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5 Asanas For The Office!

5 Asanas For The Office!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Start your day with Tadasana, find your strength in Bhujangasana, unlock your potential with Dhanurasana, take a breather in Balasana, and flow through Bitilasana Marjaryasana, suggests yoga expert R Pushpa.

5 Asanas For Parents, Senior Citizens

5 Asanas For Parents, Senior Citizens

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Yoga expert R Pushpa, founder of Radiant Yogavibes suggests five simple exercises for senior citizens.

Is This Right Time To Buy A Home?

Is This Right Time To Buy A Home?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

For those looking for more affordable options, purchasing an under-construction property could be a smart move, as these generally cost less than ready-to-move-in properties.

Attention Deficit Disorder, The Problem Alia Bhatt Faces

Attention Deficit Disorder, The Problem Alia Bhatt Faces

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Attention Deficit Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by difficulties with attention, concentration and impulse control, explains Mehezabin Dordi, clinical psychologist at the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital.

Can Cough, Stomach Pain Be A Warning Sign For Cancer?

Can Cough, Stomach Pain Be A Warning Sign For Cancer?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Any persistent pain or change in the regular functioning of the body should not be ignored. Any unexplained weight loss and chronic fatigue could also be a warning sign of cancer, alerts Dr Karishma Kirti.

Last Minute Tips For Error Free ITR

Last Minute Tips For Error Free ITR

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

It is advisable to file your ITR right away and not rely on potential extensions.

How To Identify A Toxic Bestie

How To Identify A Toxic Bestie

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A toxic friend is always complaining, or finding fault and creating drama to prove that something that happened is your fault.

How To Teach Your Son About Consent

How To Teach Your Son About Consent

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Teaching your son about healthy boundaries requires helping him understand that it's okay to express emotions, says mental health coach Kiara Jain.

Opting For A Gold Loan? Read This

Opting For A Gold Loan? Read This

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Only borrow an amount that can be repaid comfortably. The ratio of total EMI to take-home salary should not exceed 40 per cent.

Should You Invest In SME IPOs?

Should You Invest In SME IPOs?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Many do not have robust business models, and their prospects of survival and long-term growth are poor.'

Is It Right Time For An FD?

Is It Right Time For An FD?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

FDs are not advisable for long-term wealth creation as their post-inflation, post-tax returns are not very attractive.

Know the Budget Impact on Your Finances

Know the Budget Impact on Your Finances

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'Compare the new slabs with the previous years to understand if your tax liability will increase or decrease after the Budget.'

Filing Revised I-T Return? Read This

Filing Revised I-T Return? Read This

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

A taxpayer who does not revise their return within the stipulated deadline would be stuck with the original return, including its errors.

10 Skills You Need For A Career In AI

10 Skills You Need For A Career In AI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Jobs requiring AI skills carry a significant wage premium, with some roles offering up to a 25 per cent increase in wages, notes Manoj Nagpal, vice president, professional services, OpenText, an information management company.

Want To Invest In Equal-Weight Indices?

Want To Invest In Equal-Weight Indices?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'In phases when smaller stocks do well, an equal-weight index performs better than its market cap-weighted peer.'

How To Plan Your Retirement Portfolio

How To Plan Your Retirement Portfolio

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Many senior citizens 'underestimate the impact of inflation, taxation, health-related expenses, and the heavy premium they will have to pay on health insurance.'

The Sneaky Sugars Your Kids Might Be Eating

The Sneaky Sugars Your Kids Might Be Eating

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Excessive sugar intake has been linked to brain inflammation, which can affect cognitive functions such as memory, learning, and decision-making, warns Pankaj Prakash Sharma, founder, Happa Foods.

Should You Invest In Gold ETFs?

Should You Invest In Gold ETFs?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

All investors should ideally have a 10 to 15 per cent allocation to gold. Whether they invest in gold ETFs or SGBs should depend on their investment horizon.

Investing in IPOs? Read this

Investing in IPOs? Read this

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

IPOs inherently carry more risks than stocks that have been listed on the exchanges for some time.

How To Work With A Colleague You Dislike

How To Work With A Colleague You Dislike

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

When addressing issues, it's crucial to focus on specific behaviours rather than personal characteristics to maintain objectivity and reduce personal offence, suggests Sonica Aron, founder, Marching Sheep.

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The growing decline of MTech applicants in Indian colleges is due to multiple factors, including outdated curricula, poor return on investment and lucrative non-engineering alternatives, say experts.

Why And How To Invest In Gold

Why And How To Invest In Gold

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Apart from the emotional value attached to buying gold, the yellow metal offers protection against inflation, interest rate spikes, currency and geopolitical risks, says Anamika Pareek.

5 Asanas To Strengthen Your Back, Neck, Shoulders

5 Asanas To Strengthen Your Back, Neck, Shoulders

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Let's explore five transformative yoga asanas designed to fortify your back, neck and shoulders, ensuring you stand tall and strong, just like a tree rooted firmly in the ground.

How to study PhD at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology

How to study PhD at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The selected students (20 seats are available) will undergo coursework followed by research leading to a doctoral thesis under the mentorship of a faculty.

Is This A Good Time To Buy A House?

Is This A Good Time To Buy A House?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Experts say you should be certain of living in a city and locality for a long time before purchasing a home.

Is Your Boss Micromanaging You?

Is Your Boss Micromanaging You?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Micromanagers feel the need to be involved in every decision, hence they will avoid delegating tasks and spend a lot of time focusing on minor details rather than the bigger picture, says Sonica Aron, founder of the HR consultancy firm, Marching Sheep.

Money Courses To Help Earn Up To Rs 2 Cr

Money Courses To Help Earn Up To Rs 2 Cr

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Pratham Barot, CEO and co-founder, Zell Education, explains how specialised courses in finance can help you earn a cushy six-figure salary.

New MF Investors, Read This

New MF Investors, Read This

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Adopting overly aggressive strategies without considering risk could lead to significant losses during the next downturn.

When To Invest In Debt Funds

When To Invest In Debt Funds

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

To minimise risk, invest in a debt fund whose duration matches your investment timeframe.

Got Excess Funds in Bank Accounts?

Got Excess Funds in Bank Accounts?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Keeping surplus money in a bank account has become perilous, alerts Harsh Roongta.

Taxes comprise 63% in govt coffer: Budget documents

Taxes comprise 63% in govt coffer: Budget documents

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

For every rupee in the government coffer, the biggest pie of 63 paise will come from direct and indirect taxes, according to the Union Budget 2024-25 documents.

PPF Remains Relevant in New Tax Regime

PPF Remains Relevant in New Tax Regime

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'PPF carries minimal risk.' 'Its fixed-income nature allows investors to diversify their portfolios.'

Is Your Heart Healthy? 5 Important Qs To Ask

Is Your Heart Healthy? 5 Important Qs To Ask

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Heart conditions may be hereditary, and knowing your family's health background can help you understand the risk your might face, says consultant cardio-thoracic surgeon Dr Gulshan Rohra.

How To Deal With Avalanche Debt?

How To Deal With Avalanche Debt?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Make minimum payments on all debts, then use extra funds to tackle the smallest debt first.

Suicide Prevention Day: How To Help A Student In Distress

Suicide Prevention Day: How To Help A Student In Distress

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Failure in examinations, the inability to get an expected score or admission to an educational institution of one's choice often precipitates distress in students and may increase the risk of suicide, warns Dr Rakesh K Chadda.

Why You Lose Money In Day Trading

Why You Lose Money In Day Trading

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

People in full-time jobs should especially avoid intraday trading as it results in loss of focus and affects performance.

Why You Should Invest In ULIPs Long Term

Why You Should Invest In ULIPs Long Term

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Younger people, who usually have a longer investment horizon which allows them to handle the interim volatility, may go for them.

Budget & Tax: Experts Will Answer Your Questions Here

Budget & Tax: Experts Will Answer Your Questions Here

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

How does the Union Budget 2024-25 impact taxpayers, investors and traders?

What You Should Know About Multicap Funds

What You Should Know About Multicap Funds

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Investors keen on mid and smallcap stocks but wary of volatility should consider multicap equity schemes over standalone midcap or smallcap schemes.

How To Study At Harvard For Free

How To Study At Harvard For Free

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Selected students can get free access to training modules and live sessions by Harvard faculty.