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Ask MF Guru: 'I am very new in MFs'

Ask MF Guru: 'I am very new in MFs'

Rediff.com12 May 2021

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

Why 80% Indian engineers are unemployable

Why 80% Indian engineers are unemployable

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'50% of students lose out because of lack of English language skills.' 'Only 15% to 20% have the functional skills companies are looking for.'

The Trump visit and the IAS interview

The Trump visit and the IAS interview

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'At one stage, one interviewer asked me to name 3-4 world leaders who had made the biggest impact on the world.' "Our PM, Modiji, of course. I named him first. Then Trump... Later, my father said I should have remembered Gandhi. But what to do, Sir? Mistakes happen.' 'Besides, had not Trump called Modiji the father of our nation?'

Learn all about the finer aspects of wine tasting

Learn all about the finer aspects of wine tasting

Rediff.com6 May 2010

The Sonal Holland Wine Academy will be conducting the WSET Foundation level in Mumbai for anyone wishing to start their wine education in a structured and concise way.

IT engineers in India earn 50% less than peers in China

IT engineers in India earn 50% less than peers in China

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Out of the top 11 Asia Pacific economies, the average monthly Indian starting salary was ranked ninth.

India to lead investment inflow in emerging Asian economies

India to lead investment inflow in emerging Asian economies

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

India is perceived to be a powerhouse for investment in coming times.

Why 'She' is uncomfortable in Emami's basket of brands

Why 'She' is uncomfortable in Emami's basket of brands

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

One of the reasons for the failure, say industry experts and financial analysts, is that Emami strayed too far from its core with sanitary napkins.

PM, industry leaders to discuss rupee fall on July 29

PM, industry leaders to discuss rupee fall on July 29

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The rupee fell to an all-time low of 61.21 on Monday, sparking speculation about potential measures from the Reserve Bank of India, including providing a special window for oil companies to buy dollars.

'My first salary made me financially independent'

'My first salary made me financially independent'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Rediff readers share their interesting stories about the first salary and what it taught them.

Investment tips: What you can learn from Warren Buffett

Investment tips: What you can learn from Warren Buffett

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The markets are in meltdown. Time then to turn to the Master Investor for advice and guidance. Yefei Lu explains how Warren Buffet's investment strategy includes everything from how to look at risk versus reward to how to think about portfolio concentration.

Is Mukesh Ambani being too ambitious with his retail plans?

Is Mukesh Ambani being too ambitious with his retail plans?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

While Reliance has the clout to negotiate prices with suppliers for its e-commerce, not to forget the cost advantage of integrated warehouse and supply chains, Amazon and Walmart are no pushovers, they too have deep pockets.

Ad row creates buzz for Onida cellphones

Ad row creates buzz for Onida cellphones

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Onida's entry into mobile phones a year and a half ago has been a low-key affair. But not any longer, courtesy its television advertisement which plays on the brand name Nokia phonetically.

TOP 9 courses to invest in during the lockdown

TOP 9 courses to invest in during the lockdown

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

From Artificial Intelligence to yoga, sign up for courses that will benefit your career in the long run.

Sensex may touch 50,000 by 2015-end!

Sensex may touch 50,000 by 2015-end!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

It is quite possible if India's growth story is intact.

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'... their love was jinxed.' 'His celluloid path to his partner's heart was seldom smooth; it had to contend with greedy relatives and indecisive sweethearts, who were more ready to sacrifice than woo and wed.'

Dubai govt to pump in resources to beat crisis

Dubai govt to pump in resources to beat crisis

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

The Dubai government on Friday promised to pump in all necessary resources to ensure long-term success of Dubai World, even as the state-owned investment holding firm's huge debts adversely impacted the markets world over.

Singtel buys out Temasek from Bharti for $659 mn

Singtel buys out Temasek from Bharti for $659 mn

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

After the transaction with Temasek, Singtel will hold 47.39 per cent in Bharti Telecom.

India: No longer low-end BPO spot

India: No longer low-end BPO spot

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

The Complete Man shuns online, sticks to physical stores

The Complete Man shuns online, sticks to physical stores

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

In this era of online commerce and virtual shopping, Raymond Ltd, one of India's oldest textile manufacturers and retailers, has tailor-made an offline strategy to maintain a strong foothold in the tier III and IV towns. Samreen Ahmad reports.

Heineken eyes control of Mallya's United Breweries

Heineken eyes control of Mallya's United Breweries

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Heineken could call a shareholder meeting to vote on his ouster from a company his father built into a family empire

Move over Nano, Bajaj car to cost Rs 110,000

Move over Nano, Bajaj car to cost Rs 110,000

Rediff.com3 May 2010

The partners have, thus, solved the tricky issue of pricing, which has been widely speculated as the reason for the delay in the project announced in 2008.

What worked for KBC 11

What worked for KBC 11

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'Bachchan is thoroughly enjoying himself.'

Success stories of India's 'little' giants

Success stories of India's 'little' giants

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Armed with deep customer knowledge, low operational overheads, new funding opportunities and help from online marketplaces, the local brand is turning David to every Goliath that steps into its neighbourhood, says T E Narasimhan.

No community transmission in India yet, says govt

No community transmission in India yet, says govt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

India's COVID-19 cases and deaths per million population are amongst the lowest in the world, the govt says.

The Jazz Player

The Jazz Player

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

At Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas's nuptials, the Adil Manuel Collective played funk, jazz and R&B for longer than planned that evening at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur. One of the couple's friends in the audience yelled: 'Are you guys even from India?' Adil Manuel offered to show her their passports.

A checklist for mutual fund IPOs

A checklist for mutual fund IPOs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

Should you invest in mutual fund IPOs? Check this out.

Coming soon! AI in Indian courts

Coming soon! AI in Indian courts

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'It is feared that AI can predict the outcome of a case once it is launched.' 'It knows the law, precedents and judicial thinking better.' 'If AI becomes too common, clients will start using the software to measure the chance of success of their cases,' says M J Antony.

How Modi intends to reshape Planning Commission

How Modi intends to reshape Planning Commission

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Making a brief intervention during Question Hour in Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister said government was planning to involve knowledgeable people and those who can provide new ideas to redefine and restructure the Planning Commission.

Ask MF Guru: 'How to plan for retirement?'

Ask MF Guru: 'How to plan for retirement?'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

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

Trump has no real affection for India

Trump has no real affection for India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'The best thing that Modi can hope for in this visit is that he is able to mobilise Indians in America to vote Republican and try and help Trump return to power,' argues Aakar Patel.

G20 to set up Global Infrastructure Hub

G20 to set up Global Infrastructure Hub

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

The Hub will contribute to developing a knowledge-sharing platform and network between govts, the private sector, development banks and other international organisations

Of abbreviations, acronyms and financial crisis

Of abbreviations, acronyms and financial crisis

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

At the heart of these predictable manifestations of business cycles usually were financial instruments which became so popular that they came to be more commonly referred to by their abbreviations or acronyms than their original names.

Corp governance not getting attention: PM

Corp governance not getting attention: PM

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Describing the chartered accountants as 'the watchdogs of new corporate world', he said, 'the dynamism of globalised capital market and emergence of knowledge based economy has posed major challenges to accurate and speedy financial reporting.' Addressing a diamond jubilee celebrations of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, he said role of the accounting profession is also critical in lending credibility to the financial markets.

7 big steps for Modi 2

7 big steps for Modi 2

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Indians want change and progress. They should be willing to accept tough decisions, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Who will clean the Indian education system?

Who will clean the Indian education system?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Education is disconnected from social reality and does not even attempt to solve the real problems of our country,' observe Peehu Pardeshi and Sandeep Pandey.

Your summer pics: Kids in a tub

Your summer pics: Kids in a tub

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

We invited you, our dear readers, to share your unusual summer pictures with us and here is a fresh set of responses.