My worst financial mistake in 2007
We asked you to send in your experiences about the financial mistakes you made in 2007 and how you plan to make 2008 a financial success.
Here, a Get Ahead reader who wants to remain...- in Bussiness
Are new IPO rules good? Tell us
The Securities and Exchange Board of India is planning to reduce the time gap between opening of an issue and the listing of the company's stocks on the bourse and make the registration norms for...- in Bussiness
Has social networking ever landed you in hot water
A British family's multi-million dollar mansion has ended up in shambles after their 16-year-old daughter threw a party there.
The teenager posted an open invitation to her birthday bash on socia...- in Bussiness
As Ajay Devgan celebrates his 39th birthday today, April 2, it's time to celebrate him.
Ajay has proven his acting talent time and again and given us many memorable Hindi films.
From...- in Bussiness
From PPF to MFs: Is it a good idea?
Is it a right time to buy mutual funds if you are a first-time investor? What kind of mutual fund should you buy in that case? Should you go for an equity linked saving scheme, ELSS, or sould ...- in Bussiness
Bigg Boss: Did the right person win?
Weeks of suspense ended on Saturday when Ashutosh Kaushik won the reality show, Bigg Boss 2.
Voting for the winner was indeed tough for there were more than one favourite in the show...- in Bussiness
Would you consider marrying for money?
Let's face it -- with times as tough as they have been of late, financial worries are taking a toll on other aspects of our lives, especially relationships.
It's not easy keeping romance a...- in Bussiness
Fixed deposits: Are they for you?
With the stock markets in a downward spiral, it comes as no surprise that few want to invest in equity markets. This crash in the share prices, however, has proved to be a boon for banks, whose f...- in Bussiness
Should government schools teach in English?
Rahul Gandhi feels English should be made the medium of instruction in government schools, as it would provide Dalit and tribal students better opportunities.The Congress general secretary, who ...- in Bussiness
Young investors: To Risk or not to Risk?
IÂ always define my risk, and I don't have to worry about it."Â -- Tony Saliba
Young investors are a class apart, each of them has their own perception about money. In fact in th...- in Bussiness
Single agency should tackle terrorism: Kalam
Advocating a national campaign to eliminate terrorism from the country, former President APJ Abdul Kalam has suggested a single agency for gathering and dissemination of intelligence.
The ...- in Bussiness
Which star should be immortalised on screen?
Aamir Khan may play the late singer-actor, Kishore Kumar in a movie by Percept Pictures. This got us thinking that we have no dearth of legends in Indian cinema, and yet, very few bio-pics. Bussiness
Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire swept away four awards at the 66th Annual Golden Globes Award ceremony. A very good start to the year indeed for India.
Last year too we saw a number of f...- in Bussiness
V-Day special: The cheesiest pick-up lines ever!
Being alone on Valentine's Day sucks, doesn't it?
Well, if you are single and planning to ask someone out, that's great.
But to ensure you don't strike out please, oh please -- do no...- in Bussiness
Distributing wealth among your kids? Here's help!
Most parents often commit the cardinal sin of dividing wealth in an unequal manner. Though the basic idea is not to hurt the other, it's done to protect the one who seems to be more vulnerable in...- in Bussiness