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Moneylife Digital Team 26 February 2014
During the December quarter, Samsung maintained its leadership with a 38% share in the Indian smartphone market, followed by Micromax (16%), Karbonn (10%), Sony (5%) and Lava (4.7%), says IDC Smartphone sales in India grew almost three-fold to over 44 million during 2013, buoyed by a...

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Instead of raising objections, it is time for existing domestic carriers to welcome a new member, Air Costa in their fold, and serve the travelling public Just three weeks ago, on 31st January, SpiceJet offered a 30% discount to flyers who book at least 30 days before their travel date,...

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Just nine of these have been made. One Indian entrepreneur is one of the buyers Lamborghini has manufactured just nine Veneno, a limited edition of its latest, and most expensive, cars. Each costs a whopping $4.25 million (without taxes and duty). Of these, it is known that two have gone...

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Moneylife Digital Team 07 February 2014
According to a survey conducted by Religare, travel, jewellery, luxury good and FMCG spends across urban India are weakening while home and car purchases are being deferred by consumers Discretionary travel, jewellery, luxury goods and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) spending among...

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Moneylife Digital Team 05 February 2014
According to the Principal Financial Well Being Index study, overall 77% of respondents in India feel that the prices of groceries, fuel and other household items will go up in next one year and affect their budgets seriously Principal Retirement Advisors (India) has said that Indian...

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Your registration number could be worth more than the vehicle itself when it is time to sell it There have been reports that the registration number 0001 for cars goes for above Rs10 lakh in states where this is a ‘priced product’—either through fixed price plus reservation method, or...

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Gopinath Prabhu 03 January 2014
BSNL declared 31st December and 1st January as blackout days for voice calls and reportedly collected more than double charges from its prepaid subscribers in Karnataka State run telecom giant Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has found a new and innovative formula to earn more revenues...

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A string of high profile accidents has brought in the question of automobile safety even in high-end luxury cars and big vehicles. Are they really safer? There have been some high-profile accidents, reported as well as unreported, involving expensive cars, over the past week. Once again,...

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Moneylife Digital Team 19 December 2013
According to a study carried out by webportal Sulekha.com, people in India are willing to invest an average of Rs2.5 lakh in modular kitchens Online buyers are willing to invest Rs2.5 lakh on ‘Indian’ style modular kitchens, which are four times more popular than ‘Italian’ style modular...

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Read Get the best of online shopping for the holiday season, our cover story to understand about marketplace sites, how return & replacement works along with its fine prints and especially to be aware of online fraud. Don’t miss the dos and don’ts to ensure happy online shopping experience.

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Elderly population in India is turning into the new customer segment that is large and distinctive with significant purchasing power Today there is an urgent need to address the wellness of present day Elders, officially designated Senior Citizens, that encompass their physical,...

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Online shopping is booming but complaints are rising too. This guide will walk you through the dos and don’ts of online shopping to make it a happy experience for the holiday season and Christmas season Popular e-retailers have reported a phenomenal 300% jump in sales this Diwali over...

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Dashcam, popular in some countries, can provide evidence in case of an accident or altercation. Find out more about this gadget The issue of dashboard cameras has become more important for vehicle owners, as cases of harassment and extortion by the authorities appear to be on the rise....

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Moneylife Digital Team 11 November 2013
Lakhs of cricket lovers who are eager to watch the last test match of Sachin Tendulkar at Wankhede Stadium are left frustrated with Kyazoonga.com, the only portal for buying tickets, crashing as soon as the booking started Lakhs of people who are often left frustrated with the Indian...

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Moneylife Digital Team 01 November 2013
RCom is offering unlimited voice calls, SMS and 3G data for a fixed monthly fee of Rs2,599 and Rs2,999 with a two-year contract for buyers of iPhone 5c and 5s Reliance Communication Ltd (RCom) said it is offering Apple's new iPhone 5c and 5s at Rs2,599 and Rs2,999 per month under a two...

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Buying a mobile handset is not rocket science. A little adjustment in the budget and preferences will help you get the best deal, not just this Diwali, but at every shopping opportunity So you have finally decided to gift yourself a brand new mobile this Diwali. However, with so many...

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Moneylife Digital Team 24 October 2013
Technological advances taking place in the Flat Panel TV segment include introduction of OLED TVs and ultra High Definition TVs, says CEAMA in a release on its international conference on emerging trends at New Delhi LCD/LED TV segment has been growing rapidly for last the five years. It...

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Can upscale or luxury cars that double as taxis work in India? Three luxury cars were launched in September, all exceeding a crore of rupees in price, and these were not, by any chance, the costliest cars. The business of luxury cars is not all that hot and, frankly, each of these three...

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Arbitrary hikes in data and call charges are frequent and not limited to just one mobile operator. How does TRAI allow such practices? Why no action is initiated against these telecom companies? On 10th October, I recharged my Idea mobile (prepaid) by paying Rs125 for a 1GB data package...

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Naveena Israni 04 October 2013
Ooty’s lush green terraced landscape, picturesque picnic spots and pleasant climate make it a favourite for tourists For all you travel-bugs seeking a quick getaway to beat the heat, look no further than Ooty, the most popular hill resort in Tamil Nadu. Ooty, short-form for Ootacamund or...

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