News for 'ETCS Level'

Aviation Industry Vulnerable To Cyberattacks

Aviation Industry Vulnerable To Cyberattacks

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Aviation is a juicy target. It's a 24x7 industry, which cannot afford delays or loss of customer credibility.

Why's Stalin Backing Arrested Minister?

Why's Stalin Backing Arrested Minister?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

At the end of the day, Stalin expressing solidarity with an arrested colleague is one thing, especially if he too felt that the minister had been wronged, but for him to retain the person in office sets a bad precedent, which would not go unnoticed by voters, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Markets will be in consolidation mode for some time'

'Markets will be in consolidation mode for some time'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

'Investors need to expect steady returns over the next one to two years with bouts of high volatility.'

Can You Send Email With An Attachment?

Can You Send Email With An Attachment?

Rediff.com22 May 2023

More than 70 per cent of Indian youth aged between 15 and 29 can't!

How drones can give wings to farmers

How drones can give wings to farmers

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

So far, the drones that were considered important for the agriculture sector were nature-made winged-insects - a key component of the bee-based natural pollination cycle. The new-age drone is a whirring machine with rotors that can help farmers plan and grow and manage their crops. For the farm sector in India, which has had low levels of mechanisation, the impact of drones can be tremendous. The use of drones can help it leapfrog to modernisation in the same way that mobile phones helped India overcome its traditional lack of connectivity.

Where Will You Invest This Year?

Where Will You Invest This Year?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Avoid discontinuing your SIPs. Persist for at least 7-10 years.

Car prices to rise as auto cos gear to comply with stricter emission norms

Car prices to rise as auto cos gear to comply with stricter emission norms

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Passenger and commercial vehicle prices are expected to rise as automobile companies invest in upgrading vehicles to meet stricter emission norms that kick in from April next year. The Indian automobile industry is currently working to make their products meet the second phase of Bharat Stage VI, equivalent to Euro-VI emission norms, in real time driving conditions. Four-wheeler passenger and commercial vehicles will need more sophisticated equipment to be added to meet the next level of emission standards.

Borewell accidents still taking place despite SC guidelines

Borewell accidents still taking place despite SC guidelines

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The guidelines issued by the top court on February 11, 2010 included setting up barbed wire fencing around the well during construction, using a steel plate covers fixed with bolts over the well assembly and filling up of borewells from the bottom to the ground level among others.

Did Atiq Ahmed's son's encounter follow SC's 2014 guidelines?

Did Atiq Ahmed's son's encounter follow SC's 2014 guidelines?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Killings in police encounters affect the credibility of rule of law and the administration of criminal justice system, the Supreme Court had said in a 2014 judgment while issuing a slew of guidelines to be followed in matters of investigating police encounters which have led to death or grievous injury.

Celiac, What Ms Universe Suffers From

Celiac, What Ms Universe Suffers From

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

While there is no permanent cure for celiac, one can control it by eliminating gluten from the diet, says Dr Tehsin A Petiwala.

Form panels for smooth Covid vaccination drive: Centre to states

Form panels for smooth Covid vaccination drive: Centre to states

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

In a letter to states and union territories, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has suggested setting up of a state steering committee chaired by the chief secretary, a state task force led by additional Chief Secretary or principal secretary (health), and a district task force to be headed by the district magistrate.

'RBI should pause rate hikes'

'RBI should pause rate hikes'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'It will send a very strong signal that it is now our time to grow.'

ASK TAX GURU: 'Is PPF the best low-risk investment option?'

ASK TAX GURU: 'Is PPF the best low-risk investment option?'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Red alert in Kerala's 7 districts as heavy rains lash state, 4 killed

Red alert in Kerala's 7 districts as heavy rains lash state, 4 killed

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

IMD issued red alerts for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki districts.

BSVI phase 2: Diesel car cost likely to rise by nearly Rs 80,000

BSVI phase 2: Diesel car cost likely to rise by nearly Rs 80,000

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Buying a car, particularly a diesel-powered one, is set to pinch the customers' pockets even more from the next financial year, as the second phase of Bharat Stage VI (BSVI) emission norms kicks in. The rules require cars to be compliant with real driving emission (RDE) norms, which measure pollutants emitted by cars while they are being driven on the road, unlike in a laboratory test. The norms may increase the cost of producing diesel vehicles by nearly Rs 75,000 to Rs 80,000, and petrol-powered ones by Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000, analysts said.

Safe to consume milk from LSD-infected cattle: IVRI official

Safe to consume milk from LSD-infected cattle: IVRI official

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Lumpy Skin Disease has spread in more than a dozen states including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana.

'Basic needs not freebies, poor are more entitled to it'

'Basic needs not freebies, poor are more entitled to it'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Economist Jayati Ghosh noted that the word 'freebies' indicates the class position of those who use it.

'We told govt we were not their puppets'

'We told govt we were not their puppets'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

'We told the government that we won't dance to their tunes this time.'

'Goa's defectors are pawns on the chess board'

'Goa's defectors are pawns on the chess board'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'Goa is a tiny state, but in terms of its Business of Politics, several powerful lobbies of India are involved in it, be it the mining lobby, hoteliers' lobby, casino lobby, hawala lobby, drugs lobby etc.'

Covid: Govt issues fresh guidelines for home isolation

Covid: Govt issues fresh guidelines for home isolation

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

The guidelines stated that systemic oral steroids are not indicated in mild cases and if the symptoms (persistent fever, worsening cough etc.) persist beyond seven days, the treating doctor should be consulted for treatment with low-dose oral steroids.

'Rate hike will throw lot of people out from jobs'

'Rate hike will throw lot of people out from jobs'

Rediff.com23 May 2022

'Nobody is talking about the inequality that is going to come.'

'Economic rebound has run out of steam'

'Economic rebound has run out of steam'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'When the average growth in the last three years was just 2.5%, how does that make us the fastest growing country?' 'They only tell you what has happened in the last 2 years; they are not taking into account what happened in FY21 on account of their mistakes.'

Centre asks states to ramp up health infra amid Covid spike

Centre asks states to ramp up health infra amid Covid spike

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

In a letter to all chief secretaries, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said it is imperative to re-emphasise the significance of timely and swift upgradation of health infrastructure in all states and UTs.

4 Exercises To Burn Fat And Lose Weight

4 Exercises To Burn Fat And Lose Weight

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Strength coach Spoorthi, Cult.fit tells you how to burn calories without hitting the gym.

STOP eating these 10 foods to LOSE weight

STOP eating these 10 foods to LOSE weight

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'Instead of fearing these foods, which never helps because it only increases cortisol levels, exercise control over your mouth, greed, portions and adopt an overall healthy lifestyle,' advises lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho.

ASK KOMAL: Is Walking Up And Down Stairs Good Exercise?

ASK KOMAL: Is Walking Up And Down Stairs Good Exercise?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.

Day after Namibian cheetah dies, SC seeks task force experts' qualification

Day after Namibian cheetah dies, SC seeks task force experts' qualification

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Vikram Nath asked the Centre to furnish details of the experts in the task force who specialise in cheetah management, their experience and qualification within two weeks.

Does Lifting Weights Give You a Heart Attack?

Does Lifting Weights Give You a Heart Attack?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

If you've had a cardiac arrest, you must seek opinion from a medical expert before you resume any form of physical training, advises Dr Aashish Contractor.

Are IT stocks a good contrarian bet from a one-year perspective?

Are IT stocks a good contrarian bet from a one-year perspective?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The Nifty IT has been one of the worst-performing indices on the bourses this calendar year. Rising concerns of a potential global recession, which investors fear can dampen demand for export-facing domestic information technology (IT) giants, have sent the index down over 30 per cent on a year-to-date basis. By comparison, the Nifty50 Index has shed 2.8 per cent during the period, reveals data by ACE Equity.

Zomato, Swiggy to be probed for alleged unfair biz practices

Zomato, Swiggy to be probed for alleged unfair biz practices

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Competition Commission on Monday ordered a detailed probe against food delivery platforms, Zomato and Swiggy, for alleged unfair business practices with respect to their dealings with restaurant partners. The order has come on a complaint filed by the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI). The watchdog's probe arm -- Director General (DG) -- will investigate the case.

Internet, SMS services suspended in Nagaland's Mon district

Internet, SMS services suspended in Nagaland's Mon district

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

A notification issued by the Home Department, Government of Nagaland, read, 'Whereas, there is apprehension of grave law and order problems in Mon District, Nagaland owing to the prevailing situation created by firing incidents today, leading to the death of several persons in Tiru Oting village area under Tizit and Naginimora sub-divisions.'

Govt issues SOPs for partial reopening of schools for classes 9-12

Govt issues SOPs for partial reopening of schools for classes 9-12

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

According to the 'SOP for partial reopening of Schools for students of 9th to 12th classes on a voluntary basis, for taking guidance from their teachers: In the context of COVID-19', a seating arrangement has to be made to ensure a distance of 6 feet between chairs, desks etc and the teaching faculty will ensure that they themselves and students wear masks throughout the conduct of the teaching/guidance activities.

'Khalistan is a business'

'Khalistan is a business'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Khalistanis can be divided into three categories: Firstly, hardcore ideological people. They are microscopic, not even 1%.' 'Secondly, those who consider Khalistan a business.' 'The third category that has built the narrative of Khalistan are those who gain from polarisation.'

Grim reality 'sinks in' for sacked Twitter India staff

Grim reality 'sinks in' for sacked Twitter India staff

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Humiliation and uncertainty are the words to describe the situation, says one of the many Twitter India staff who was handed a pink slip on Friday. That the laying off was perhaps on expected lines or that the microblogging platform itself erupted in support from 'Tweeple' or emphatic outsiders did not make things less painful, says another ex-employee. For scores of Twitter India staff, the grim reality of large scale firings -- that also coincides with the dreaded layoff winter -- is just about 'sinking in', days after popular platform was taken over by the world's richest man Elon Musk.

'BJP is prepared to take strong decisions'

'BJP is prepared to take strong decisions'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'In AAP, those who are in charge of a particular state provide information to Arvind Kejriwal. 'In the BJP, several organisations convey what is happening on the ground to the top leadership.' 'There are so many channels through which issues are being understood.'

How maths helps you understand the coronavirus

How maths helps you understand the coronavirus

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

The first cycle starts with 1, then 2, then 4, 8, etc, until the infected population jumps to 16,384 at the 14th cycle, explains Devangshu Dutta.

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.' 'Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.'

Getting Laid Off? Know Your Rights

Getting Laid Off? Know Your Rights

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Companies today are taking a very fashionable way to reduce their workforce. Instead of the outright firing of employees, an alternative approach that some companies are using is the passive-aggressive method which is both deliberate and accidental, points out corporate lawyer Ishanee Sharma.

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

'The IB and authorities knew I had given away all my property and had nothing in my name.' 'Even among police officers, they all respected me for this sacrifice which is rare these days.' 'They respected me from this point of view -- in this day and age few individuals live by ideals for the poor.'

What To Do With Investments In FY24

What To Do With Investments In FY24

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Avoid discontinuing your SIPs. Persist for at least 7-10 years.