News for 'Zero Line'

Niti Aayog paints a rosy picture of India's future

Niti Aayog paints a rosy picture of India's future

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The country's present growth rate is 7.6% and its economy is $1.7 trillion.

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Chief Minister Stalin seems to have drawn a line between his personal beliefs and those of others in the family, beginning with wife Durga Stalin, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Let's smash patriarchy! READ Tahira's powerful post

Let's smash patriarchy! READ Tahira's powerful post

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

So until the equation becomes equal, 'roses are red, violets are blue, let's smash the patriarchy, me and you.'

Refining margins may boost RIL's earnings

Refining margins may boost RIL's earnings

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

10 analysts estimated RIL's consolidated net profit at Rs 11,256 crore and nine analysts estimated revenue at Rs 1.5 trillion.

Govt promises MP pay hike bill this session

Govt promises MP pay hike bill this session

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Agitated over delay in raise in their salaries and allowances, members of Parliament cutting across party lines raked up the issue today rocking Parliament and forcing the government to give an assurance that it would try to bring a bill in this regard during the current session.

Genuine defaulter is a delusion: RBI deputy governor

Genuine defaulter is a delusion: RBI deputy governor

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

For willful defaulters, change in ownership accompanied by punitive action against the defaulting management is the way to go.

12, 18 pc slabs may merge making GST 2-tier, says Jaitley

12, 18 pc slabs may merge making GST 2-tier, says Jaitley

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Penning a Facebook post on the second anniversary of GST rollout, Jaitley said as many as 20 states are already showing more than a 14 per cent increase in their revenues and do not require the Centre to compensate them for revenue loss arising out of GST implementation.

'Switch on your TV at 2 am, they will scream Rhea'

'Switch on your TV at 2 am, they will scream Rhea'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'Switch it on at 2 pm, they will scream the same.' 'Are there no other problems that the country is facing today about which people need to know or these channels must need to broadcast?' 'There has to be some limit to this naked TRP greed.'

Who has the MOST Rs 100 crore HITS?

Who has the MOST Rs 100 crore HITS?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Joginder Tuteja sees just how many Rs 100 crore movies Bollywood's top actors have in their kitty.

Cold wave tightens grip over North; hits rail, air traffic

Cold wave tightens grip over North; hits rail, air traffic

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Due to heavy fog on Saturday morning, four flights have been diverted from Delhi airport.

Hooked on Move games? 5 titles to watch out for!

Hooked on Move games? 5 titles to watch out for!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

The next few months have quite a few Move titles coming our way and we've zeroed in on five of the most interesting ones.

Unadkat could get a look in for Australia series

Unadkat could get a look in for Australia series

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

While the two T20 matches will be a precursor to the ODI series, vice-captain Rohit Sharma is likely to be given a short break to rejuvenate and come back fresh for the ODIs.

Why India Needs Population Control

Why India Needs Population Control

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Will Prime Minister Modi start a conversation on the need for people to limit the size of their families, asks Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) on the occasion of World Population Day, July 11.

'This is government terrorism'

'This is government terrorism'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

'There is nothing more this government can do now to break our agitation.' 'It has used all the tactics and has failed'

What will Pakistan's response be?

What will Pakistan's response be?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'Having spent four years in that country and been able to assess the thought process of their military up close, I am of the opinion that a reprisal is inevitable.' 'The Pak military lives in a high ego make believe world (even believing a nuclear war is fightable!) and I know they WILL respond soon enough,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

27 of top 100 cos can't sustain current wage bill: Deloitte study

27 of top 100 cos can't sustain current wage bill: Deloitte study

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

These companies, the study said, will have to either dip into its cash balance or borrow in short term.

20 Indian soldiers killed in violent face-off in Galwan Valley

20 Indian soldiers killed in violent face-off in Galwan Valley

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Indian military sources said no firearms were used in the clashes and that most of the injuries were sustained following stone-pelting and use of rods by the Chinese side.

Can poor monsoons rain on the BSE's parade?

Can poor monsoons rain on the BSE's parade?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Monsoons have had limited effect on market returns for a given year, report Sachin Mampatta and Sundar Sethuraman.

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

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

Will coronavirus topple Trump?

Will coronavirus topple Trump?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'It is perplexing to see the leader of the First World with a first rate medical infrastructure come up short on its foresight to handle the pandemic,' notes Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Now, Cleartrip logs out of internet.org

Now, Cleartrip logs out of internet.org

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Internet.org is a Facebook-led initiative

TMC to counter BJP's Hindutva with 'Bengali Pride'

TMC to counter BJP's Hindutva with 'Bengali Pride'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The Mamata Banerjee-led party, which has often been mocked by opponents for not having a well-defined ideological plank, seems to have finally found its calling in Bengali sub-nationalism, as a section of top party leaders feel only an 'inclusive message of regionalism, which the Bengalis can identify with, will counter the aggressive nationalism and Hindutva practised by the saffron camp'.

Google picks up 7.7% stake in Reliance for Rs 33,737cr

Google picks up 7.7% stake in Reliance for Rs 33,737cr

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

"We are delighted to welcome Google as a strategic investor in Jio Platforms. We have signed a binding partnership and an investment agreement under which Google will invest Rs 33,737 crores for a 7.7 per cent stake in Jio Platforms," Mukesh Ambani said at the company's annual general meeting.

Railway Budget has cheated people: Lalu

Railway Budget has cheated people: Lalu

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

RJD president Lalu Prasad on Thursday said Railway Budget has cheated people as it has nothing to offer.

Volvo V90: New definition of estates in India

Volvo V90: New definition of estates in India

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

The Volvo V90 Cross Country could make Indians fall in love with station wagons, says P Tharyan.

With 748 incidents, India is 7th-most affected by terror

With 748 incidents, India is 7th-most affected by terror

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Jammu and Kashmir is most impacted by terrorism in 2018, with 321 attacks, resulting in 123 deaths while Chhattisgarh suffered 138 attacks in 2018, resulting in 123 deaths, reports Ajai Shukla.

Why things are looking bleak for India's badminton players

Why things are looking bleak for India's badminton players

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

The emotional and financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic is weighing on Indian shuttler HS Prannoy's mind and he believes that the already "bleak" scenario would only get worse if things don't take a turn for the better in one and a half month's time. The coronavirus outbreak, which has killed over 40,000 globally, has put countries in lockdown and halted sports, including badminton, across the world. It has also triggered financial and mental woes across the world.

Handover wanted terrorists for better ties: EAM to Pak

Handover wanted terrorists for better ties: EAM to Pak

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

In a wide-ranging interview with French daily Le Monde, the minister said Pakistan does not deny sending terrorists to India.

'Jadeja was fit when we selected him for Australia Tests'

'Jadeja was fit when we selected him for Australia Tests'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Chairman of selectors MSK Prasad, on Tuesday, made it clear that his committee picked Ravindra Jadeja for the Test series based on the fitness report where he was declared absolutely fit.

Delhi increases fine for not wearing mask from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000

Delhi increases fine for not wearing mask from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

The chief minister said the Delhi government was implementing from November 19 its decision to reserve 80 per cent of ICU beds in private hospitals for COVID-19 patients.

Good news! Telecom tariffs to fall soon

Good news! Telecom tariffs to fall soon

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The interconnection charge has been reduced.

'UAE's role is to encourage India and Pakistan to meet'

'UAE's role is to encourage India and Pakistan to meet'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'The Indian side has realised that not talking to Pakistan has not served any useful purpose.'

Battle for openers slot: I am back in picture, says Dhawan

Battle for openers slot: I am back in picture, says Dhawan

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

With Shikhar Dhawan back in form in the shortest format, the Indian team management and captain Virat Kohli will have the headache of picking from three in-form openers

Use credit card with discretion this festive season

Use credit card with discretion this festive season

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

While it is a convenient mode of payment, it is not an efficient way of borrowing. Repay your dues fully every month if you decide to use it

'My first salary was Rs 200'

'My first salary was Rs 200'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us about their first salaries.

Trump backs Arab nations, says isolating Qatar 'beginning of end of terrorism'

Trump backs Arab nations, says isolating Qatar 'beginning of end of terrorism'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Trump says his visit to the Middle East is "paying off" to end the "horror of terrorism"

Cricketers, Olympic stars mourn Jaitley's death

Cricketers, Olympic stars mourn Jaitley's death

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Cricket administration was among the many hats Arun Jaitley wore in public life and in his death, the players remembered the man who seamlessly juggled roles, and stood by them in their hour of need.

Duolingo: The global teacher

Duolingo: The global teacher

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

In 2020, Indian users went up by 400 per cent, making it the fastest growing market in the world for Duolingo, with China coming in second.

Indian troops standing firm; talks with China to continue: Rajnath

Indian troops standing firm; talks with China to continue: Rajnath

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The defence minister clearly asserted that there will be no budgetary constraints to enhance the capability of the Army and meeting its other requirements.

Nehru gave away one-third of Kashmir: Shah in Lok Sabha

Nehru gave away one-third of Kashmir: Shah in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The House passed by voice vote the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2019, to replace an ordinance issued by previous government, extending President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir, amidst opposition from the Congress and some other parties.