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Rising rupee, boon or bane?

Rising rupee, boon or bane?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2004

Well, actually both. It depends from case to case whether the appreciation of the rupee is an advantage or a disadvantage.

Chandrababu Naidu faces Modi's heat, asked to withdraw 3 candidates

Chandrababu Naidu faces Modi's heat, asked to withdraw 3 candidates

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Miffed over the TDP's decision to field candidates from same constituencies as the BJP, the senior leadership has directed Naidu to pull them out or steer clear of the rally on Tuesday. Vicky Nanjappa reports

'Make in India' idea is good but where's the resource?

'Make in India' idea is good but where's the resource?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

India is affected by a 'resource inefficiency curse'.

What you must know about Apple TV, Watch and iPad Pro

What you must know about Apple TV, Watch and iPad Pro

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

It was just not the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus that the Cupertino-based Apple launched on September 9. Here's a lowdown on three more gadgets launched by the company in San Francisco.

'God brought my granddaughter back'

'God brought my granddaughter back'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Megha smiles for the camera. Her smile hides the trauma this child faced, of being abducted, begging on the streets of Kashmir, escaping a flood, and coming back home.

Married? Your car insurance can come down by 20%!

Married? Your car insurance can come down by 20%!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Apart from traditional factors, some new parameters have also been introduced into auto insurance agreements, which can prove to be a boon for the policyholders and can lower their premiums.

4 Indians in ICC team of WT20, Dhoni captain; Check out the 12

4 Indians in ICC team of WT20, Dhoni captain; Check out the 12

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

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World T20 snapshots: Gould, Kettleborough to officiate final

World T20 snapshots: Gould, Kettleborough to officiate final

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

Englishmen Ian Gould and Richard Kettleborough were appointed on-field umpires for the World Twenty20 Championship final to be played between India and Sri Lanka in Dhaka on Sunday.

Budget: Why it's a boon for small businesses

Budget: Why it's a boon for small businesses

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

The Budget 2009 has spared small businesses from a lot of administrative hassles. Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has submitted that small businesses below the turnover of Rs 40 lakh (Rs 4 million) have the option of declaring income at 8 per cent of their turnover and pay taxes accordingly.

Tax sops a boon for power sector

Tax sops a boon for power sector

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Union Budget 2009-10 has been mildly positive for the power sector.

Budget a boon to India's cement sector

Budget a boon to India's cement sector

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The increased focus on infrastructure development and housing sector is expected to raise demand for cement,

Exempt Exempt Tax: Boon or bane?

Exempt Exempt Tax: Boon or bane?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

There has been considerable discussion during the past few years about the Government changing from the EEE to EET Tax regime related to tax saving financial products. The acronyms have a simple expansion: Exempt -- Exempt -- Exempt and Exempt -- Exempt -- Tax. With the upcoming Budget expected to give some direction on this issue, its time we understood what these terms mean and their impact on our pockets.

Amul plans to bring camel milk to the breakfast table

Amul plans to bring camel milk to the breakfast table

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Amul plans to bring camel milk to the breakfast table

Stimulus packages a boon for consumer durables

Stimulus packages a boon for consumer durables

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

"The December and February stimulus packages, which included a cumulative 4 percentage point excise duty cut, have helped the industry register this growth," said Nandi, adding that the festive season would bring more cheer, unlike last year, when the slowdown was taking effect.

Baichung Bhutia: Mamata's pawn or promising politician?

Baichung Bhutia: Mamata's pawn or promising politician?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

The former Indian football captain has a new target in the Lok Sabha seat of Darjeeling, but he may not find the going as easy as scoring a goal, says Joel Rai

New age tech firms empowering women

New age tech firms empowering women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Start-ups are adding value to the day-to-day lives of Indian women

Swamy files FIR against Sonia 'for targeting Hindus'

Swamy files FIR against Sonia 'for targeting Hindus'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday filed an FIR in New Delhi against United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi and members of the National Advisory Council' (which is headed by Gandhi) 'for committing offences of propagating hate against the Hindu community by circulating for enacting as law a draft bill described as Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence Bill, 2011.'

Meet Bollywood's real life Kapoor and Sons!

Meet Bollywood's real life Kapoor and Sons!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Before you watch Kapoor & Sons in theatres, here's introducing you to the real-life Kapoors.

An agenda for Dr Urjit Patel

An agenda for Dr Urjit Patel

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Unless Dr Urjit Patel starts clearing the balance sheets of banks, the investment cycle will not start. Unless the clog in the drain is cleared, further lending cannot happen. If further lending doesn't happen, the investment cycle also will not happen, writes M R Venkatesh.

Factors that will boost Sensex EPS growth at 16.3% in FY15

Factors that will boost Sensex EPS growth at 16.3% in FY15

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Analystsare showing optimism in Sensex EPS growth after double digit growth in the second quarter of current year.

India benefits from reforms and a bit of luck

India benefits from reforms and a bit of luck

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

India is likely to attract increasing notice from global investors.

Review: Vampire Academy is a sloppy mashup of pop references

Review: Vampire Academy is a sloppy mashup of pop references

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Vampire Academy falls flat on its face, says Paloma Sharma.

USIBC urges India, US to strengthen partnership

USIBC urges India, US to strengthen partnership

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

US India Business Council has urged New Delhi and America to take steps to strengthen bilateral trade relationship to realise their 'true business potential'.

Buying lingerie? Here's what you should know!

Buying lingerie? Here's what you should know!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Read on!

India to play two warm-up games before World Twenty20

India to play two warm-up games before World Twenty20

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

India will play two warm-up games before their opening match of the ICC World Twenty20 to be held in Bangladesh next month, according the schedule announced on Wednesday.

Income inequality rises in India: IMF

Income inequality rises in India: IMF

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

The net worth of India's billionaire community has soared 12-fold in 15 years - enough to eliminate absolute poverty twice over in the country, where income inequality is also on the rise, according to the IMF.

'Telugu cinema never expanded into meaningful cinema'

'Telugu cinema never expanded into meaningful cinema'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

'I prefer calling myself a 'film activist' rather than a filmmaker,' Mahesh Kathi tells Radhika Rajamani/ Rediff.com

10 smartphones that will blow you away in 2016

10 smartphones that will blow you away in 2016

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The past few years have seen a frenzy of phone launches.

Falling oil prices pull India's budget out of the fire

Falling oil prices pull India's budget out of the fire

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Budget is widely seen as a test of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Bhuvneshwar will swing the ball, others have to get seam movement'

'Bhuvneshwar will swing the ball, others have to get seam movement'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Javagal Srinath believes India need to identify its frontline pace attack who can take wickets upfront during their title defence at the ICC Cricket World Cup starting next month.

'Resumption of Indo-Pak hockey ties will benefit both countries'

'Resumption of Indo-Pak hockey ties will benefit both countries'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Former Pakistan captain Tahir Zaman believes the resumption of hockey ties between arch-rivals India and Pakistan will prove beneficial to both countries and will also be a big boost for revival of the sport.

FCCB: A boon that proves to be a bane

FCCB: A boon that proves to be a bane

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

Foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCBs) are proving to be a double-edged sword with large premiums simply vanishing on account of bear markets and the ghost of redemption at yield-to-maturity (YTM) hanging on.

'Youth today don't quote Shakespeare to proclaim their love'

'Youth today don't quote Shakespeare to proclaim their love'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

"They would rather tweet, send a text message or leave a note on Facebook," says Amrita Chowdhury, country head and publishing director, Harlequin India. Here she talks about Mills & Boon's Indian flavour, GenY and their idea of romance, and the future of romantic novels in India.

Jadeja fined 50 percent of match fee for Anderson clash; BCCI slams verdict

Jadeja fined 50 percent of match fee for Anderson clash; BCCI slams verdict

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was fined 50 percent of his match fee after being found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Code for Players and Player Support Personnel for his involvement in an incident with James Anderson during the second day of the first Test against England in Nottingham.

Hockey World League: Argentina stun Netherlands

Hockey World League: Argentina stun Netherlands

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The opening day of the Hero Hockey World League Final witnessed a major upset as lower-ranked Argentina put up a spirited display to outclass London Olympic silver medallist Netherlands 5-2, while world number two Australia eked out a narrow 3-2 win over Belgium in Pool B at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Friday.

These PHOTOS will inspire your next trip

These PHOTOS will inspire your next trip

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Winners of the 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.

Microsoft Word has an Assamese clone

Microsoft Word has an Assamese clone

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Named Jahnabi, the word processor has came as a boon for those who need help in writing the language and can be easily used by those with a rudimentary knowledge of Assamese.

Gold monetisation not viable for investors in the yellow metal

Gold monetisation not viable for investors in the yellow metal

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Conversion into jewellery during redemption would entail 15-20% wastage and making charges, rendering the scheme inefficient

Wallet stolen? Here's how you can get back on your feet

Wallet stolen? Here's how you can get back on your feet

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Going through these steps are by no stretch of imagination fun things to do, but if you do indeed lose your wallet, these steps may come in handy and reduce your stress.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is not an iPad Mini killer

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is not an iPad Mini killer

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Buy the premium tablet for the S Pen and calling facility.