

Why are foreign fund houses exiting India?

Why are foreign fund houses exiting India?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Most large fund houses, such as HDFC MF, ICICI Prudential AMC, Reliance MF, Reliance MF, Birla SunLife MF and SBI MF, have the backing of large banks or financial institutions, giving them reach and understanding, they say.

What kind of First Lady will Melania Trump make?

What kind of First Lady will Melania Trump make?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Does Mrs Donald Trump realise that her immediate predecessor, Michelle Obama, is not the only hard act to follow, wonders Kanika Datta.

Why abrogation of the Indus Waters Treaty sucks

Why abrogation of the Indus Waters Treaty sucks

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

'Make no mistake, depriving water deliberately to a nation of 190 million people is a repugnant idea.' 'The world community won't forgive us.'

Teen golf sensation Aditi Ashok makes waves in breakthrough year

Teen golf sensation Aditi Ashok makes waves in breakthrough year

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Eighteen-year-old Aditi Ashok was the brightest star on the country's golfing circuit this year and was fittingly named the Ladies European Tour's Rookie of the Year for becoming the first Indian to win two back-to-back titles in her first year on the tour. Here is a look back at how India's golfers fared in 2016

Travel 2017: Top 7 cities to head to!

Travel 2017: Top 7 cities to head to!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

2017 is full of long weekends! You won't regret planning your next trip to these wonderful cities.

Investment advice from a Guru

Investment advice from a Guru

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'As the interest rates rise, people are going to say why should I be taking big risks when I can get 4 to 5 per cent in a bank account.' 'So, I think you have to change your thinking.' 'You need to look at the balance sheet, look at dividends.' 'These issues that have been ignored.'

Does Donald Trump deserve a chance?

Does Donald Trump deserve a chance?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

While political observers are unable to make head or tail of the US President, those moving in high business and industry circles tell B S Raghavan that Trump's style is exactly that of an aggressive and successful businessman.

A Hungarian invention that helped the British in WWII

A Hungarian invention that helped the British in WWII

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Tracing the early life of the humble ballpoint pen to its present.

How does a falling rupee affect you?

How does a falling rupee affect you?

Rediff.com18 May 2015

There are some advantages of a falling rupee.

At 50, this CEO decided it was time to try a new career

At 50, this CEO decided it was time to try a new career

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Heading Crisil would have been the peak of most people's professional lives. But Roopa Kudva felt that was the right time to change tracks.

No need for the world to fear Trump

No need for the world to fear Trump

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Other countries need not be worried by Trump putting America first, says B S Raghavan. 'That is what the imperative duty is of everyone heading his country's government: To put his own country first, and make it great.' 'That is what Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping, Theresa May, Angela Merkel, Shinzo Abe and all the democratically elected heads of governments, with the interest of their people at heart, are doing.'

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The 87th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

'C'mon, Tiger! Let's go, Tiger!'

'C'mon, Tiger! Let's go, Tiger!'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Given the depth of his descent into a dark, cavernous hole that has swallowed so many child stars, Tiger's greatest victory was not in golf but rather in his journey back into the light. An exclusive excerpt from the fascinating new book, Tiger Woods.

Spare a thought for Obama

Spare a thought for Obama

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

'His popularity is still high; respect for his intellect and integrity is still discernible; but his long night may just be beginning,' says Ambassador B S Prakash.

Jeev Milkha sets aside premiere of film on father to defend title

Jeev Milkha sets aside premiere of film on father to defend title

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Jeev Milkha Singh was torn between two major decisions ahead of the Scottish Open beginning on Thursday -- defending the title he won 12 months ago at the same course or stay back at home to attend the premiere of 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' -- the film made on his father, the legendary athlete Milkha Singh.

A successful entrepreneur who has invested in 20 start-ups

A successful entrepreneur who has invested in 20 start-ups

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Reddi has so far made 10 investments in the US.

Indians dominate on another good day at CWG

Indians dominate on another good day at CWG

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

India dominated the range and the ring as Shreyasi Singh's double trap gold shored up the medal tally while the entire men's Indian boxing contingent made the semi-finals to be assured of podium finishes in an unprecedented performance on Day 7 of the 21st Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast on Wednesday.

Review: Jobs fails to live up to expectations

Review: Jobs fails to live up to expectations

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Jobs fails to meet expectations, writes Paloma Sharma.

Whatever happens, Jaya will return to power in 2016

Whatever happens, Jaya will return to power in 2016

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

'The AIADMK has no Number Two, frankly it does not even have a Number Hundred and Two. There is the Numero Uno, and there is everybody else -- a point that was made very clear when Jayalalithaa made her ministers take the oath of office in unison on May 23. What, after all, was the point of having them do so individually when they lack individuality?'

Why Indian prime ministers should not get a second term

Why Indian prime ministers should not get a second term

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Amberish K Diwanji on Indian prime ministers and the seven-year itch.

The era of Trump begins: Quick takes

The era of Trump begins: Quick takes

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Here's the latest from the inauguration day of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States.

'For 8 pc growth India must invest in education, healthcare and environment'

'For 8 pc growth India must invest in education, healthcare and environment'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

ISB professor Tarun Jain talks to Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com about what the government must do to achieve 8 pc growth.

Films, books that inspire corporate head honchos

Films, books that inspire corporate head honchos

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Here's a list of the favourites of the billionaires.

Stocks, gold, FDs or MFs: Which will get you the highest returns?

Stocks, gold, FDs or MFs: Which will get you the highest returns?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Equity investments are fruitful over the very long 20-year term.

Apple ups hiring, but faces obstacles to making phones smarter

Apple ups hiring, but faces obstacles to making phones smarter

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

The company has also stepped up its courtship of machine-learning PhD's, joining Google, Amazon, Facebook and others in a fierce contest

Football Roundup: Astonishing EPL; Real and Barca on goal spree

Football Roundup: Astonishing EPL; Real and Barca on goal spree

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Manchester United dropped further down the table after losing 5-3 against newcomers Leicester City. Barcelona and Real Madrid scored 13 goals between them during a memorable La Liga weekend, when Cristiano Ronaldo netted a hat-trick.

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A quick look at the Oscar 2015 nominations.

Abe's visit to Pearl Harbour goes beyond symbolism

Abe's visit to Pearl Harbour goes beyond symbolism

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The Japanese prime minister's visit to the memorial in Hawaii, the spot that was bombed 75 years ago, shows that it is possible for two powerful former enemies to transcend recriminatory impulses, observes Rajaram Panda.

40 Years Ago...And now: Are people saving wisely?

40 Years Ago...And now: Are people saving wisely?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

The curious thing is that savings instruments have not really kept pace with changing needs, although people have access to a wider variety than before.

'Equity to have a bull run for 3-5 years'

'Equity to have a bull run for 3-5 years'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

In a live chat on rediff.com held on Friday, July 11, well-known equity specialist Devang Mehta discussed what effect the Budget will have on the stock markets -- from how NOT to lose money in the markets to which are the safest stocks.

'The only two countries that could have given birth to Hollywood and Bollywood'

'The only two countries that could have given birth to Hollywood and Bollywood'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

'We are two countries that, as Swami Vivekananda said in Chicago more than a century ago, have sheltered the persecuted and the refugees of all religions and all nations on Earth.' 'People are watching to wait and see if this Modi moment is going to be the moment when the world's oldest democracy and the world's largest democracy finally capitalise on the full, inherent potential of this relationship.' Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports from the State Department's lunch for Prime Minister Modi.

Sports Shorts: Djokovic downs Murray to advance to China Open final

Sports Shorts: Djokovic downs Murray to advance to China Open final

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

World No 1 Novak Djokovic maintained his perfect tournament record and advanced to his fifth China Open final with a 6-3, 6-4 victory against Andy Murray on Saturday.

India still remains on Mark Mobius' 'buy list'

India still remains on Mark Mobius' 'buy list'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

'We want to make sure we stay in India and we have very high hopes from India,' says Mark Mobius.

A strategic tsunami: Transformation in Indo-Japanese relations

A strategic tsunami: Transformation in Indo-Japanese relations

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

In the media frenzy over inconsequential issues, the visit of the Emperor of Japan to India has been pushed to the margins of public discourse. Colonel (retd) Anil Athale explains the great historical and political significance of the visit.

Indian economy recovering? But where and how

Indian economy recovering? But where and how

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Modi government needs to focus more.

Mann ki baat: Modi and Obama speak out from the heart

Mann ki baat: Modi and Obama speak out from the heart

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

A special episode of the Prime Minister's radio broadcast Mann ki Baat featuring US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aired on Tuesday night. The 35-minute special broadcast of 'Mann Ki Baat', which marked the rapport between Modi and Obama, touched on issues ranging from public health and personal inspirations of the two leaders, both of whom have come up from simple beginnings to assume to top positions of the respective countries. What follows is a transcript of the Mann ki Baat episode.

Mr Verma comes to India

Mr Verma comes to India

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Richard Rahul Verma, the first Indian American to serve as US Ambassador to New delhi, quips that surviving the first month in India is his first goal.