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News18
26-07-2025
- Business
- News18
No Dine-In, No Zomato, Just Secret ‘Addiction' Recipes: This Delhi Dhaba Earns Whopping ₹100 Crore+
Nearly 40 years ago, Rajinder started a small food stall in the Safdarjung market in Delhi. Tucked away in a lane of Delhi's Safdarjung area is a food joint that has quietly grown into a Rs 100-crore-plus empire without any flashy marketing. To this day, Rajinder Da Dhaba continues to draw massive crowds every single day, for one simple reason: taste. Best known for its Chicken Curry and Galauti Kebabs, this decades-old dhaba has cemented its place as a landmark on Delhi's culinary map. What makes its journey truly remarkable is its beginning in 1968. From selling fish fry to eggs, it has since grown into a thriving chain with multiple successful outlets. The Journey Of A Small Food Stall Nearly 40 years ago, Rajinder started a small food stall in the Safdarjung market in Delhi. He began with just Rs 500 and served simple dishes like fish fry and eggs. There were no investors and no advertisements. Slowly, the taste caught on, and customers kept coming back. Recently, content creator Rocky Saggoo Capital, who shares business stories, posted a reel explaining how this small stall grew into a business worth crores. 'Sirf Butter Chicken aur Galauti Kebabs bechkar crore ka empire khada kar diya. Na investors, na ads, na Zomato ka gimmick. (They built a crore-plus empire by just selling butter chicken and galauti kebabs. No investors, no ads, no Zomato gimmicks)," Rocky said in the video. Business That Grew With Customers As demand grew, so did the challenges. Long wait times began to frustrate customers. That's when the team made a bold call. They decided not to launch an app but to create a system. 'Customer ne bola zyada chahiye— menu expand kar diya. Bola time lagta hai – time bachaya (When customers asked for more variety, they expanded the menu. When they complained about delays, they saved time)," Rocky explained. Instead of market surveys, they listened directly to customer feedback. 'Critics ne sudhara, customers ne badhaya (Critics helped them improve, customers helped them grow)," he added. Three Brands, One Idea Today, Rajinder Da Dhaba operates under three formats: Rajinder Da Dhaba Rajinder Xpress 'Aaj yeh sirf ek dhaba nahi, Delhi ka cultural landmark hai, (Today, it's not just a dhaba but a cultural landmark of Delhi)," Rocky pointed out. Operational Mastery Their success isn't just about recipes; it is about operations. From marinating in batches to keeping gravy ready in advance, they have engineered kitchen speed without compromising taste. 'Kitchen ko system ki tarah chalaya, lekin food ko fast food nahi banne diya (They ran the kitchen like a system, but never let the food become like fast food)," Rocky mentioned. Even without seating, they created a unique 'car dining" experience. 'Order time pehle 20 mins tha, ab sirf 2–3 mins reh gaya hai (Earlier, the wait time was 20 minutes. Now it's down to 2–3 minutes)," he added. The Brand's Expansion The brand began by perfecting just two dishes: Butter Chicken and Galauti Rolls. Once these hit the mark, they expanded step by step. 'Automation kari. Ek ek dish ko perfect karte chale gaye (They automated things. Perfected each dish one by one)," Rocky said. Crowds haven't stopped since. Be it a weekday evening or a weekend night, the place is always buzzing. As Rocky puts it, 'Crore ka empire sirf ek wajah se – customer-centric approach (A crore-worth empire was built for one reason—putting customers first)." Now, the business is handled by Rajendra's son, Bhushan Kumar, who is keeping the legacy going. tags : delhi food viral news view comments Location : Mumbai, India, India First Published: July 26, 2025, 08:47 IST News viral No Dine-In, No Zomato, Just Secret 'Addiction' Recipes: This Delhi Dhaba Earns Whopping ₹100 Crore+ Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
26-07-2025
- Business
- News18
No Dine-In, No Zomato, Just ‘Secret Addiction' Recipes: This Delhi Dhaba Earns Whopping ₹100 Crore+
Nearly 40 years ago, Rajinder started a small food stall in the Safdarjung market in Delhi. Tucked away in a lane of Delhi's Safdarjung area is a food joint that has quietly grown into a Rs 100-crore-plus empire without any flashy marketing. To this day, Rajinder Da Dhaba continues to draw massive crowds every single day, for one simple reason: taste. Best known for its Chicken Curry and Galauti Kebabs, this decades-old dhaba has cemented its place as a landmark on Delhi's culinary map. What makes its journey truly remarkable is its beginning in 1968. From selling fish fry to eggs, it has since grown into a thriving chain with multiple successful outlets. The Journey Of A Small Food Stall Nearly 40 years ago, Rajinder started a small food stall in the Safdarjung market in Delhi. He began with just Rs 500 and served simple dishes like fish fry and eggs. There were no investors and no advertisements. Slowly, the taste caught on, and customers kept coming back. Recently, content creator Rocky Saggoo Capital, who shares business stories, posted a reel explaining how this small stall grew into a business worth crores. 'Sirf Butter Chicken aur Galauti Kebabs bechkar crore ka empire khada kar diya. Na investors, na ads, na Zomato ka gimmick. (They built a crore-plus empire by just selling butter chicken and galauti kebabs. No investors, no ads, no Zomato gimmicks)," Rocky said in the video. Business That Grew With Customers As demand grew, so did the challenges. Long wait times began to frustrate customers. That's when the team made a bold call. They decided not to launch an app but to create a system. 'Customer ne bola zyada chahiye— menu expand kar diya. Bola time lagta hai – time bachaya (When customers asked for more variety, they expanded the menu. When they complained about delays, they saved time)," Rocky explained. Instead of market surveys, they listened directly to customer feedback. 'Critics ne sudhara, customers ne badhaya (Critics helped them improve, customers helped them grow)," he added. Three Brands, One Idea Today, Rajinder Da Dhaba operates under three formats: Rajinder Da Dhaba Rajinder Xpress 'Aaj yeh sirf ek dhaba nahi, Delhi ka cultural landmark hai, (Today, it's not just a dhaba but a cultural landmark of Delhi)," Rocky pointed out. Operational Mastery Their success isn't just about recipes; it is about operations. From marinating in batches to keeping gravy ready in advance, they have engineered kitchen speed without compromising taste. 'Kitchen ko system ki tarah chalaya, lekin food ko fast food nahi banne diya (They ran the kitchen like a system, but never let the food become like fast food)," Rocky mentioned. Even without seating, they created a unique 'car dining" experience. 'Order time pehle 20 mins tha, ab sirf 2–3 mins reh gaya hai (Earlier, the wait time was 20 minutes. Now it's down to 2–3 minutes)," he added. The Brand's Expansion The brand began by perfecting just two dishes: Butter Chicken and Galauti Rolls. Once these hit the mark, they expanded step by step. 'Automation kari. Ek ek dish ko perfect karte chale gaye (They automated things. Perfected each dish one by one)," Rocky said. Crowds haven't stopped since. Be it a weekday evening or a weekend night, the place is always buzzing. As Rocky puts it, 'Crore ka empire sirf ek wajah se – customer-centric approach (A crore-worth empire was built for one reason—putting customers first)." Now, the business is handled by Rajendra's son, Bhushan Kumar, who is keeping the legacy going. tags : delhi food viral news view comments Location : Mumbai, India, India First Published: July 26, 2025, 08:47 IST News viral No Dine-In, No Zomato, Just 'Secret Addiction' Recipes: This Delhi Dhaba Earns Whopping ₹100 Crore+ Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rajinder Nath, who shaped city theatre scene, no more
New Delhi: Rajinder Nath, whose theatre group Abhiyan's decision to perform plays solely from Indian languages was seminal in shaping the city's theatre scene and whose 11-year stint as director of Shri Ram Centre for Arts and Culture was marked by the setting up of its repertory and its spartan basement theatre, passed away at his residence on Thursday. He was 90. "He wasn't doing well for the past three-four years. But his condition worsened in the last 10 days," Subhash Gupta, theatre director and long-time associate, told PTI. Vijay Tendulkar's Jaat Hi Poochho Sadhu Ki and Ghasiram Kotwal, G P Deshpande's Udhwastha Dharmashala (all from Marathi), Debashish Majumdar's Tamrapatra and Badal Sircar's Pagla Ghoda (both from Bengali) are among the most remembered plays he directed. He also helmed Mohan Rakesh's Drar (sic) as a teleplay. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Kulbhushan Kharbanda, T P Jain, Sudha Chopra were among the founder members of Abhiyan. "Rajinder Nath was among the founders of contemporary group theatre in the Hindi belt," said Arvind Gaur of Asmita Theatre. Others who worked with him include Om Puri, Ram Gopal Bajaj, S M Zaheer and Uttara Baokar. Tendulkar had once described Om Puri's performance in Ghasiram Kotwal as "the most perfect embodiment of Nana (saheb)," wrote Dilip Kumar Basu in a monograph on him. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Financial Support Plans for Disability Applicants Disability Benefit | Search Ads Learn More Undo Actor Sushma Seth said that Rajinder Nath would always give his actors an opportunity to provide their interpretation of a role first. "He would offer his own vision of the character, only if he disagreed with the interpretation," said Seth, who performed in Abhiyan productions such as Hanush, Bikhre Bimb and Ek Chadar Maili Si. Adds Gaur, "In his design of plays, the actor was always at the centre." His plays were appreciated for their austere honesty. Jaat ... .was performed every year from 1978-2004 with the original cast, Rajinder told Sansad TV in a 2019 interview. "Towards the end, hero Zaheer had lost hair. But we went ahead without a wig. When a good actor performs, the magic of theatre takes over," he said. Rajinder was born in Dalwal, in today's north Pakistan's Chakwal district. His earliest memory of acting was delivering a single line in a village Ram Lila. He quickly discovered that he loved acting. And even Partition didn't take it away. In his early college years, he was guided by legendary theatreperson Frank Thakurdas, whom he described as his "guru." "After my post-graduation in English from Kirorimal College, I got clarity that I wanted to teach and do theatre," he said in the same interview. Rajinder taught briefly there but served Rajdhani College as English lecturer from 1965-1994. Abhiyan was founded in 1967. Rajinder was director of Shri Ram Centre for Art and Culture from 1976 to 1981 and again from 1983-89. In 1980, he started the SRCPA repertory company and also its annual theatre festival. In 1977, he received the Sangeet Natak Akademi award for direction. He also edited Theatre India, NSD's journal. It was a rich life, well lived.
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Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Parents, beware: Gifts you get at your child's wedding can be taxed
Let's talk about something most Indian families experience: gifts during weddings. You've probably attended a wedding where the parents of the bride or groom receive 'shagun' or money from friends and relatives. Sometimes it's a token, other times, it's quite a lot. Now here's the big question: Is that money tax-free? Well, according to a ruling by the Punjab & Haryana High Court in 2013, not always. In fact, if you're the parent and the money was given to you during your child's marriage, you could end up paying income tax on it. The man who got gifted Rs 21 Lakh Meet Rajinder Mohan Lal, a Chandigarh resident who received over Rs 21 lakh as gifts from friends and family during his daughter's wedding. Sounds normal, right? He even provided proof that this was just shagun from well-wishers. But when he filed his income tax return in 2007-08, he didn't include that Rs 21 lakh. The Income Tax Department wasn't happy — and added the amount to his taxable income. Rajinder's argument: Hey, I didn't get this money randomly — it was on the occasion of my daughter's wedding! The taxpayer argued that the word "individual" should be interpreted broadly to include gifts received during the marriage of an individual's children, as it is customary in Indian society for parents to receive shagun or monetary gifts during such occasions. "The ITAT Chandigarh ruled the wedding gift tax exemption under Section 56 applies only to the person getting married, not to their relatives. Since Rajinder was not the one getting married—his daughter was—the ₹21 lakh in gifts he received during her wedding was not exempt and was added to his taxable income. The judges concurred that the law clearly refers to gifts received "on the occasion of the marriage of the individual"—meaning the bride or groom, not their parents. The decision reinforced that wedding gifts are tax-free only when received by the couple, not by others," as per an analysis by ClearTax. So, what does the law say? There's a section in the Income Tax Act — Section 56(2)(vi) — that says monetary gifts over Rs 50,000 are usually taxable unless they are: From close relatives Received on your own marriage Or through inheritance, wills, etc. The key word here? "Your own marriage." Rajinder's point was: 'In India, it's common for parents to receive gifts during their children's weddings. So shouldn't that be tax-free too?' Unfortunately for him, the court didn't agree. What did the judge say? However, the High Court rejected this argument, stating that the language of the law was clear and unambiguous. The exemption applies only to the marriage of the individual assessee, not to the weddings of their children or other family members. The judges looked closely at the law and said: 'Sorry, the wording is clear. The exemption is for gifts received on your marriage — not your daughter's, not your son's.' In their words: 'If the legislature meant to include children's marriages, it would have said so.' The taxpayer's appeals to the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) and later the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) were also dismissed. The High Court, in agreement with these earlier decisions, dismissed the final appeal, concluding that no substantial question of law arose in the case. So, Rajinder lost the case — first in front of the tax officer, then in appeals, and finally in the High Court. Why Should You Care? If you're planning a wedding in the family soon — especially of your child — this is a big deal. Here's why: Many people assume that all wedding gifts are automatically exempt from tax. But only gifts given on your own wedding are tax-free. If you're a parent receiving cash gifts during your son's or daughter's marriage (a common practice), you may need to declare them and pay tax — especially if they're from non-relatives. What this means for taxpayers? This ruling serves as a critical reminder that not all wedding gifts are tax-free, especially when received indirectly. What is exempt: Gifts from relatives Gifts received on your own marriage Inheritance or gifts via will What is taxable: Gifts received on the marriage of your children or others Monetary gifts from non-relatives above Rs 50,000 not falling under exemptions A guideline for your tax exemptions, as explained by ClearTax: Although gifts are tax-exempt, any income derived from them is not. What this means for you: Rental income from a gifted property is taxable under 'Income from House Property' Interest earned on gifted cash deposits is taxable under 'Income from Other Sources." Capital gains from sale of gifted assets ( like jewellery and property) are taxable, with the cost of acquisition being the original cost to the donor. How this applies to wedding gifts: When a father gifts his daughter a car worth Rs 1 crore on her wedding, the car is definitely exempt from tax. But when the daughter rents out the same car and earns a rental income, her earnings on the gift now become taxable.
India Gazette
09-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Hardik, Manpreet, Harmanpreet have guided me: India hockey player Rajinder Singh
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 9 (ANI): India hockey player Rajinder Singh shared his experience of playing with the men's hockey team and revealed that skipper Harmanpreet Singh, Manpreet Singh, and Hardik have helped him a lot. Rajinder made his senior debut in October last year during a two-match series against Germany, and eight months later, he has become a pivotal part of the Indian men's hockey team. The midfielder is currently training at the Senior National Camp at SAI Bengaluru ahead of India's FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 matches in Europe. Talking about the ongoing camp, Rajinder said, as quoted from Hockey India, 'The preparations are going really well. We are working a lot on our fitness. Some players are focusing on fitness, while others are working on stick-and-ball skills, so it's a combination of both. The earlier camp before the Senior National Championships was solely focused on fitness, but now we are doing a bit of everything.' India played the home leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League in Bhubaneswar in February this year, where they bagged fifteen points with five wins in eight games and are currently placed third in the points table. Their three losses came against Spain, Germany, and England, all of whom they defeated in the reverse fixtures. Reflecting on the team's performance in the tournament so far, and talking about the matches ahead, Rajinder said, 'There were quite a few ups and downs in Bhubaneswar, but we learned a great deal from them. We still have video sessions on those matches as we prepare for the upcoming leg. The teams we'll be facing next are very strong, so we need to perform at our best. Our aim is to qualify for the 2026 World Cup through the Pro League.' 'During the Bhubaneswar leg, we realised that while we were making circle entries, we struggled to convert our chances. Right now, we're focusing a lot on our game inside the circle to ensure we convert field goals. We don't want to rely heavily on penalty corners,' he added, discussing India's current strategy. At just 22, Rajinder has already become a core member of the team and a key presence in the midfield. Hailing from Haryana, he rose through the ranks of the junior team, with whom he won the Sultan of Johor Cup in 2022 and the Junior Asia Cup in 2023. He shared his experience playing with the senior squad and said, 'I've learned a lot during my time with the senior players. They guide us youngsters well, and whenever we make mistakes, they show us how to handle the situation, stay calm, and focus on our game.' Rajinder credited senior players Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, and captain Harmanpreet Singh for his rapid development over the past few months. 'Hardik paji and Manpreet paji play in the midfield with me, so they guide me a lot. After every mistake, Hardik Paji tells me what I should do next. Even Harman paji often calls out to me from behind to guide my positioning,' he said. Rajinder has been in fine form this year. He also played a crucial role for the Hyderabad Toofans in the Hockey India League 2024/25 season, helping the franchise finish as runners-up. He continued to build on that momentum and impressed during the opening games of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25, featuring in seven out of India's eight matches. India's European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League is scheduled for June, where they will face formidable opponents in the Netherlands, Argentina, Australia, and Belgium. When asked about his personal goals for the upcoming tournament, Rajinder replied, 'The teams we are about to face play an extremely aggressive and attacking style of hockey. I want to focus on my defence because I don't want any player to dodge past me or break through my defence. They play a very physical game, so I will ensure I play shoulder-to-shoulder with them.' (ANI)
