News for 'Parsis'

Ever wondered what a HUF is?

Ever wondered what a HUF is?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

Amendments in Citizenship Bill moved by Oppn defeated at JPC meet

Amendments in Citizenship Bill moved by Oppn defeated at JPC meet

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

It will be presented in the Lok Sabha next week in its original form.

Remembering Shammi: The Life and Times

Remembering Shammi: The Life and Times

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'I sometimes fight with God and tell him, "Bahut ho gaya yaar, I should go now, call me".'

Fin & frolic: India's oldest aquarium gets a grand revamp

Fin & frolic: India's oldest aquarium gets a grand revamp

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The country's oldest and one of Mumbai's famed tourist attractions, the Taraporevala Aquarium, is set to reopen on February 27.

Parzania is a wake-up call

Parzania is a wake-up call

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

The First Great Indian Cricketer

The First Great Indian Cricketer

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

One cricketer made all the difference when the first All India cricket team toured England in 1911. Baloo Palwankar startled the English with his guile and genius.

Maharashtra should also refuse CAA implementation: Pawar

Maharashtra should also refuse CAA implementation: Pawar

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

He questioned why only migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will be given citizenship under the amended law and not the Sri Lankan Tamils.

Centre seeks report on employment of minorities

Centre seeks report on employment of minorities

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The Centre has started a headcount of people of the minority community employed during the last one year in all its departments as part of review of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new 15-point programme for welfare of minorities.

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The new-age traveler is no longer into ticking a checklist of must-see spots on his holiday. He is ready to pay a premium to experience culture, crafts and culinary delights of the local populace

My religion is nobody else's business, says CJI Thakur

My religion is nobody else's business, says CJI Thakur

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

Thakur also said that more destruction, damage and bloodshed in this world has taken place on the account of religious beliefs.

How Jamsetji Tata created the Indian Institute of Science

How Jamsetji Tata created the Indian Institute of Science

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The Indian Institute of Science topped the HRD ministry's 2017 national rankings. In 2016, the IISc was ranked among the world's top 15 universities in the Times Higher Education University Rankings. In his book The Creation of Wealth: The Tatas from the 19th to the 21st Century, R M Lala recounted how Jamsetji Tata's grand vision and immense personal contribution laid the edifice of arguably India's finest educational institution.

Nehru's vision for India was unique

Nehru's vision for India was unique

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'No other leader in our history, or that of our neighbours, has been able to produce anything of the quality that Nehru did,' says Aakar Patel.

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates the acting legend.

Rebel judges not on CJI's 5-judge constitution bench to hear major cases

Rebel judges not on CJI's 5-judge constitution bench to hear major cases

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

None of the four judges -- Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, M B Lokur and Kurian Joseph -- feature in the list of members of the 5-judge constitution bench.

Jim Sarbh, the terrorist who steals the show in Neerja

Jim Sarbh, the terrorist who steals the show in Neerja

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Jim says he was charged as an actor and at the same time a bit anxious about playing a terrorist in his first film.

No atmosphere of fear or insecurity among minorities: Naqvi

No atmosphere of fear or insecurity among minorities: Naqvi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

He, however, stressed that the incidents cannot be justified and pitched for tough action against the perpetrators.

Why America hates Iran

Why America hates Iran

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

India should do what we can to ensure that our two friends do not get into a confrontation that is meaningless and ultimately damaging to everyone including us.

Venkatarmanan quits, Noel, Jehangir inducted in Tata Trust

Venkatarmanan quits, Noel, Jehangir inducted in Tata Trust

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

While the entry of 62-year-old Noel Tata, half brother of Ratan Tata, into Tata Trusts is being seen as a significant departure from the past within the salt-to-software conglomerate, Jehangir, a long-standing philanthropist is expected to add heft to Tata Trusts.

Jains granted minority status, courtesy Rahul

Jains granted minority status, courtesy Rahul

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Jain community was on Monday accorded minority status by the central government which will enable them to avail of benefits in government schemes and programmes.

Midnight clearance for citizenship bill with 311 votes in favour

Midnight clearance for citizenship bill with 311 votes in favour

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

A 7-hr debate was held over the contentious bill. Oppn amendments rejected.

How Indira Gandhi took Sonia in her fold

How Indira Gandhi took Sonia in her fold

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Small gestures from Indira gave Sonia the confidence that she could be a daughter-in-law in the distinguished family.

Bohemian Rhapsody Review: Mercury Rising!

Bohemian Rhapsody Review: Mercury Rising!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Bohemian Rhapsody's crowd-pleasing nostalgia cheers Freddie Mercury's exhilarating sound and infectious power play with such all-out gusto, you WILL break free all over again, says Sukanya Verma.

Happy Birthday Manish Malhotra

Happy Birthday Manish Malhotra

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

On Manish Malhotra's 50th birthday, take a glimpse of his best runway creations.

Muslim women can pronounce triple talaq too: AIMPLB tells SC

Muslim women can pronounce triple talaq too: AIMPLB tells SC

Rediff.com17 May 2017

While seeking response from former Union minister and senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing AIMPLB, the bench said, "Don't infer anything from our side."

The John Abraham Interview

The John Abraham Interview

Rediff.com14 Jan 2003

John Abraham thinks Jism portrays his vulnerability on screen, beautifully

'Bhagwan Ram belongs to all Indians'

'Bhagwan Ram belongs to all Indians'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'Lord Ram's history has reached Indonesia, but not Owaisi's home.'

'Shammi Aunty taught me how to laugh out'

'Shammi Aunty taught me how to laugh out'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'The laughter stopped when Shammi was about 80.' 'The last eight-nine years of Shammi Aunty's life were miserable.'

Purchase of property, issuance of driving licence: Here's the list of sops for refugees from Pak, B'desh, Afghanistan

Purchase of property, issuance of driving licence: Here's the list of sops for refugees from Pak, B'desh, Afghanistan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

The NDA government has approved additional facilities for members of minority communities living in India on long-term visa

#NavrozeRecipes: Bring in the New Year with a bang!

#NavrozeRecipes: Bring in the New Year with a bang!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Saturday marks the Zoroastrian New Year or Navroze. Coomi Selod shares with us these special recipes that are prepared on this special day.

Freddie Mercury, 25 years after the candle went out

Freddie Mercury, 25 years after the candle went out

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Remembering The Great Showman of Rock music.

Bengaluru cops bar Togadia's speech from being aired

Bengaluru cops bar Togadia's speech from being aired

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Police have issued an order, prohibiting organisers from transmitting his speech

Quota no solution to development issues of Muslims: Heptulla

Quota no solution to development issues of Muslims: Heptulla

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Stating that providing reservation was no solution to development concerns of Muslims, Najma Heptulla, who took charge as Minister for Minority Affairs, said the new government will ensure progress of all communities, with special stress on education facilities for minorities.

7-hr stand-off as Jamia protesters' march to Parliament stopped

7-hr stand-off as Jamia protesters' march to Parliament stopped

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Despite repeated appeals from the police and the varsity authorities, the protesters refused to end their agitation. Police said the protesters did not have permission to march towards Parliament.

The ladies man! He makes women look sexy in a sari

The ladies man! He makes women look sexy in a sari

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Gaurang Shah has been making a strong case for the good ol' sari.

CAB: Indian Muslims have noting to fear, says Shah

CAB: Indian Muslims have noting to fear, says Shah

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

In his reply to the debate over the bill, the home minister rejected the charge that it is 'unconstitutional', 'divisive' or 'anti-Muslim'.

'I predict India to win 4-0 in Australia'

'I predict India to win 4-0 in Australia'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'If we don't win the series, then there could be something radically wrong with the team.'

3 hotels with outstanding food!

3 hotels with outstanding food!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'Three hotels with exceptional food left me hankering to go back to feast at their tables,' says Rahul Jacob.