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Legendary investor Jim Rogers: My biggest disappointment is how little Modi has done

Legendary investor Jim Rogers: My biggest disappointment is how little Modi has done

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Global investor and author Jim Rogers, who recently sold his India investments, talks about his disappointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic reforms, why he is betting big on the US dollar and the Chinese Renminbi and what will bring him back to India some day.

Are you living in fear of your credit score?

Are you living in fear of your credit score?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

If your answer is yes, this is just what your need to read today.

'Make inspection regime mandatory to prevent car fires'

'Make inspection regime mandatory to prevent car fires'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Tampering with electrical fittings of a car, subjecting it to improper maintenance or making unwarranted changes to it are the primary reasons behind the spurt in cases of vehicle fires, which have claimed several lives in the recent past.

10 things to avoid cooking on V-Day

10 things to avoid cooking on V-Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Tonight is not about taking risks; keep it simple!

Markets snap 6-day losing streak on global rebound; banks lead

Markets snap 6-day losing streak on global rebound; banks lead

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

According to Merrill Lynch (BofA-ML) report, Domestic capital markets are likely to remain volatile in the September-November period due to factors like US Fed's policy action, second quarter corporate earnings and Bihar state elections.

Why you need to promptly rebalance your portfolio

Why you need to promptly rebalance your portfolio

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

With stock prices at elevated levels, investors must cut valuation risks in their portfolio

Warriors of the fake news era

Warriors of the fake news era

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

'It all runs on sugar-coated lies. If I like something, I will want to believe it.'

Kawasaki Versys 650: Review

Kawasaki Versys 650: Review

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

True blue adventure-tourer or Ninja 650 on stilts? Ravi Ved puts the Versys 650 through its paces to find the answer!

5 pieces of riding gear for your safety

5 pieces of riding gear for your safety

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

A complete riding gear may as well save you from dying or from serious injuries. And if you say that riding gear is too hot to wear, remember -- it is always better to have sweat on yourself than blood.

War of words over demonetisation intensifies

War of words over demonetisation intensifies

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

The sabre-rattling between parties on rival sides of the political divide over demonetisation showed no signs of softening on Saturday with the government accusing Congress of engaging in "fear mongering" and the latter hitting back calling the exercise a "not well thought out move" whose after-effects will last long.

Makers of wine, runners of marathons

Makers of wine, runners of marathons

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Meet Uma and Krishna Prasad, a unique entrepreneurial couple from Hyderabad.

The Fed's move: Where does India stand

The Fed's move: Where does India stand

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Many things are going unnoticed by India watchers.

Bearish markets? Here's how you can still gain

Bearish markets? Here's how you can still gain

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Even US equities are now back to end-2014 levels.

Lessons from market volatility

Lessons from market volatility

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Diversification and asset allocation can reduce uncertainty

5 reasons why FT sale holds this big significance

5 reasons why FT sale holds this big significance

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

For the past few years the top brass at Pearson did pretty well to grapple with the threat of digital disruption.

The filmi shaadi gets a new look

The filmi shaadi gets a new look

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Bollywood has realised the value of portraying the complexity, necessity and changeability of modern-day marital unions.

What PM told the nation: 'Secrecy was essential for this action'

What PM told the nation: 'Secrecy was essential for this action'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation where he announced the demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes with effect from midnight on November 8-9.

The long-rumoured dollar rally in world markets is at hand

The long-rumoured dollar rally in world markets is at hand

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Don't catch falling knives or chase bear rallies no matter how enticing those eight pc green blips look. They may be mouse traps, warns Sonali Ranade

How markets will fare post elections

How markets will fare post elections

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

The markets tend to react six to eight months in advance

Sudha Murty: India has not been united for 2,000 years

Sudha Murty: India has not been united for 2,000 years

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Sudha Murty worries that India has still not learnt its lessons from history.

5 reasons why Modi is India's most successful CEO

5 reasons why Modi is India's most successful CEO

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

'A CEO is successful if he is able to retain the confidence of his shareholders. And the shareholders of India Inc have backed their prime minister-CEO to the hilt,' says Sudhir Bisht.

You can still convert your black money into white!

You can still convert your black money into white!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

How will the government's decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes help curb the creation and flow of black money into the Indian economy?

Game of Thrones can make you rich!

Game of Thrones can make you rich!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Six money lessons you can learn from the popular game

Buffett's wit, humility, charm never fail to impress shareholders

Buffett's wit, humility, charm never fail to impress shareholders

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Berkshire Hathaway annual meetings are most awaited.

January jitters: All is well, say market experts

January jitters: All is well, say market experts

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Even as the Indian benchmarks, the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50, crumbled over three per cent today, experts are optimistic about the Indian economy and believe investors can still make 30 per cent plus returns in 2015

5 mantras to mint a fortune from stocks

5 mantras to mint a fortune from stocks

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Staying invested for a long time and making money in the process requires patience, strategy and discipline.

Maggi's trial by fire

Maggi's trial by fire

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Nestl is facing its worst crisis ever. Can it learn from its peers?

The Sari Satyagraha

The Sari Satyagraha

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

A short story by an award-winning writer.

Rejig your portfolio to ensure optimum returns

Rejig your portfolio to ensure optimum returns

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The 35-year-old fails to understand how to decide whether a particular scheme should be kept in one's portfolio or not.

'IT jobs will rise to 6 million in next 5 years'

'IT jobs will rise to 6 million in next 5 years'

Rediff.com16 May 2017

'If the Indian economy formalises, industrialises, urbanises and develops human capital, 10 lakh youngsters will join the labour force every month in the next 10 years.' 'It's not a bulb that will go off; it is a sunrise.'

Will Kashmir see a new dawn under Mehbooba Mufti?

Will Kashmir see a new dawn under Mehbooba Mufti?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The new PDP chief will have to work hard to keep everyone in the state happy.

Do you want to be the next Modi?

Do you want to be the next Modi?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

In his latest book Speaking the Modi Way, author Virender Kapoor suggests how you can speak, persuade and motivate like Narendra Modi.

Indian economy: There's no room for complacency

Indian economy: There's no room for complacency

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Given the 18-day government shutdown in the US and the likelihood for continued wrangling between the Democrats and the Republicans, it now looks like tapering may be off the table till the first quarter of 2014.

Cash Crisis: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Cash Crisis: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

At ATMs, as a step to avoid getting Rs 2,000 notes, people are withdrawing Rs 1,900 in Rs 100 notes and then putting another request for the balance Rs 600, so that they remain within the limit of Rs 2,500 per day of withdrawal.

Opposition slams govt in LS over state of the economy

Opposition slams govt in LS over state of the economy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Citing rising prices, slowdown in growth and depreciation of rupee among the problems facing the economy, the opposition members said in the Lok Sabha that they feared the repeat of the 1991 crisis when the country had to mortgage gold as it failed to meet short-term debt obligations.

He begged for a living, now owns a Rs 30 crore empire

He begged for a living, now owns a Rs 30 crore empire

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Once a beggar, Renuka Aradhya's company has a turnover of Rs 30 crore and employs 150 people.

Escaping the Spiti snowstorm

Escaping the Spiti snowstorm

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Rediff.com columnist Yoginder Sikand recounts his near-death experience during a recent trip to Tabo, a small town on the banks of the Spiti river in Himachal Pradesh.

Why we must support the Food Security Bill

Why we must support the Food Security Bill

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Only three percent of Indians pay income tax; our tax-GDP ratio is among the lowest in the world. This must change. Our elites must realise that India's poverty has damaging consequences for them, and that they can help decrease it. The food security bill, with all its limitations, will hopefully contribute to generating such awareness, says Praful Bidwai.

Misery in media rises as economy sinks

Misery in media rises as economy sinks

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

News media takes a beating from the economy, advertisers and the rupee. To stay afloat, publishers are reacting by folding up businesses and axing staff.

The US dollar could surprise with a massive rally

The US dollar could surprise with a massive rally

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Hoard cash. There will be plenty of time and opportunity at far lower levels, warns Sonali Ranade in her weekly Market Notes