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Dowry demand: panel seeks report from women protection officer in capital

The woman’s family refused to solemnise marriage after a dowry demand was made and approached the Kerala Women’s Commission




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Kerala govt. to file appeal against High Court ruling quashing distance cap on private bus services




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Kerala University reverses decision on hiring retired hands, opts for contract lecturers instead

During a Syndicate meeting, LDF camp imposes its will through a majority vote in favour of hiring contract lecturers




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‘Mallu Hindu’ WhatsApp group row: Kerala government suspends two IAS officials

Officials subjected to punitive action are Industries department Director K. Gopalakrishnan and Special Secretary, Agriculture, N. Prasanth.




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Are these ‘Options’ for us?

Market participants generally welcome ‘options’ trading on commodity derivatives but want to know the nitty-gritty




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‘You can’t run a marathon with a fractured leg’

Only when banks are adequately capitalised by the government can they lend




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The business of holidaying

Kavinder Singh on how Mahindra Holidays delivers on its vacation ownership model




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‘Few investors hold equity MFs for 10-15 years’

Investors can benefit from systematic investments to get best returns




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Going against the trend

Contrarian investors share insights on how they play the markets and the pitfalls to be avoided




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Demonetisation and after: Is the digital drive gaining currency?

Months after the note ban, this is how some are moving money in the economy




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How are investors playing the market?

Demonetisation and GST have provided ample opportunities to buy stocks. Did market participants make the most of these?




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Why do they trade in Bitcoins?

Virtual currencies such as bitcoins are seeing growing interest. Is it safe to trade with them? Here’s what investors and traders say




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Losing interest in small savings?

With prompt quarterly revisions in interest rates, small savings schemes are getting unattractive in the current scenario. What are investors doing about it?




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Are digital payments gaining traction?

Non-discretionary categories such as fuel and groceries are seeing dramatic growth




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How has technology helped traders?

We sounded out some market participants to understand how the digital era has changed their lives




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Can farmers get better access to finance?

Samir Shah, MD & CEO of NCDEX, talks about commodity repository and the role it can play in lowering borrowing cost for farmers




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Do online distributors selling direct funds offer better deal?

Clearfunds CEO on how he plans to give best advice at lowest possible cost to investors




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How do global banks view Indian turf?

Hitendra Dave of HSBC India shares his views in a chat with BusinessLine




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Have you planned for festival spends?

Whether it is using an RD or piggy savings, each family has its own way. Here is what some people shared with us




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How do you get back after a career break?

Women who returned to the job circuit tell us what worked for them




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Should you invest in an NFO?

New fund offers are aplenty. But not all are sound propositions. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind while deciding




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Is sugar in a sweet spot?

Prices will remain in the same range, between ₹3,600 and ₹3,700 per tonne, says Vijay S Banka




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How has life changed after the note ban?

People from different walks of life share their take, a year down the demonetisation path




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How they juggled their babies and business

Meet the women who pursued their passion while being stay-at-home moms




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How are small finance banks faring?

Collections are up and growth is returning to micro finance industry, says Rajeev Yadav




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How do they meet holiday expenses?

Be it saving for a vacation or banking on surplus income, going it alone or through agents, people budget for travel in their own way. Here’s how




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What’s your biggest investment miss?

As 2017 draws to a close, Portfolio sounded out investors on why they missed the bus in some cases




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What do commodity traders plan to bet on in 2018?

Market players, both old and new, share their hopes and fears with Portfolio




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To save or to spend?

What do people plan for 2018, on the personal finance front? Here are some resolutions!




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Taking stock of the Budget

How will Budget 2018 impact the stock market? Traders and investors share their expectations