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FSSAI plans colour-coded label for packaged food

FSSAI plans colour-coded label for packaged food

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The food companies will need to declare nutritional information such as calories (energy), saturated fat, trans-fat, added sugar and sodium per serve on the front of the pack.

BSF's writ extended till 50 km in Punjab, Bengal, Assam

BSF's writ extended till 50 km in Punjab, Bengal, Assam

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

In a move aimed at maintaining 'zero tolerance' against terrorism and cross border crimes, the Centre has empowered the Border Security Force to conduct searches, arrest suspects and make seizures up to an area of 50 km inside Indian territory from the international border along India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders.

Can Earth Avoid Killer Space Rocks?

Can Earth Avoid Killer Space Rocks?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Stephen Hawking, in his final book Brief Answers to the Big Questions, considered an asteroid collision to be the biggest threat to the planet. At this point, we are as well prepared as dinosaurs were when a 10-km wide asteroid hit the planet 65 million years ago, notes Kumar Abishek.

Finch reacts after going unsold in IPL auctions

Finch reacts after going unsold in IPL auctions

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

'I'd prefer to be playing cricket, but a little bit of time at home might not be the worst thing'

Why US, Russia Want India On Its Side

Why US, Russia Want India On Its Side

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'India enjoys the maneuverability of a coming big power.' 'It is this possibility that has persuaded Moscow to humour India and stayed Washington from getting punitive about India's neutrality on the Ukraine issue.'

Are you a good borrower?

Are you a good borrower?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Find out how banks and lending institutions decide if you are worth their money based on your CIBIL TransUnion Score and Credit Information Report.

Home, auto loan inquiry back to 2019 level

Home, auto loan inquiry back to 2019 level

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The public sector lenders saw the biggest rebound in inquiries in July and August 2020, most likely because they were early in recommencing operations than their private and finance counterparts.

Meet Lorena Duran, Victoria's Secret's first curvy model

Meet Lorena Duran, Victoria's Secret's first curvy model

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The 25 year old Spanish beauty is the first curvy model to be a part of the company.

Lifter Hubbard makes history as first transgender Olympian

Lifter Hubbard makes history as first transgender Olympian

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

'...I would particularly like to thank the IOC, for I think really affirming its commitment to the principles of Olympism and establishing that sport is something for all people, that it is inclusive and is accessible.'

Ladakh Fallout: How India Bled Chinese FDI

Ladakh Fallout: How India Bled Chinese FDI

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

In 2020-2021, the amount of foreign direct investment into India from China and Hong Kong plummeted to just $200 million -- its lowest in the recent past. In the first half of 2021-2022, FDI investments through these two nations stood at just $36 million.

Mumbai's 'lifeline' local trains stopped till Mar 31

Mumbai's 'lifeline' local trains stopped till Mar 31

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

This is the first time in past several decades that suburban trains have been stopped. Earlier in 1974, the suburban and long distance train services were stopped for around 20 days due to trade union strike.

150 Covid patients shifted from Mumbai facility ahead of cyclone

150 Covid patients shifted from Mumbai facility ahead of cyclone

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Town planning authority MMRDA on Tuesday said that nearly 150 patients at its COVID facility in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) have been shifted to another location as a precaution in the wake of the Nisarga Cyclone which is expected to make a landfall close to the city on Wednesday.

Man, transgender acquitted in same-sex marriage in Pak

Man, transgender acquitted in same-sex marriage in Pak

Rediff.com22 May 2012

A court in northwest Pakistan has acquitted a man and a trans-gender person who were accused of getting married nearly two years ago, saying the prosecution had failed to prove the charges against them.

Meet the SEXIEST Asian Females of Decade

Meet the SEXIEST Asian Females of Decade

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Deepika Padukone is gorgeous, and the world knows it. So she finds herself on the list of the Sexiest Asian Female of 2019 as well as the Decade!

Australia allay pitch fears at 'dangerous' MCG

Australia allay pitch fears at 'dangerous' MCG

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Western Australia batsmen Shaun Marsh and Marcus Stoinis sustained several blows to the body struggling to adjust to the unpredictable bounce of the surface in the contest against Victoria.

Want a home loan without any hassles? Read this

Want a home loan without any hassles? Read this

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

A critical factor that can ensure easier and hassle-free access to home loans is keeping a watchful eye on your Credit Information Bureau India Ltd (CIBIL) Report and CIBIL TransUnion Score.

India raises concern over use of drones by terrorists

India raises concern over use of drones by terrorists

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The possibility of the use of weaponised drones for terrorist activities against strategic and commercial assets calls for serious attention by the global community, India has told the United Nations General Assembly, a day after two explosives-laden drones crashed into the Indian Air Force (IAF) station at Jammu airport.

COVID-19: McCullum calls for a Kiwi team in Big Bash League

COVID-19: McCullum calls for a Kiwi team in Big Bash League

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Several countries, including Australia have imposed travel restrictions, and McCullum feels adding a team from New Zealand in the tournament could pique the interest of the audience in the league, which has suffered a dip in crowd and TV numbers in the past two years.

Why PEs may be better source of capital for banks

Why PEs may be better source of capital for banks

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

India may adopt norms similar to the US Federal Reserve model, which regulates conglomerate-led banks in the country.

Exporters will have to wait longer for GST refund

Exporters will have to wait longer for GST refund

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

It is after the GST Network tallies invoice details with shipping bills that the refund claims can be processed. So, the refund could be delayed by over a month.

Conway hits 99 after going unsold at IPL auction

Conway hits 99 after going unsold at IPL auction

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The 29-year-old Conway clobbered 10 fours and three sixes during his 79 minutes of stay in the middle.

10 Best Films From Around The World

10 Best Films From Around The World

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

A beautiful documentary from Delhi. A shocking satire that spares no one. A thriller about a serial killer in Iran. A Pakistan film about family secrets... Aseem Chhabra lists the best films he saw in Cannes.

Govt rules out fresh PSB merger proposal

Govt rules out fresh PSB merger proposal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Experts attribute the lower target to increased allocation under the credit guarantee scheme for small businesses. Out of the Rs 3.21 trillion worth loans sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) in the last financial year, Rs 3.12 trillion were disbursed to entrepreneurs, according to official data.

Meet India's top drag queens

Meet India's top drag queens

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Six queens and one king are making their own rules and celebrating the freedom to be their most fabulous selves on Vogue India's cover.

A 100 hour, non-stop, job recruitment marathon!

A 100 hour, non-stop, job recruitment marathon!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

ITES and medical transcription company TransDyne IT Services is conducting TransJobathon-05, a 100 hours round-the-clock, non-stop recruitment marathon.

India's hockey matches in Great Britain postponed

India's hockey matches in Great Britain postponed

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The FIH Hockey Pro League matches between India and Great Britain, scheduled for May 8-9 in London, were on Wednesday postponed following the UK government's decision to add India to the travel 'red list'.

ISI-linked terrorist, living in India for 10 yrs on fake identity, held

ISI-linked terrorist, living in India for 10 yrs on fake identity, held

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Delhi Police on Tuesday said it has foiled a major terror plan during the festival season with the arrest of a 40-year-old Pakistani terrorist who has Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) links and had been living in India for over 10 years under a fake identity.

5 unhealthy habits that are making you obese

5 unhealthy habits that are making you obese

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

You might be unintentionally harming yourself.

PM Modi visited 58 countries since 2015

PM Modi visited 58 countries since 2015

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

According to the details provided by Muraleedharan, the prime minister made five visits each to the United States, Russia and China, and multiple trips to some other countries like Singapore, Germany, France, Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates.

How to 'settle' your credit card woes!

How to 'settle' your credit card woes!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

If your loan was rejected because you had just 'settled' your outstanding dues and not 'closed' it altogether, then here's how you can get this loan approved.

Govt plans to contest SC order on this endangered bird

Govt plans to contest SC order on this endangered bird

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The Great Indian bustard is at the centre of another impending legal tussle. The government is planning to move the Supreme Court seeking a review of its order that asked Gujarat and Rajasthan to lay transmission lines linked to solar power units underground so as to not pose any threat to the endangered bird. The ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) has sought a view from the law ministry and will move the court basing its arguments on estimates showing that the bird's population was declining even before solar power plants came to the region, said a senior government official requesting anonymity.

RJio brings high-speed subsea cable network to India

RJio brings high-speed subsea cable network to India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The network has been built by six telcos to handle high bandwidth demands of emerging technologies and applications.

China assures new Brahmaputra dam will have no impact on India

China assures new Brahmaputra dam will have no impact on India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

"The reservoir capacity of the project is less than 0.02 per cent of the average annual runoff of the Yarlung Zangbo-Brahmaputra. It cannot have an adverse impact on the downstream," Chinese foreign ministry said to a question on concerns over the dam.

What should kids eat to fight COVID-19?

What should kids eat to fight COVID-19?

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Offer your child raw vegetables and fresh fruit as snacks instead of foods high in sugars, fats, or salts.

Healthy diet + lifestyle = Good Heart

Healthy diet + lifestyle = Good Heart

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

Trans fats pose even greater health threat than saturated fats.

India may become hub of global drug trade

India may become hub of global drug trade

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

India has become a hub of drugs and is an attractive trans-shipment area for heroin bound for Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia and North America despite constant efforts by governments at all levels to combat this sort of crime, a United States report has said.

After Rahul's jibe, 'govt sources' say UPA started process to buy VVIP jets

After Rahul's jibe, 'govt sources' say UPA started process to buy VVIP jets

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

They noted that the exercise had begun in 2011 and an Inter-Ministerial Group submitted its recommendations in 2012 after meeting for 10 times.

Will India finally join world's largest trade bloc?

Will India finally join world's largest trade bloc?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Countries that have signed the RCEP agreement can start negotiations with India for joining the pact once New Delhi submits a written request stating its intention for the same, according to a declaration. On November 4 last year, India walked out of mega free trade agreement RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) as negotiations failed to address New Delhi's outstanding issues and concerns. The remaining 15 member countries have signed RCEP agreement and have stated that the pact would remain open to India.

PHOTOS: India, US Coast Guards hold joint exercise

PHOTOS: India, US Coast Guards hold joint exercise

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Coast Guard ships and aircraft of the two countries took part in the exercise around five nautical miles off the city coast in the Bay of Bengal.

Best images from the week gone by!

Best images from the week gone by!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Here are the top 10 images from the big news that shook the world in the previous week.