News for 'grandfather'

My Father, Mallikarjun Kharge

My Father, Mallikarjun Kharge

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

'What he says, he does.' 'People say if Khargesahab has said something, it will be set in stone.'

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.

Agastya Nanda, Ibrahim Ali Khan... Meet Next Gen Bollywood

Agastya Nanda, Ibrahim Ali Khan... Meet Next Gen Bollywood

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

After Amitabh-Jaya and Abhishek-Aishwarya, the third generation of the Bachchan clan is beginning its ascent into stardom.

Aww! A lion cub and his human daddy

Aww! A lion cub and his human daddy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

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Surprise That Charles Became Charles III

Surprise That Charles Became Charles III

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The unfortunate associations with the name Charles for an English king -- one who was executed; the other with a very unsavoury reputation -- led royal observers to assume that Charles would not take his Christian name when he became king.

Ask Tax Guru: 'ULIPs are tax-free if...'

Ask Tax Guru: 'ULIPs are tax-free if...'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Lakha Khan, An Indian Treasure

Lakha Khan, An Indian Treasure

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

It is astonishing, even for many of us who may have wide exposure to music, to see how such world-class performers are so little known in their own land, notes Aakar Patel.

Saif's son to make Bollywood debut

Saif's son to make Bollywood debut

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Not Taimur, yaar.

'We have become passive consumers of hatred'

'We have become passive consumers of hatred'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'The right wing has worked for 70-80 years at the grass roots before it burst onto social media.' 'Social media is an extension of its formidable work in society.' 'If you think you can fight them on social media, forget it. You can't.'

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.

Finally, a shimmer of hope for the 'golden fibre'

Finally, a shimmer of hope for the 'golden fibre'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

In the early part of 1800, a 30-acre plot next to Fort Gloster on the banks of river Hooghly in Howrah district of Bengal was the nerve centre of industrial activity; it housed India's first steam-powered cotton mill, Bowreah Mills, which was set up by a British merchant and went on to become a hub of factories - a rum distillery, foundry, cotton yarn factory, an oil mill and a paper mill, et al. Spearheaded by Dwarkanath Tagore, the industrialist grandfather of Rabindranath Tagore, the commercial complex was possibly the first of its kind in the country. Close to 200 years later, after much ebb and flow of history, the hub is set for a resurgence of sorts.

Former England Test captain Dexter dies aged 86

Former England Test captain Dexter dies aged 86

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Ted Dexter scored 4,502 runs at an average of 47.89 during his Test career and took 66 wickets at an average of 34.93.

TAX GURU: 'Is my employment compensation tax-free?'

TAX GURU: 'Is my employment compensation tax-free?'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

AltNews co-founder booked under POCSO for Twitter post

AltNews co-founder booked under POCSO for Twitter post

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Zubair refuted the allegation as 'an absolutely frivolous complaint', and AltNews backed him, saying his work 'hurts those who have weaponised misinformation to subvert the Indian democracy'.

With new judge recommendations, SC set to regain full strength

With new judge recommendations, SC set to regain full strength

Rediff.com5 May 2022

The Supreme Court is all set to regain its full strength of 34 judges with the apex court collegium headed by CJI N V Ramana recommending names of the Chief Justice of Gauhati high court Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Gujarat high court judge Justice Jamshed B Pardiwala for elevation to the apex court, sources said.

Bengaluru gets back its bakery from 1888

Bengaluru gets back its bakery from 1888

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Bangalore Connection 1888 tries to reclaim a piece of the city's past.

They danced to raise funds for Covid relief

They danced to raise funds for Covid relief

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Youngsters turn their passion for dance to raise funds for Covid relief in rural UP.

A Simple Recipe By Kubbra Sait's Mumma

A Simple Recipe By Kubbra Sait's Mumma

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The actress remembers the everyday fare at her childhood home in Bengaluru.

Can Dushyant Chautala claim Devi Lal's legacy?

Can Dushyant Chautala claim Devi Lal's legacy?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

In the years to come, Dushyant may need to compete for the leadership of the Jat community with Hooda's son Deepender, and other Jat leaders, reports Archis Mohan.

Randhir Kapoor's 5 Top Performances

Randhir Kapoor's 5 Top Performances

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Randhir Kapoor turns 75 today!

BURARI MYSTERY: Murders or Suicides?

BURARI MYSTERY: Murders or Suicides?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Considered a chilling chapter in the history of Delhi crime, the docudrama by Leena Yadav travels back in 2018 when 11 members of a family residing in the Burari locality were found hanging dead in their house leaving behind eerie handwritten notes prompting all sorts of theories and speculation.

'Shameful', says Amarinder as Cong divided over jobs to MLAs' kin

'Shameful', says Amarinder as Cong divided over jobs to MLAs' kin

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

After the Opposition, now Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar and two MLAs of the party have questioned their government's decision of giving jobs to sons of two legislators and urged Chief Minister Amarinder Sigh to roll back the 'ill-advised' move.

2 policemen object to Sidhu's 'make a cop wet his pants' remark

2 policemen object to Sidhu's 'make a cop wet his pants' remark

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Even Congress MP from Ludhiana Ravneet Singh Bittu backed the policemen and praised them for their role during militancy and COVID-19 times.

PIX: Varun Dhawan parties with his girlfriend

PIX: Varun Dhawan parties with his girlfriend

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Varun Dhawan and his family stepped out to celebrate his girlfriend Natasha Dalal's father's birthday in Mumbai.

Stalin Draws Up Line Of DMK Succession

Stalin Draws Up Line Of DMK Succession

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

What does Udhayanidhi's induction as minister mean? For the DMK, it indicates the future course, direction and leadership. It is continuity with change, and change with continuity, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Queen did not make racist comments, confirms Oprah

Queen did not make racist comments, confirms Oprah

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

As the woman who conducted the explosive CBS interview, Winfrey stressed that Harry was categorical that it was neither his grandmother, the Queen, nor his grandfather, who were behind comments about Archie's mixed-race heritage from his mother's side, which are being perceived as racist.

Adana wins 10m Air Pistol bronze at Tokyo Paralympics

Adana wins 10m Air Pistol bronze at Tokyo Paralympics

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Meanwhile, Adana gathered 569 -18x to finish 6th in the qualifications.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un in 'grave danger' after surgery: Report

North Korea's Kim Jong Un in 'grave danger' after surgery: Report

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Kim's absences from official state media often spark speculation and rumors about his health.

Sena worker asks 'Karachi Sweets' to change its name

Sena worker asks 'Karachi Sweets' to change its name

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

We have objection to the name Karachi. Our jawan (died) on Bhai Dooj. Pakistan is a country of terrorists, Nitin Nandgaonkar said.

Avoid Budget Related Market Speculation

Avoid Budget Related Market Speculation

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Buying or selling securities based on rumours about expected changes in tax rates or sectoral sops can backfire, advises Sarbajeet K Sen.

Mamata meets kin of Cooch Behar firing victims

Mamata meets kin of Cooch Behar firing victims

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Banerjee lamented that she could not meet the next of kin of the deceased earlier, owing to a 72-hour ban on entry of political leaders in Cooch Behar, where four people were gunned down by CISF personnel in "self defence", on April 10.

Katrina Celebrates Mum's Birthday

Katrina Celebrates Mum's Birthday

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Dulquer celebrates daughter's birthday... Tamannaah wraps up a film... Preity cooks...

What's Sara doing in Switzerland?

What's Sara doing in Switzerland?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The usually serious Sara seems to be having a hoot.

Frontier Gandhi's granddaughter sounds Pakhtoon SOS

Frontier Gandhi's granddaughter sounds Pakhtoon SOS

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'We are in constant touch with the central and West Bengal governments, but the situation is fluid and very little information is trickling in from Afghanistan. Phone lines are jammed and visuals from Kabul are disturbing. Those living in India are distraught'

Last time a family member was PM was 30 yrs ago: Rahul on dynasty criticism

Last time a family member was PM was 30 yrs ago: Rahul on dynasty criticism

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Gandhi said he was proud that his father Rajiv Gandhi and grandmother Indira Gandhi got killed while standing and defending something.

'If BJP comes to power, Muslims will be in trouble'

'If BJP comes to power, Muslims will be in trouble'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

'I have interacted with Muslim women in rural Bengal, they are scared of the BJP.'

'I can't dream of raising my voice with Sam'

'I can't dream of raising my voice with Sam'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'We had decided that whenever we work together, we would leave our personal relationship at home.'

Bal Thackeray's statue unveiled in Mumbai

Bal Thackeray's statue unveiled in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

The statue is located at the busy roundabout between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya and National Gallery of Modern Art in south Mumbai.

PIX: Sara, Ibrahim at Kareena-Saif's X'mas dinner

PIX: Sara, Ibrahim at Kareena-Saif's X'mas dinner

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Ibrahim Ali Khan stole the show, we say.

For FCC chief Ajit Pai, coming to India with Trump is special

For FCC chief Ajit Pai, coming to India with Trump is special

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

'I have a feeling that they would say what they often do now and a belief I carry in my bones, only in America'