How to choose a term insurance plan

In these times of high inflation, Rs 20 won't buy you much. But it is enough to buy Gopal Gidwani a term insurance cover of Rs 49.99 lakh. The 38-year-old Pune-based professional pays an annual premium of Rs 7,652 for the Anytime online term plan from IndiaFirst Life Insurance he bought two months ago. Term insurance policies have become very popular in the past 12 months. "Premium rates have come down, companies are advertising term plans in a big way and the online channel is very...

7 Warning Signs Of A Heart Attack

Whilst a heart attack can often be sudden and unannounced, most other times, the condition develops over a period of time. You can read the warning signs and take the necessary precautions if you pay heed. Here are 7 signs that can be taken as warning and could help avert a catastrophic situation: 1. Discomfort in the Chest The most common warning sign of a heart attack is the feeling of discomfort or heaviness in the chest. This feeling could also be more of a burning sensation. Any of these symptoms should not be taken lightly, and if it occurs more than once, you need to rush to your doctor. If another person is complaining of the problem, chances are they have experienced the feeling before and are only expressing it now. So, rush them to the nearest doctor or hospital immediately...

The 10 most economically-free countries in the world

Free markets and private properties are much talked about. But the phrase economic freedom definitely gives rise to policy debates. This is a list of the top 10 countries based on the ‘2013 Index of Economic Freedom’ by The Heritage Foundation in partnership with the Wall Street Journal.The index has measured economic freedom based on four broad categories: Rule of law, limited government, regulatory efficiency and open markets.India is ranked at 119 with an overall score of 55.2 for its economic...