SMS alerts for train delays, water vending machines on anvil
NEW DELHI: SMS alerts to passengers on train delays and setting up of 4,615 water vending machines at a number of railway stations are among the new initiatives of the railways to improve facilities for passengers. Minister of state for railways Manoj Sinha, while replying to questions in the Lok... read more »
HDFC Bank, Snapdeal launch e-commerce credit card
HDFC Bank and Snapdeal on Monday launched the country’s first co-branded e-commerce credit card in partnership with Visa. Snapdeal said that the move is aimed at encouraging more people from tier-II and tier-III cities to go for digital payments. Though the e-commerce website Snapdeal has 70... read more »
Sonia Gandhi taunts Modi: ‘Champion of mann ki baat appears to have retreat...
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government and rejected its offer of a discussion on the Lalit Modi case and Vayapam issue in Parliament.Speaking at the Congress Parliamentary Party meeting, Sonia said, “He (Modi) has been conspicuous by... read more »
Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow after repeated disruptions
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day after heated exchanges on procedures regarding Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj’s remarks in the House. Swaraj today rose to speak in the Rajya Sabha braving growing protests by the Opposition over allegations that she helped former Indian Premier League... read more »
SC to decide fate of 218 coal blocks today
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will on Wednesday decide the fate of the 218 coal blocks, which were allocated to companies illegally by the Centre. The top court had earlier declared all 218... read more »
Tips to survive festive cravings
Even the most strong-willed and health-conscious will give in to temptation. Moreover, it’s no fun to always say `no’. The best way to avoid gaining the extra kilos on your hips... read more »
Beware! Too much time at the gym can turn you into an alcoholic
Using smartphone technology, a fascinating study has found that that on days when people exercise more – typically Thursdays to Sundays – they also drink more alcohol... read more »
Sania-Cara qualify for Year-End World finals in Singapore
The Indo-Zimbawbwean combination of Sania Mirza and Cara Black became the fourth pair to qualify for the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore, next month. It would be Mirza’s maiden... read more »
Veteran cricket statistician Anandji Dossa dead
New Delhi: Veteran cricket historian and statistician Anandji Dossa has passed away at the age of 98 in New York. Considered the most well-respected in his chosen field, Dossa breathed his last... read more »
