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	December 31, 2013

		Top Headlines More » After water, AAP govt moves to reduce power bills in Delhi "The cabinet will meet and discuss audit of power companies. Delhi govt has examined the case, and we feel CAG can audit all 3 power companies," Kejriwal said. Mulayam acknowledges Modi effect, calls Lalu Prasad sycophant Mulayam said the BJP would have some gains in 2014 Lok Sabha polls due to Narendra Modi but it would not be able to form government. Michael Schumacher shows slight improvement, but not out of danger: Doctor The French hospital that is treating Schumacher carried out a second operation on the former F1 world champion and the doctors say that there are "some signs" that his condition is "more under control". Cities More » Robbers loot house of UP home secretary's sister Robbers barged into the house of sister of Uttar Pradesh home secretary and looted at gunpoint jewellery worth Rs 2 lakhs and cash amounting to Rs 3 lakhs. 40 days on, Bangalore ATM attacker elusive On November 19 , Jyothi Udaya, 44, was attacked in the Corporation Bank ATM by the man after she refused to give in to his demand to withdraw money and hand it over. Business More » Sensex rises 28 points, ends year with 9% gains Across market, investors were richer by over Rs 1 lakh crore with market capitalisation ending at Rs 70.4 lakh crore. Apollo Tyres stock surges 12% after Cooper deal collapse Shares of Apollo Tyres rose sharply by nearly 12% after Cooper Tire & Rubber Co terminated its troubled $2.5-billion merger agreement with the Indian firm. Sports More » Yuvraj dropped; Binny, Ishwar picked for ODIs against New Zealand Senior India batsman Yuvraj Singh was dropped from the Indian ODI squad for the upcoming tour to New Zealand. Pujara, Ashwin steady in ICC Test rankings Cheteshwar Pujara remained the best-placed Indian batsman at the seventh spot, while R Ashwin was also steady at the same position in the bowlers' chart of the latest ICC Test rankings. Entertainment More » Veena Malik's ex-boyfriend files case against her? Veena Malik, who is known for her controversies, seems to have grabbed eyeballs again after getting married. Is Alok Nath the next Rajinikanth? It can be said that 30th December, 2013 was 'Alok Nath' day as for no apparent reasons, jokes based on Bollywood actor Alok Nath started trending on Sunday night. Infotech More » Samsung develops world’s first 4GB RAM for phones With 64-bit computing touted as the next step for mobile chipsets, Samsung has readied the world’s first 4GB RAM for mobiles. Samsung offers EMI-cum-upgrades for Galaxy range Samsung has kicked off a new EMI-cum-upgrade scheme in the country for its Galaxy range of smartphones and tablets in India.				Most Read Stories More » Indian Mujahideen wanted to nuke Surat, Yasin Bhatkal tells cops AAP government delivers on free water supply promise It was a big mistake to sign Sara Khan: Producer Bigg Boss 7: When Tanuja met Tanishaa Most Shared Stories More » Five things to know while buying a car American-style startup takes root in India Sexual health: Foods for a longer erection 20 health benefits of honey Most Commented Stories More » Indian Mujahideen wanted to nuke Surat, Yasin Bhatkal tells cops US to proceed with prosecution of Devyani Khobragade, no question of apology: Sources AAP government delivers on free water supply promise AAP delivers on water promise, but bills to rise for big consumers

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Investing lessons and strategies for 2014

Investing lessons and strategies for 2014

The investing landscape saw momentous developments in 2013. We sum up these changes, distilling the learning and suggesting strategies for 2014.

Rupee in 2014: Counter the freefall by investing in global funds

To counter the dip in rupee, invest around 10% of your portfolio in global funds in the coming year.

Stocks in 2014: Few opportunities in large-cap; mid-caps more attractive

Extreme polarisation marked the performance of the stock markets during the year 2013.

Gold in 2014: No longer a safe investment

The myth that gold prices only rise was shattered and the metal lost its status as a safe haven.

Can these companies get out of the debt trap?

Companies across sectors are caught in a debt trap. Companies are not making enough money to even repay the interest on their debt.

Quote of the week

“No single data or point or number will determine our next move but our effort is firmly on controlling inflation.”

Raghuram Rajan RBI Governor

Family Finances

Goels need to reorient their investments to fund their goals

Despite a good risk coverage, the Goels will need to reorient their investments to overcome the disadvantages of relying heavily on insurance and real estate to fund their goals.

Financial Planning

Why upfront commissions need to be banned

Upfront commission encourages a transaction-level activity with investors. It is a far from the effort of selling right and placing the customer first.

Money-making venture

Sanjay Yadavrao’s Rs 7 crore venture brings prosperity to Konkan

“The people in Konkan were forced to migrate to cities due to lack of local employment opportunities. I wanted to change the status quo,” Yadavrao says.

Entrepreneurs

Mantra to success: How Manish Godha built a Rs 6 crore technology marketing company

Last year, Advaiya reported a revenue of about Rs 6 crore, and in the next fiscal year, the 85-employee company expects to generate Rs 10-11 crore.

Financial Calculators

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Real estate in 2014: Haggle hard with the developers

The year 2013 saw bargaining power in buyers’ hands. Make the most of it till the first half of 2014.

Why you should read online terms & conditions

Most people blindly press the ‘I agree’ button and accept the terms while buying online or sharing information on the Net. To avoid needless problems, here are the things you should know.

Inflation in 2014: No respite from rising prices; restrategise your goals

There is a silver lining in a high inflation regime. You can use the high inflation to bring down your tax on certain investments.

Global developments in 2014: FIIs to remain bullish on Indian stocks

Shrugging off the impact of tapering of the US stimulus, FIIs continue to be attracted to India.

Mutual funds in 2014: Invest directly for big gains

Direct plans introduced in 2013 can be your key to higher returns from mutual funds.

Daily Newsletter
Special stories that round up the major developments of the day

Markets Watch
Round up of stock, currency, bond, money and real estate market

IPO Watch
Gives you the latest IPO/FPO related news

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	December 30, 2013

		Top Headlines More » Indian student in coma after being assaulted in Australia A 20-year-old Indian student suffered serious injuries after he was brutally attacked with stick and robbed by a gang in Melbourne. Doctors say Michael Schumacher's condition remains critical, uncertain Former Formula One champion Michael Schumacher's condition remains critical and it is not clear how it will progress, doctors treating him after a skiing injury said. Russia attack caused by suicide bomber, toll up to 14 A deadly bombing on a packed trolleybus in the Russian city of Volgograd was caused by a male suicide bomber, investigators said on Monday, as the official death toll rose to 14 people. Cities More » Mumbai hotels challenge 1.30am deadline for New Year parties The Indian Hotels and Restaurant Association approached the Bombay HC challenging the city police's 1.30am deadline for eateries and restaurants on New Year's eve. Delhi records lowest minimum temperature in decade at 2.4 degrees celsius Delhi recorded the lowest minimum temperature in a decade for the month of December as mercury dipped to a chilling 2.4 degrees on Monday morning. Business More » Inflation a hurdle for easy money policy: RBI RBI governor Raghuram Rajan said high inflation is limiting the central bank's ability to boost growth with an accommodative monetary policy. Gold falls on profit selling, weak global cues Snapping a two-day rising trend, gold prices fell by Rs 170 to Rs 29,950 per 10 grams in the national capital. Sports More » Special feeling to get hundred in last Test: Jacques Kallis South Africa's Jacques Kallis got a fairytale hundred against India in his farewell Test and the retiring all-rounder said it was a "special feeling". Transition phase completed as Sachin Tendulkar bids farewell in 2013 It indeed was a 'Farewell to Remember' when Tendulkar played his 200th and final Test match at his homeground Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Entertainment More » Bigg Boss 7: Was Gauahar Khan’s win pre-determined? Through the day there were congratulatory messages on social media confidently claiming Gauahar Khan to be the winner. 'Dhoom:3' races for Rs 300 crore mark The makers of 'Dhoom:3' have found the pot of gold with this fast-paced action thriller. The box office business of the Aamir Khan-starrer has reached Rs 211 crore. Infotech More » Government requests to take down 36 'fake' accounts Social networking websites describe "fake" accounts as impostor accounts, where someone is pretends to be another person. Now, PCs that learn from mistakes Computers have entered the age when they are able to learn from their own mistakes, a development that is about to turn the digital world on its head.				Most Read Stories More » I am in love with Kushal: Gauhar Khan Indian Mujahideen wanted to nuke Surat, Yasin Bhatkal tells cops Bigg Boss 7: When Tanuja met Tanishaa Bigg Boss 7: Was Gauahar Khan’s win pre-determined? Most Shared Stories More » Five things to know while buying a car 15 Home remedies for common cold and cough Best ways to lose belly fat Devyani Khobragade case on backburner, US poised to irretrievably lose unilateral privileges Most Commented Stories More » Indian Mujahideen wanted to nuke Surat, Yasin Bhatkal tells cops Narendra Modi, Arvind Kejriwal no match to Rahul Gandhi: Lalu Prasad Prashant Bhushan assures AAP's support to agitation against Kudankulam nuclear plant Devyani Khobragade case on backburner, US poised to irretrievably lose unilateral privileges

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	December 29, 2013

		Top Headlines More » Despite being rich in natural resources, why is Jharkhand poor: Modi BJP's prime ministerial candidate on Sunday attacked the UPA government for ignoring Jharkhand. CM Kejriwal seeks 10 days to resolve problems of people Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal today sought ten days time to formulate a system to address grievances and problems of the people. Female suicide bomber kills at least 18 at Russian train station At least 18 people were killed and dozens injured when a suicide bomber blew herself up in a train station in the Russian city of Volgograd today. Cities More » Man kills daughters, injures wife over petty dispute A man allegedly killed his two minor daughters and injured his wife after attacking them with a sharp edged weapon. Candlelight vigils to remember Nirbhaya India on Sunday marks 12 months since the death of a student savagely gang-raped on a Delhi bus. Business More » Auto sales to pick up from the second half of 2014: Report The research firm expects consumer sentiment to improve in rural areas, which would act as a positive trigger for certain segments and companies within the auto industry. Market cap of 8 sensex firms up Rs 25,815cr The combined market capitalization of eight sensex companies rose by Rs 25,815 crore last week, with giants TCS and ONGC contributing the most. Sports More » England uneasy about facing me: Mitchell Johnson Man of the series Mitchell Johnson says he and Kevin Pietersen are "passionate" competitors and he enjoyed his confrontation with him. Kallis goes past Dravid, becomes third highest Test run-getter Kallis, who would be retiring from Tests at the end of the ongoing second and final game against India, now has 13,289 runs in the longest format. Entertainment More » Gulzar writes rap for Yo Yo Honey Singh What's unique about Horn Ok Please, the newly-released song from Dedh Ishqiya? Well, it's a collaboration between Vishal Bhardwaj, Gulzar, Sukhwinder Singh and Yo Yo Honey Singh. Why Sofia and Armaan are best contenders for 'Jaani Dushman' remake? What would we have done all through 2013 had they not fought, squabbled over everything from boyfriends, to houses ?. Infotech More » Video games from 1970s revived on internet For those old enough to remember console games like " Asteroids" or " Red Baron," from the 1970s and 1980s: the games are back. Why more teens are quitting Facebook Teenagers are turning their back on Facebook 'in their droves' and switching to simpler social networks and messaging apps, new research has found.				Most Read Stories More » India's tit-for-tat forces US ambassador Nancy Powell to call off Nepal vacation? Veteran actor Farooq Sheikh dies due to heart attack in Dubai Rs.100 crore divorce settlement false: Sussanne Devyani case: India hardens stand, seeks 'US tax violations' Most Shared Stories More » Donkey milk sells at Rs 2,000 per litre! 15 Home remedies for common cold and cough Best ways to lose belly fat Top 10 sex positions that are fat-burning exercises Most Commented Stories More » Industrialist brokered AAP-Congress deal to stop BJP, Gadkari says India's tit-for-tat forces US ambassador Nancy Powell to call off Nepal vacation? Narendra Modi, Arvind Kejriwal no match to Rahul Gandhi: Lalu Prasad Devyani case: India hardens stand, seeks 'US tax violations'

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