News for 'Gidwani'

Adarsh scam: Main accused Kanhaiyalal Gidwani dies

Adarsh scam: Main accused Kanhaiyalal Gidwani dies

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Former Congress legislator Kanhaiyalal Gidwani, who was chargesheeted in the Adarsh Society scam, died in Mumbai on Tuesday following a brief illness.

Leena Gidwani is RBS' market head for W India

Leena Gidwani is RBS' market head for W India

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Gidwani will be based in Mumbai, overseeing a team of 15 staff comprising private bankers and client relationship associates, a statement issued by the bank in Mumbai said.

Are I-T Returns Details Private?

Are I-T Returns Details Private?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Disclosing an individual's income-tax returns is tantamount to violating the person's fundamental right to privacy as recognised by the Constitution.

Investment trusts, ETFs exempted from capital gains tax in GIFT City

Investment trusts, ETFs exempted from capital gains tax in GIFT City

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The government has exempted units of investment trusts and ETFs issued by entities based in GIFT City or traded in exchanges there from capital gains tax. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notified the exemption from capital gains tax any unit of investment trust; a unit of a scheme; and a unit of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) launched under the International Financial Services Centres Authority (Fund Management) Regulations, 2022. Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT)-IFSC is being promoted as a tax-neutral enclave for the financial sector.

Vendors Get Busy For Result D-Day

Vendors Get Busy For Result D-Day

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

From florists in Ghazipur's phool mandi to sweet shop owners in Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk, the preparations, if not the sales, have already begun.

Comedian Vir Das, Netflix booked for copyright infringement

Comedian Vir Das, Netflix booked for copyright infringement

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

On Monday, right-wing group 'Hindu Janajagruti Samiti' approached the police in Bengaluru, seeking cancellation of a show by Das, alleging that it will hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus and show India in bad light to the world.

'I was told not to accept money from Gandhiji'

'I was told not to accept money from Gandhiji'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

'Even though Gandhiji did not know me well, Sardar knew and remembered me working with him till the Congress was banned.' Glimpses from the fascinating memoirs of Chakkedath Sankarankutty Menon, the stenographer who worked for Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel during the freedom struggle.

Has India sent a winner to Miss Grand International?

Has India sent a winner to Miss Grand International?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Pankhuri Gidwani's beautiful smile, toned body and kind nature will win your heart!

Did Nehru write mercy plea to get out of jail?

Did Nehru write mercy plea to get out of jail?

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Social media posts and articles falsely suggest that Jawaharlal Nehru 'signed a bond' or 'used his father's influence' to escape from serving a prison term in Nabha in 1923. Utkarsh Mishra reveals the true story. The first of a series of occasional columns correcting social media's false take on History.

Securities transaction tax on F&O contracts to be hiked

Securities transaction tax on F&O contracts to be hiked

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The government on Friday proposed hiking the securities transaction tax on Futures & Options (F&O) contracts, a move that will increase the trading costs in the derivatives segment as well as help in curbing excessive trades. In the Finance Bill 2023, passed by the Lok Sabha on Friday, the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on options is proposed to be increased to 0.0625 per cent from 0.05 per cent and on futures contracts to 0.0125 from 0.01 per cent. Analysts opined that higher STT will shore up the government's revenues to some extent and also discourage excessive trading since a large number of retail traders are losing money in the segment.

Potluck review

Potluck review

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Things may seem too nice to be tru,e but the affable energy of its harmonious cast makes Potluck a rare light watch on the desi OTT scene, feels Sukanya Verma.

'Stop asking women about their bodies'

'Stop asking women about their bodies'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

'Everyone struggles with it (body image issues) as a human condition.' 'There are days when it really gets to you, but we move on.'

Will Pankhuri be the first Indian to win Miss Grand International?

Will Pankhuri be the first Indian to win Miss Grand International?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Here's what Pankhuri Gidwani was up to in the last few days before the finale.

Foreign investors get tax relief for AIF investment

Foreign investors get tax relief for AIF investment

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Alternative Investment Fund refers to any fund established or incorporated in India which is a privately pooled investment vehicle that collects funds from sophisticated investors, whether Indian or foreign.

Budget sops may lure Mauritius funds to Gift City

Budget sops may lure Mauritius funds to Gift City

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

As per the Budget proposals, migration of a fund to a fund in IFSC will not be regarded as transfer if done on or before March 31, 2023. Transfer of units will be tax neutral. Grandfathered investments of the fund to continue to enjoy capital gains exemption on future sale by the IFSC fund. There is no impact on carry forward of losses for the investee company.

FPIs get relief as dividend tax kept at par with treaty rates

FPIs get relief as dividend tax kept at par with treaty rates

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

'Rationalising TDS on dividends for FPIs to reduce it to treaty rates ranging from 5 to 15 per cent, depending on the country of residence of FPIs from current rate of 20 per cent will provide a big cash flow relief for FPIs.'

Adarsh scam: Bail plea of seven accused rejected

Adarsh scam: Bail plea of seven accused rejected

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Observing that investigations had reached a crucial stage, a special court today rejected the bail plea of seven accused, including former Congress legislator K L Gidwani, in the multi-crore Adarsh housing society scam.

PIX: Aamir, Raju Hirani, Shefali Shah watch a play

PIX: Aamir, Raju Hirani, Shefali Shah watch a play

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

The beauties who made India proud in 2016

The beauties who made India proud in 2016

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The gorgeous beauty queens who put India on the world map.

CBI gives clean chit to Shinde in Adarsh scam

CBI gives clean chit to Shinde in Adarsh scam

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

The Central Bureau of India on Thursday gave a clean chit to Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde in the Adarsh Housing Society scam.

Bebo: I love food as much as I love movies!

Bebo: I love food as much as I love movies!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Kareena Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor talk fitness and yoga at the book launch of their yoga trainer Payal Gidwani Tiwari.

Illegal review

Illegal review

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Illegal captivates you in the first half of the series, feels Joginder Tuteja. And then...

PIX: Aishwarya, at an award ceremony

PIX: Aishwarya, at an award ceremony

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Check out the arrivals.

PIX: What are Iulia Vantur, Elli Avram doing at a movie?

PIX: What are Iulia Vantur, Elli Avram doing at a movie?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

When Sallu's sis makes her debut, look who turns up...

'Banned' Azhar's meeting with Ranji players in Delhi irks BCCI

'Banned' Azhar's meeting with Ranji players in Delhi irks BCCI

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India shot off a letter to the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) for allowing some of the Vidarbha cricketers to flout the Anti-Corruption norms by speaking to former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin during a Ranji Trophy match against Delhi at Feroz Shah Kotla last week.

Budget 2020: Few hits and misses for overseas investors

Budget 2020: Few hits and misses for overseas investors

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The Budget has relaxed a few safe harbour rules that aim to make it easier for fund managers overseeing offshore India-focused funds to relocate to the country.

Recipe: How to make Black Eyed Peas Patty

Recipe: How to make Black Eyed Peas Patty

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Low on fat and high on fibre, this easy-to-make snack recipe is sure to delight you.

Budget 2021: Dividend anomaly for FPIs may be corrected

Budget 2021: Dividend anomaly for FPIs may be corrected

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Last year's Budget had created uncertainty about the quantum of tax to be withheld on dividends paid to non-residents, as the exact tax rate was not specified under section 195.

The Brownie Queen of Mumbai

The Brownie Queen of Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Discover a hidden gem in Mumbai where you'll find the city's best brownies.

'Ashok Chavan proposed having more civilians in Adarsh'

'Ashok Chavan proposed having more civilians in Adarsh'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Contradicting Ashok Chavan, the promoter of scam-tainted Adarsh Society on Monday said the former Maharashtra chief minister himself had suggested increase in the number of civilians in the society, which was essentially meant for defence personnels.

WATCH: Shankar-Eshaan-Loy live in concert!

WATCH: Shankar-Eshaan-Loy live in concert!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

The musical trio belt out some great music.

Seven accused in Adarsh housing scam get bail

Seven accused in Adarsh housing scam get bail

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Of the nine accused, those who secured bail include IAS officer Pradeep Vyas, former deputy secretary in Urban Development Department P V Deshmukh, Brigadier (retd) M M Wanchoo, retired Defence Estates Officer R C Thakur, Major General (Retd) A R Kumar, Major Gen (Retd) T K Kaul and former MLC Kanhaiyyalal Gidwani.

Judicial custody for Adarsh accused till April 7

Judicial custody for Adarsh accused till April 7

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

The seven accused in the multi-crore Adarsh scam were on Tuesday remanded in judicial custody till April 17 by the Special Central Bureau of Investigation court.

FPIs may have to wait for dividend tax relief

FPIs may have to wait for dividend tax relief

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Companies wanting to consider treaty benefits and deducting tax at a lower rate will have to examine the qualitative factors. They will have to consider whether FPIs are liable to tax and whether they are the beneficial owner of dividend income.

Adarsh scam: CBI arrests lawyer, former Cong MLC

Adarsh scam: CBI arrests lawyer, former Cong MLC

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Claiming to have foiled a conspiracy to bribe public servants for diluting charges in the multi-crore Adarsh Housing Society scam, the Central Bureau of I on Wednesday arrested its own lawyer and a former Congress MLC, who is already an accused in the scam.

Two arrested in Park Street rape case

Two arrested in Park Street rape case

Rediff.com18 Feb 2012

The police on Saturday arrested two persons in connection with the rape of an Anglo-Indian woman at Park Street in Kolkata. Sumit Bajaj and Rehman Khan alias Tusi, who masqueraded as Lavi Gidwani and some other persons whom the woman named, had befriended her at the night club, said Joint Police Commissioner, Crime, Damayanti Sen.

RTI reveals murkier details of Adarsh scam

RTI reveals murkier details of Adarsh scam

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirit Somaiya on Saturday released documents obtained under the Right To Information Act which contradict the claims of politicians that the land on which Adarsh cooperative housing society was built was never intended for defence personnel. Congress Member of Legislative Council Kanhaiyalal Gidwani and former chief minister Ashok Chavan had previously refuted the allegations of any irregularity in the development of the plot.

Miss India Grand scores 97.25 per cent

Miss India Grand scores 97.25 per cent

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Pankhuri Gidwani took a year's break to focus on the pageant, but scored brilliantly in her CBSE Class 12 exams this year.

Kolkata: Woman alleges rape at gunpoint, 2 detained

Kolkata: Woman alleges rape at gunpoint, 2 detained

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Two persons were detained in connection with the alleged rape of a Anglo-Indian woman in a car in Kolkata even as the police said there were inconsistencies in her statements on the suspects.

Sehwag, Gambhir included in Delhi Ranji squad

Sehwag, Gambhir included in Delhi Ranji squad

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

India openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir were on Monday named in the Delhi team for the Ranji Trophy starting in November.