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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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

New strategies mooted for Green Revolution II

New strategies mooted for Green Revolution II

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Joint Director (Extension) Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi, Baldeo Singh delivering the keynote address at the national seminar on 'Appropriate Extension Strategies for Management of Rural Resources' organised at the University of Agricultural Sciences here on Tuesday stressed that agriculture in India had become more challenging, competitive, demand-driven, knowledge-based and market-oriented.

'Satyam: Sebi must be given chance to probe'

'Satyam: Sebi must be given chance to probe'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

"I feel Sebi as a main regulator should have been give a proper opportunity to question them (Satyam management) because Sebi officers have the best technical knowledge to look at the accounts and everything," former Karnataka IT secretary Vivek Kulkarni said.

What worked for KBC 11

What worked for KBC 11

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'Bachchan is thoroughly enjoying himself.'

Two equity funds to invest in

Two equity funds to invest in

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

The hottest start-up jobs in India

The hottest start-up jobs in India

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Presenting a list of the most trending jobs in the start-up world.

MF advice on bonus, loads and investment

MF advice on bonus, loads and investment

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Here is what mutual fund expert Anil Rego has to say about bonus, entry and exit loads and investing in mutual funds.

RBI tries to hang on

RBI tries to hang on

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

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.

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.

Set up bourse for small firms: Sam Pitroda

Set up bourse for small firms: Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

The commission also suggested that financiers need to be more proactive in assessing the business opportunities generated by entrepreneurs in the country. According to the study, there is a strong perception among entrepreneurs that start-up funding is very difficult in the country. Along with the problem of getting funds, the entrepreneurs also face skill-shortages and find it difficult to get the right candidate for the jobs, the commission found.

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.

'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.'

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.

Who's afraid of Rosneft India?

Who's afraid of Rosneft India?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

A vilification campaign against Rosneft has begun in right earnest, says M K Bhadrakumar.

Uber to invest $50mn in Hyderabad; set up biggest global office

Uber to invest $50mn in Hyderabad; set up biggest global office

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The company recently expanded its services to 7 Indian cities.

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.

UPSC exam tips: How to crack General studies

UPSC exam tips: How to crack General studies

Rediff.com3 May 2017

These tips will help you excel in the competitive exam.

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.

How working women are taking charge of their money

How working women are taking charge of their money

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Women have been leaving the investment decision to husbands.

How Hind Lever plans to take on Patanjali

How Hind Lever plans to take on Patanjali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

In the coming months, Lever Ayush will venture into categories beyond soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, lotions and moisturisers, its current segments of operation, as it seeks to give the brand a horizontal push.

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Why did the Chinese military take over the lab in Wuhan in end January? Did something go wrong? Claude Arpi glances at the mystery surrounding the origin of the coronavirus.

Samsung unveils Tizen-powered Z3 at Rs 8,490

Samsung unveils Tizen-powered Z3 at Rs 8,490

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

The new phone offers better hardware including a faster processor, a higher quality screen and improved cameras.