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7 Cities With The Most Five-Star Hotels

7 Cities With The Most Five-Star Hotels

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

A handful of cities in the world have more fancy hotels than any other places, according to a list released by from Cond Nast Traveler.

'Biggest Worry Should Be Pakistan'

'Biggest Worry Should Be Pakistan'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'Right now, we have no relationship with Pakistan. And the relationship with China is not great.'

G20 Meet: Delhi's Biggest Event This Century

G20 Meet: Delhi's Biggest Event This Century

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

AFor a mega event like the G20 Summit -- being attended by so many heads of States and international bodies, top diplomats and bureaucrats -- nothing can be more important than security.

High security for Modi's oath ceremony; drones, snipers deployed

High security for Modi's oath ceremony; drones, snipers deployed

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

A multi-layer security arrangement involving five companies of paramilitary personnel, NSG commandoes and snipers have already been deployed around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Drone cameras have also been put into service.

Delhi excise scam: ED to probe its own officials

Delhi excise scam: ED to probe its own officials

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is expected to press money laundering charges against its two officers and some private individuals who were recently booked by the CBI in a bribery case linked to an accused arrested in the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam, official sources said Tuesday.

Refresh memories of UP, Assam: Cong to BJP on K'taka CM delay

Refresh memories of UP, Assam: Cong to BJP on K'taka CM delay

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The results in Karnataka were declared on May 13 but the party has not finalised its chief ministerial face yet and the process of consultations is on.

Indian art boom inspires bigger canvas for galleries

Indian art boom inspires bigger canvas for galleries

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

The recent India Art Fair in New Delhi generated greater interest than before in local contemporary artists among a growing cohort of Indian collectors, including millennials. But growth in Indian art is not restricted to that alone. This year saw 91 exhibitors, a much higher number than 63 in the previous edition - indicating a flourishing market. While live auction sales were largely suspended during Q2 of 2020 due to Covid-19 precautions, global fine art auctioneer Christie's says online-only sales were up 262 per cent in 2020 to $311 million), marking a record total for the channel.

Bharat Bandh curbs, Congress stir lead to huge traffic snarls in Delhi

Bharat Bandh curbs, Congress stir lead to huge traffic snarls in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Parts of Delhi witnessed traffic jams on Monday as the traffic police closed off several roads ahead of the Congress's protest against the Centre's Agnipath scheme and "vendetta politics" in targeting Rahul Gandhi.

Cong workers detained ahead of Rahul's ED appearance

Cong workers detained ahead of Rahul's ED appearance

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

The Delhi Police said that it has imposed section 144 CrPC preventing the assembly of more than four people in the area asking them not to violate the law.

Taj checks in at Sea Rock

Taj checks in at Sea Rock

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Indian Hotels buys 85% in Claridges subsidiary for Rs 680 crore.

Taj checks in at Sea Rock

Taj checks in at Sea Rock

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

Sea Rock Hotel, one of Mumbai's best-known landmarks since 1978, is changing hands for the second time in four years. Indian Hotels Company Ltd, owners of the Taj properties, on Friday said the company would buy the 400-room hotel located in Bandra from the Delhi-based Claridges, which had acquired the property in 2005.

Is Satya Pal Malik Itching For A Fight?

Is Satya Pal Malik Itching For A Fight?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Malik believes he can solve the problems of farmers and is sending signals to the government to give him a chance.

He has seen the commerce ministry battle it out for 7 years

He has seen the commerce ministry battle it out for 7 years

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

"You see, I have been in Commerce for the last seven years and I am perhaps the only factor that provides continuity in this ministry," Khullar says with unconcealed pride.

Rs 400-crore bungalows: Where billionaires live!

Rs 400-crore bungalows: Where billionaires live!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

A home in Lutyens' Delhi is the surest sign of having arrived . . .

Chicken soup for Mehbooba's soul

Chicken soup for Mehbooba's soul

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Kashmir's gutsy leader reflects on her personal struggles, political agenda and hopes for the strife-torn state

India, 4th top travel destination

India, 4th top travel destination

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

According to the 2006 Readers' Travel Awards announced by Condé Nast Traveller UK India is the world's fourth top travel destination.

The fashionable Sunday brunch

The fashionable Sunday brunch

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

High on white spirits

High on white spirits

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

New age stress-busters

New age stress-busters

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

The king who shunned glamour

The king who shunned glamour

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

'Simplicity was very much a hallmark of the Kerala lifestyle those days.'

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh's mansion is located in one of south-west Kensington's most sought after residential addresses.

Bryan twins make it a good day for the 30-somethings

Bryan twins make it a good day for the 30-somethings

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

The 30-somethings have enjoyed themselves at the French Open this year and American twins Bob and Mike Bryan continued the trend by winning a record-extending 14th Grand Slam doubles title at Roland Garros on Saturday.

Does J&K Governor Malik talk too much?

Does J&K Governor Malik talk too much?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Many in Kashmir believe he needs to stop talking so much. But they are wrong, says Aditi Phadnis. J&K's governor is intelligent enough to know what to say when.

Mandira Bedi sizzles in a bikini!

Mandira Bedi sizzles in a bikini!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

The man who will run the 2019 election

The man who will run the 2019 election

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

'Do you think Indian voters are so immature that they can be impressed or won over by such freebies before the elections?' Election Commissioner Sunil Arora asks A K Bhattacharya.

Six wonderful Khichdi recipes!

Six wonderful Khichdi recipes!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Six unique khichdi recipes will tantalise your taste buds this rainy season, says Mini Ribeiro.

India's youngest executive chef!

India's youngest executive chef!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Chef Ranveer Brar, one of the judges on the fourth season of Master Chef India alongside Sanjeev Kapoor and Vikas Khanna, tells Rajul Hegde the reasons behind his success.

Aishwarya's favourite city? Click here to see!

Aishwarya's favourite city? Click here to see!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

'The hotel room number can never total up to 8.' 'I fly First Class and won't take a pre-9am flight.' Check out Bollywood's travel plans.

1965 decided the fate of the subcontinent

1965 decided the fate of the subcontinent

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

'It would not be incorrect to say that the Chinese-Pakistani strategy of containing India began in the aftermath of the 1965 war.'