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Debt To Wealth: Young People, Read This!

Debt To Wealth: Young People, Read This!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'Understand your financial goals. Next, categorise them by size. Then evaluate your investment options.'

Questions about your CAT application form? Ask rediffGURUS

Questions about your CAT application form? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

rediffGURU and CAT expert Aashish Sood will answer all your queries relating to the upcoming CAT exam.

Short-Duration Funds: Should You Invest?

Short-Duration Funds: Should You Invest?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'They are ideal for short-term financial goals like children's education or a down payment for a house.' 'They are also useful for transitional savings, such as during job switches or while starting a business.'

Poor AQI? Tips To Protect Your Lungs

Poor AQI? Tips To Protect Your Lungs

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Dr Sneha Tirpude, pulmonologist at Pune's Ruby Hall Clinic, suggests simple measures to protect your lungs when the air quality is poor.

Can Stress, Dehydration Cause Stomach Pain?

Can Stress, Dehydration Cause Stomach Pain?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

When you're stressed, your body releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which can interfere with your digestion process and cause excessive acid production, says Dr Aklesh Tandekar, head-consultant critical care, Wockhardt Hospitals.

How to Make Your First Crore

How to Make Your First Crore

Rediff.com13 May 2025

People with modest incomes can also build a crore-worthy portfolio by investing small amounts consistently, says Ramalingam Kalirajan, and shows how the magic of compounding works.

What You Can Do With The Extra Money

What You Can Do With The Extra Money

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'Some part could be used for consumption purposes, and the rest could be used to meet important financial goals.' 'The split can be 30:70 to 50:50, depending on one's situation.'

Builder-Buyer Deals: How To Stay Alert

Builder-Buyer Deals: How To Stay Alert

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

'Buyers should be provided either a fixed possession date or a firm date for the start of construction.'

7 Reasons To Be Financially Free By 45

7 Reasons To Be Financially Free By 45

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Wouldn't it be better to reach 45 with a backup engine of passive income that helps you glide through these years instead of grinding, asks Ramalingam Kalirajan

Buying Under-Construction Property? Read This!

Buying Under-Construction Property? Read This!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

The biggest risk in under-construction projects is delay and non-completion.

10 Ways To Spice Your Love Life in 2025

10 Ways To Spice Your Love Life in 2025

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Your romantic life is about to become a thrilling and touching journey with these simple resolutions, says Sybil Shiddell, relationship manager at Gleeden.

Trump vs Harvard: 'Don't Panic. Harvard Is Not The Only Path To Success'

Trump vs Harvard: 'Don't Panic. Harvard Is Not The Only Path To Success'

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Amidst growing panic over Trump's ban on Harvard's international student enrolment, overseas education consultants have this advice for Indian students.

UPI Credit Card: Read Before You Swipe

UPI Credit Card: Read Before You Swipe

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'If you are not prudent, you may exceed your budget, and if it happens too often, you may end up in debt.'

6 Smart Ways To Negotiate For A Higher Salary

6 Smart Ways To Negotiate For A Higher Salary

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

If you're doing the work, if you're delivering results and contributing to the success of your team or organisation, you deserve to be compensated equitably, says Sonica Aron, founder of HR consultancy firm Marching Sheep.

Mid & Smallcap SIPs: Hold Or Exit?

Mid & Smallcap SIPs: Hold Or Exit?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Younger investors with long investment horizons may continue their SIPs.

World Hypertension Day: 5 Asanas To Help Lower Blood Pressure

World Hypertension Day: 5 Asanas To Help Lower Blood Pressure

Rediff.com17 May 2025

On World Hypertension Day, Atmarpit Dr Mansiji lists five gentle yoga poses that ease stress, calm the mind, and lower blood pressure naturally

Should You Invest In Large Cap Funds Now?

Should You Invest In Large Cap Funds Now?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Largecap companies are generally less vulnerable to economic slowdowns than their mid- and smallcap counterparts.

How To Prevent Skin Damage This Diwali

How To Prevent Skin Damage This Diwali

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Going to bed without removing your makeup can clog your pores and make your complexion lacklustre, cautions Dr Trupti D Agarwal.

Investing In ETFs: What You Must Know

Investing In ETFs: What You Must Know

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'One should not invest more than 5 to 10 per cent of their overall portfolio exposure in global or international funds.'

5 Tips To Manage Winter Allergies

5 Tips To Manage Winter Allergies

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Instead of hitting the snooze button and snuggling under your blankets, take charge of your health and exercise indoors, advises Dr Manjusha Agarwal.

Updated ITR: What You Must Know

Updated ITR: What You Must Know

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'Once filed, it cannot be revised or rectified.'

Want To Invest In Fixed Income Schemes?

Want To Invest In Fixed Income Schemes?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

When investing in fixed-income products, balancing considerations like safety, liquidity, and income is essential.

Rs 10,000 Scholarship For College Education

Rs 10,000 Scholarship For College Education

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The Vidyadhan Scholarship Programme by the Sarojini Damodaran Foundation provides an annual scholarship of Rs 10,000 after Class 10 to meritorious students so that they can move ahead with their education.

5 Smart Tips To Tackle Burnout

5 Smart Tips To Tackle Burnout

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Take purposeful breaks, practise self care, advises Sweta Bothra, lead psychologist at Amaha Health.

'Daughter's JEE 99.2. Which NIT For CSE?'

'Daughter's JEE 99.2. Which NIT For CSE?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Professor Suvasish Mukhopadhyay has counselled thousands of students in his three-decade-long professional journey.

Want To Invest In Banking Sector Funds?

Want To Invest In Banking Sector Funds?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The ideal time to invest in sector funds, is during a downturn so that investors can capitalise on a turnaround in 1.5 to 2 years.

5 Exercises To Get In Shape For 2025

5 Exercises To Get In Shape For 2025

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Fitness expert Hemant Dhingra tells you how to work your muscles, tone your body and get in shape for the New Year.

F-1 Visa Changes: What Indian Students Should Do

F-1 Visa Changes: What Indian Students Should Do

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Pananjay Tiwari, founder and director of Impel Overseas Education, explains how the new changes can impact Indian students who are applying to US universities and those who are already studying in the US.

10 Questions To Ask Your Gynaecologist Today

10 Questions To Ask Your Gynaecologist Today

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Like men, women also suffer from low libido, skin problems like dry skin, and digestive distress, warns Dr Manisha Tomar.

No Of Nil Tax Returns Nearly Doubles In 5 Years

No Of Nil Tax Returns Nearly Doubles In 5 Years

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

ITRs with zero tax liability have increased to 55.7 million in FY25.

How To Apply For A Rs 2 Lakh MBA Scholarship

How To Apply For A Rs 2 Lakh MBA Scholarship

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Selected students will receive a scholarship amount of Rs 2,00,000 for two years of a full-time MBA course (Rs 1 lakh per year, subject to terms and conditions).

Half of India Faces Glucose Imbalance

Half of India Faces Glucose Imbalance

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'Obesity, especially central obesity and increased visceral fat due to physical inactivity, along with the consumption of high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugar diets, are major contributing factors.'

5 Natural Tips To Keep Winter Problems Away

5 Natural Tips To Keep Winter Problems Away

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

These simple home remedies aim to improve your overall health and keep your skin glowing, hair healthy and body pain-free no matter how cold it gets, says Smita Naram, co-founder, Ayushakti.

Law Students, Want To Intern At ILDR?

Law Students, Want To Intern At ILDR?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The purpose of the internship is to create interest in legislative drafting as a profession.

Study Abroad: Apply for Rs 1 Lakh Postgrad Scholarship

Study Abroad: Apply for Rs 1 Lakh Postgrad Scholarship

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The GyanDhan scholarship is a one-time award that will be given to an Indian student at the beginning of the academic year to pursue a postgraduate programme internationally.

6 Tips To Protect Your Hair From Winter Damage

6 Tips To Protect Your Hair From Winter Damage

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Wash your scalp only two to three times a week to protect its natural oils, advises Dr Rupika Singh, founder, Akiya Aesthetics.

Nifty's 2nd Worst Losing Streak in 30 Years

Nifty's 2nd Worst Losing Streak in 30 Years

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The index could be vulnerable to a bigger fall given the present market dynamics.

Confused About New Tax Rates? Ask Our Experts

Confused About New Tax Rates? Ask Our Experts

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Ask tax gurus Mihir Tanna, Samkit Maniar, Vivek Lala, Anil Rego, T S Khurana and Mahesh Padmanabhan your Budget-related tax questions

15 Fastest-Growing Job Skills In India

15 Fastest-Growing Job Skills In India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Despite the dominance of AI, creativity and innovation are the most in-demand skills, reveal LinkedIn's Skills On The Rise 2025 report.

How To Manage Your Mutual Funds

How To Manage Your Mutual Funds

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Let reason, not emotion, guide your decisions.