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Common application form issued for PPF, NSC and other small savings schemes

It must be recalled that the finance ministry had revised rules and introduced separate forms for each small savings scheme via a notification in December 2019.




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What RBI's announcement today means for your loans and fixed deposit interest rates

The RBI announced a host of measures today aimed at increasing liquidity in the economy.




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How to use ICICI Bank's voice banking services on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant

To get the benefit of the voice banking offering, customers need to download the Alexa / Google Assistant and link their ICICI Bank account through a secure two-factor authentication process.




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Getting lost, and enjoying it

The discoverers of this phenomenon won the 2014 Nobel Prize for Medicine, and thanks to them, we now know why we get lost.




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Good, Bad and Better

He’s also reasonably pleasant looking like herself. Petronella goes to live with him in his castle, leaving the prince stunned.




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Ash and Essence

Instead of using traditional fire-and-wick ceremonial lamps, the priests use muslin bags filled with ashes to worship the ritually decorated icon.




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9 practical steps to prepare for and navigate the financial crisis due to coronavirus

Do not deny the possibility of losing the job, or being furloughed briefly.




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Coronavirus pandemic impact: Keep your investments liquid and focus on short term goals

Any investment decision during this period should be made factoring in the short-term goals of an individual.




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Why you should keep financial assets organised and listed while you are alive

We can do a lot without spending money, and money well spent can do a lot. Let your money help you and those around you live better. Rather than lying meaninglessly in expired bonds, unaccessed PPF accounts, unused vases and unworn dresses.




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Is Covid hurting your job? Find out how to manage your career and protect your finances

In India, the total number of jobs likely to be impacted is 136 million, as per the NSS.




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Four ways to review and modify asset allocation in mutual funds

As the financial markets scenario is changing, it is important to review and modify (if needed) the existing asset allocation. However, before going ahead, you should consult your financial advisor.




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Sony cuts television prices up to 20% to spur demand during Covid-19

The company has cut prices anywhere from Rs 2,000 on the smaller screen televisions going up to Rs two lakh on a flagship 85-inch model apart from rolling out long tenure no-cost EMI schemes and bundling offers. It has launched a new 85-inch model at Rs 5.9 lakh bringing down its earlier pricing structure of Rs 10 lakh in this screen size.




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"Change law that mandates 120 days' stay in India to qualify as NRIs"

A law requiring 120 days' stay in India to claim Non-Resident Indian (NRI) status needs to be changed, an association representing NRIs has demanded, citing economic disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Canadian permanent residents stranded in India as special flights are only accommodating citizens

In official emails to permanent residents who have enquired about the availability of these flights, the high commission has indicated that at this point, the flights are available only to Canadian citizens and their immediate family members who are permanent residents and accompanying them on the flights.




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Indians among worst COVID-19 affected ethnic groups in England

Figures released this week by the National Health Service England show that of the 13,918 patients who died in hospitals till April 17 after testing positive for the novel coronavirus, 16.2 per cent were of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) background and those identifying with Indian ethnicity made up 3 per cent of that.




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Indian-American lawyer Seema Nanda to step down as CEO of Democratic Party

Seema Nanda has announced her decision to step down as the CEO of the Democratic National Committee, the top administrative position in the main Opposition party, ahead of the presidential elections in November.




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Indian-American woman elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Renu Khator, an Indian-American university chancellor, has been elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences for her contributions in the fields of education and academic leadership.




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BR Shetty: The staggering rise and incredible fall of a billionaire

BR Shetty landed in Abu Dhabi with $8 in 1973 and turned his sweat into a personal fortune worth billions.




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Stay home, reflect and be part of something bigger: Sunita Williams to Indian students stuck in US

Indian-American NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has advised Indian students stranded in the US due to the coronavirus-linked global travel restrictions to use the occasion to think how they could be a productive and positive addition to the society.




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Understanding a mutual fund factsheet

Each scheme has a specific investment objective that tells investors what the scheme aims to achieve - it can be capital appreciation, regular income, liquidity etc.




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No last goodbye for Gulf migrant workers lost to pandemic

Millions of foreigners work in the United Arab Emirates and across the other wealthy Gulf nations, providing the backbone of the workforce in hospitals and banks, as well as on construction sites and in factories.




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Post lockdown employers must mandatorily provide medical insurance to employees

Medical insurance should be typically taken for at least one year to cater to any health issue which could commence during the lockdown but extend beyond. However, insurers can also tailor health policies to suit the budgets of small enterprises.




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How to choose health insurance in times of coronavirus pandemic

Times may seem bleak, but this too shall pass, and when it does, we will need to get ready for life to return to normalcy. Part of this normalcy will be finances, and for life to move on, it's crucial to make sure savings have not been eaten away through avoidable medical expenses.




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Coronavirus: US announces relaxations for H-1B visa holders and Green Card applicants

The US government has given a grace period of 60 days to H-1B visa holders and Green Card applicants.




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COVID-19 thwarts tax planning for several rich individuals and promoters

Virus could hit the way Indian revenue authorities tax their individual, foreign income.




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Coronavirus and worklife: Tips to make working from home easy

The COVID-19 outbreak has caused almost all firms to deploy the work from home practice for employees. While some may be used to this, others may feel lost in the exercise. To crack and make the most of your work from home situation, here are important points.




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Thinking about a career change during the coronavirus pandemic? Here are 8 things to consider

Though India does not have similar jobs data reporting structure during this pandemic, it is easy to see that the job market this year will be the most challenging that we have seen in our lifetimes.




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From pay cuts to job security, answers to six questions you have about covid and your career

If the company is planning lay-offs, start circulating your resume and talking to people in the industry without discussing it with colleagues. It is also a good idea to build a contingency fund to help you sail through in case you don’t find a job immediately.




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A Girl and her Tent

Well, technically, it’s really a girl, her tent, and another 30 lbs of gear strapped to her back (while she hikes up a mountain) but...




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Lake House: Winter Work and Spring Plans

Remember how I was on a cabinet building kick a few months ago? My energy level–and that magical ability to knock together a cabinet on...




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Endings and Beginnings

Even before I knew how to name it (or identify it) one of the core principles of my life was always to follow my energy....




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Stocks in news: Indigo, Voda Idea and JSW Steel

Stocks in news: Indigo, Voda Idea and JSW Steel





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Stocks in news: SBI, HCL Tech and Tata Chemicals

Stocks in news: SBI, HCL Tech and Tata Chemicals





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Stocks in news: Tata Power, GAIL and Muthoot Finance

Stocks in news: Tata Power, GAIL and Muthoot Finance





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Stocks in news: IRB Infra, RIL and Airtel

Stocks in news: IRB Infra, RIL and Airtel





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Stocks in news: Apollo Tyres, Rites and India Cements

Stocks in news: Apollo Tyres, Rites and India Cements





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Stocks in news: Airtel, Indusind, HPCL and Titan

Stocks in news: Airtel, Indusind, HPCL and Titan





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Stocks in news: SBI, NBCC, Raymond and CERA

Stocks in news: SBI, NBCC, Raymond and CERA





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Stocks in news: IndiGo, Biocon, L&T and M&M

Stocks in news: IndiGo, Biocon, L&T and M&M





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Stocks in news: Yes Bank, SBI, Airtel and Infosys

Stocks in news: Yes Bank, SBI, Airtel and Infosys





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Union Budget 2019: Here's key demands, expectations of Foreign Investors

Union Budget 2019: Here's key demands, expectations of Foreign Investors





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Beaten down banking and industrial stocks likely to outperform in near term: Taher Badshah

Beaten down banking and industrial stocks likely to outperform in near term: Taher Badshah





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Stock up on gold and silver before the virus crisis is over: Jim Rogers

Stock up on gold and silver before the virus crisis is over: Jim Rogers





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Can't be in lockdown forever, have to focus both on lives and livelihoods: Raghuram Rajan

Can't be in lockdown forever, have to focus both on lives and livelihoods: Raghuram Rajan





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Be extremely cautious and don't get swayed by the sharp bear market rallies: Dipan Mehta

Be extremely cautious and don't get swayed by the sharp bear market rallies: Dipan Mehta





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Rajasthan’s thrust will be on textile, agriculture and domestic tourism: Sachin Pilot

The real economic activities in Rajasthan are taking place in the rural areas. On April 18, we had 62,000 NREGA (National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) workers; on May 5 the number jumped to 16.5 lakh, said Pilot.




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Vizag gas leak tragedy: Tension at LG Polymers plant as villagers protest demanding its closure

Vizag gas leak tragedy: Tension at LG Polymers plant as villagers protest demanding its closure





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Setu Samudra and other exercises to repatriate Indians from across the globe: ET Explains

Setu Samudra and other exercises to repatriate Indians from across the globe: ET Explains





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Covid-19 pandemic: ICMR approves 28 more institutions for Plasma Therapy across country

Covid-19 pandemic: ICMR approves 28 more institutions for Plasma Therapy across country





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Coronavirus pandemic: Kanpur metro construction resumes amid lockdown 3.0

Coronavirus pandemic: Kanpur metro construction resumes amid lockdown 3.0