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How to give your child a head start

How to give your child a head start

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The hard truth is that unless you start investing for your children in advance, in appropriate investment avenues, you are risking their future aspirations.

Why investing in gold monetisation scheme may not be a bad idea after all

Why investing in gold monetisation scheme may not be a bad idea after all

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Earning returns from an asset lying idle can be a good option in times of volatility.

Service tax dept may disrupt your grand party

Service tax dept may disrupt your grand party

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

To get what it thinks are its dues, its brass have directed; construction, realty, renting of property, personnel supply, security & goods transport among those under lens

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Here's this week of photos that prove we live in a mad world.

Waiting at the bank at 3 am!

Waiting at the bank at 3 am!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Indians waiting patiently in serpentine queues outside Mumbai banks tell Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf they are ready to suffer for the larger good of the country.

This designer raised Rs 2.33 crores for cancer

This designer raised Rs 2.33 crores for cancer

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Meheka Mirpuri is using fashion to help cancer patients.

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

How 3 village children cracked the JEE

How 3 village children cracked the JEE

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The biggest challenge all three faced was that they had had no prior experience in taking an online test, Roshni, Manish and Karan tell Geetanjali Krishna.

PM delivers a moving speech, but Dalit entreprenurs want action

PM delivers a moving speech, but Dalit entreprenurs want action

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The original idea was to replace the existing schemes for scheduled castes and tribes.

Opt for child plans that offer premium waiver options

Opt for child plans that offer premium waiver options

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Combination of term plans and mutual funds will provide the same benefits.

Bald is beautiful: How a breast cancer survivor won the Internet

Bald is beautiful: How a breast cancer survivor won the Internet

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Navi Indran Pillai wants to inspire people to feel beautiful.

How to get best returns on your investments

How to get best returns on your investments

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

You can be successful only if you have bit of knowledge about investment planning options that are available in the market.

I love Modi: Rahul to students in Pune

I love Modi: Rahul to students in Pune

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

The Congress chief spoke to the students on a host of issues, including demonetisation, job loss and his growth as a political leader.

Hold Still: UK lockdown caught on camera

Hold Still: UK lockdown caught on camera

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

After months of anticipation (and 31,000 submissions from the British public), the Britain's Duchess of Cambridge's final selection of images for Hold Still is available to view on the National Portrait Gallery's website. Designed to "capture and document the spirit, the mood, the hopes, the fears and the feelings of the nation" during lockdown, the project brings together 100 moving amateur shots of everything from at-home haircuts to make-shift classrooms; exhausted NHS staffers on duty to dedicated postmen in superhero costumes; pensioners FaceTiming with their grandchildren to mothers cradling their newborn babies. Below, see 22 remarkable images from Hold Still - then head to the The National Portrait Gallery website for the full exhibition.

Coffee, conversations and that CCD connect

Coffee, conversations and that CCD connect

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Siddhartha many customers who grew up on coffee and conversations at his cafes mourned his death and disagreed that he had failed. Some said it was the place they first thought of their 'big idea'.

Good time to buy platinum

Good time to buy platinum

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

At present, it is trading at around $1,004 an ounce in the international market, about $150 cheaper than gold

Financial blunders to avoid in a marriage!

Financial blunders to avoid in a marriage!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

There are a lot of things that a couple must clarify right at the onset of their marriage such as life goals and financial aims.

Gold extends gains on positive global cues, seasonal buying

Gold extends gains on positive global cues, seasonal buying

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Gold gained Rs 220 on Tuesday.

India, Thailand, Myanmar to be connected with a 1400-km road

India, Thailand, Myanmar to be connected with a 1400-km road

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The road will help in transportation of goods and further development of SMEs in North East India

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'We can go with smaller ensembles -- even 15 or 20 creations from a designer.' 'We are keeping the focus squarely on quality over quantity.' 'India Couture Week is, after all, about the best of the best,' FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi tells Veenu Sandhu

Gold jumps on seasonal buying, weak rupee

Gold jumps on seasonal buying, weak rupee

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Traders said gold prices surged on hectic buying by stockists for the marriage season and weak rupee against the dollar, making the precious metal costlier.

How to make the most of falling interest rates

How to make the most of falling interest rates

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Most bankers say they will look at reducing deposit rates from April.

Urvashi Rautela: 'Sex education is essential for kids'

Urvashi Rautela: 'Sex education is essential for kids'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Here's our weekly round-up that brings you the latest news on models, designers and celebs from the world of glamour and entertainment.

8 ways how salaried individuals can save taxes

8 ways how salaried individuals can save taxes

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

If you're a salaried person there are many ways to save taxes

Review: Hello Namaste is average

Review: Hello Namaste is average

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The premise of the film may be very old but the sincere effort of the entire cast makes it watchable, writes Paresh C Palicha.

When your employees are family

When your employees are family

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

All in kind! Gujarat's model of employee benefits, as seen in the state's family-owned businesses, retains talent with a human touch.

Gold, silver extend gains on firm global cues

Gold, silver extend gains on firm global cues

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Gold prices maintained an upward march for the third consecutive day by rising Rs 290 to Rs 30,490 per ten grams in the national capital on sustained buying by stockists amid a firm global trend.

PHOTOS: Prince Philip retires after final solo engagement

PHOTOS: Prince Philip retires after final solo engagement

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

While his official diary of engagements come to an end on Wednesday, the Palace has said the Duke may still decide to attend some events alongside the Queen.

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Tibetan refugees in India face a bleak future, says Greg C Bruno.

She wants to raise Rs 20 crore to save refugees

She wants to raise Rs 20 crore to save refugees

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Moved by three-year-old Aylan Kurdi's death, Vidhya Ramalingam has kick-started a crowd-funding campaign to buy a rescue ship for immediate action in the Mediterranean.

What is Ronnie Screwvala up to these days?

What is Ronnie Screwvala up to these days?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

"If telecom changed the game for how business was done in India, then we need 20 more of those systemic game-changers to take us to the next level," Ronnie Screwvala tells Pavan Lall.

Sports Shorts: NBA star Curry to meet with NASA over Moon landing doubts

Sports Shorts: NBA star Curry to meet with NASA over Moon landing doubts

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Investment advice from a Guru

Investment advice from a Guru

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'As the interest rates rise, people are going to say why should I be taking big risks when I can get 4 to 5 per cent in a bank account.' 'So, I think you have to change your thinking.' 'You need to look at the balance sheet, look at dividends.' 'These issues that have been ignored.'

Sindhis are flourishing, but going isn't always easy

Sindhis are flourishing, but going isn't always easy

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The Sindhis are a lesson in perseverance. Once uprooted, they've started all over, often reinventing themselves

BJP never regarded dissenters as anti-national: Advani

BJP never regarded dissenters as anti-national: Advani

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The 91-year-old leader said, 'Right from its inception, the BJP has never regarded those who disagree with us politically as our 'enemies', but only as our adversaries.'

Start-up tips: How to handle conflict

Start-up tips: How to handle conflict

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Conflict happens in start-ups. It happens more often than we imagine, because not all conflicts come to light, says well-known Indian American venture capitalist, Desh Deshpande.

Photos that capture the real spirit of women

Photos that capture the real spirit of women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

These images will make you weep with pride.

Gold prices decline to over 3-year low on global cues

Gold prices decline to over 3-year low on global cues

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Bullion traders said a weakening trend in global markets, as the dollar's strength eroded demand, mainly put pressure on the precious metal.

'Environment to bring people into the financial system is very strong in India'

'Environment to bring people into the financial system is very strong in India'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Venture capitalists Adam Wolfensohn and Ameya Bijoor tell Anjuli Bhargava about the kind of investments and companies they are looking to invest in.

Gold, silver surge on domestic demand, firm global cues

Gold, silver surge on domestic demand, firm global cues

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Traders said sustained buying by stockists to meet the festive and marriage season demand mainly helped gold prices to extend gains for the second session.