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Now, get more on small savings ; Indian Postal Schemes

2011-12-02T16:47:00.002+03:00

The finance ministry has notified that from December 1 the rate of interest on Public Provident Fund (PPF) scheme in the current financial year ending March 2012 would be 8.6%, up from 8%. The government has also allowed higher limit in PPF investments, allowing one to put up to Rs 1 lakh per year in this instrument, from Rs 70,000 earlier. The rate of interest on the 5-year national savings

Steve Jobs Speech to Stanford Graduates

2010-11-24T10:40:00.002+03:00

Steve Jobs Speech to Stanford GraduatesThree storiesThis is a copy of a speech that Steve Jobs delivered to the graduates of Stanford University.-----------------------"I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I've ever gotten to a college graduation. Today I want to

Walking for fun and fitness Walking for good health

2010-05-11T15:41:00.001+03:00

Walking for fun and fitness Walking for good healthHow many times we have made resolutions to engage in some sort of physical activity to keep us fit and failed to keep our promises. Yes, Gyms are expensive, we do not have time, I am too old to go to a gym. Today, I am going to recommend you a simple fitness solution. Which is walking. Walking is an excellent exercise to improve and maintain our

Make happiness a habit

2010-05-11T13:22:00.000+03:00

Make happiness a habitJEMIMA MARGARET ELIOT Times New Network , May 11, 2010, 10.20am ISTFor your heart’s sake, make happiness a habit. They don’t call it a hearty laugh without reason. Substituting a fang-baring, expletive-spewing expression with a pleasant smile does a lot of good to your heart, says a recent research. Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston reported

"The problems we face today, violent conflicts, destruction of nature, poverty, hunger and so on, are human-created problems which can be resolved thr

2010-03-22T09:53:00.000+03:00

The 14th Dalai Lama The Nobel Peace Prize 1989 Nobel LectureNobel Lecture, December 11, 1989 Brothers and Sisters:It is an honour and pleasure to be among you today. I am really happy to see so many old friends who have come from different corners of the world, and to make new friends, whom I hope to meet again in the future. When I meet people in different parts of the world, I am always

Buddha Quotes

2010-02-17T17:12:00.001+03:00

Buddha Quotes given below are just few words or a couple of sentences, but they have a meaning that is deeper and far reaching. Just read them slowly to grasp the exact meaning.“You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You, yourself, as much as anybody in the

Savings schemes back in favour

2010-02-07T15:53:00.002+03:00

Savings schemes back in favourBy Bakul Chugan Tongia, ET BureauAn anonymous author once said: “In the old days, a man who saved was a miser; nowadays, he is a wonder.” This precisely emphasises the way people have changed their perception about money. At the same time investment patterns have also seen drastic changes in the past few years. Today, only a few of us, would prefer the conventional

Mahatma’s teachings echo in Japanese Parliament

2010-02-04T14:12:00.002+03:00

Mahatma’s teachings echo in Japanese ParliamentNEW DELHI: Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama invoked the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi during his policy speech at the 174th session of the Japanese Parliament, Diet, to outline the challenges facing Japanese society and the path to their amelioration. Beginning the speech by narrating the seven social sins inscribed at the Raj Ghat, Mr. Hatoyama

Everything You Ever Really Needed to Know About Personal Finance On Just One Page – Download My Personal Finance Book for Free!

2010-01-13T11:55:00.001+03:00

Everything You Ever Really Needed to Know About Personal Finance On Just One Page – Download My Personal Finance Book for Free!

The most well-meaning New Year resolutions!

2009-12-31T15:03:00.001+03:00

The most well-meaning New Year resolutions!ARADHANA V BHATNAGAR31 December 2009, 12:00am ISTAre resolutions made each year only to be broken even before one can say Jack Robinson? Even though the spirit is willing, daily pressures and circumstances make it difficult for people to adhere to them. We take a look at the ones that are loaded with good intentions... The last two days of the year are

New Year's prayer and meditation for peace

2009-12-30T06:07:00.002+03:00

"Many of the great religions of the world believe that when groups of people come together to pray and meditate it has a powerful, positive and cohesive affect on the environment.All of us are too aware that we live in troubled times - from crime in our neighborhoods to the breakup of many families to tension in the family of Nations. Too often we feel helpless - that we do not possess the tools

30 mins of daily workout for a healthier 2010

2009-12-29T07:46:00.001+03:00

Just add 30 minutes of physical activity to your daily regime and ensure a healthier 2010, according to an expert. Peter Brubaker, professor of health and exercise science at Wake Forest University, said that regular daily exercise is the most important step towards a healthier lifestyle. “People don’t realize you can get tremendous benefit from regular physical activity even if you never lose a

How to avoid TDS on Fixed Deposit?

2009-12-28T13:25:00.001+03:00

How to avoid TDS on Fixed Deposit?Posted using ShareThis

My Journey To Billionaire Club: Money Advice: The Best Financial Advices Ever

2009-12-09T10:09:00.000+03:00

My Journey To Billionaire Club: Money Advice: The Best Financial Advices Ever

My Journey To Billionaire Club: Best Investment for Monthly Income India

2009-12-05T09:51:00.000+03:00

My Journey To Billionaire Club: Best Investment for Monthly Income India

2009-12-05T09:49:00.000+03:00

My Journey To Billionaire Club: Best Investment for Monthly Income India

Post Office Savings Schemes

2009-11-28T18:35:00.002+03:00

PostOffice Savings Account3.5% per annum on individual/ joint accounts.Minimum Rs. 50/-. Maximum Rs. 1,00,000/- for an individual account. Rs. 2,00,000/- for joint account.Cheque facility available. Interest Tax Free.5-YearPost Office Recurring Deposit AccountOn maturity Rs. 10/- account fetches Rs. 728.90/-. Can be continued for another 5 years on year to year basis.Rate of interest 7.5% (

FIXED DEPOSIT RATES LIKELY TO GO UP

2009-11-09T09:41:00.000+03:00

Fixed Deposit rates likely to go up9 Nov 2009, 0706 hrs IST, Srikala Bhashyam, ET BureauSOURCE: THE ECONOMIC TIMESThough the Reserve Bank of India (RBI's) recent credit policy didn't have much for the markets to cheer, there are indications of a rising interest rate regime which should be good news for those relying on fixed deposits. The central bank has indicated that rates could tighten up in

JOIN HOPENHAGEN

2009-11-06T22:25:00.000+03:00

JOIN HOPENHAGEN

Top 8 Money tips for NRIs

2009-11-06T21:06:00.004+03:00

Top 8 money tips for NRIsSource: Geeta Nair NRIs, have you’ve been toiling hard to rake in that extra bit but unable to fathom where all your money disappears by the end of the month? Chances are there’s a money leak. Fix it right away with a financial budget says Geeta Nair before your expenses balloon to unimaginable proportions leading you to a debt trap. A financial budget can help you set

Get the most out of fixed deposits

2009-11-06T20:13:00.001+03:00

Get the most out of fixed depositsBy- Roshan Kumar, ECONOMICTIMES.COMHigh volatility in stock markets combined with the easing inflation has again made fixed deposits an attractive avenue for investors, particularly those seeking assured returns. For, FD schemes of banks not only give assured returns but risk-free returns as well, and all one has to do is park one’s money in such a scheme and

SBI extends 8% home loan scheme to March 2010

2009-11-06T19:40:00.000+03:00

MUMBAI: India's largest lender State Bank of India has extended its special home loan scheme at 8 per cent interest rate by over four months to March 31, 2010, a move which would provide relief to small home loan borrowers. The bank, which offers the special scheme under 'My Home Campaign', offers 8 per cent fixed interest rate for 5 years for loans up to Rs 5 lakh, with a maximum tenure of 10

Chawanni Advice - my 2 cents: Savings Tip: Quartelry Income Scheme

2009-11-03T18:46:00.000+03:00

Chawanni Advice - my 2 cents: Savings Tip: Quartelry Income Scheme

Chawanni Advice - my 2 cents: Savings Tip: Flexi RD

2009-11-03T18:31:00.000+03:00

Chawanni Advice - my 2 cents: Savings Tip: Flexi RD

Indian Postal Schemes - FAQ

2009-10-30T13:13:00.003+03:00

The following are frequently asked questions by the investors, agents and others involved in mobilization of savings and answers to these FAQs are as under:-1.Why a person should invest in National Savings Products ?Ans: The investment in NS Products which are the products of Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has a sovereign guarantee and therefore NS products are fully secured and safe.

Interest rates set to rise

2009-10-28T10:32:00.000+03:00

Interest rates set to rise, signals RBI Prabhakar Sinha , TNN 28 October 2009, 01:52am IST Interest rates are likely to start rising soon. This was clearly indicated by the second quarter review of the monetary policy, 2009-10, unveiled by RBI governor D Subbarao on Tuesday. Releasing the review, the governor said that in the light of mounting inflationary pressure, which is projected to touch

Stocks, Investing, Investments and Basic Rules

2009-10-26T10:32:00.000+03:00

Stocks, Investing, Investments and Basic Rules

IndiansinKuwait.com - Ambassador?s letter to the Indian Community in Kuwait

2009-10-15T07:56:00.001+03:00

IndiansinKuwait.com - Ambassador?s letter to the Indian Community in KuwaitShared via AddThis

'SIP' your way to wealth!

2009-10-09T17:38:00.001+03:00

Plan for a steady source of income

2009-10-09T17:29:00.001+03:00

Plan for a steady source of income By: Neeti Trivedi, ET BureauThe economy is showing signs of a turn around and the worst may be behind us, but it is not too distant in the past that we heard of pay cuts and pink slips every other day. The loss of active income source or reduction in the monthly take-home was coupled with burgeoning costs of daily necessities . It is in such tough times that

Some investment avenues for the NRI in India

2009-10-06T13:48:00.000+03:00

Some investment avenues for the NRI in IndiaCitizens of India who have the NRI status (Non-Resident Indian) can invest in India in almost all avenues that are open to a citizen with Resident Status. However, there may be some limitations or requirement for approval when investing in certain avenues. This article will analyse the options for NRI investments in brief. Basic Requirements As an NRI

Get Term Insurance at best terms

2009-10-06T13:12:00.001+03:00

Get Term Insurance at best termsInvestor's Guide has always advised to readers to buy at least one insurance policy. Life is full of uncertainties and risks. So an insurance policy is a must. The primary objective of an insurance policy is to secure the needs of one's family in an unfortunate event of death of the policyholder. So the amount received has to be big enough to enable the dependents

My Journey To Billionaire Club: NABARD or FIxed Deposits?

2009-10-05T09:32:00.000+03:00

My Journey To Billionaire Club: NABARD or FIxed Deposits?

My Journey To Billionaire Club: My First Investment with Mumma's Money...!!!!!

2009-10-04T10:41:00.000+03:00

My Journey To Billionaire Club: My First Investment with Mumma's Money...!!!!!

2nd October-Gandhi Jayanti, International Non-Violence Day 1,460 STUDENTS TOOK THE PLEDGE TO WORK FOR NON-VIOLENCE

2009-10-03T11:49:00.006+03:00

2nd October-Gandhi Jayanti, International Non-Violence Day1,460 STUDENTS TOOK THE PLEDGE TO WORK FOR NON-VIOLENCEAbout 1,460 NSS Students from 76 colleges of University of took the pledge to work for peace and non-violence on the occasion of International Non-Violence Day“I shall endeavor to resolve all differences through dialogue and constitutional means and I shall strive to establish

Celebrating 140th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi & International Non-Violence Day

2009-10-02T08:55:00.002+03:00

Celebrating 140th birth anniversary ofMahatma Gandhi &International Non-Violence Day

Stable Monthly Income from Cash

2009-09-20T22:43:00.001+03:00

Stable Monthly Income from CashShared via AddThis

Investing in liquid funds

2009-09-20T22:39:00.001+03:00

Investing in liquid fundsShared via AddThis

Plenty of entertainment; What’s on, what’s off during Eid

2009-09-19T19:20:00.001+03:00

Plenty of entertainment; What’s on, what’s off during Eid Entertainment Entertainment City: The Kuwait Entertain-ment City — offering exciting and entertainment games and activities — will be a dream land to celebrate the Eid Al-Fitr holidays. The city will be open from 4:00 pm until 12 midnight during Eid holidays. The entry fee is KD 3.Don’t miss to visit the different ‘world’s’ at

All about Bhavishya Nirman bonds

2009-09-19T12:21:00.004+03:00

Looking for an investment option that offers the safety and liquidity of fixed deposits but attractive rates of interest? Want an investment option that offers you a constant rate of interest? If that is what you are looking for, then answer to your prayers is Bhavishya Nirman Bonds. Welcome to BNBs: BNBs are

Chawanni Advice - my 2 cents: NABARD Bhavishya Nirman Bonds

2009-09-19T12:19:00.000+03:00

Chawanni Advice - my 2 cents: NABARD Bhavishya Nirman Bonds

2009-08-16T11:12:00.002+03:00

PRAISE … DOUBTS ON RESIDENCE TRANSFERS; 3 years voids sponsor grip

2009-08-10T14:45:00.001+03:00

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 9: A large number of expatriate workers and ‘mandoubs’ (representatives of companies) visited labor offices in the six governorates early morning Sunday — the first day of implementing the decision of Social Affairs and Labor Minister Mohammad Al-Afasi to allow expatriate workers to transfer their residence permits to another sponsor without approval of the current sponsors.

State Bank of India Life Insurance,SBI Life,Indian Mutual Funds,Bharti AXA,Birla Sunlife,SBI,Reliance,Mutual Fund,Insurance,Mediclaim,Free Advise from experts

2009-07-25T18:54:00.001+03:00

State Bank of India Life Insurance,SBI Life,Indian Mutual Funds,Bharti AXA,Birla Sunlife,SBI,Reliance,Mutual Fund,Insurance,Mediclaim,Free Advise from expertsShared via AddThis

Save early to earn more

2009-07-11T22:14:00.000+03:00

Save early to earn more

2009-07-11T11:42:00.001+03:00

Guidelines for Making a Legally Valid Will in Indiait is very important to make the will of your assets during your life time only so as to ensure the proper distribution of your assets after your death. I have compiled some useful tips on making a will in India.http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/490185/guidelines_for_making_a_legally_valid.html

Monthly Income Scheme (MIS) From Post Office India - Safe Investment Plan

2009-07-09T09:18:00.002+03:00

The Post Office’s Monthly Income Scheme (MIS) is a blessing for investors in times of falling deposit rates. A higher interest rate of 8% and an effective yield of 10.5% make it an attractive proposition. Let's checkout how..TOUGH times stare at investors looking for fixed income instruments. The deposit rates offered by banks have fallen to five-year lows. Bank FDs were the favourites till some

SBI Life Launches ULIP Maha Anand

2009-07-04T09:59:00.002+03:00

SBI life launches Ulip product Maha AnandMumbai: SBI Life Insurance, today launched a new unit linked insurance plan--SBI Life Maha Anand for middle and low-income segments.The product would be available at a premium starting from Rs 500 per month, the company said in a statement here."Available at a low premium entry level, Maha Anand offers an opportunity to large sections of society to

2009-06-26T12:32:00.001+03:00

Earth Song - Michael Jackson - The most amazing bloopers are here

RBI plans to introduce plastic notes

2009-06-03T08:27:00.003+03:00

RBI plans to introduce plastic notesWith an aim to provide notes with a longer life, the Reserve Bank of India [ Get Quote ] intends to introduce polymer notes in the country. As a measure in this direction, RBI is mulling to implement a pilot project for the new type of notes.The advantage of polymer notes is that these notes are cleaner than paper notes, easily recyclable, provide greater

Sensex closes above 14k mark

2009-05-27T15:13:00.001+03:00

MUMBAI: Indian equities markets made handsome gains on Wednesday with a key index closing over 520 points higher than its previous close.The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 13,780.41 points, rose 520.41 points or 3.83% close at 14,109.64 points. The S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) followed the Sensex to end in the green,

NEW INDIAN PASSPORT & VISA SERVICE CENTRES TO OPEN IN KUWAIT

2009-05-24T10:38:00.001+03:00

PRESS RELEASENew Indian Passport and Visa Service Centres to open in KuwaitEffective Wednesday, 27 May 2009, collection and submission of Indian passport and visa applications and their delivery to applicants in Kuwait will take place only via two Indian Passport and Visa Service Centres located at the following addresses:1. Emad Commercial Centre, Basement Floor, Ahmed Al Jaber Street, Sharq,

ONLINE AFFIDAVIT FORMS, EMBASSY OF INDIA, KUWAIT

2009-05-11T08:16:00.001+03:00

PRESS RELEASEOnline Affidavit Forms UpgradedAs part of upgradation of its consular services to the public, the Embassy of India is pleased to inform that updated Affidavit forms have been posted on the website of the Embassy at www.indembkwt.org. These Affidavit forms have the facility for online typing in of data in both English and Arabic, as may be required.2. Applicants may now type in and

Time is money, professor proves

2009-03-13T12:37:00.001+03:00

WARWICK, England (CNN) -- A mathematical formula calculated by a British university professor has found that time actually is money.According to the equation, the average British minute is worth just over 10 pence (15 cents) to men and eight pence (12 cents) to women.The formula is: V=(W((100-t)/100))/C, where V is the value of an hour, W is a person's hourly wage, t is the tax rate and C is the

Where to invest your money?

2008-10-24T13:44:00.001+03:00

Where to invest your money?With the stock market in the grip of a severe bear grip, chances are you aren't too sure of your equity investments. Debt-oriented mutual funds too are giving low returns. In such a scenario, bank fixed deposits look like safe investments. Moreover, Indian banks are more secure than their Western counterparts, making FDs a safe bet.

Obama's tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd October - Gandhi's 139th birth anniversary

2008-10-07T23:17:00.001+03:00

October 2, 2008Gandhi Service DayDear Friends,It's a pleasure for me to join today in commemorating Mahatma Gandhi's day of birth, celebrated across America and around the world by service to our neighbors and other good works. Gandhi's commitment to creating positive change by bringing people together peacefully to demand it resonate as strongly today as they did during his lifetime. Through the

ON THE OCCASSION OF 139th BIRTHDAY OF MAHATMA GANDHI

2008-10-02T13:32:00.003+03:00

On the occassion of 139th Birthday of Mahatma GandhiGandhi's Talisman With warm regards, peace and love, robert dmello

World credit crisis roils Indian equities; Sensex below 13K

2008-09-29T15:08:00.002+03:00

World credit crisis roils Indian equities; Sensex below 13K ; 29 Sep, 2008, 1651 hrs IST, ECONOMICTIMES.COMMUMBAI: Equities ended on a bleak note Monday, tracking the fall of European financial giants like UK’s Bradford & Bingley Plc, Belgium’s Fortis Financial, and Germany’s Hypo Real Estate Holding AG swept in the wake of the US credit crisis. National Stock Exchange’s Nifty ended at 3869.65,

RUPEE FALLS past 47.04 to 5-year low

2008-09-29T14:20:00.001+03:00

Rupee falls past 47.04 to 5-year low29 Sep 2008, 1512 hrs IST,REUTERSMUMBAI: The rupee fell past 47.04 per dollar to its weakest since June 2003 on Monday as month-end dollar demand from importers and oil refiners weig hed and sharp losses in the share market raised worries about capital outflows.At 2:37 p.m. (0907 GMT), the partially convertible rupee was at 47.10/11 per dollar, its weakest

KNOW YOUR FINANCES

2008-09-28T21:52:00.003+03:00

Cash-crunch to cash-Rich KNOW YOUR FINANCESMeenakshi Subramaniam / Mumbai September 28, 2008, 0:54 IST www.business-standard.comIn times of rising interest cost and prices, falling cash balances are a common feature. There are times when one finds oneself in a situation where raising cash becomes a serious problem. At such times, some people go the whole hog and break their fixed deposit,

EVERY NEW DAY...

2008-09-28T20:54:00.001+03:00

“Every new day begins with possibilities. It’s up to us to fill it with things that move us toward progress and peace!”

SOME QUOTES BY MOTHER TERESA:

2008-09-28T20:53:00.001+03:00

“We can do no great things; only small things with great love”.“I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts, then there is no hurt, but only more love”.“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving”.“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop”.“Give all that He takes and take all that

‘Know your risk’; Unhealthy diets, smoking main causes

2008-09-28T17:38:00.004+03:00

WORLD HEART DAY is an annual event that aims to increase public awareness of the threat of heart disease and stroke and the importance of a healthy lifestyle, so that children, adolescents and adults all over the world can live better, longer and healthy life. World Heart Day 2008 – “Know Your Risk” – is a call to action to help people understand their personal risk to cardiovascular disease,

WE ARE ALL EQUAL

2008-09-26T18:28:00.001+03:00

We all have weaknesses and strengths. Good parts and not-so-good parts. No human being is perfect. Some people can do certain things better than others. He/she is not BETTER than you - merely DIFFERENT from you!.All human beings are good. None is better than any other. We are all equal. We are all made in the image of GOD. "Have we not all one Father? Has not one God created all of us?"

PRAYER - May Peace Prevail on Earth

2008-09-26T14:55:00.002+03:00

The Institute for World Peace through Prayer and Meditation organized a world-wide prayer and meditation effort. They attempted to synchronize the effort of over a billion people who are willing to pray or meditate for a half hour starting at 11:45 on 1998-DEC-31, Eastern (New York) time. This translates to 05:00 hr. on JAN-5, U.T. They have the same goal for future New Years Eves. From their

From BELIEF to LIFE.........

2008-09-26T13:09:00.009+03:00

This for me is religion;one God, one Race and one Belief. “Do unto others without expectation and make sure that it is always for the good of society as a whole”.

WAY OF LIFE

2008-09-25T18:25:00.006+03:00

Way of Lifeof Blessed Mother Teresa of CalcuttaBlessed Mother Teresa Bojaxhiu of Calcutta, M.C. People are often unreasonable, illogical,and self-centered;Forgive them anyway.If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;Be kind anyway.If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;Succeed anyway.If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you

Right now!, my brother and sister... right now!

2008-09-25T17:59:00.003+03:00

Don’t wait for your parents to die to shed tears of love,… love them "right now"!Don’t wait for the funeral of your neighborto talk well about him,… do it "right now"!Right now!, my brother and sister... right now!

Choice

2008-09-25T15:03:00.000+03:00

"In every moment you have a CHOICE. You can choose to see the good or bad in people. Choose looking at someone's goodness, you will attract more of those qualities from others throughout your day. Choose looking at someone's badness, you will attract people who possess those qualities. So make up your mind. Do you feel like having a good or bad day? It's your CHOICE."