News for 'Subhash Chandra'

Sebi to continue proceedings against Zee, Puneet Goenka

Sebi to continue proceedings against Zee, Puneet Goenka

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Markets watchdog Sebi on Thursday said it will slap a fresh show cause notice on ZEEL founder chairman Subhash Chandra, and his son Punit Goenka as it vowed to continue the investigation into alleged violation of listing norms against the media baron and his company. The order passed by Sebi's adjudicating officer said the contents of the earlier Show Cause Notice (SCN) issued to them will also be incorporated "in the SCN to be issued in the instant matter".

'I Don't Want To Be Underpaid'

'I Don't Want To Be Underpaid'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

'If they said the shift is at 9, I would reach by 9. But no one came until 12. Slowly over the time, I felt very disappointed with the whole thing.'

Kohli's wax statue leaves fans scratching their heads

Kohli's wax statue leaves fans scratching their heads

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Virat Kohli's wax statue unveiled in Jaipur Wax Museum

Court clears Chandra for lie detector test, not editors

Court clears Chandra for lie detector test, not editors

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Zee Group Chairman Subhash Chandra's plea for undergoing lie detector test on the advice of his doctors and in the presence of his lawyer was allowed by a Delhi court in a case of alleged Rs 100 crore extortion bid from Congress MP Navin Jindal's firm.

Glitch grounds AI's San Francisco-Mumbai flight in Kolkata

Glitch grounds AI's San Francisco-Mumbai flight in Kolkata

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The termination led to chaotic scenes at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport as the 211 passengers on the Boeing 777-200 LR tried to convince officials to let them reach their destination at the earliest.

Seers to boycott star-studded Ram Leela in Ayodhya, citing disrespect

Seers to boycott star-studded Ram Leela in Ayodhya, citing disrespect

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Seers in Ayodhya announce a boycott of the upcoming Ram Leela, objecting to its 'unrestrained' and 'cinematic' presentation, citing concerns about the actors' lifestyles and the sanctity of the epic.

RS polls: Raj BSP asks MLAs to vote for BJP-backed candidate

RS polls: Raj BSP asks MLAs to vote for BJP-backed candidate

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

'The BSP does not agree with the policies of the Congress and the BJP, and therefore opposes their candidates. The party has issued a whip directing the MLAs to vote for the Independent candidate'

Sony likely to seek forensic audit of Zee Entertainment, say lawyers

Sony likely to seek forensic audit of Zee Entertainment, say lawyers

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Japan's Sony Corporation, which is merging its Indian television content company with Zee Entertainment Enterprises, is likely to seek a fresh forensic audit of the company after market regulator Sebi levelled fund diversion charges against Zee promoters, top lawyers said. The Sebi also barred Zee founder Subhash Chandra and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Puneet Goenka from holding any position as director. "As the Sebi has made fund diversion charges, which may change the nature of audited reports already filed, the acquirer (Sony) can seek a fresh forensic audit," said H P Ranina, a corporate lawyer.

Netaji refused tea, but the cup remains preserved

Netaji refused tea, but the cup remains preserved

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The Noapara police station in West Bengal holds a unique historical connection to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, who was briefly detained there in 1931. The police station commemorates this event every year on Netaji's birth anniversary. The station preserves the cup and saucer used to offer Netaji tea, which he refused, as well as a memorial room with photographs and books about his life. Visitors can pay homage to Netaji at the memorial room and a statue of him stands proudly outside the station.

Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Jharsuguda airports get bomb threat; security enhanced

Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Jharsuguda airports get bomb threat; security enhanced

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

A threat about the presence of bombs on an Akasa Air flight at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar was received on social media, but it later turned out to be a hoax, an official of the airport said on Thursday.

International idol smuggler Subhash Kapoor, aides convicted, get 10 years in jail

International idol smuggler Subhash Kapoor, aides convicted, get 10 years in jail

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

A trial court in Tamil Nadu's Kumbakonam on Tuesday convicted international antique dealer Subhash Chandra Kapoor and five of his accomplices to 10 years imprisonment in the Udayarpalayam burglary and illegal export of 19 antique idols valued over Rs 94 crore to the Art of the Past Gallery, New York, USA, the state idol wing CID said on Tuesday.

Sebi justifies 'urgent action' against Zee Entertainment in 197-page reply

Sebi justifies 'urgent action' against Zee Entertainment in 197-page reply

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

In its reply to the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said urgent action was warranted against the promoters of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) in the alleged fund diversion case to safeguard the management and protect investors and other stakeholders. It termed the applications made by Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra and ZEEL managing director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Punit Goenka as "completely false and misleading" in its response submitted to SAT on June 17. "We have a situation before us where the chairman emeritus and the MD and CEO of this large listed company are involved in a myriad of different schemes and transactions through which vast amounts of public money belonging to listed companies are diverted to private entities owned and controlled by these persons.

Fate of $10 billion Zee, Sony merger in limbo

Fate of $10 billion Zee, Sony merger in limbo

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The fate of the $10 billion merger between Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Culver Max Entertainment, formerly Sony Pictures Networks India, is hanging by a thread, with the two parties unable to finalise an agreement as the end of the one-month grace period looms. The two parties are yet to come to an agreement over Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) MD and CEO Punit Goenka leading the merged entity after Sony expressed concerns after market regulator Sebi barred him from holding managerial posts in Zee and any of the entities in a fund-diversion case.

Air India faces worst crisis, cancels 7 int'l flights amid crash fallout

Air India faces worst crisis, cancels 7 int'l flights amid crash fallout

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

While Air India cancelled six international flights due to aviation regulator DGCA subjecting its Dreamliner fleet to enhanced checks, the Ahmedabad-London Gatwick one was cancelled due to unavailability of aircraft, the airline said.

Dharma doesn't mean eat this, don't eat that: RSS chief

Dharma doesn't mean eat this, don't eat that: RSS chief

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Some elements are creating obstacles in the path of India's development and are fearful of its rise on the global stage, but they will not succeed, he asserted.

Bimal Jalan to head expert panel on RBI reserves

Bimal Jalan to head expert panel on RBI reserves

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The panel will include Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg and RBI Deputy Governor N S Vishwanathan.

Nirmalaji And Why I Quit The Government

Nirmalaji And Why I Quit The Government

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

She said I treated her like a bachchi. At another moment, she said I had gone to various people and 'bitched' about her. She also threatened to bring the entire matter to the PM's notice. A revealing excerpt from Subhash Chandra Garg's We Also Make Policy: An Insider's Account of How the Finance Ministry Functions.

Meet Subhash C Garg, the new DEA secretary

Meet Subhash C Garg, the new DEA secretary

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

DEA is currently headed on an interim basis by Corporate Affairs Secretary Tapan Ray

'Ink row' in RS polls: Chandra fails to appear before EC

'Ink row' in RS polls: Chandra fails to appear before EC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The Congress alleged Chandra and the BJP were adopting 'delaying tactics'.

Punit Goenka resigns as managing director of Zee; appointed CEO

Punit Goenka resigns as managing director of Zee; appointed CEO

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Punit Goenka has resigned as the managing director of Zee Entertainment and has been appointed as CEO to have his focus entirely on operational responsibilities assigned to him by the board of the company. The board has "accepted the resignation of Punit Goenka as managing director of the company and appointed him as CEO," said Zee Entertainment in a regulatory update.

Aamir-Farhan At Manoj Kumar's Prayer Meet

Aamir-Farhan At Manoj Kumar's Prayer Meet

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Members of the film industry trouped in to say their last goodbyes to Manoj Kumar at a prayer meet held on Sunday evening.

Centre doesn't want to control Waqf Board, our plan is...: Nadda

Centre doesn't want to control Waqf Board, our plan is...: Nadda

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

BJP president JP Nadda said on Sunday that the party does not seek to control the Waqf Board but wants to ensure that those managing it operate within the bounds of law and adhere to established rules. He said the properties and funds of the Waqf Board should be dedicated to promoting education, providing healthcare and employment opportunities for the Muslim community. Nadda also highlighted the BJP's growth and achievements, emphasizing its commitment to national unity and cultural heritage.

Ambani vs Chandra: Media convergence set for a new game

Ambani vs Chandra: Media convergence set for a new game

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

In terms of market capitalisation, Zee alone has a market cap of Rs 24,000 crore compared to Rs 15,000 crore of the merged Reliance entity.

Sony agrees to discuss extending Dec 21 deadline for merger, says ZEEL

Sony agrees to discuss extending Dec 21 deadline for merger, says ZEEL

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on Wednesday said Culver Max Entertainment, formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India, has agreed to discuss extending the date required to make their merger scheme effective, a day ahead of the deadline. A day after Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) stated that it has not yet agreed to a deadline extension requested by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) for their proposed $10-billion merger, the Subhash Chandra family-promoted media firm said it has received a communication from Sony group for discussing an extension of the deal which was announced almost two years ago.

Zee plans DTH roll-out in September

Zee plans DTH roll-out in September

Rediff.com30 Aug 2003

The direct-to-home television service of Zee TV will be operational in India in the second half of next month, Subhash Chandra, chairman, Zee Network has said.

Govt May Save Over Rs 70K Cr In FY25

Govt May Save Over Rs 70K Cr In FY25

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The government may save over Rs 70,000 crore (Rs 700 billion) on capital and revenue expenditure allocated towards new schemes in the FY25 Budget that are yet to be implemented.

CBI books second-biggest poll bond buyer Megha in Rs 315-cr graft case

CBI books second-biggest poll bond buyer Megha in Rs 315-cr graft case

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Megha Engineering had emerged as the second-biggest buyer of electoral bonds and donated the highest amount of about Rs 586 crore to the Bharatiya Janata Party, according to the data released by the Election Commission on March 21.

The Superwoman India Is In Love With

The Superwoman India Is In Love With

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

'I wouldn't have called myself an athletic person growing up. But training for this film changed that.' 'It pushed me in ways I didn't expect and made me discover a strength I didn't know I had.'

Shikharji protest: Another Jain monk on fast dies

Shikharji protest: Another Jain monk on fast dies

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

This comes days after another Jain monk, Sugyeysagar Maharaj (72), fasting to protest the Jharkhand government's decision died at the temple on Tuesday.

Remains of Netaji brought back from Japan?

Remains of Netaji brought back from Japan?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Were the remains of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose brought back from Japan to India under intimation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in 2006?

Zee shares tumble 12%; hit lower circuit limit

Zee shares tumble 12%; hit lower circuit limit

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Shares of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) tumbled 12 per cent in the mid-session trade on Wednesday amid reports of capital market regulator Sebi has unearthed a financial discrepancy exceeding USD 241 million (nearly Rs 2,000 crore) in the accounts of the company. The stock of the company nosedived 11.58 per cent to Rs 170.65 apiece on the BSE. ZEEL shares plunged 11.39 per cent to Rs 170.70 per piece on the NSE.

Port Blair gets a name change: Sri Vijaya Puram it is

Port Blair gets a name change: Sri Vijaya Puram it is

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Shah said the decision was taken to free the nation from colonial imprints as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands had an "unparalleled place" in the country's freedom struggle and history.

CIA feared USSR would place Bose impostor in India

CIA feared USSR would place Bose impostor in India

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa speaks to Author Anuj Dhar about his latest book on Subhash Chandra Bose and uncovers some of the CIA's long-lost records, along the way.

Zee gets govt nod for sports channel

Zee gets govt nod for sports channel

Rediff.com29 Sep 2004

Zee awaits landing rights in China

Zee awaits landing rights in China

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Zee TV is expected to start airing its programmes in China as soon as it gets the downlinking rights.

'Manoj Kumar Was Upset With Me'

'Manoj Kumar Was Upset With Me'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'It is true Manoj Kumar was an excellent director with an unbeatable music sense.' 'But I had a bad experience regarding the song Hai Hai Yeh Majboori.'