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The running life: How to take up marathon without breaking into a sweat

The gear, the training and the lifestyle you need to take this toughest of physical challenges

Fed-induced market volatility could spur demand for gold: Experts

Use current correction to build a 10-15% allocation to yellow metal

E-registration of property promises freedom from long queues, touts

However, the procedure is currently limited only to primary sales in Maharashtra

PFRDA proposes tweaks in NPS subscribers rule: Here's what could change

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is in talks with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to let NPS subscribers port their annuity plans

NPS exit form to be treated as proposal to purchase annuity products: Irdai

Regulator eases rule for senior citizens taking annuity products from proceeds of National Pension Scheme

Section 54 benefits available on house built on contiguous plots: Experts

If adjacent apartments are purchased from a developer, make the modifications to convert them into one unit

No need to submit separate form to buy annuity from NPS at retirement

At present, NPS retirees have to submit an exit form to PFRDA and a proposal form to insurers at the time of superannuation

AT-1 bond returns are attractive compared to FDs, but factor in the risks

Their spread over G-Secs of comparable maturity have also declined compared to historical averages

Time-starved investors must stick to index funds

While Amit had stayed invested for a long time, avoided leverage, and shunned investment-cum-insurance policies, unplanned investments and mindless diversification had produced a disappointing outcome

Term cover is not enough, buy personal accident cover too: Experts

This policy is especially handy when an accident results in disability, impairing a person's earning capacity

Edelweiss General Insurance's Group Health Policy includes LGBTQ+ community

Digital insurer Edelweiss General has announced that it has extended its Group Health Insurance policy to include members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Pizza, pasta and beyond: How Italian food is changing Indian dining

A guide to how to pick and how to cook one the world's most popular cuisines

Term plan works better for covering home loan liability, say experts

Home loan protection plan may only cover accidental death, which could leave the borrower's nominees exposed

Fund pick: Nippon India Large Cap Fund

Fund pick of Nippon India Large Cap Fund

A snapshot of personal loan rates offered by various banks with details

Here is how the personal loan rates offered by various banks stack up

Consider G-Sec STRIPS to lock in returns for very long tenures: Experts

Since this is a nascent category to invest, there could be liquidity risk

Address cause of tax refund failure, then request reissuance: Experts

Failure to verify return, incorrect bank address are key reasons for not receiving timely refund

Lacking discipline to stay invested? Retirement funds are a good option

Others should invest in pure equity and debt funds, or go for EPF and NPS

Does your tax liability for year exceed Rs 10,000? Pay advance tax

While NRIs are liable to pay advance tax, senior citizens with pension and interest income are exempted

Fake invoices can lead to insurance claim repudiation, shows a recent order

Aristo Texcon, a private limited company, had its factory in Kolkata's Tangra Industrial Estate. A massive fire occurred on February 19, 2012. Here's what happened when they approached their insurer.