The Union government has announced the merger of two government owned cable television network channels Rajya Sabha TV and Lok Sabha TV into a single unit named Sansad TV . The Union government has named senior IAS officer Ravi Capoor, as the CEO of the new joint entity for a period of one year. The services of Manoj Kumar Pandey, the CEO of Rajya Sabha TV, have been terminated. While the Lok Sabha TV covered the central government proceedings and other public affairs programming and making accessible all the work of the parliamentary and legislative bodies of India to the people, Rajya Sabha TV owned and operated by Rajya Sabha covers the proceedings of Rajya Sabha. According to a statement from Rajya Sabha Secretariat office, Lok Sabha TV and Rajya Sabha TV channels have been officially merged into one single entity, Sansad TV. The announcement is no surprise as the Union government was working on the merger modalities from last year itself. Sansad TV is ... » Learn More about Center merges Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha TV, senior IAS officer Ravi Capoor named CEO of new entity ‘Sansad TV’
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Rooms for up to 400 guests, World’s first space HOTEL with bars, cinema to open in 2027
For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now SP, RJD abandon Left, Congress in Bengal, extend support to Mamata View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts #Space Dept of Space allocated Rs 13,949 cr in budget 2021, Rs 4,449 cr more than last fiscal #Space ISRO chief K Sivan gets one-year extension till January 2022 #Space Astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center for 2nd SpaceX crew flight #Space India's Astrosat completes 5 years of mapping stars, galaxies in space #Space Space sector reforms not aimed at privatising ISRO: Chairman K Sivan #Space India-Nigeria sign MoU on space cooperation Just In 13 min ago Assam Polls: 200 units of free electricity, no CAA, among Congress’ ‘five poll guarantees’ 1 hr ago SP, RJD abandon Left, Congress in Bengal, extend support to Mamata 1 hr ago Prashant Kishor has left 'Didi' to ... » Learn More about Rooms for up to 400 guests, World’s first space HOTEL with bars, cinema to open in 2027
My dream is to see India and Pakistan become true good friends, says Malala Yousafzai
The old philosophy of having borders and divisions doesn’t work anymore and the people in India and Pakistan want to live in peace, Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai said on February 28, stressing that it is her dream to see the two countries become “good friends”. She also said that minorities need protection in every country, be it Pakistan or India, adding that the issue is not related to religion but to the “exploitation of power” and must be taken seriously. Ms. Yousafzai, a Pakistani activist for girls education who miraculously survived a bullet to the head from the militant Taliban in October 2012, said the news of internet shutdown and arrests of activists “protesting peacefully” in India is “worrying” and expressed the hope that the government will make sure that people are heard. “It is my dream to see India and Pakistan become true good friends and that we can visit each other’s countries. You can continue to watch Pakistani dramas, we can continue to watch Bollywood ... » Learn More about My dream is to see India and Pakistan become true good friends, says Malala Yousafzai
Chinese paper manufacturing company to invest 1.33 bln USD in Malaysia
Video Player Close KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Xinhua) -- Nine Dragons Paper, a Chinese paper manufacturing company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, will invest 5.4 billion ringgit (about 1.33 billion U.S. dollars) in Malaysia, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) said on Tuesday. The group's investments in Malaysia consists of two manufacturing facilities, namely ND Paper (Malaysia) in Bentong, Pahang involving the acquisition of an existing pulp and paper mill with a total investment value of 1.2 billion ringgit; and ND Paper Malaysia (Selangor) in Banting, Selangor with an investment value of 4.2 billion ringgit that will focus on test liner, kraft liner, corrugated medium paper, paper and pulp. "These projects will create a total of 2,180 job opportunities of which, nearly 90 percent will be Malaysians. The project in Banting, Selangor is expected to be in operation by 2022," it added. Both factories will be fully automated and equipped with Industry ... » Learn More about Chinese paper manufacturing company to invest 1.33 bln USD in Malaysia
Ranjini Raghavan looks drop-dead gorgeous in her latest pictures
Kannada actress Ranjini Raghavan , who is one of the popular faces of Kannada television, is quite a busy bee. The actress, who was recently shooting for a special segment of her show Kannadati , took some time off and posed for the shutterbugs. A marron saree with ruffle detailing and an embellished set of jewels is what the actress opted for the show. Subtle makeup with perfect hair does complete the look. She looks drop-dead gorgeous as she poses for the shutterbugs. While the actress is seen in a non-identical role from on-screen appearance, fans are going gaga over the modern avatar of the Kannadathi actress. The pictures have indeed garnered the attention of her fans and taken the internet by storm. Ranjini is making heads turn with her latest pictures. On the career front, Ranjini rose to fame with the daily soap 'Putta Gowri Madve', which is now retitled as ' Mangala Gowri Madve'. She played the character of Gowri and became a household name. After ... » Learn More about Ranjini Raghavan looks drop-dead gorgeous in her latest pictures
Bailable warrant issued against Kangana
A Mumbai court on Monday issued a bailable warrant against actor Kangana Ranaut after she failed to appear before it in connection with a defamation complaint filed against her by lyricist Javed Akhtar. The Andheri metropolitan magistrate's court issued a summons to Ranaut on February 1, directing her to appear before it on March 1. However, Ranaut failed to appear on Monday following which Magistrate R R Khan issued a bailable warrant against her and posted the matter for further hearing on March 26. A lawyer in the case had earlier informed March 22 as the next date of hearing. Ranaut's advocate Rizwan Siddiquee argued in the court that the summons and process were issued against Ranaut without following the procedure laid down in law and hence, were "bad in law". Siddiquee said a petition would be filed in the Bombay high court challenging the process issued by the magistrate. Akhtar's advocate Vrinda Grover, however, argued that even if the process is being ... » Learn More about Bailable warrant issued against Kangana
MFs to purchase your dream home in 5-7 years?
'I am trying to save up to 40,000 per month and my goal is for purchasing a house in next 5-7 years. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/ Rediff.com Omkeshwar Singh , Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries: Vivek Pandey : My age is 31. I am trying to save up to 40,000 per month and my goal is for purchasing a house in next 5-7 years. I wanted to know if my current strategy is correct for dividing the amount or not and if the funds are right. SIPs in following: UTI equity fund - 10000 Axis Bluechip fund - 10000 Axis focused 25 - 5000 DSP midcap - 5000 Bank RD for 12 months- 10000 And also should I stop my RDs and add money into any debt funds (if Yes then which)? Omkeshwar Singh : The funds are good please continue and in case of RD, you may consider a good banking and PSU fund - Hdfc Banking And Psu Debt Fund - Growth Option Sandip Swain : Hello Sir, need your suggestion on my MF investment. Age: 40 Ongoing ... » Learn More about MFs to purchase your dream home in 5-7 years?
Sensex at 50k: ‘Want to invest 10 lakh in MFs’
Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/ Rediff.com Omkeshwar Singh , Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries: R Parameswaran : Dear MF Guru, Greetings of the Day. My son, aged 30, holds the following MFs, in which last SIP got over in March 2020. Sr AMC Name Fund Name Total Amount Invested up to March 2020 No. of Units as on March 2020 1 ABSL Equity Advantage Fund 195000 535.636 2 HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund 180000 1081.401 3 ICICI PRU Blue Chip Fund 135000 3791.616 4 NIPPON INDIA (RELIANCE) Banking Fund 143000 626.941 5 NIPPON INDIA (RELIANCE) Small Cap Fund 133000 3874.830 REGULAR GROWTH OPTION I would request you to advice as to whether to hold / sell (part / full) the above MFs. Omkeshwar Singh : Looking at the Quality and the Margin of Safety of the funds at present market levels is better to completely exit from all of these schemes and ... » Learn More about Sensex at 50k: ‘Want to invest 10 lakh in MFs’
MFs for medium and high-risk investors
'My risk appetite is medium.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/ Rediff.com Omkeshwar Singh , Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries: Santosh Iyer : I have investments in the following mutual funds (all growth option). Please advise whether I can continue with them or should change. HDFC Equity Fund ICICI Pru All Seasons Bond Fund ICICI Pru Balanced Advantage Fund ICICI Pru Debt Management Fund ICICI Pru Regular Gold Savings Fund ICICI Pru Sensex Index Fund SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund UTI Ultra Short Term Fund Omkeshwar Singh : Continue with 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 These can be considered: Instead of 1. – Axis Bluechip – Growth Instead of 5. – SGB can be considered and if through MFs than please continue Yogendra Sharma : I am 62 year old, and want to invest 3-5 Lakhs in Mutual funds. I also want to invest in SIP (up to 5000 per month for 1-2 years). I shall be thankful if you can kindly give me the best ... » Learn More about MFs for medium and high-risk investors
How to AVOID ONLINE SCAMS
Niranjan Upadhye, general manager, fraud risk management, Worldline India, tells you how to quickly spot a scam and save yourself from grief. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/ Rediff.com As our lives become more dependent on online services like ordering food, availing best shopping deals on portals, buying/selling pre-owned products, to dating etc, it has brought in new challenges that may involve your privacy and could lead to fraud. Here are different types of frauds and some advisories for you to avert becoming a victim: 1. Online Exchange/Classified portals frauds Imagine, you are looking for a two wheeler and come across a vehicle listed at a very reasonable price on some listing portal. The owner seems to be an army/police officer from his display profile. You liked the showcased vehicle and go ahead to check the registration details of the vehicle on a portal you trust. You will find that the vehicle is registered in the name of a woman, ostensibly his ... » Learn More about How to AVOID ONLINE SCAMS