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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 captain Rana fined for slow over-rate vs Punjab

KKR captain Rana fined for slow over-rate vs Punjab

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Nitish Rana has been fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL 2023 match against Punjab Kings.

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.

New Annual Festivals On India's Calendar

New Annual Festivals On India's Calendar

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

In the last 9 years, the BJP govt has marked some anniversaries and events with more zeal than Congress-led governments.

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

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.

Tying India to Constitution ignores history: JNU VC

Tying India to Constitution ignores history: JNU VC

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Pandit said history is 'his' story, but 'her' story "also has to come".

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.

Censor board staffer asked Rs 6.5 lakh bribe: Actor Vishal Krishna

Censor board staffer asked Rs 6.5 lakh bribe: Actor Vishal Krishna

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

On Thursday, September 28, 2023, Tamil star Vishal Krishna opened a Pandora's box by releasing a video where he alleges that a staffer at the Central Board Of Film Certification in Mumbai allegedly asked him for Rs 650,000 before issuing a censor certificate for the Hindi version of his Tamil blockbuster Mark Antony.

Mehbooba Mufti claims she is under house arrest

Mehbooba Mufti claims she is under house arrest

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said the Centre's "callous policies" have led to target killings of Kashmiri Pandits.

Pandits line up for Muzaffarabad too

Pandits line up for Muzaffarabad too

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Old Parliament building to be now known as...

Old Parliament building to be now known as...

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The old Parliament building will now be known as 'Samvidhan Sadan', Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Tuesday as the functioning of Parliament shifted to its new building in New Delhi.

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.

Sena backs Bhagwat's 'don't look for Shivling in every mosque' remark

Sena backs Bhagwat's 'don't look for Shivling in every mosque' remark

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

In a searing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government, Sena leader and MP Sanjay Raut also said that in view of Kashmiri Pandits once again fleeing from the Valley, 'Kashmir Files 2' should be made to show who is responsible for their current plight.

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.

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

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.

5 Lashkar terrorists among 6 ultras killed in 2 encounters in J-K

5 Lashkar terrorists among 6 ultras killed in 2 encounters in J-K

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in Nehama village of Kulgam following information about the presence of terrorists in the area on Thursday, the officials said.

Bhagwan Bharose Review: Innocence Collides With Hate

Bhagwan Bharose Review: Innocence Collides With Hate

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Jawan is disproportionately extolled for making political comments, but it is a small film like Bhagwan Bharose that usually sticks its neck out, notes Deepa Gahlot.

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.

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.

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'We were children and could not distinguish freedom from bondage, but we could understand that a momentous and happy event was imminent.'

9 properties of Kashmiri Pandits restored to owners: Govt

9 properties of Kashmiri Pandits restored to owners: Govt

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Rai said as per the information provided by the government of Jammu and Kashmir, after the abrogation of Article 370, a total of 520 migrants have returned to Kashmir for taking up the jobs under the Prime Minister's Development Package-2015.

Determined Akash Deep is learning the ropes at RCB

Determined Akash Deep is learning the ropes at RCB

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

As for the home side, Kolkata Knight Riders' quality might appear thin on paper in absence of their captain Shreyas Iyer and Shakib Al Hasan, but coach Chandrakant Pandit firmly backed the team to do well.

'Pamela was the force behind Yash Chopra's empire'

'Pamela was the force behind Yash Chopra's empire'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

'When Ghar Aaja Pardesi was recorded, we made Lata ji hear the song.' 'Lataji praised Pamji's singing and said, 'Aapko aur gaana chahiye, kitna achchha gaaya hai aapne.'

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.

'Even today, Pancham is a chart-topper'

'Even today, Pancham is a chart-topper'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'Pancham told me once, "It's very difficult to be taken seriously when there are stalwarts like Shankar-Jaikishan, S D Burman, Madan Mohan and Naushad... How do I make my mark?"' Amit Kumar salutes R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.

IPL 2023: Nitish Rana to lead KKR

IPL 2023: Nitish Rana to lead KKR

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The 29-year-old middle-order batter was bought by KKR ahead of the 2018 season and has been retained by the franchise ever since.

'The world has turned a blind eye to...'

'The world has turned a blind eye to...'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

'...One of the biggest human tragedies and still not acknowledged the atrocities this community had to go through!'

Modi remembers Nehru in farewell speech at old Parliament building

Modi remembers Nehru in farewell speech at old Parliament building

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

As the old Parliament building hosted a session one last time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday bid a poignant farewell recalling the country's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru's iconic 'tryst with destiny' speech for continuing to inspire everyone and another predecessor Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 'governments may come and go' remark.

PoK is ours, Amit Shah says in LS, blames Nehru

PoK is ours, Amit Shah says in LS, blames Nehru

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday blamed India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's "two major blunders" -- declaring a ceasefire without winning the entire Kashmir and taking the issue to the United Nations -- for the sufferings of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

See: Anup Jalota, V M Bhatt honour Pt Birju Maharaj

See: Anup Jalota, V M Bhatt honour Pt Birju Maharaj

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

As Pandit Birju Maharaj, one of the giants in the world of Kathak, passed into the ages today, artistes from various classical genres expressed their grief.

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.

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.

UP adds Savarkar to curriculum, and Nehru too

UP adds Savarkar to curriculum, and Nehru too

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Biographies of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda, Arya Samaj founder Swami Dayanand Saraswati, and writer and freedom fighter Pandit Shriram Sharma have been included in the curriculum.

Choona Review: Not Much Fun!

Choona Review: Not Much Fun!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Choona is too slow, has redundant characters and needless complications, observes Deepa Gahlot.

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.

Ready For This Super Fun Bollywood Quiz?

Ready For This Super Fun Bollywood Quiz?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Terrorism alive in J-K, can be finished only by...: Farooq Abdullah

Terrorism alive in J-K, can be finished only by...: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Abdullah said both Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims suffered and even his workers and ministers were killed in large numbers since the eruption of terrorism.