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Best performing NPS funds for different asset allocations NPS portfolios are a mix of 2-3 different funds. We identify the best performing funds for different asset allocations to help optimise your gains. Why you shouldn't rush to buy soaring real estate stocks Implementation of RERA and move to a GST regime is fuelling buyer interest, but experts advise caution. Should you sell your stocks in May and book profit? Liquidity flow—money coming into the market—both from FIIs and domestic investors has increased and has kept the market strong. From our Partners Is your company making an impact on society? Read to find out How 2Good4Good establishes gold standard in ratings for CSR programs From our Partners Why is everyone talking about affordable housing? India's urban population is growing at an average 2.1% every year since 2015. How much do 'no-cost EMI medical loans' really cost? While they can offer a safety net for medical emergencies, these loans come with their share of additional costs. Best superzoom cameras to buy under Rs 25,000 If you are on a strict budget, then Nikon L340 is the camera to look at. It has a 20MP CCD sensor with a 28x optical zoom lens and optical image stabilisation. Why retail investors unlikely to earn great returns from real estate now Treating real estate as an investment option is unwise, because the ticket size is huge and liquidity is poor in real estate. ​Why social media posts can cost you your job Be cautious about who you befriend on social media. Do not accept friend requests from people you do not know. Tighten your privacy settings. From our Partners Toshiba, committed to 'Make in India' and 'Export from India' Toshiba, committed to 'Make in India' and 'Export from India' From our Partners How Mumbai's Dabbawalas are leveraging tech by offering digital services With the world and India taking digital leaps, the dabbawalla's too have found the need to embrace technology and offer click-based services.

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How the sensex swung from 30,000 in 2015 back to same level in 2017 The bottom in November 2016 came because the stock market got nervous due to demonetisation and Donald Trump's election in the US. NPS investors should be able to gradually withdraw corpus: Hemant Contractor, PFRDA PFRDA Chairman talks about the changes that have made NPS more attractive and why corporate houses should consider rolling it out for employees. People won't go to work, work will come to people: Moorthy K. Uppaluri, Randstad India According to the Randstad Employer Brand Research 2017 survey, "people first look at compensation and employee benefits offered by an employer." How corporate actions impact stock price Stock splits are announced by companies to make their shares affordable to small retail investors and make them more liquid. Why Axis Focused 25 mutual fund is lagging behind its peers With a 4-year return of 17.19%, the fund has outperformed the benchmark return (12.08%) but lags behind the category average (19.91%). Stock pick of the week: What makes Alembic Pharma a good bet in muted pharma industry Investment in R&D and new facilities focus on exports, new launches and likely growth in revenue of about 35% in the coming years has made it analysts' favourite. How many mutual funds should you have in your portfolio? Owning too many mutual funds will not give you the diversification benefit if all the schemes own the same kind of stocks. Diversify your investment portfolio to be able to deal with losses Diversification is the most underrated strategy in investing. Learn to look at your portfolio and build it for your needs. Short-term corrections shouldn't worry investors: Pradeep Gupta, Anand Rathi Financial Services The reforms being put in place by the current government will help in boosting corporate earnings, says Gupta Family Finance: Delhi-based Pandits are on track to reach goals Gauri & Mukul Pandit, Both 31, Salaried, Delhi, have started early and will not face difficulty in achieving their milestones. Tax Optimizer: How IT professional Gopal can reduce his tax outgo by adding perks Gopal can reduce his tax by over Rs 56,000 if his company offers him some tax-free perks, invests in the NPS and avoids tax-inefficient investments. How to improve your credit score As and when funds are available, it is wise to close the unsecured loans first and then the secured loans like home loan. Step-by-step guide to open an NPS account online To open an NPS account online, you need to have Adhaar or PAN. Adhaar should have current address and mobile number, PAN should be linked to bank account. 5 smart things to know about yield to maturity While computing YTM it is assumed that all coupon payments are reinvested at the same rate as the bond's current yield. Startup Babygogo offers childcare help and medical advice to mothers The startup provides advice, across a range of child care issues, from experienced moms and medical practitioners through the startup's mobile app. Moderate hiring growth expected in IT sector Information Technology services firms have highest net employment outlook says Experis IT Employment Outlook Survey. Alternative investment returns: For the week ending April 26, 2017 Here's a weekly tracker of returns from alternative investment avenues such as: Diamonds, Precious Metals, Wines and Coins.

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		Tuesday, May 02, 2017
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		India
		India picks new envoys from PM, President's offices The annual MEA talk-shop for its heads of missions, from May 4-7 here, is likely to also project greater diplomatic outreach in the regions that get less attention, like Africa and Latin America. PM Narendra Modi is expected to address the ambassadors. SC orders medical check of defiant judge's mental health The Bengal police has been directed to form a special team to ensure Karnan appears before a medical panel as the SC said it needed to deal with the judge rather than allow him to retire in June. The court said contempt proceedings would not end with his retirement on June 11. Govt arms lobbying for pharma companies: Swadeshi Jagran Manch The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), an RSS outfit, has written to PM Narendra Modi accusing arms of the government– health ministry, department of pharmaceuticals (DoP), department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP) and the Niti Aayog– of acting in collusion with pharma companies to scuttle efforts to make medicines cheaper. More India News»

		Business
		LPG price hiked by Rs 2, kerosene by 26 paisa Subsidised cooking gas (LPG) price was on Monday hiked by about Rs 2 per cylinder and kerosene rate by 26 paisa a litre as government looks to eliminate subsidy on the fuel through small hikes. Core industries grow by 5% in March, fastest in 3 months Eight core industries grew by 5 per cent in March, the fastest in three months, on the back of higher coal and steel production. Erdogan pitches for free trade agreement with India Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday pitched for free trade agreement with India as a starting point to expand the ambit of bilateral economic ties. The visiting president further said the Turkish-India business council should be a more active mechanism. More Business News»

		Environment
		AAP govt asks schools to install air purifiers "The ambient air quality of Delhi needs to be improved. In view of the gravity of harm to human health due to inferior ambient air quality, schools should take action to install air filters as per need," a communication sent to schools on Friday reads. Leopard rescued from 60-feet-deep well in Madhya Pradesh El Salvador becomes the 1st country to ban mining of metals The law bans "prospection, exploration, exploitation, extraction or processing of metallic minerals in El Salvador". Some Latin American countries thrive on mineral exports but local communities complain of environmental risks from toxic metals used in the process. More Environment News»

		World
		New Hamas program softens language, but goals remain Hamas officials say the group's leader will present a new political program that accepts statehood in parts of historic Palestine, but does not drop the quest for "liberating" all the land between the Mediterranean and the Jordan River, including what is now Israel. Macron, Le Pen exchange May Day blows   Centrist presidential frontrunner Emmanuel Macron and his far-right rival Marine Le Pen attacked each other's visions of France and the role it should play in Europe on Monday against a background of May Day rallies and protests. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Entertainment
		Neha Sharma: Success isn't about being No. 1 Big B sings 'Ganesha Aarti' for 'Sarkar 3' Rahul Khanna shares throwback picture with late father Vinod Khanna A few days after Vinod Khanna's demise, his son and actor Rahul Khanna shared a beautiful throwback picture with the late ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’ actor. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Indian origin scientist helps develop robot drill for 50 times faster skull surgery A new computer-driven robotic drill that can make a type of complex cranial surgery 50 times faster than standard procedures has been developed by scientists including one of Indian origin. Blood group may predict heart attack risk: Study People who have a non-O blood group, such as A, B or AB, may be at an increased risk of suffering a heart attack, a new research has found. China, Europe planning to build 'Moon Village' The plan was first revealed by Tian Yulong, the secretary general of China's space agency. Pal Hvistendahl, a spokesperson for the European Space Agency (ESA), confirmed the discussions. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL 2017: Super Stokes seals stunning Pune win RPS recovered from 42/4 on the back of a superb unbeaten 63-ball 103 from Stokes to chase down 162 with five wickets remaining at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. IPL 2017: MI beat RCB to jump to top spot : Despite Pawan Negi’s all-round show Royal Challengers Bangalore failed to break their losing streak with Mumbai Indians posting a five-wicket victory over them in Match 38 of Indian Premier League season 10 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Monday. Hockey India recommends Sardar Singh for Khel Ratna Hockey India (HI) on Monday recommended senior player and former captain Sardar Singh for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, country's highest sporting honour. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Reliance Jio's 'Welcome Offer' fall-out: Trai to make new testing rules Having seen the controversy related to Reliance Jio's free trial run stretched too far, Trai today started a consultation process to frame rules for the network testing before full-fledged commercial launch. Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka finally has good news for IT industry Infosys' chief executive officer Vishal Sikka's recent commentary on stable pricing for the first time since the second quarter of financial year 2014-15 is an indicator of pricing stability in the sector, which is a positive development, said brokerage UBS in a note. Startup developers are the heroes, even for the big boys The developer is at the centre of the trends that are happening. On one hand, we have really valuable data coming at a rapid pace from all verticals, different industries. More Technology News»

		Education
		Now, CBSE to hold Central Teacher Eligibility Test only once a year 56,000 high school teachers in Kerala to get IT training A total of 56,000 high school teachers in Kerala will soon get specific training in Information Technology as part of the state government's general education rejuvenation mission'. India's first book village to come up in Maharashtra's Bhilar Led by State Education minister Vinod Tawde, the project was undertaken by the Marathi Bhasha department wherein 25 artistically decorated locations around the village will turn into reader hot spots with display of books ranging from literature, poetry, religion, biographies to festival specials. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra agency proposed deforestation to expand Patanjali's food park plot Maharashtra government had alloted 230 acres in Nagpur at 75% discount to Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd in August last year to set up a food park. Still out in the cold, Khadse says `fed up of dirty politics' Is controversial BJP leader Eknath Khadse, the CM-in-waiting, quitting the BJP? Khadse was noncommittal, but did observe that he was tired of dirty politics. BEd entrance registrations bounce back The number of aspirants registered for BEd CET in the state this year has gone up to 39,000, an increase of almost 65% from last year's 23,838. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Hitmen gun down 'gangster', friend & PSO in W Delhi Gang war killings returned to the capital on Sunday night when hitmen on bikes fired 40 rounds with automatic weapons at a marketplace in Miawali Nagar, west Delhi, gunning down an alleged gangster, his friend and a policeman deputed to guard him. AAP in huddle over reforms talk Delhi BJP chief's house attacked, two arrested More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		3D 'Sholay' tour to skip Gabbar den When the Karnataka government begins its "virtual 3D" Sholay tour in Ramanagara district, where the iconic 1975 movie was shot, the itinerary will not include the den of its villain Gabbar Singh. Ola driver 'molests' Bengaluru woman Police launched a manhunt for a cab driver attached to taxi hailing app Ola for allegedly molesting a professional singer around 2am on Friday. She lodged a complaint with Bommanahalli police on Sunday. I am trying to prevent a return to resort politics, says Eshwarappa More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Never idle: While in jail, Satyam Babu earned BA degree Don't burn chilli, send it to KCR & Modi, says Renuka 'Hold judicial inquiry into Khammam chilli incident' More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		BBC draws curtains on show that told horrors of Lanka war Insurance a mirage for poor HIV positives Immunisation springs back in TN, but scepticism persists More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		3 activists feted on Labour Day HC advises 75-year-old to maintain wife Gujarat bakes as temperature crosses 40C in 11 towns More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC deadline looming ahead, Allahabad University hostel wreaks under apathy With a 90-year-history to boast of, the GN Jha hostel of Allahabad University has nothing much remember it by. 10,000 roadways buses to ply for Ardh Kumbh Minister of state (Independent charge) for transport and power, Swatantra Dev Singh, on Sunday said Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) would ply 10,000 buses for Ardh Kumbh-2019. Allahabad HC suspends judge who granted bail to rape accused Gayatri Prajapati The judge had given the bail order on April 25, which was overturned by the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Friday. the high court’s administrative committee also seized his powers after the Chief Justice took a grim view of the bail decision. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Old Town wows AirAsia crew Crew members of AirAsia and media personnel from Malaysia took part in the weekly Ekamra Walk on Sunday.The heritage trip through the architectural treasures of Old Town saw 35 participants, including 11 from Air Asia. Housing scheme for construction workers The state government will build three rental housing projects for construction labourers.The low-rent accomodation will have a total of 400 beds. Special screening of Baahubali-2 arranged for Odisha Police personnel Mystery surrounding Kattappa's motive of killing Baahubali not only stirred the curiosity of common movie buffs. Police personnel in Odisha's Nayagarh district were equally excited to know the reason for which a special screening of Baahubali-2 was arranged exclusively for them on Sunday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Self-styled 'VIPs' take to hooters after beacon ban The great Indian jugaad has found a way to get around the beacon ban — by replacing the VIP light with sirens. And then there some willing to bulldoze the law for might of way on the road. RERA gets going in Madhya Pradesh, launches its website Madhya Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MP RERA) that came into existence from Monday, formally launched its official website. Madhya Pradesh polythene ban delayed, now likely after May 8 Ban on polythene bags will be delayed further in Madhya Pradesh as the government was not able to bring an ordinance because of Vidhan Sabha session on May 3. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		As part of probe, Haryana cops strip, harass rape survivor A 14-year-old rape survivor from Haryana has petitioned the Punjab and Haryana high court, alleging that male police officers in Kaithal sexually harassed her by forcing her to strip as part of investigation. Now, bar code on property tax receipts Now, every property tax receipt will have a bar code. The code will not only facilitate the property owners and the municipal corporation in keeping a tab on returns filled, but will also help check duplicity. Punjab to go hi-tech for checking traffic violations Even though Punjab’s cities are marked by traffic lawlessness, a challenge for the understaffed police, by next year those violating traffic rules will not have any chance to convince the traffic cop on duty to let them off. This because the traffic police in the state is set to bring all key cities and highways under e-surveillance. More Chandigarh News»

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