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Here's why there are not many takers for Rajkot Test

Here's why there are not many takers for Rajkot Test

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Saurashtra Cricket Association has only sold 10 per cent of tickets for the series opener between India and West Indies beginning at its 25,000 capacity stadium, in Rajkot, on Thursday, in another poor advert for Test cricket.

Why it's a good time to buy a luxury car

Why it's a good time to buy a luxury car

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

From Audi to Porsche, you can get a discount ranging between Rs 3 lakh and Rs 20 lakh.

Nitish ends practice of gifts to MLAs after row

Nitish ends practice of gifts to MLAs after row

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The chief minister's decision came on a day when two top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders returned the gifts given to them by the Education Department amid indications that others may follow suit.

BJP holds meetings to review party's Delhi debacle

BJP holds meetings to review party's Delhi debacle

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Sources pointed out that according to initial feedback received during the meetings, the party did not properly handle issues such as the Aam Aadmi Party government's announcement of freebies and the anti-citizenship law protest at Shaheen Bagh.

After Muslims, Uttar Pradesh government now woos Hindus

After Muslims, Uttar Pradesh government now woos Hindus

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

In an unprecedented move the Akhilesh Yadav government has granted special subsidy of Rs 25,000 to Hindu pilgrims returning from Mansarovar yatra. Sharat Pradhan reports

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Good intentions and elaborate roadmaps apart, there is an urgent need for the Tamil Nadu chief minister to come up with branded schemes like MGR's meal scheme, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Djokovic, Federer progress to Shanghai quarters

Djokovic, Federer progress to Shanghai quarters

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

World number one Novak Djokovic produced a majestic display in a 7-5, 6-3 victory over American John Isner on Thursday to extend his winning streak in Asia.

Portnoy's complaint about Warren Buffett

Portnoy's complaint about Warren Buffett

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

When it comes to Mr Portnoy, it is hard to claim that his trading patterns are any more logical than his fictional namesake's methods of entertaining himself, notes Devangshu Datta.

Credit cards: Cash back vs. reward points

Credit cards: Cash back vs. reward points

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

It makes sense to go for a cash back card only if you are a big spender, otherwise the benefits are almost equal.

It's raining discounts on cars this month

It's raining discounts on cars this month

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

To clear the inventory, nearly all car manufacturers are flaunting the 'discount' banner at their respective outlets.

Tata Motors offers discounts of up to Rs 1.5 lakh

Tata Motors offers discounts of up to Rs 1.5 lakh

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

At a time when others car makers are planning price hikes, Tata Motors on Saturday announced discounts and freebies worth up to Rs 1.5 lakh on purchase ofdifferent models which are valid till the end of this month.

Interest rate cut not enough to buy property

Interest rate cut not enough to buy property

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Banks and builders are offering lower rates and freebies, but there is also a case for price correction in the future. Wait, if you are not desperate.

6 CREDIT CARD charges you can avoid

6 CREDIT CARD charges you can avoid

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Most of the fees that a credit card company charges can be avoided. Here is a list of few.

7 ways to protect your money from online scams

7 ways to protect your money from online scams

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Look carefully at any ad or pop up that tempts or attracts you with freebies and offers etc. It could be a scam, warns Niranjankumar Upadhye.

Who stole the Indian Dream?

Who stole the Indian Dream?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Instead of being a facilitator, each political formation has only tried to be an ATM for freebies, feels Veena Sandhu

10 limited edition cars launched so far in India

10 limited edition cars launched so far in India

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

With the festive season approaching soon, many more limited edition cars will be rendered with mouth watering discounts and freebies.

AAP victory: Will Modi go for bigger populist schemes?

AAP victory: Will Modi go for bigger populist schemes?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Modi had campaigned with promises of jobs, infrastructure and development.

All about the brand loyalty programmes

All about the brand loyalty programmes

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Loyalty programmes aim to encourage consumer patronage, few brands got the recipe right in India.

It's offers galore to push petrol cars

It's offers galore to push petrol cars

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Automobile manufacturers are offering freebies, ranging from gold coins and LED televisions to record discounts, to push petrol vehicle sales.

Maruti's next auto hub: Will Gujarat clinch the deal?

Maruti's next auto hub: Will Gujarat clinch the deal?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

It is a raging battle between the states as automobile companies explore ideal locations to set up manufacturing bases.

Reliance Jio: What's in it for YOU?

Reliance Jio: What's in it for YOU?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Abhik Sen, who tried out the new service, finds out it is good for data and apps, but calls are still sketchy

Akhilesh dumps pet free laptop, unemployment allowance scheme

Akhilesh dumps pet free laptop, unemployment allowance scheme

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav may not have been able to fix the responsibility for the Samajwadi Party's dismal performance at the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections.

MUST SEE FILM: Gabhricha Paus

MUST SEE FILM: Gabhricha Paus

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

At a time when thousands of our farmers are sitting on the roads in bitterly cold December nights, protesting another policy measure that 'tightens the noose around their neck', ironically sold as 'beneficial' for them, it becomes all the more necessary for us to watch Gabhricha Paus to understand their problems better, says Utkarsh Mishra.

Safe waters: That's all Ramanathapuram wants

Safe waters: That's all Ramanathapuram wants

Rediff.com9 Apr 2011

Fishermen in Ramanathapuram often face the problem of being "harassed" by their Sri Lankan counterparts and naval personnel of that country, while fishing in the Palk Straits.

COVID-19: Two-wheeler sales likely to boom

COVID-19: Two-wheeler sales likely to boom

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Besides regular buyers, there is lot of interest among those in essential services, such as health, banking, and IT. The sales will be helped by social distancing becoming the new normal in both urban and rural regions as people will be averse to using public transport.

Good news! Bonanza for car buyers this festive season

Good news! Bonanza for car buyers this festive season

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

They opt for upfront discounts rather than reduced interest rate offers.

Credit cards: How many are too many?

Credit cards: How many are too many?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Credit card companies come up with tempting offers.

Rs 2.5-lakh Hyundai Eon may take India by a storm

Rs 2.5-lakh Hyundai Eon may take India by a storm

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

The festive season is the time when car manufacturers offer major discounts and freebies to lure customers and Hyundai has decided to cash in on the occasion with Eon.

Restrict free rice to BPL families, says Madras HC

Restrict free rice to BPL families, says Madras HC

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The Madras high court has observed that free PDS rice given to ration card holders should be restricted only to families below the poverty line, noting that doling out freebies to all sections of people have made people "lazy".

What's going wrong for Rajasthan Royals

What's going wrong for Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Rajasthan Royals head coach Paddy Upton feels the inability to pick the right combination is the reason for his side's below-par performance this season.

EC to parties: Now explain your dreams before you sell them

EC to parties: Now explain your dreams before you sell them

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Political parties can no longer make tall promises on freebies in their election manifestos as they will now have to explain the rationale of their pledges and ways and means of meeting the financial requirements.

British Airways woos Indian students

British Airways woos Indian students

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

According to industry statistics, about 1,60,000 students from India go abroad for higher education every year.

'Photocopy Phokat mein' is their mantra!

'Photocopy Phokat mein' is their mantra!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

The mission of this students' start up, is to make photocopying a profitable exercise!

Three issues that may lead to cleaner polls

Three issues that may lead to cleaner polls

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Mahesh Vijapurkar is hopeful that two Supreme Court directives and Gopinath Munde's confession that he spent Rs 8 crore to get elected to the Lok Sabha may lead to a possibility that the processes administered by the Election Commission may get cleaner, even if only over time.

It's unfair to oppose the tax on provident fund

It's unfair to oppose the tax on provident fund

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The overall message to the middle class is: the days of freebies are over.

Star-studded economic panel marks Stalin's break with past

Star-studded economic panel marks Stalin's break with past

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Chief Minister MK Stalin has shown that he is cut from a different cloth when it comes to embracing what is current, modern and absolutely necessary. Thus, even while retaining the spirit and content of the pan-Tamil, Dravidian socio-political and socio-economic ideology to the 't', his government has also acknowledged the need to accepting scientifically-proven facts in operational matters, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

The pros and cons of keeping multiple credit cards

The pros and cons of keeping multiple credit cards

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Credit card companies come up with tempting card offers for investors albeit now more cautiously after the financial markets turmoil, by offering freebies such as life time free credit among other things.

Beware! That flashy ad could be an investment trap

Beware! That flashy ad could be an investment trap

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Here's what you must know before buying investment products that companies and agents hardsell.

BJP trying hard, but it's Kejri again in Delhi

BJP trying hard, but it's Kejri again in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Arvind Kejriwal is poised to return to power with a simple majority. Even if the BJP wins 20 to 25 seats, it will be seen as a victory, says R Rajagopalan.