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Captain Finch throws weight behind struggling Starc

Captain Finch throws weight behind struggling Starc

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Pace bowler Mitchell Starc's patchy form is among the few worries for a rampaging Australia in the ongoing ODI series against India but skipper Aaron Finch on Tuesday threw his weight behind the seasoned campaigner, saying there is no need to panic just yet.

Branded jewellery hit by 1% excise duty

Branded jewellery hit by 1% excise duty

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

The Finance Minister has withdrawn excise exemption on 130 items and a nominal central excise duty of 1 per cent is being levied on these 130 items that are mainly in nature of consumer goods.

Recommendations of the Direct Taxes Code panel

Recommendations of the Direct Taxes Code panel

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The proposed move to withdraw the DDT would help encourage investments by addressing multiple taxation of income and bringing down the effective tax rate on companies, which is among the highest in the world.

How good is Reliance Tax Saver Fund?

How good is Reliance Tax Saver Fund?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

RTSF will be managed aggressively like its diversified equity fund siblings; also the fund is likely to be a high risk - high return investment proposition.

Explained: What is Zero Depreciation Car Insurance?

Explained: What is Zero Depreciation Car Insurance?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Vehicles are depreciating assets and lose their value over time.

Tata Sons now has majority stake in AirAsia

Tata Sons now has majority stake in AirAsia

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Tata Sons will increase its stake in budget carrier AirAsia India (AAI) to 83.67 per cent by acquiring an additional 32.67 per cent for $37.66 million from AirAsia Investment Ltd (AAIL), according to a regulatory filing. Currently, AAIL, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia-based AirAsia, holds 49 per cent stake in the Bengaluru-based AirAsia India. In a regulatory filing to stock exchange Bursa Malaysia, AirAsia said, "The board of directors of AirAsia wishes to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary AAIL and Tata Sons Pvt Ltd, India, on December 29, entered into a share purchase agreement."

Automakers told to stop selling vehicles with lower safety standards

Automakers told to stop selling vehicles with lower safety standards

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The government on Tuesday expressed concern over reports that automobile manufacturers are selling vehicles with purposefully downgraded safety standards in India and asked them to stop the 'unpardonable' practice. Speaking at a seminar on implementation of vehicle location tracking devices in order to enhance the safety on road, organised by auto industry body SIAM, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) secretary Giridhar Aramane also noted that only a few manufacturers have adopted vehicle safety ratings system and that too used only for their high-end models.

Customs duty hike on imported steel to benefit steel players

Customs duty hike on imported steel to benefit steel players

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The govt has hiked customs duty for metallurgical coke.

NZC defends coach Stead's break during India tour

NZC defends coach Stead's break during India tour

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

New Zealand Cricket has defended the under-fire national team's head coach Gary Stead, who is drawing flak for taking a break in the middle of the ongoing home series against India, saying his "week off was planned six months ago".

Gujarat is most tax-compliant state in AY19, Bihar least

Gujarat is most tax-compliant state in AY19, Bihar least

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Among large states, the lowest rate of filing was seen in Bihar at 5 per cent, followed by UP at 8.11 per cent - much below the national average of 12 per cent.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand draws with Vituigov, Caruana leads

Tata Steel Chess: Anand draws with Vituigov, Caruana leads

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Anand played the Italian game with white pieces but could get little out of opening against Vituigov.

LPG prices to be hiked by Rs 4 per month

LPG prices to be hiked by Rs 4 per month

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

All subsidies will be eliminated by March 2018

GST rates likely to be cut for smaller items

GST rates likely to be cut for smaller items

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Rationalisation of rates will be taken up for smaller items that do not have major revenue implications but are commonly consumed at the GST Council meet on Saturday

ASK ANIL: 'Is dividend from mutual funds taxed?'

ASK ANIL: 'Is dividend from mutual funds taxed?'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Sindhu named India's flag-bearer for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Sindhu named India's flag-bearer for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The opening ceremony will be held on April 4.

Kolkata FW: Bengali beauty on a  flower-filled runway

Kolkata FW: Bengali beauty on a flower-filled runway

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

The second day of Kolkata Fashion Week was rounded up with designer duo Dev r Nil's collection Frozen. Take a look.

Ulip or term insurance? What's better?

Ulip or term insurance? What's better?

Rediff.com27 May 2009

Ulips are similar to mutual funds except that they provide life cover, tax benefits and need to be kept for long term. On the other hand, term insurance is actually insurance where your dependents get sum insured in case you die, but nothing if you outlive the insurance term.

Former Pakistan cricketer belittled India's feat

Former Pakistan cricketer belittled India's feat

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Former Pakistan captain and batting great Muhammad Yousuf reckons that even the current Pakistan team could have beaten Australia in a Test series.

GST relief for hospitality sector; motown let down

GST relief for hospitality sector; motown let down

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The cess levied on top of the maximum 28 per cent tax rate on petrol vehicles with capacity to carry 10-13 persons has been reduced to 1 per cent and the same for diesel vehicles has been cut to 3 per cent.

Templeton's investment in Rana Kapoor's YES Capital under ED lens

Templeton's investment in Rana Kapoor's YES Capital under ED lens

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Schemes among the six wound up by the fund house had given a loan of Rs 518 crore against non-convertible debentures to the firm in March 2019, according to ED's chargesheet.

PIX: Sayani Gupta watches Inside Edge with Vivek Oberoi, Richa Chhada

PIX: Sayani Gupta watches Inside Edge with Vivek Oberoi, Richa Chhada

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

A look at the pictures from the premiere.

Capital Goods: Boost from ultra mega power projects

Capital Goods: Boost from ultra mega power projects

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Stocks to watch: BHEL, L&T, IRB Infra and Suzlon

What pandemic, ask India's insurance companies

What pandemic, ask India's insurance companies

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Though COVID-19 will wreak more damage to the finances of the Indian population, the insurance sector is unlikely to get hurt.

'Never give up on us': Kohli's plea to fans

'Never give up on us': Kohli's plea to fans

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Embattled India captain Virat Kohli called on the fans to back his team following consecutive losses to England in the ongoing Test series, hoping that they 'never give up' on the side.

ODIs in this calendar year is not as relevant as T20s and Tests: Kohli

ODIs in this calendar year is not as relevant as T20s and Tests: Kohli

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Kohli said despite defeat, they have got some positives too from the lost series and they can make changes to the playing XI for the third match.

Sports Shorts: Indian men edge out Thailand to enter semis of Asia Team Championships

Sports Shorts: Indian men edge out Thailand to enter semis of Asia Team Championships

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

Budget: Why senior citizens may pay more tax

Budget: Why senior citizens may pay more tax

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'There are no new benefits for senior citizens, but on the other hand senior citizens having sizeable dividend income may have to suffer tax at applicable slab rates,' says Mahesh Padmanabhan.

Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Kovalev; Caruana wins

Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Kovalev; Caruana wins

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Fabiano Caruana of United States made sure of his maiden title after beating Jan-Krzysztof Duda of Poland.

All about UTI Long Term Advantage Fund

All about UTI Long Term Advantage Fund

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

UTILTAF is a 10-Yr close-ended tax-saving fund, with an initial 3-Yr lock-in period

All about HSBC Tax Saver Equity Fund

All about HSBC Tax Saver Equity Fund

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

It is a diversified equity fund, which offers investors an opportunity for saving tax by providing Section 80C benefits.

India thrash Sri Lanka 20-0, equal record

India thrash Sri Lanka 20-0, equal record

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

The hosts equalled the record for maximum number of goals in the history of Asia Cup in their pool B league match.

Cong-JDS alliance bags mayor, deputy major posts in Bengaluru

Cong-JDS alliance bags mayor, deputy major posts in Bengaluru

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Congress's Sampath Raj was elected the 51st Mayor of Bengaluru while Janata Dal-Secular's Padmavathi Narasimhamurthy, the deputy mayor.

Airlines seek govt help to pay salary

Airlines seek govt help to pay salary

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Chief executive officers of airlines have asked the government to bear 50 per cent of three months' salaries of employees.

How good is OptiMix Dynamic FoF scheme?

How good is OptiMix Dynamic FoF scheme?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

With its ability to invest in equities or debt depending on market conditions, ODFoF offers investors the opportunity to add to their portfolios what can typically be termed as an asset allocation fund.

All about DSP Merrill Lynch Micro Cap Fund

All about DSP Merrill Lynch Micro Cap Fund

Rediff.com10 May 2007

DSPMCF is a little different as compared to the other small cap funds launched so far

Guess who is doing Gau Seva!

Guess who is doing Gau Seva!

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Anushka Sharma spent a day at Udaipur's animal rescue and care centre, Animal Aid Unlimited.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand beats Firouzja, jumps to joint sixth

Tata Steel Chess: Anand beats Firouzja, jumps to joint sixth

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand gave a fine endgame lesson to young Alireza Firouzja, jumping to joint sixth position at the end of 11th round of Tata Steel Masters, in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands, on Saturday. With his second victory, Anand clawed his way back to a fifty percent score and will now hope to end the tournament on a high. At just 16 years, Firouzja is less than one third of Anand's age, and the Indian ace showed that the Iranian still has a lot to learn.

Pankaj Advani in Asian Snooker semi-finals

Pankaj Advani in Asian Snooker semi-finals

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

India's ace cueist cruised into the semi-finals, beating Syria's Karam Fatima by five frames to nil, after a narrow victory earlier on Thursday in the last-16, where compatriot Ishpreet Chadha gave him a tough fight till the very last.

Tata Steel Masters: Anand tricked by Caruana

Tata Steel Masters: Anand tricked by Caruana

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Alireza Firouzja remained in joint lead with Caruana on 5.5 points and these two are now ahead of Wesley So of United States and Jorden Van Foreest of Holland.

Bank staff unions, IBA agree on 15% pay hike

Bank staff unions, IBA agree on 15% pay hike

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

As many as 8.5 lakh bank employees are set to benefit from the wage hike, which will be effective from November 2017.