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Pandit stays at Citi, at least for now

Pandit stays at Citi, at least for now

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

The job of running crisis-ridden Citigroup is still with India-born Vikram Pandit, who revived the American behemoth's years-old tag line -- Citi Never Sleeps -- but had to seek help worth billions of dollars from the US government to keep the bank afloat.

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.

Kashmiri Pandit families return home after 18 yrs

Kashmiri Pandit families return home after 18 yrs

Rediff.com4 May 2008

Nine migrant Pandit families returned to their south Kashmir native village after 18 long years. Thousands of local Hindus migrated out of the Kashmir valley with the beginning of the ongoing militancy in Kashmir in 1990. The Prime Minister in March announced a relief and rehabilitation package of Rs 7.5 lakhs and a government job for each family returning to the valley.

Kashmiri Pandits: A House for Mr and Mrs Raina

Kashmiri Pandits: A House for Mr and Mrs Raina

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

After spending 20 years in squalid camps in Jammu, the Kashmiri Pandits, who fled their native Kashmir valley to escape ethnic cleansing, will finally move into a new township. But they are not home yet. Archana Masih reports from Jammu on the torment of the Pandits in exile, which remains one of contemporary India's worst tragedies.

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.

KKR players doff hat to Gambhir, Nayar after title triumph

KKR players doff hat to Gambhir, Nayar after title triumph

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The likes of Andre Russell and Harshit Rana found it tough to describe the feeling of being IPL champions, even as they praised Nayar.

Modi files nomination with allies by his side; Nitish absent

Modi files nomination with allies by his side; Nitish absent

Rediff.com14 May 2024

In the morning, he offered prayers at the Dashashwamedh Ghat and the Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi.

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.

'72 Hoorain is not a propaganda film'

'72 Hoorain is not a propaganda film'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'People are giving their opinion without watching it which is hurtful. We want people to watch the film first.'

Mitchell Marsh faces legal storm over trophy stunt

Mitchell Marsh faces legal storm over trophy stunt

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The complaint was lodged on Tuesday by Pandit Keshav Dev, the president of the Bhrashtachar Virodhi Sena, at the Delhi Gate Police Station in Aligarh.

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.

IPL's most expensive flop? KKR boss defends Starc

IPL's most expensive flop? KKR boss defends Starc

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'Mitchell Starc is a superstar, don't think of him from investment standpoint'

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'Being disciplined is also very important.'

Disha Is A Total Knockout In White

Disha Is A Total Knockout In White

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Disha Patani could be easily crowned the most glam celeb at The Elle List 2023.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

'Bollywood is such a waste of time'

'Bollywood is such a waste of time'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'You make a song, it gets rejected, you have to make 10 more.'

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.

JNU students disrupt shooting of web series on Emergency on campus

JNU students disrupt shooting of web series on Emergency on campus

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Earlier in the day, the students' body had written to the varsity administration opposing the web series shooting at the administration block on the campus.

PIX: KKR unveil new match jersey for IPL 2024

PIX: KKR unveil new match jersey for IPL 2024

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

'I did not make Kolkata Knight Riders successful, it was KKR that made me a successful leader.'

Majority of Indian Muslims converted from Hinduism: GN Azad

Majority of Indian Muslims converted from Hinduism: GN Azad

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Asserting that religion should not used to get political mileage, Azad said whoever takes refuge in religion in politics is weak.

SRK Ecstatic Over Gambhir's KKR Return

SRK Ecstatic Over Gambhir's KKR Return

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

'Absolutely with our champ who is back where he belongs...'

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.

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.

Days after terror group's 'hit list', home secy reviews JK situation

Days after terror group's 'hit list', home secy reviews JK situation

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

A blog linked to TRF, an offshoot of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, published the list of 56 Kashmiri Pandit employees who were recruited under the Prime Minister's Rehabilitation Package, and warned of mounting attacks on them.

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.