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Armchair investing in EPF may soon be over

Armchair investing in EPF may soon be over

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

If the changes being considered by the EPFO become a reality, investors may have to be more active in deciding equity preference and when to withdraw money, reports Sanjay Kumar Singh

'Men worship Durga, but don't respect their own women'

'Men worship Durga, but don't respect their own women'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Sharmila Nair's campaign '18 Shades of Black' is inspiring Indian women to talk about the restrictions they faced while growing up and encouraging people to find solutions.

Have the lives of young Dalits changed?

Have the lives of young Dalits changed?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

'It is very hard to get the police to file a report against someone from an upper caste.' 'Things are so bad that sometimes we have to sit on a dharna with the body of a Dalit victim to get the police to file a complaint.'

Young India can make us a $4 trillion economy

Young India can make us a $4 trillion economy

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

India on track to be third largest consumer economy by 2025.

Calls for Nitish's son to join politics grow stronger within JD-U

Calls for Nitish's son to join politics grow stronger within JD-U

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

However, Nishant has made it clear several times that he has no interest in politics like the children of other prominent politicians of the state.

Amitabh Bachchan completes 7 years of blogging

Amitabh Bachchan completes 7 years of blogging

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities

'Asian mobile apps challenge tech giants like Apple, Google'

'Asian mobile apps challenge tech giants like Apple, Google'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

New inventions allow Tencent Holdings' WeChat users to book taxis, top up phone credit, while Clone Algo's YAY App users are able to talk and chat free besides being able to apply for online for micro loans and use Clone Algo trading algorithms.

'India is among most promising entrepreneurial landscapes'

'India is among most promising entrepreneurial landscapes'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

PVC is looking at entrepreneurs with passion and it aims to build technology ventures.

Congress launches app-based membership drive

Congress launches app-based membership drive

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

With an aim of expanding the party's base, Congress on Monday launched an online and application-based membership drive.

When will Indian industry graduate to being an innovator?

When will Indian industry graduate to being an innovator?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

An innovator creates intellectual property for a need no one knows exists, says Chandru Chawla.

Investors in smaller cities line up to join stock rush

Investors in smaller cities line up to join stock rush

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

India's mutual funds are seeing a surge in stock investments from the hinterland as growing ranks of provincial retail investors help drive a two-year long rally.

Anything But Khamosh! Shatrughan pens his biography

Anything But Khamosh! Shatrughan pens his biography

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Kotak Mahindra launches social bank account Jifi

Kotak Mahindra launches social bank account Jifi

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Jifi is a zero-interest current account with no minimum balance conditions, and can be opened with an initial payment of Rs 5,000.

Shopping 3.0 is here

Shopping 3.0 is here

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Turbocharged with technology is becoming the Holy Grail of retail.

Review: Tamiluku En Ondrai Aluthavum is not exciting

Review: Tamiluku En Ondrai Aluthavum is not exciting

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Despite the intriguing plot, Tamiluku En Ondrai Aluthavum has none of the edge-of-your-seat moments that would have made it exciting, writes S Saraswathi.

How to make your home eco-friendly

How to make your home eco-friendly

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Instead of looking for a new house, renovate your house and put the cost and economy worry at rest.

2017: Bollywood's worst year?

2017: Bollywood's worst year?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The Padmavati controversy has come at an awakard time for Bollywood.

Shopian: Top Hizb commander among 3 terrorists killed

Shopian: Top Hizb commander among 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

The slain armymen are Sepoy Ilayaraja P, from TN, and Sepoy Gawai Sumedh Waman, from Maha.

Star Trek Beyond Review: Breathless action, fun trip!

Star Trek Beyond Review: Breathless action, fun trip!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Director Justin Lin injects his Fast and Furious vigour to the series, says Sukanya Verma.

'The Ek Do Teen remix is outright perversion'

'The Ek Do Teen remix is outright perversion'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'There's no love for the song or Madhuri, no consideration for what it meant to an entire generation and zero respect for its iconic choreography,' says Sukanya Verma.

How to make the most from your NPS investments

How to make the most from your NPS investments

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Restrict investment to Rs 50,000 for tax benefits, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh, but caution that taxation at maturity and compulsory annuities are dampers.

Raman Singh: Chhattisgarh's 'rice god', BJP's silent performer

Raman Singh: Chhattisgarh's 'rice god', BJP's silent performer

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Dr Raman Singh, who on Sunday led the Bharatiya Janata Party to a third consecutive victory in the Naxal-affected state of Chhattisgarh, has earned the reputation of being a 'silent performer'.

'I am not even that successful. Why is everyone bringing me down?'

'I am not even that successful. Why is everyone bringing me down?'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Shirish Kunder's on why his short film, Kriti is plagiarised.

Carry your bank everywhere, literally

Carry your bank everywhere, literally

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

The preference for digital banking now cuts across all customer segments.

Why can't you order online IN an Indian store?

Why can't you order online IN an Indian store?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

The new-age tech-savvy buyer is seeking new shopping experiences. They need to be engaged. Indian retailers are still playing catch up with these customers.

How to Survive the Cash Crisis

How to Survive the Cash Crisis

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

What can households do with the old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes? How can they find Rs 100 and smaller denominations?

India's online retail market to cross Rs 88,000 cr by 2018

India's online retail market to cross Rs 88,000 cr by 2018

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

According to research and consultancy firm RNCOS, the online retail market is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 40-45 per cent during 2014-18.

Filing online PF account transfer claims becomes a reality

Filing online PF account transfer claims becomes a reality

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

The filing of online provident fund accounts transfer claims on changing jobs for subscribers of the retirement fund body EPFO has become a reality now.

Snubbed by Modi-Shah, Nitish reached out to Lalu

Snubbed by Modi-Shah, Nitish reached out to Lalu

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Nitish 'sent his emissary, Prashant Kishor, to me on five different occasions.' 'Kishor seemed to indicate that if I were to assure in writing my party's support to the JD-U, the latter would pull out of the BJP alliance and rejoin the Mahagathbandhan.' A revealing excerpt from Lalu Prasad Yadav's Gopalganj To Raisina: My Political Journey.

Losing your mojo? Here's how to get it back

Losing your mojo? Here's how to get it back

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Put a spring back into your step with these simple tips.

Decoding Modi's mind

Decoding Modi's mind

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Prime Minister Modi will continue to take the nation by surprise, catching his political opponents offguard, says Shreekant Sambrani.

The GenNext takeover of TDP

The GenNext takeover of TDP

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Will N Chandrababu Naidu's son Lokesh be able to manage the old guard the way his father did?

Making your money work round-the-clock

Making your money work round-the-clock

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

BSE's, NSE's overnight liquid fund facility can help stock investors maximise returns

NPCI: Success story of India's retail banking backbone

NPCI: Success story of India's retail banking backbone

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

NPCI has launched several consumer friendly systems including one that allows users to transfer money to people over mobile phones across India.

Teach your children what really counts

Teach your children what really counts

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

If you want your children to inherit true wealth, make them financially literate, says Amar Pandit

What does 'DPD' on your CIBIL Report mean?

What does 'DPD' on your CIBIL Report mean?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

The 'DPD' indicates how many days a payment on a respective account has been delayed. Simply put, it's trouble for the borrower

'It is not tax terrorism, it is tax jihadism'

'It is not tax terrorism, it is tax jihadism'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

'The IAS officers are after the rich people, the IRS officers are after the middle class and the IPS officers are after the poor. This is the new varnashrama created by the bureaucracy.'

PIX: Arsenal cruise; Felix 'tricks' Benfica to victory

PIX: Arsenal cruise; Felix 'tricks' Benfica to victory

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

An Aaron Ramsey strike and a Kalidou Koulibaly own goal gave Arsenal a 2-0 victory over Napoli in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final, while Chelsea beat a stubborn Slavia Prague 1-0.

Patanjali noodles riding on Ramdev's marketing

Patanjali noodles riding on Ramdev's marketing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

In many respects, Ramdev is also among the busiest FMCG brand ambassadors.

Uber rides on India's movie craze to win users

Uber rides on India's movie craze to win users

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Uber's association with a movie, the first for the company in India, comes at a time when it is flexing muscles and splurging on hoardings and newspaper ads to get more customers.