News for 'Zero Line'

5 myths you must know about your credit score

5 myths you must know about your credit score

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Outright fear and lack of awareness can harm your CIBIL score

US, Russia, other countries condemn Pulwama attack

US, Russia, other countries condemn Pulwama attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

They said they stand alongside India in defeating terrorism.

India in sweet spot as commodity prices are on uptick

India in sweet spot as commodity prices are on uptick

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The uptick in prices ranging from steel to wheat could benefit lots of commodity-based companies -- from State-owned SAIL to the agro exporters.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

India reserves right to strike: New Army Chief to Pak

India reserves right to strike: New Army Chief to Pak

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Gen Naravane also said the Army will enhance combat capabilities along the border with China so that it is fully prepared to deal with any security challenge.

Crisis at LAC due to Modi's mismanagement: Sonia

Crisis at LAC due to Modi's mismanagement: Sonia

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Addressing the Congress Working Committee, the president of the party said, ""Misfortunes do not come singly. India has been hit by a terrible economic crisis, a pandemic of huge proportions and, now, by a full-blown crisis on the borders with China. Much of each crisis is attributable to the mismanagement of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government and the wrong policies pursued by it."

Opposition targets Chidambaram again in RS, LS

Opposition targets Chidambaram again in RS, LS

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday came in the line of Opposition fire in Parliament over allegations that he had helped a Delhi hotelier which led to the disruption of both Houses. The Lok Sabha witnessed uproar during Zero Hour with Bharatiya Janata Party and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam members rushing into the Well, demanding that Chidambaram be sacked. In the din, the House was adjourned till 2 pm.

Mullaperiyar row: Kerala, TN leaders clash in Rajya Sabha

Mullaperiyar row: Kerala, TN leaders clash in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Members from Kerala and Tamil Nadu clashed in the Rajya Sabha over the Mullaperiyar Dam controversy, seeking Centre's intervention in resolving the contentious issue.

India may allow EU's Pak package

India may allow EU's Pak package

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Around 75 tariff lines or products from Pakistan would get concessional access to European markets for three years.

Will govt impose GST on education and health?

Will govt impose GST on education and health?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

If the items and services such selected subsequently pass the test from the fitment committee and the GST Council, this would be the first of such rate hikes, after a series of cuts in the process of rate rationalisation that started in November 2017.

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Raju Bist from Thane tells us how he spent the last two months of lockdown.

Football clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Football clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

With sports events around the world suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, football clubs and leagues have been discussing pay cuts with players to help them make it through the crisis.

Is an India-China 'Reset' on the Cards?

Is an India-China 'Reset' on the Cards?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

It is apparent that an easing of tensions at the border and a disengagement of troops is on the cards, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why BJP dropped Muralidhar Rao and brought him back

Why BJP dropped Muralidhar Rao and brought him back

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The accent on 'making the south feel wanted' was the reason why P Muralidhar Rao, who was dropped as general secretary, was partially reinstated in the central apparatus as prabhari in charge of Madhya Pradesh. 'Pressure from the RSS was brought to bear on Rao's return,' a source said. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

'Is it good to hold stock SIPs for long?'

'Is it good to hold stock SIPs for long?'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Indo-US trade deal caught in ICT web

Indo-US trade deal caught in ICT web

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

ICT products make up a minuscule $ 407 million, out of the $ 35.54 billion of total inbound shipments from the US, as of now.

The good and bad news on jobs

The good and bad news on jobs

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The labour participation rate tells us how many of the working age population are willing to be employed. If this proportion keeps falling as it evidently is, it does not bode well for India's growth story. It renders all stories of a revival in the economy as a myth, warns Mahesh Vyas.

Demand in LS for Bharat Ratna to Mohd Rafi

Demand in LS for Bharat Ratna to Mohd Rafi

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

The issue was raised in during Zero hour and supported by several others.

Taliban Will Be Around For A Long While

Taliban Will Be Around For A Long While

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Unless the Taliban goofs up in a big way, which seems highly unlikely, we are looking at a regime that will be around for quite a long while and present a level of governance that the puppets of the richest and most advanced countries failed to provide, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The man with the Rs 100 crore salary

The man with the Rs 100 crore salary

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'Personally, I have reached that stage where I think material things can't give you any satisfaction.'

Prolonged lockdown to make India's water crisis worse

Prolonged lockdown to make India's water crisis worse

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Making water available is always a serious challenge in the summer for all public authorities. This year, the challenge is higher when hand-washing at every opportunity has become a necessity. So keeping potable water lines running without a glitch has become most necessary.

'England produced their best on the biggest stage'

'England produced their best on the biggest stage'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

England, says former Australia captain, were outstanding against Australia and deserve their place in the final.

'BJP is going to remain in power for a very long time'

'BJP is going to remain in power for a very long time'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'The BJP is the most progressive force within Hinduism today.'

Five quick team-building icebreakers

Five quick team-building icebreakers

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Five activities that can be used as icebreakers during your next meeting.

10 likely events in 2008

10 likely events in 2008

Rediff.com5 Jan 2008

After pondering what won't happen, we decided to don our prediction hats again. Think: President Bloomberg and an Apple flat screen, or maybe not.

Lockdown a bitter pill for Brand Cadbury

Lockdown a bitter pill for Brand Cadbury

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Companies from Unilever to Proctor & Gamble, Nestl, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have all alluded to lockdown challenges in India and the globe as well as the impact it will have on April-June as well as full-year numbers.

Mandira Bedi's six-yard wonder

Mandira Bedi's six-yard wonder

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Abstract: The TV presenter-turned-fashion designer attempted to give the Banarasi sari a contemporary twist.

Rajya Sabha passes bill to punish those attacking medics

Rajya Sabha passes bill to punish those attacking medics

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The Bill was supported by the members across party lines, however, some suggested to add in its purview hospital sanitary staff, ASHA (accredited social health activist) workers and 'Corona warriors' in emergency services such as police and personnel from other departments.

Subramanian Swamy: China, India must cease hostilities

Subramanian Swamy: China, India must cease hostilities

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The onus today is on China, but it also requires a little diplomatic finesse from India, backed by a modernised armed force, argues BJP MP Subramanian Swamy in this excerpt from his new book, Himalayan Challenge: India, China And The Quest For Peace.

Bollywood's scene stealers, 2018

Bollywood's scene stealers, 2018

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

These actors stole thunder from the lead stars!

WikiLeaks reveals how CIA hacks YOUR phones, TVs

WikiLeaks reveals how CIA hacks YOUR phones, TVs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

WikiLeaks has released what it termed as the biggest-ever leak of confidential documents from the Central Intelligence Agency, claiming the America's premier spy agency partnered with foreign intelligence agencies to turn TVs and smartphones into weapons for surveillance.

33 jawans drifting to Pak in floods: Concern in LS

33 jawans drifting to Pak in floods: Concern in LS

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Members in the Lok Sabha, including from ruling Congress, on Friday questioned the government's silence over reports that 33 soldiers had drifted away to Pakistan during last week's flash floods in Leh in Jammu and Kashmir.

Ladakh Stand-Off: What India is Buying in a Hurry

Ladakh Stand-Off: What India is Buying in a Hurry

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

On the shopping list: Light tanks, anti-tank guided missiles, UAVs, assault rifles, fighter aircraft.

'Every day you wake up to see who was arrested last night'

'Every day you wake up to see who was arrested last night'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

'If you talk about any kind of equality, you are under attack.'

India needs to be prepared for 'two-front threat': Army chief

India needs to be prepared for 'two-front threat': Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Army chief General M M Naravane on Tuesday hoped for an amicable resolution of the military standoff with China in Ladakh through talks based on 'mutual and equal security' even as he said India will have to be prepared to deal with a 'two-front' threat scenario due to the potent and collusive threat from China and Pakistan.

6 Indian public sector banks will cease to exist from Wed

6 Indian public sector banks will cease to exist from Wed

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

As per the mega consolidation plan, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India will merge into Punjab National Bank (PNB); Syndicate Bank into Canara Bank; Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank into Union Bank of India; and Allahabad Bank into Indian Bank. Following this merger, PNB will become second largest after the SBI, Canara Bank fourth, Union Bank of India fifth and Indian Bank seventh biggest public sector lender.

Meet the Victoria's Secret Angel in Guzaarish

Meet the Victoria's Secret Angel in Guzaarish

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Meet lingerie model Monikangana Dutta who is all set for her big Bollywood debut.

Know what this bikini is made of?

Know what this bikini is made of?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Vivek Agarwal, founder of OOKIOH tells Rediff how he is making swimsuits that look good and feel great too.

Review: Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus

Review: Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Is the phone worth its hefty price tag? Khalid Anzar has the answer.

What the NEP can achieve

What the NEP can achieve

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'Education will definitely benefit by making the child's first language the medium of instruction, by making examinations less prone to rote-learning, by setting up national research universities, all recommendations of the NEP,' observe Pankaj Jain and Shreekant Sambrani.