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Now, get small loans in an hour!

Now, get small loans in an hour!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

While start-ups are making it easier to borrow, one needs to choose carefully.

NITI Aayog turns 1; Focus on 'think-tank' role in New Year

NITI Aayog turns 1; Focus on 'think-tank' role in New Year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

NITI Aayog spent a considerable time on restructuring the setup.

From owning to renting: How the new economy is fuelling change

From owning to renting: How the new economy is fuelling change

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Renting start-ups make a killing as millennials fuel sharing economy.

It's still a long, complicated way to Mars

It's still a long, complicated way to Mars

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

The Indian Space Research Organisation is now looking forward to two key dates -- December 1, when the MOM spacecraft leaves the earth's sphere of influence and September 24 next year, when it's captured by Martian orbit.

'People who have bags full of black money, all that will be out now'

'People who have bags full of black money, all that will be out now'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

'It will cause problems for people who deal in small amounts of cash.' 'I hope it does not cause law and order problems.'

Health in shambles? This could be the reason

Health in shambles? This could be the reason

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

A sedentary lifestyle can strain your metabolism, where you end up burning only one calorie per minute!

#SydneyStabbing: Companies should help employees choose housing

#SydneyStabbing: Companies should help employees choose housing

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Sidharth Narayanan who has spent 15 years in the IT industry, shares his insights from his personal experiences.

How to develop your soft skills

How to develop your soft skills

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

While technical skills are required to receive an interview call, soft skills help convert the call into a job offer.

Pension fund managers devise new strategies to attract youths to NPS

Pension fund managers devise new strategies to attract youths to NPS

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The pension fund managers distribute products under the National Pension System.

PlanCom struggles with the big picture

PlanCom struggles with the big picture

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Since 2004, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, one of the commission's longest serving deputy chairmen, has been trying to mould it to fit into the new economic order, without much to show for his efforts.

3 reasons why the young must buy health insurance

3 reasons why the young must buy health insurance

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Irrespective of your age and how good your health has been, the right time to get a health insurance is NOW, says Mukesh Kumar, Executive Director, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company

Sydney killing: 'Onsite dream' turns sour for IT employees

Sydney killing: 'Onsite dream' turns sour for IT employees

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Experts say most IT companies give a list of do's and don'ts.

BJP slams Shinde over letter to CMs, demands his sacking

BJP slams Shinde over letter to CMs, demands his sacking

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday demanded that Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde be sacked immediately -- for asking chief ministers to ensure that no innocent Muslim is detained or questioned -- claiming that he is attempting to divide the country on communal lines.

'Maximum utterance, minimum governance'

'Maximum utterance, minimum governance'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

'A foot-in-mouth disorder seems to grip the government, and is growing chronic by the day,' says Sunil Sethi.

Millennials, want a job? Then read this interview

Millennials, want a job? Then read this interview

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

'This generation wants to try different things, are ready to take risks and experiment with their careers.'

She is bringing the museum into our homes

She is bringing the museum into our homes

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Dayanita Singh, artist and curator, is giving photography a new art form.

The man who is fixing Congress' public connect

The man who is fixing Congress' public connect

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Prashant Kishor, the man who led Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar to victory, has his task cut out for him as he tries to secure victory for the Congress in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh

A home loan for everyone

A home loan for everyone

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Lenders have lined up a number of home loan products that can fit every aspirant's annual income.

The 26 year old who leads Ignite India

The 26 year old who leads Ignite India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

'Our Indian culture system is very family oriented.' 'We value and respect the decisions of our parents to a great extent.' 'That can be a pro or con.' 'It's up to the parents to gauge how much motivation, pressure or space a child needs.' 'Every child is different.' 'We are all unique and that is what I intend to drive home to parents.'

4 investment advices that don't work today

4 investment advices that don't work today

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Many investment options once seen as safe havens are presently out of sync

A home loan for everyone

A home loan for everyone

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Lenders have lined up a number of home loan products that can fit every aspirant's annual income.

How not to get your credit/debit card hacked

How not to get your credit/debit card hacked

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

There are 7 key rules one can follow to ensure that the chances of such fraud are almost reduced to a negligible level when shopping online, says Anil Rego

India Inc taking baby steps to a 'young' brass

India Inc taking baby steps to a 'young' brass

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Age and experience not less relevant but firms are gradually moving towards younger leadership teams

Google has made teachers less awe-inspiring, grandparents more idle: Modi

Google has made teachers less awe-inspiring, grandparents more idle: Modi

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

'If Facebook were a country, it would be the third most populous one and the most connected.'

8 things no one will tell you about your first job

8 things no one will tell you about your first job

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Don't divulge too much; stay away from office politics.

Freedom from H-1B: Can Indian IT firms do it?

Freedom from H-1B: Can Indian IT firms do it?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Amid Trump's expected action against employment visas, India's bellwether IT firms reveal they have been preparing for this eventuality for years.

'Always be alert... keep family informed...'

'Always be alert... keep family informed...'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

'Never trust a cab or rick driver.' 'Never share personal information.' 'Never hide your whereabouts from your family.' 'Don't party late with strangers or 'just met' friends.'

Kal Penn: I am always excited to come to India

Kal Penn: I am always excited to come to India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

'Eat dhoklas, walk on Juhu beach and eat pani puri -- and not tell my parents because I will get sick!' Kal Penn shares his game plan for India with Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com

Deepak Parekh: The man with a penchant for doing things right

Deepak Parekh: The man with a penchant for doing things right

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Parekh ensures that he never forgets the importance of correctness.

Can Ashwani Lohani turn Air India around?

Can Ashwani Lohani turn Air India around?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Falling jet fuel prices and a revival in domestic traffic growth offer the new CMD a once in a lifetime opportunity.

'There is a lot of bitterness in the Sangh Parivar'

'There is a lot of bitterness in the Sangh Parivar'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Congress leader Sachin Pilot, who was recently appointed the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee chief, says people are disenchanted with the Vasundhara Raje government.

This start-up believes in skilling India's youth

This start-up believes in skilling India's youth

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Medha is an organisation created with the idea of bringing in better employment opportunities and life for educated youth.

5 reasons to support Kejriwal's even-odd numbered car days

5 reasons to support Kejriwal's even-odd numbered car days

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Arvind Kejriwal's strategy to take the pollution bull by the horns needs to be applauded. And I am sure that all the imaginary problems and grievances will be addressed before the restrictions are actually implemented, says Sudhir Bisht.

Here's how PM Modi charms Indians abroad

Here's how PM Modi charms Indians abroad

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's success at courting Indians abroad have been as much a result of his old contacts as efforts by a dedicated arm of the BJP abroad. Archis Mohan reports

Rahul has come back with a new style of politics: Sushmita Dev

Rahul has come back with a new style of politics: Sushmita Dev

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Congress Member of Parliament and party spokesperson Sushmita Dev tells Kavita Chowdhury that party Vice-President Rahul Gandhi's "new kind of politics" has revitalised the party, lifting it from the gloom of the 2014 general elections.

What it really takes to stay on top!

What it really takes to stay on top!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Renu Rajani, VP, Capgemini India tells us why it is important for young professionals to make the most of opportunities at hand and not be scared of failures.

A job site for CAs by CAs

A job site for CAs by CAs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Anurag Singal, founder of cajobportal, a job site that caters exclusively to CAs and commerce graduates tells us how he aims to skill and enable satisfactory employment to aspiring professionals.

'Your skills, not degree, will get you a job'

'Your skills, not degree, will get you a job'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Atul Bhatnagar, COO, National Skills Development Corporation tells us how we can effectively tackle the issue of unemployability and make our youth more employable.

A tough battle ahead for Mumbai's famous dabbawalas

A tough battle ahead for Mumbai's famous dabbawalas

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Mumbai's famous dabbawalas are reinventing themselves to meet the challenge posed by food delivery portals.

'I was a picky eater. I hated carrots, milk and karela'

'I was a picky eater. I hated carrots, milk and karela'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Chef and author Rakhee Vaswani talks about her passion for cooking, her daily struggles as a mompreneur and how she's spreading smiles through her recipes.