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Hospitality Business Needs People, Not AI

Hospitality Business Needs People, Not AI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

With the rise of wellness tourism and experiential travel, specialised jobs are being created in spa management, event planning and local experience curation, besides social media management.

Study Abroad: 10 Visa Application Mistakes To Avoid

Study Abroad: 10 Visa Application Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Do not sound as if you intend to permanently settle overseas, warns Ritika Gupta, CEO and counsellor at AAera Consultants.

LIC to foray into real estate biz

LIC to foray into real estate biz

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

In a bid to get more returns from its properties, Life Insurance Corporation of India has identified 70 sites, spread across the country, for development of either residential or commercial projects.

'Always Had A Deep Fondness For India'

'Always Had A Deep Fondness For India'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Indian content studio Applause Entertainment has acquired the exclusive screen rights to six of Jeffrey Archer's best-sellers, The Clifton Chronicles, Fourth Estate, First Among Equals, The Eleventh Commandment, Sons of Fortune, and Heads You Win.

Demo impact: Real estate prices are dropping and how!

Demo impact: Real estate prices are dropping and how!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

While Gurugram sees biggest drop in house prices, housing sales in Bengaluru dropped by 45 per cent followed by Kolkata, a 44 per cent decrease, and Ahmedabad, a 42 per cent decline.

Kankhajura Review: Tepid Thriller

Kankhajura Review: Tepid Thriller

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Kankhajura could have been so much better given its initial promise, observes Mayur Sanap

'In All Investigations They Will Blame The Pilot'

'In All Investigations They Will Blame The Pilot'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'They will cover up the failures of all the others.'

Sebi sets up panel to look into 'unbundling' of 'black box' charges by clearing corporations

Sebi sets up panel to look into 'unbundling' of 'black box' charges by clearing corporations

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday announced a slew of measures to ease the compliance burden in the stock markets ecosystem, encourage more companies to list on the bourses after reverse flipping to India, and facilitate greater foreign fund flows into government bonds.

'They Are Even Scared Of A Word'

'They Are Even Scared Of A Word'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'Anybody who says one critical word can be branded as somebody who's glorifying terrorism.'

Real Estate: Offenders go scot-free, victims pay

Real Estate: Offenders go scot-free, victims pay

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Civic bodies which are supposed to regulate the dimensions of a city's growth, including what land ought to be used how, also have the responsibility of detecting and curbing flouting of norms, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

Know Your Rights Before Cancelling Flat Booking

Know Your Rights Before Cancelling Flat Booking

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

There is need for buyers to understand cancellation rules before entering into a purchase agreement with a developer.

1 In 5 Super Rich Indians Plans To Move Abroad

1 In 5 Super Rich Indians Plans To Move Abroad

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

These super-rich Indians intend to reside in their chosen host country permanently while retaining their Indian citizenship.

EB-5 Visa Becoming Preferred Choice For US Migration

EB-5 Visa Becoming Preferred Choice For US Migration

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

With more than 1.2 million Indians stuck in green card backlogs, investor-driven EB-5 programme sees rising interest as a secure route for migration to the US.

Why YOU must invest in real estate TODAY!

Why YOU must invest in real estate TODAY!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Here are three important reasons...

Foreign brokerages stay cautious on India stock market

Foreign brokerages stay cautious on India stock market

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Foreign brokerages remain cautious on the road ahead for the Indian equity markets. Though analysts at Nomura have revised their March 2026 Nifty target to 26,140 levels from the earlier 24,970, but the upside from the current levels is a modest 6 per cent. BofA Securities, on the other hand, has not made any change to its year-end Nifty target.

Pak ex-PM Imran Khan likely to be released from jail on June 11

Pak ex-PM Imran Khan likely to be released from jail on June 11

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The Islamabad high court is set to hear the petitions requesting the suspension of sentences to Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the 190 million Pound Al-Qadir Trust case on June 11.

The Leverage Trump's US Has On Xi's China Has Shrunk

The Leverage Trump's US Has On Xi's China Has Shrunk

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The stock and bond markets told Trump firmly that any idea of isolating China would lead to harming the US economy and this forced Trump to backtrack, points out Aakar Patel.

How The Budget Impacts Property Sales

How The Budget Impacts Property Sales

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

'The move to remove indexation benefits on LTCGs presently available for property, gold, and other unlisted assets may have a negative impact as it directly impacts real estate investors.'

Nifty to continue upward trajectory in H2CY25, says analysts

Nifty to continue upward trajectory in H2CY25, says analysts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Analysts expect Nifty to rise up by to 6 per cent in six months, with intermittent corrections likely due to global factors.

Yuvraj Takes Builder To Court

Yuvraj Takes Builder To Court

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The cricketer said a sale agreement was executed between him and his mother on one side and the builder on the other for the purchase of an apartment for over Rs 14 crore in the real estate project initiated by Brilliant Etoile Pvt Ltd in Hauz Khas under the name 'Sky Mansion' and displaying the name 'Risland'.

Sensex goes into a tailspin, tanks 1,390 points

Sensex goes into a tailspin, tanks 1,390 points

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

From the Sensex pack, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Infosys, Titan, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, Reliance Industries, Larsen & Toubro, Tech Mahindra and NTPC were among the biggest laggards. Among gainers, IndusInd Bank jumped over 5 per cent while Zomato ended marginally higher.

Will cancel Dharavi contract with Adani if....: Fadnavis

Will cancel Dharavi contract with Adani if....: Fadnavis

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Gaikwad, who was Dharavi MLA before being elected to the Lok Sabha in the 2024 general polls, also alleged the redevelopment project was real estate's biggest scam.

Flight To Fortune: How Assad Spirited Away Syria's Wealth To Russia

Flight To Fortune: How Assad Spirited Away Syria's Wealth To Russia

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

As Damascus teetered, Assad's aide orchestrated a shadowy airlift, spiriting millions and secrets to Russia, paving his own escape route.

India's biggest real estate miracle is unfolding here!

India's biggest real estate miracle is unfolding here!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Statistics from PropEquity, a firm that compiles and analyses real estate data across India, show that by 2014, Noida will have 190,123 new houses and apartments -- almost 40,000 more than what Gurgaon, Navi Mumbai, Gachibowli (Hyderabad) and Hinjewadi (Pune) collectively offer.

Theatre-Goers, Here's Some Bad News

Theatre-Goers, Here's Some Bad News

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

PVR INOX plans to shut down 70 non-performing screens.

Realtors gear up for firecracker Diwali, offers slew of attractive schemes

Realtors gear up for firecracker Diwali, offers slew of attractive schemes

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

With the real estate sector witnessing robust demand, realtors are doling out freebies and offering a slew of attractive schemes to lure potential customers this festival season. "Developers are providing Amazon vouchers that go up to Rs 1 lakh, iPads, and flexible payment plans that propel customer excitement," said Angad Bedi, managing director at real estate company BCD Group. Bedi said customers have a mindset to go for a change during the festival season, and developers see it as an opportunity to combine it with long-term and practical offers that drive buyers to close in on a deal during this period.

NSE arm launches India's 1st REITs and InvITs index

NSE arm launches India's 1st REITs and InvITs index

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

NSE Indices Ltd, an arm of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), on Tuesday launched the country's first-ever Real Estate Investment Trusts and Infrastructure Investment Trusts index -- Nifty REITs and InvITs Index. The index aims to track the performance of REITs and InvITs that are publicly listed and traded on the NSE, the exchange said in a statement. A real estate investment trust (REIT) or an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) is an investment vehicle that owns revenue-generating real estate or infrastructure assets.

Height of...: Sonia slams Modi's 'shameful silence' on Gaza 'genocide'

Height of...: Sonia slams Modi's 'shameful silence' on Gaza 'genocide'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Gandhi urged the prime minister to speak out "clearly, boldly and forthrightly" on behalf of the legacy that India has long represented.

Where India's Rich Invest In...

Where India's Rich Invest In...

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

The Indian market remains an attractive place to do business for the nation's entrepreneurs, with 75 per cent of them operating domestically.

How AI Will Revolutionise Workplaces

How AI Will Revolutionise Workplaces

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'Even for operational buildings, we are looking to smarten them in various ways.'

India's services sector growth moderates in March

India's services sector growth moderates in March

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

India's services sector activity eased slightly in March, weighed down by a marginal slowdown in sales amid softer demand conditions and easing inflationary pressures, a monthly survey said on Friday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index fell from February's reading of 59.0 to 58.5 in March, but remained above its long-run average of 54.2.

Real estate: More space can space you out

Real estate: More space can space you out

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

In deciding to upgrade to a bigger home, don't allow optimism to cloud economic calculation.

Tax dept notifies all 7 ITR forms for assessment year 2025-26

Tax dept notifies all 7 ITR forms for assessment year 2025-26

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The income tax department has notified all seven income tax return forms for assessment year 2025-26. While ITR forms 1 and 4, which are filed by small and medium taxpayers, were notified on April 29; ITR-7, filed by trusts and charitable institutions, was notified on May 11.

They're Hip, They're Young And They Love Fashion

They're Hip, They're Young And They Love Fashion

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

These fashion-forward youngsters are redefining style.

D searches Hirandandani premises as part of FEMA probe

D searches Hirandandani premises as part of FEMA probe

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is conducting searches at multiple premises of the Hiranandani Group in Mumbai on charges of violations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), according to sources.

'You Don't Know If The Rebellion Will Be Successful'

'You Don't Know If The Rebellion Will Be Successful'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'It is daunting, for sure, because you're rowing upstream.'

7 Secrets That Can Make You A Crorepati

7 Secrets That Can Make You A Crorepati

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Crorepatis build wealth through disciplined saving, smart investing, and strategic risk-taking, proving that true financial freedom is earned, not inherited, says Ramalingam Kalirajan

'Your EPF Withdrawal Is Tax-Free, If...'

'Your EPF Withdrawal Is Tax-Free, If...'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Nitin Narkhede your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.