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SIP wave hits record level, more to come

SIP wave hits record level, more to come

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

India's mutual fund (MF) industry had barely any retail footprint when it completed 50 years in 2013. MFs had Rs 7 trillion in assets under management (AUM) in March 2013, of which around Rs 5 trillion was in institution-focused debt funds. By comparison, bank deposits in the country stood at Rs 67.5 trillion around the same time.

Soon after Mamata's outburst, police arrest TMC leader for Birbhum killings

Soon after Mamata's outburst, police arrest TMC leader for Birbhum killings

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Hours after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took a tough stance and ordered the hunting down of all suspects of the Birbhum carnage including her party colleagues, the police on Thursday arrested a local Trinamool Congress boss Anarul Hossain from near a hotel in the pilgrimage town of Tarapith.

Amarnath flash flood rescue ops called off, 15 reported dead

Amarnath flash flood rescue ops called off, 15 reported dead

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the rescue operations launched following a flash flood near the Amarnath cave shrine -- that left 15 people dead -- has been called off and there was no report of any person missing.

How Samsung plans to regain the top slot in India

How Samsung plans to regain the top slot in India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

After the government backtracked on its plan to impose Customs duty on pricier components, Samsung has decided to begin production of key mobile parts in Noida from April.

India's telcos continue to dial the wrong number

India's telcos continue to dial the wrong number

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

India's telecom sector has been through dizzying peaks, troughs, policy U-turns, court battles, brutal competition, and daily controversies. India could go back to a private sector duopoly with just Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel surviving the mayhem. The third player, Vodafone Idea, could be history.

After China setback, Apple is keen to woo Indian govt

After China setback, Apple is keen to woo Indian govt

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu is slated to meet senior executives of Apple on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos later this month.

We were asked to move to bunkers: Indian students in Ukraine

We were asked to move to bunkers: Indian students in Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'We are not getting any clear guidance on what to do. Initially, we were asked to move to the bunker...when we packed our bags and reached there, our university head asked to go back to our hostel room. So we came back. Movement is very risky these time'

Microsoft unveils affordable phones Lumia 640, 640 XL

Microsoft unveils affordable phones Lumia 640, 640 XL

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Lumia 640 XL will begin rolling out globally in March.

4 highly-trained snipers active in Kashmir: Officials

4 highly-trained snipers active in Kashmir: Officials

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

In all the instances of sniper attacks, the terrorists used a nearby hillock to carry out strikes on a security force campus when unsuspecting jawans were using their mobile phones to talk to their family or friends.

Why is BJP so divided in in Himachal?

Why is BJP so divided in in Himachal?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

If the bribe-for-PPE-supply controversy in Himachal escalates, the BJP could have a lot to lose.

India's shock loss claims life of cricket fan in Bengal

India's shock loss claims life of cricket fan in Bengal

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

India's shock defeat against New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday claimed the life of a sports enthusiast in West Bengal, while another tried to commit suicide in Odisha.

How Big Bazaar lost its way online

How Big Bazaar lost its way online

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Three years after launching Big Bazaar Direct, Future group CEO Kishore Biyani's enthusiasm for online ventures has been tempered by growth concerns

Debt Collection Goes Digital

Debt Collection Goes Digital

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Companies don't have to be in the field to nudge people to return money they owe lenders.

Main accused in AASU leader's lynching run over by police vehicle

Main accused in AASU leader's lynching run over by police vehicle

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Neeraj Das alias 'Kola Lora', the prime accused in the AASU leader lynching case, died on Wednesday after being hit by a police vehicle "as he was trying to escape police custody", a senior officer said.

Four e-tail players join India's super-rich club

Four e-tail players join India's super-rich club

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

For the four new players, the spike in wealth is 126 per cent.

The tragic story behind this viral photo of migrant

The tragic story behind this viral photo of migrant

Rediff.com16 May 2020

PTI photographer Atul Yadav recounts his meeting with Rampukar Pandit on a Delhi roadside and the powerful image that captured the tragedy of migrants across India.

Rescued barge survivors recall horror in sea

Rescued barge survivors recall horror in sea

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Battling tidal waves as high as 10 metres and strong winds while trying to stay afloat in the cyclone-hit rough Arabian Sea for almost 12 hours, workmen rescued from a sinking barge near Mumbai narrated their horrifying experience in their quest for survival.

Telecom subscribers in India crosses 95-cr mark

Telecom subscribers in India crosses 95-cr mark

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Telecom subscriber base crossed the 95-crore mark in August, after a gap of more than two years, on the back of higher mobile users whose number touched 92.43 crore.

Imran govt orders to monitor Pak lawmakers ahead of no-trust vote: Report

Imran govt orders to monitor Pak lawmakers ahead of no-trust vote: Report

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

The Opposition PPP on Thursday alleged that the PTI-led government was planning an assault on the Sindh House in the federal capital.

Why govt's digital payment app has lost steam

Why govt's digital payment app has lost steam

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

The start of BHIM's declining share coincided with the launch of Google Tez in mid-Septem

'No work', says AP labourer in suicide video

'No work', says AP labourer in suicide video

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Venkateswarlu, in the video, hoped his elder brother and sister-in-law would look after his son. He wanted his wife to re-marry and live a happy life.

'New Investors Won't Digest Such Falls'

'New Investors Won't Digest Such Falls'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'If individual stocks start falling 25% to 30% or more, then I doubt how many of them will be able to withstand that (kind of selloff). That is when you'll see panic coming in.'

8 things you must know about the iPhone 7

8 things you must know about the iPhone 7

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The grapevine is abuzz once again as the Cupertino-based smartphone-maker gears up to launch the next iteration of the iPhone in September/October 2015.

Lost your job? 6 lessons to tide over the crisis

Lost your job? 6 lessons to tide over the crisis

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Reduce frill expenses, monetise your assets and invest in professional development to negotiate the choppy phase.

ED raids dozens in Bengal, including 2 ministers, seizes Rs 20 cr in cash

ED raids dozens in Bengal, including 2 ministers, seizes Rs 20 cr in cash

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out simultaneous raids at the houses of around a dozen people, including two ministers, in connection with its investigation into the teacher recruitment scam and seized huge amounts of cash.

50,000 people killed in train accidents in 2 years: Railways

50,000 people killed in train accidents in 2 years: Railways

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Most of the deaths were reported from the Northern Railway zone at 7,908, followed by 6,149 deaths from the Southern Railway zone and 5,670 deaths from the Eastern Railway zone.

Accused in Sunjwan attack ferried terrorists from IB earlier too, NIA takes over probe

Accused in Sunjwan attack ferried terrorists from IB earlier too, NIA takes over probe

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The NIA on Tuesday took over the case of last week's terror strike near an army camp Jammu, officials said, as one of the three arrestees confessed to transporting terrorists from the International Border to Kashmir in the past also, sending alarm bells ringing in the security establishment.

I'm scared for my life, says Bartoli after picking up a mystery virus

I'm scared for my life, says Bartoli after picking up a mystery virus

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli is suffering from a virus that forced her withdrawal from an invitational event at the grand slam tournament in London and has her fearing for her life. Bartoli, who has lost 20 kg since picking up the virus early this year, said on Thursday she could stomach only organic salad and peeled cucumbers.

Is contactless payment safe?

Is contactless payment safe?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Almost all banks that issue contactless cards provide users with a 100 per cent liability cover.

This is how Kerala brought Nipah under control in no time

This is how Kerala brought Nipah under control in no time

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Kerala is the only state, other than West Bengal (2001 and 2007), in India to have reported Nipah virus cases. Kerala is the only state, other than West Bengal (2001 and 2007), in India to have reported Nipah virus cases. The previous outbreaks in the state were in May 2018, June 2019 and September 2021. This explains the anticipation and readiness this year, reports Shine Jacob.

Sonia Gandhi signals to partymen: Congress needs you

Sonia Gandhi signals to partymen: Congress needs you

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The Congress chief celebrated her 69th birthday like a never-seen-before affair where she engaged with her supporters and was all smiles.

Helpless in clearing dues, Choksi tells staff

Helpless in clearing dues, Choksi tells staff

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

'The fact remains that as of today, the justice that I deserve is far off, as it shall take time to prove my innocence, and the future seems uncertain presently,' Mehul Choksi tells his employees in a letter.

Disruption will change banking significantly: Nilekani

Disruption will change banking significantly: Nilekani

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Banking as we know it will stand on its head in the next 10 years.

Spoiling Google's party!

Spoiling Google's party!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

With the release of HTC One A9, the company has brought forward a phone which has the capability to spoil Google Nexus 5X's party at the least. In fact, HTC CEO went ahead and even declared that HTC One A9 is a 'a good alternative to the iPhone'.

If there's no phone for 10 days, so be it: J-K Guv

If there's no phone for 10 days, so be it: J-K Guv

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

The governor also said no life has been lost in Jammu and Kashmir due to any violence in the last 10 days

When Malala was not impressed by TIME's magazine ranking

When Malala was not impressed by TIME's magazine ranking

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Her father Ziauddin Yousafzai talks about this interesting fact in his new book "Let Her Fly: A Father's Journey and the Fight for Equality".

Courts must be open to public scrutiny, criticism: Salve

Courts must be open to public scrutiny, criticism: Salve

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Salve said criticism of judges, judicial overreach and the manner of functioning is not scandalising courts, and the language in which such criticism is addressed should be treated with a grin.

Army Major on leave saved hundreds in Kerala

Army Major "on leave" saved hundreds in Kerala

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Meet Major Hemant Raj from the army's 28 Madras Sapth Shakti command, mobilised a team of retired defence personnel and local fishermen to shift hundreds of stranded people to safety.

SEE: What PM Modi told Tokyo Olympics-bound athletes

SEE: What PM Modi told Tokyo Olympics-bound athletes

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Well aware of their preparations and formative years, Modi's conversations touched upon the making of their success stories and also some fun queries like the one posed to world champion P V Sindhu.

'People are still dying and the wounds run deep'

'People are still dying and the wounds run deep'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'You can still hear gunshots, and this time even children know they are not normal.'