News for 'Pandit'

Pandits complain of name deletion from voters list

Pandits complain of name deletion from voters list

Rediff.com22 Jan 2005

The names of 2.5 lakh Kashmiri Pandits have been erased from the electoral rolls on the pretext that they do not have records to prove that they belong to the valley, a delegation said.

World media reacts to Pandit Ravi Shankar's demise

World media reacts to Pandit Ravi Shankar's demise

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The demise of Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar has sent shockwaves throughout the world.

Pandit Ravi Shankar recovering from pneumonia

Pandit Ravi Shankar recovering from pneumonia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

Shankar, 86, was suffering from pneumonia but now his condition is stable, his family sources said in Kolkata.

Mitchell Marsh faces legal storm over trophy stunt

Mitchell Marsh faces legal storm over trophy stunt

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The complaint was lodged on Tuesday by Pandit Keshav Dev, the president of the Bhrashtachar Virodhi Sena, at the Delhi Gate Police Station in Aligarh.

Modi files nomination with allies by his side; Nitish absent

Modi files nomination with allies by his side; Nitish absent

Rediff.com14 May 2024

In the morning, he offered prayers at the Dashashwamedh Ghat and the Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi.

Citi shareholders oppose $15mn payout for Pandit

Citi shareholders oppose $15mn payout for Pandit

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

The vote came at Citi's annual shareholder meeting held in Dallas on Tuesday.

KKR players doff hat to Gambhir, Nayar after title triumph

KKR players doff hat to Gambhir, Nayar after title triumph

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The likes of Andre Russell and Harshit Rana found it tough to describe the feeling of being IPL champions, even as they praised Nayar.

Disha Is A Total Knockout In White

Disha Is A Total Knockout In White

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Disha Patani could be easily crowned the most glam celeb at The Elle List 2023.

Govt committed to Pandits, refugees from PoK: PM

Govt committed to Pandits, refugees from PoK: PM

Rediff.com15 Jul 2007

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said his government is equally committed to the rehabilitation and rights of Kashmiri Pandits and refugees from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan.

Pandits line up for Muzaffarabad too

Pandits line up for Muzaffarabad too

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

23 years on, Kashmiri Pandits remain refugees in their own nation

23 years on, Kashmiri Pandits remain refugees in their own nation

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

The government of India has a moral responsibility for working towards a consensus for the return of Kashmiri Pandits to their homeland, says B Raman

IPL's most expensive flop? KKR boss defends Starc

IPL's most expensive flop? KKR boss defends Starc

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'Mitchell Starc is a superstar, don't think of him from investment standpoint'

Pandit's Citi among best NRI-run firm

Pandit's Citi among best NRI-run firm

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Citigroup's Vikram Pandit may have been named among worst CEOs ever in America, but in terms of financial performance for the first quarter of this year, the banking behemoth has emerged as one of the best performers among the US companies run by persons of Indian origin.

Pandit may return to Morgan Stanley

Pandit may return to Morgan Stanley

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

Now that Phillip Purcell has been ousted from the top job at Morgan Stanley, the chances of "executives-in-exile," including Vikram Pandit

Vikram Pandit among 20 worst ever CEOs

Vikram Pandit among 20 worst ever CEOs

Rediff.com23 Apr 2009

Donning the role of a commander ill-equipped to save the Titanic of banking world, Citigroup's India-born chief Vikram Pandit has found a place among the 20 worst ever CEOs in the American history, but the top honours has gone to bankrupt Lehman Brothers' Dick Fuld.

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'Being disciplined is also very important.'

Days after terror group's 'hit list', home secy reviews JK situation

Days after terror group's 'hit list', home secy reviews JK situation

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

A blog linked to TRF, an offshoot of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, published the list of 56 Kashmiri Pandit employees who were recruited under the Prime Minister's Rehabilitation Package, and warned of mounting attacks on them.

Parliament adopts resolution to rehabilitate Kashmiri Pandits

Parliament adopts resolution to rehabilitate Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

The resolution, moved by Bharatiya Janata Party's Nishikant Dubey, as well as an amendment to include people who have migrated from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir for rehabilitation, was adopted by a voice vote.

Bharat Ratna for Vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi

Bharat Ratna for Vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

The central government on Tuesday decided to confer Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award, to renowned Hindustani Classical Vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.

Majority of Indian Muslims converted from Hinduism: GN Azad

Majority of Indian Muslims converted from Hinduism: GN Azad

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Asserting that religion should not used to get political mileage, Azad said whoever takes refuge in religion in politics is weak.

Kajol-Ajay At A Diwali Party

Kajol-Ajay At A Diwali Party

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Producer Anand Pandit invited Bollywood's A-listers for a grand get-together, and they arrived in their glamorous avatars.

'Bollywood is such a waste of time'

'Bollywood is such a waste of time'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'You make a song, it gets rejected, you have to make 10 more.'

SRK Ecstatic Over Gambhir's KKR Return

SRK Ecstatic Over Gambhir's KKR Return

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

'Absolutely with our champ who is back where he belongs...'

JNU students disrupt shooting of web series on Emergency on campus

JNU students disrupt shooting of web series on Emergency on campus

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Earlier in the day, the students' body had written to the varsity administration opposing the web series shooting at the administration block on the campus.

PIX: KKR unveil new match jersey for IPL 2024

PIX: KKR unveil new match jersey for IPL 2024

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

'I did not make Kolkata Knight Riders successful, it was KKR that made me a successful leader.'

Pandit Ravi Shankar to be honoured with lifetime Grammy

Pandit Ravi Shankar to be honoured with lifetime Grammy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar is set to receive a posthumous lifetime achievement Grammy award, organisers announced on Wednesday.

Ram Navami celebrated with fervour across India

Ram Navami celebrated with fervour across India

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Ram Navami was celebrated on Thursday with fervour across the country, with processions taken out in different states.

The Magic Of Zakir Hussain And Hariharan

The Magic Of Zakir Hussain And Hariharan

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain and singer Hariharan performed ghazals alongside Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan's grandson Faiz Mustafa Khan.

Only 1 Kashmiri Pandit family returned to Valley: Govt

Only 1 Kashmiri Pandit family returned to Valley: Govt

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Only one displaced Kashmiri Pandit family has returned to the Valley so far, the government told Parliament on Tuesday.

KKR hoping Shreyas Iyer will be back 'very soon'

KKR hoping Shreyas Iyer will be back 'very soon'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Chandrakant Pandit is hoping that their full time skipper Shreyas Iyer returns to action 'very soon'.

Recipe: Kashmiri Methi Chaman

Recipe: Kashmiri Methi Chaman

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Kashmiris know how to make paneer best.

Fraud: Cops not to question Citibank CEO Pandit

Fraud: Cops not to question Citibank CEO Pandit

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

The Gurgaon police on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of questioning Citibank's global CEO Vikram Pandit and other top honchos in connection with the Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) fraud at a bank branch in Gurgaon, near Delhi.

India's Winning Moments At The Grammys

India's Winning Moments At The Grammys

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'I am extremely happy that I am bringing Grammy to my country. Hope I continue making India proud with my work.'

Private funeral service for Pandit Ravi Shankar on Sunday

Private funeral service for Pandit Ravi Shankar on Sunday

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

The funeral service for legendary sitar virtuoso Pandit Ravi Shankar will be held on Sunday near his home in Encinitas in San Diego, California. Ravi Shankar passed away on December 11 near his home in Encinitas. He was 92.

Muslim man sends water from PoK for Ram temple event

Muslim man sends water from PoK for Ram temple event

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

"The holy water of the Sharda Kund at the Sharda Peeth PoK was collected by Tanveer Ahmed and his team. Our civil society member across the LoC (Line of Control) carried it to Islamabad, wherefrom it was sent to his daughter Maghribi in the UK.

Modi vows to work for Kashmiri Pandits, victims of terror

Modi vows to work for Kashmiri Pandits, victims of terror

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pledged to work for the welfare of displaced Kashmiri Pandits, refugees from West Pakistan and kin of those killed in terrorist violence, saying the days of their neglect are over.

Bhiwani accused's wife suffered miscarriage during police raid, say kin

Bhiwani accused's wife suffered miscarriage during police raid, say kin

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Rajasthan Police has denied the allegation of a woman who said her full-term pregnant daughter-in-law lost her child after she was assaulted by it during a raid at her house.

4 cops guarding Kashmiri Pandits killed by Jaish terrorists

4 cops guarding Kashmiri Pandits killed by Jaish terrorists

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The deceased were identified as Abdul Majeed Ganaie, Mehraj-ud-din Dar, Anees Ahmad Mir and Hameed-ul-lah Ganaie.