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Decision on Laxmi Pandit in a week

Decision on Laxmi Pandit in a week

Rediff.com30 Mar 2004

'The concern is about the dignity and future of Laxmi Pandit and we cannot decide in haste,' A P Parigi, managing director, Times Infotainment Media Limited, said.

Citigroup to close hedge fund; blow to Pandit

Citigroup to close hedge fund; blow to Pandit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Citigroup Inc is closing a hedge fund co-founded by chief executive officer Vikram Pandit, 11 months after the bank bought the fund management company for more than $800 million.

Prabha Atre: The Hindustani vocalist who followed no tradition

Prabha Atre: The Hindustani vocalist who followed no tradition

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Prabha Atre, the woman who could have been lawyer, scientist or doctor but became a globally renowned Hindustani classical vocalist instead, died in her Pune home on Saturday hours before she was to leave for a concert in Mumbai. She was 92.

PIX: Shastri, Engineer honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

PIX: Shastri, Engineer honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Ravi Shastri said that it was a touching moment for him to get bestowed with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.

Allow temple repairs in PoK: Kashmiri Pandits

Allow temple repairs in PoK: Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

In a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Shaukat Aziz Khan, the Durga Nag Trust has asked them to allow a delegation to visit the temple, located on the banks of Krishan Ganga in Neelam valley in PoK.

3 things that Vikram Pandit plans for Citi

3 things that Vikram Pandit plans for Citi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Vikram Pandit has taken the helm at the troubled financial-services giant. He talks about the road back.

Muslims perform last rites of Kashmiri Pandit poet

Muslims perform last rites of Kashmiri Pandit poet

Rediff.com16 May 2007

After hearing the news of his death, hundreds of Muslims gathered at his residence to perform his last rites.

India's energy needs to double by end of decade: Mukesh Ambani

India's energy needs to double by end of decade: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

India, the world's third-largest energy consumer, will see its energy needs doubling by the end of this decade as it witnesses an unprecedented explosion of economic growth, the nation's richest man Mukesh Ambani said on Saturday. Speaking at the convocation of Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Ambani, who heads the nation's most valuable company Reliance Industries Ltd, said the Indian economy will become a $40 trillion economy by 2047 from the current $3.5 trillion. "And to fuel this growth, the country will need enormous amounts of energy - clean, green energy that won't choke mother nature for the sake of human progress," he said.

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

Ronak Pandit upsets Jaspal Rana

Ronak Pandit upsets Jaspal Rana

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

The youngster won the 10m Air Pistol event, setting a new record, at the SAF Games.

SC asks Article 370 petitioner to swear allegiance to Constitution

SC asks Article 370 petitioner to swear allegiance to Constitution

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday asked National Conference leader Mohammed Akbar Lone to file an affidavit swearing allegiance to the Constitution of India and accepting the country's sovereignty, after the 'Pakistan zindabad' slogan that he allegedly raised in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly in 2018 kicked up a massive row.

Pandit vows to simplify Citigroup structure

Pandit vows to simplify Citigroup structure

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

Vikram Pandit pledged to simplify Citigroup's organisation and reshape its businesses according to "economic realities" after being named chief executive of the bank.

Kashmiri pandits ask PM to include them in talks

Kashmiri pandits ask PM to include them in talks

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmiri pandits on Wednesday said his purpose to resolve the Kashmir issue will be meaningless if talks with separatists were not followed up by similar parleys with them.

Maratha quota: 49 arrested in Beed, curfew in Dharashiv

Maratha quota: 49 arrested in Beed, curfew in Dharashiv

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

The situation is currently under control, Beed Superintendent of Police Nandkumar Thakur told PTI.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

PM hands over houses to Kashmiri Pandits

PM hands over houses to Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

The township for the Kashmiri Pandit migrants at Jagti on the outskirts of Jammu was inaugurated by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh when he handed over allotment papers to a group of 12 selected families.

AAP protests targeted killings in Valley, says BJP can't handle Kashmir

AAP protests targeted killings in Valley, says BJP can't handle Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Braving the heat, hundreds of protesters, including women and children, gathered at the Jantar Mantar to protest against the killings of Kashmiri Pandits in the valley.

Kashmiri Pandits return home for Khir Bhawani mela

Kashmiri Pandits return home for Khir Bhawani mela

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Thousands of Pandits arrived in Kashmir Valley on Tuesday to keep their date with their holy annual festival at Khir Bhawani temple at Tullamulla, 26 kilometre from Srinagar in north Kashmir Ganderbal district.

Demilitarisation, self-rule talk alarm J&K Pandits

Demilitarisation, self-rule talk alarm J&K Pandits

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

Rejecting the ideas of demilitarisation and self-rule, Panun Convenor Agnishekhar said such concepts had alarming connotations for the sovereignty of India.

'Terrorism in J-K is an Islamist extremist venture'

'Terrorism in J-K is an Islamist extremist venture'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

'The expulsion of Kashmiri Pandits -- and all other non-Muslims -- is its clear objective.'

After 16 years, Delhi LG nod to hike Kashmiri migrants' aid to Rs 27K

After 16 years, Delhi LG nod to hike Kashmiri migrants' aid to Rs 27K

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

In a press note issued earlier in the day, the Raj Niwas officials said Saxena had approved an increase in the adhoc monthly relief to Kashmiri migrants in the national capital from Rs 10,000 to Rs 27,000 per month.

Kashmiri Pandits protest delegation tour, 114 held

Kashmiri Pandits protest delegation tour, 114 held

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Displaced Kashmiri Pandits on Tuesday staged a sit-in in Srinagar to protest the all-party delegation's visit to Jammu and Kashmir and raised anti-government slogans, prompting police to cane-charge and take into custody 114 people, including 15 girls.

Vikram Pandit, partner to buy JM Financial pie

Vikram Pandit, partner to buy JM Financial pie

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Ex-Citi CEO to be non-executive chairman of the NBFC and its proposed bank

Man in the News: Vikram Pandit

Man in the News: Vikram Pandit

Rediff.com15 Dec 2007

This week, Citigroup named as chief executive Vikram Pandit, a cerebral strategist with a degree in electrical engineering and one of the best minds in the business.

'I don't like to follow anyone, want to lead the side my way'

'I don't like to follow anyone, want to lead the side my way'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Following his appointment as Kolkata Knight Rider's stand-in skipper, Nitish Rana was confident of doing a good job and delivering.

Soon, a Pandits township in Kashmir

Soon, a Pandits township in Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

The township being constructed under the Prime Minister's Economic Package at the cost of Rs 221.45 crore, would comprise 4218 two-room flats in 176 blocks.

Kashmiri Pandits 'neglected' by J&K, PoK

Kashmiri Pandits 'neglected' by J&K, PoK

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

The statement was made by the Kashmiri Hindu conference chairperson.

Kannada actress Radhika Pandit in Nadodigal remake

Kannada actress Radhika Pandit in Nadodigal remake

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Kannada cinema, right here.

Nooyi, Jha, Pandit among highest paid US CEOs

Nooyi, Jha, Pandit among highest paid US CEOs

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

PepsiCo's Indra Nooyi, Motorola's Sanjay Kumar Jha and Citigroup's Vikram Pandit are the three Indian-Americans among US' highest paid CEOs listed by Wall Street Journal.

Citi may replace Pandit as it seeks new confidence

Citi may replace Pandit as it seeks new confidence

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

Replacing Pandit-- an enthusiastic defender of the company's existing mix of businesses -- is one of the options being considered by Citi executives, along side selling all or part of the company, a public endorsement from the government or a new financial lifeline to stabilise the banking behemoth, after its shares took a sharp plunge this week.

Pandit Jasraj's daughter to produce Bollywood film

Pandit Jasraj's daughter to produce Bollywood film

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Pandit Jasraj's daughter Durga Jasraj will soon produce a Hindi film with a number of Indian classical songs.

Princess Diana Returns on OTT

Princess Diana Returns on OTT

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Death of a princess, deadly Godzilla and detectives galore on OTT this week.

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.

'Rahul Gandhi should abandon his yatra'

'Rahul Gandhi should abandon his yatra'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

'Rahul Gandhi should have prevented Nitish Kumar from going.' 'He must pacify Mamata Banerjee if he has a cause of Mohabbat Ki Dukaan.' 'He should bring this Mohabbat Ki Dukaan on the political canvas.'

Joint resolution of 26 Opposition parties says...

Joint resolution of 26 Opposition parties says...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The opposition alliance that will take on the ruling National Democratic Alliance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be called Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) and an 11-member committee will be set up for coordination, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced after a meeting of the parties in Bengaluru.

Anupam Kher On IFFI Row: Shameful!

Anupam Kher On IFFI Row: Shameful!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'If the Holocaust was right, then the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits is also right.'

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

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.