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Why I Love Warren Buffet. It's Not What You Think

Why I Love Warren Buffet. It's Not What You Think

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'He has been one of the clearest thinkers in the history of business.'

'Consumers should not pay higher taxes for clean technologies'

'Consumers should not pay higher taxes for clean technologies'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'We are not asking for incentives, but at least taxation can be aligned such that the rupee tax on consumers remains the same.'

Sluggish volumes likely to cap upsides in Colgate-Palmolive stock

Sluggish volumes likely to cap upsides in Colgate-Palmolive stock

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The Colgate-Palmolive (India) stock gained 2.3 per cent in trade on Friday, and ended at Rs 2,079 per share. This was on the back of a robust operating performance in the July-September quarter of 2023-24 (Q2FY24) and expectations of gradual sales recovery going ahead. While the stock is up 44 per cent from its lows in January this year, further gains will depend on its ability to sustain higher growth rates.

When Gorbachev Met Reagan, Bush

When Gorbachev Met Reagan, Bush

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Reagan, who denounced the then USSR as the 'evil empire', was won over by the charm of the Soviet Union's final leader, Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev.

Berkshire Hathaway at 50: Buffett's amazing success mantras

Berkshire Hathaway at 50: Buffett's amazing success mantras

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Buffett's remembers his association with Munger that began in 1959.

3 dead in shooting at Colorado Walmart

3 dead in shooting at Colorado Walmart

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Thornton Police said 'it was not an active shooter' but advised people to stay away from the area.

Animal rescues during Hurricane Harvey

Animal rescues during Hurricane Harvey

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

A teeming multitude of pets and other assorted animals are among those still being rescued from Hurricane Harvey-ravaged parts. Here's some of the most heart-warming images from the rescue.

Gunfire in Ferguson a year after the killing of black teen

Gunfire in Ferguson a year after the killing of black teen

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Ferguson on edge on the first anniversary of the killing of Micheal Brown that left America outraged

Look who showed up at Trump's inauguration

Look who showed up at Trump's inauguration

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

A gaggle of past presidents, prominent Senators, and other famous and eminent personalities gathered at Capitol Hill for the swearing-in ceremony of Donald J Trump as the 45th President of the United States.

Clinton leads Trump by 4 points in latest poll

Clinton leads Trump by 4 points in latest poll

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Likely voters who watched the first presidential debate are twice as likely to say the debate made them think better of Clinton than worse.

Mark Zuckerberg: No tax benefit from philanthropic initiative

Mark Zuckerberg: No tax benefit from philanthropic initiative

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said on Thursday he and his wife would receive no tax benefit from setting up their new philanthropic endeavor.

A life in photos: George H W Bush

A life in photos: George H W Bush

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

With a rich political and personal legacy, George Herbert Walker Bush left no shortage of memorable photos from his time both in and out of office. Bush died at the age of 94. The 41st US president, congressman, Central Intelligence Agency director and oil tycoon was also father to the 43rd president -- George W Bush. The younger Bush in a statement remembered his father as "a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for." Delving into archives here are the US former president's most memorable days.

PHOTOS: It's an odd world out there!

PHOTOS: It's an odd world out there!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

12 images that show the odd, odd world we live in.

Intel to invest Rs 1,100 cr on R&D

Intel to invest Rs 1,100 cr on R&D

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Such investments will bring tremendous job opportunities and strengthen the IT sector in the country

Forex reserves drop by $24.02 bn to $400.52 bn in Apr-Sep

Forex reserves drop by $24.02 bn to $400.52 bn in Apr-Sep

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The apex bank held 586.44 tonne of gold as on September 30, of which 294.14 tonne are held overseas in safe custody with the Bank of England and the Bank for International Settlements, while the remaining gold is held domestically

Obesity problems? Blame it on poor dental health

Obesity problems? Blame it on poor dental health

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Parents, take note!

Stars we should get on Bigg Boss 8 instead of Kim K!

Stars we should get on Bigg Boss 8 instead of Kim K!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

No Kim? No sweat. These Hollywood stars would do just fine too.

Investment tips: What you can learn from Warren Buffett

Investment tips: What you can learn from Warren Buffett

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The markets are in meltdown. Time then to turn to the Master Investor for advice and guidance. Yefei Lu explains how Warren Buffet's investment strategy includes everything from how to look at risk versus reward to how to think about portfolio concentration.

Awesome gadgets you would love to own!

Awesome gadgets you would love to own!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

With some of the world's most amazing gadgets, the 2015 International CES kicked off on January 6 promising a fantastic show with more than 3,600 exhibitors.

Apple's Tim Cook will give away all his money to charity

Apple's Tim Cook will give away all his money to charity

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Tim Cook is joining the roster of the very rich donors.

3 killed in shooting at US family planning centre

3 killed in shooting at US family planning centre

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Two civilians and one police officer died after the gunman stormed the centre.

Going, going, gone. 2014's last Blood Moon

Going, going, gone. 2014's last Blood Moon

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Star gazers in India witnessed the last stage of a total lunar eclipse, the second and last one of the year on Wednesday. The moon will be below the horizon during most of the eclipse.

Mukesh Ambani is the world's 10th richest man!

Mukesh Ambani is the world's 10th richest man!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Jeff Bezos of Amazon tops the list for the second consecutive year with networth of $147 billion.

India's boardroom diversity drive has weird results

India's boardroom diversity drive has weird results

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Gender diversity at the top can improve financial returns.

10 INTERESTING photos from the week gone by

10 INTERESTING photos from the week gone by

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

We bring you a collection of some of the best photographs taken this week by ace photographers.

Bill and Melinda Gates world's wealthiest couple

Bill and Melinda Gates world's wealthiest couple

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Others on the list include Warren Buffett and Astrid Menks.

A 'high' holiday: Stoners celebrate National Weed Day

A 'high' holiday: Stoners celebrate National Weed Day

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at this epicentre of reefer madness that is the 4/20 celebration.

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

It was exactly 25 years when Mohammad Azharuddin-led India got the better of Sri Lanka in the final to win their fourth Asia Cup title, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, on April 14, 1995.

Zuckerberg and wife have their hearts in the right place!

Zuckerberg and wife have their hearts in the right place!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Zuckerberg and Priscilla will spend $3 billion to 'cure all diseases'

PHOTO REWIND: The world in the last 24 hours

PHOTO REWIND: The world in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot in the last 24 hours

Govt may tweak FDI clause in draft e-commerce policy

Govt may tweak FDI clause in draft e-commerce policy

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The draft favoured up to 49 per cent foreign equity in inventory model in the case of 100 per cent made in India products sold through Indian management-controlled platforms with resident Indian founders/promoters.

Sikka finds place in Glassdoor's top 50 CEOs list

Sikka finds place in Glassdoor's top 50 CEOs list

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Sikka ranks 35th in the list.

#WorldEnvironmentDay: How to be a green foodie and save the planet

#WorldEnvironmentDay: How to be a green foodie and save the planet

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

By being a mindful, eco-conscious consumer of food you can make a difference. On World Environment Day, we tell you how you can do that.

The solar eclipse is here!

The solar eclipse is here!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Here are some of the best moments from the 'event-of-a-lifetime.

The odd, crazy world we live in

The odd, crazy world we live in

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Here is your weekly digest of the odd moments from around the world

Can India still catch the R&D bus?

Can India still catch the R&D bus?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

China has consistently spent more than 2% of GDP on R&D while India's expenditure on R&D has stagnated around 0.7% of GDP. Can our government shore up resources so that we hit the R&D expenditure target of 2% of GDP set out by the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy of 2013, asks Chidambaran G Iyer, Senior Fellow, Pahle India Foundation.

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot in the last 24 hours.

US, India have invested in bilateral relationship: Kerry

US, India have invested in bilateral relationship: Kerry

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

United States Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday said both India and United States have invested in the relationship and will continue to deepen it by creating a healthier, more secure and prosperous future to be able to impact policies that affect the world.

Donald Trump favours retaining foreign talent in US

Donald Trump favours retaining foreign talent in US

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

'I am in favour of keeping these talented people here so they can go to work in Silicon Valley.'

Premji, Nadar among world's richest tech tycoons

Premji, Nadar among world's richest tech tycoons

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Premji is ranked 13th on Forbes' first ever list of '100 Richest People In Tech', followed by Nadar on the 14th spot.