Search results for 'Taj Mahal'

Why Indian Americans can't get enough of Jay Sean

Why Indian Americans can't get enough of Jay Sean

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

The Sikh British boy from London feels quite at home in the US, says Aseem Chhabra.

COVID-19: ASI shuts all monuments, museums

COVID-19: ASI shuts all monuments, museums

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

There are 3,691 centrally protected monuments and sites under the ASI.

Best of the week!

Best of the week!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

Destination detox! India's top spas

Destination detox! India's top spas

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Ancient healing in modern luxury. Seek out the medical and spiritual benefits of traditional Ayurvedic treatment at spas popping up all over India.

Cricket, Bollywood and more: William-Kate's itinerary for their India visit

Cricket, Bollywood and more: William-Kate's itinerary for their India visit

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Ahead of their much-anticipated visit, here is their itinerary and the activities that the royals will be busy pursuing during their trip.

Build it like Beckham

Build it like Beckham

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Laid up with a leg injury earlier this year, which left him unable to play for his new club AC Milan or for national squad England, David Beckham turned to one of India's great treasures to relieve his boredom, the 35-year-old British footballer recently revealed. And he didn't even have to leave Italy to do it.

Travel: A road trip to remember

Travel: A road trip to remember

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Reader Chandni Moudgil shares with us her memories of the road trip she took to Agra from Delhi.

This is the plight of the honest govt official

This is the plight of the honest govt official

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

'It is an open secret that the mining lobby wields immense clout both in Karnataka and in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. It is no surprise that millions of tons vanished without a trace. (As did thousands of crores of rupees in lost revenue.) But it should be a cause for worry when the power of the mining lobby seemingly leads to the disappearance of honest officials.'

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming channels.

SRK's first salary was Rs 50. What was yours?

SRK's first salary was Rs 50. What was yours?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

In a recent Twitter post, SRK declared that his first salary was a modest Rs 50. What was yours?

Pallonji Mistry is Ireland's richest person

Pallonji Mistry is Ireland's richest person

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Pallonji Mistry, an Indian origin business magnate, has topped Ireland's rich list with a worth of 3.9 billion pounds.

PIX: Delhi's Ponting, Pant, Ashwin assemble in Mumbai

PIX: Delhi's Ponting, Pant, Ashwin assemble in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting along with a few players including senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, all-rounder Axar Patel, batsman Shimron Hetmyer and pacer Chris Woakes, checked in to their team hotel in Mumbai on Monday ahead of the 14th edition of the IPL, starting next month.

Review: Ambari is average

Review: Ambari is average

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

Ambari's highlights are the songs of Hari Krishna and camera work by Sathya Hegde. Baare Baare and the titles song are rocking. Yogi's dialogue delivery and fight sequences may appeal his fans. New comer Sampreetha impresses.

India shining: From Big Apple to Big Ben

India shining: From Big Apple to Big Ben

Rediff.com2 Oct 2007

Next up -- the Trafalgar Square dance festival to mark the occasion of Diwali.

Will Smith meets Bollywood

Will Smith meets Bollywood

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

Vice Admiral Ashok Kumar India's first natl maritime security coordinator

Vice Admiral Ashok Kumar India's first natl maritime security coordinator

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Late last year, the Cabinet Committee on Security had cleared the proposal for the creation of the post.

Would you watch RGV's film on 26/11?

Would you watch RGV's film on 26/11?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

'Three armed men in black'

'Three armed men in black'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Paula Samore, an American citizen who was at the Taj hotel, recounts two extraordinary days.

Credit cards of Indian banks recovered

Credit cards of Indian banks recovered

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Police are yet to contact banks whose credit cards are said to have been found from terrorists who carried out brazen attacks on Mumbai.

Fidayeen had second boat with ammo on standby

Fidayeen had second boat with ammo on standby

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

While a certain number of the terrorists had already entered Mumbai and taken shelter in the two hotels, 12 more persons came into Mumbai through the sea-route. While initially it was suggested that the attackers came in from Karachi, investigators are also probing claims made by fishermen in Kerala that a ship unknown to their parts was sighted. The IB is now probing whether this was the mother ship that brought in the attackers

11 Saudis evacuated

11 Saudis evacuated

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

The three Saudi diplomats rescued on Thursday have been shifted to the Saudi consulate in Mumbai while eight others, one of them a young boy, will be flown back to the country today, a Saudi Gazette report said

Army readying for final assault, says Maj-Gen

Army readying for final assault, says Maj-Gen

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

"The National Security Guards is here. They are carrying out a very deliberate operation. They are trained for it and are the best in the country. I have faith in them," Major General R K Hooda, General Officer Commanding, Maharashtra area, told reporters outside the hotel

Did you see the attack? Be a Citizen Reporter

Did you see the attack? Be a Citizen Reporter

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Guns boom in Mumbai: Be a Citizen Reporter

Spotted: Abhishek Bachchan shooting for Dilli 6

Spotted: Abhishek Bachchan shooting for Dilli 6

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

Reader Suneel Kumar has sent us photograph.

'We need to do a lot more to make Mumbai safe'

'We need to do a lot more to make Mumbai safe'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Milind Deora was the Member of Parliament who represented Mumbai South, which was the theatre of the deadliest terror attack on Indian soil.

He walked hundreds of miles barefoot to mark 26/11

He walked hundreds of miles barefoot to mark 26/11

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Manohar Anand Patil, a former soldier, has walked hundreds of miles barefoot "to offer my gratitude to all the brave policemen and soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect this city."

City-themed entries for the Nat Geo travel photographer of the year awards

City-themed entries for the Nat Geo travel photographer of the year awards

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

When one thinks of cities, one doesn't usually think of beauty and marvellous sights! However, this incredible collection of entries from this year's National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest prove beauty can be found in even the busiest of places.

Couture Week: Beauties bathed in rubies and pearls

Couture Week: Beauties bathed in rubies and pearls

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Devaunshi Mehta shows her drop-dead gorgeous collection.

On a whirlwind tour with Shivraj Kumar's CNN

On a whirlwind tour with Shivraj Kumar's CNN

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

A look at the Kannada film Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu which has been shot at the seven wonders of the world.

6 years on, cop at Taj issues guns and booze licences

6 years on, cop at Taj issues guns and booze licences

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

For him going into the Taj was his duty just as it was controlling angry rioters at Azad Maidan in August 2012.

Caught on cam: Liz Hurley in Mumbai!

Caught on cam: Liz Hurley in Mumbai!

Rediff.com24 May 2005

Elizabeth Hurley and her fiance Arun Nayar are in Mumbai.

First look: Pooja Gandhi shoots for Abhimanyu

First look: Pooja Gandhi shoots for Abhimanyu

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

The actress who is a big star in the Kannada film industry has a guest role in Onir's short Hindi film opposite Sanjay Suri.

Mayawati promises sops to Bollywood

Mayawati promises sops to Bollywood

Rediff.com15 Mar 2003

IHCL net dipped 38% last financial year

IHCL net dipped 38% last financial year

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

The country's largest hotel firm, Indian Hotels Company, reported a net profit of Rs 234 crore, a fall of 38 per cent from the previous financial year.

One more held guilty for '93 Mumbai blasts

One more held guilty for '93 Mumbai blasts

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

The convicted man is called Mohammed Mushtaq Musa Tarani.

Ferrari to unleash Scaglietti magic in India

Ferrari to unleash Scaglietti magic in India

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

The famous prancing horse is set to gallop across India. The world's foremost supercar maker, Ferrari, will kick off an arduous tour of the country - spanning more than 10 states and 13,000 kilometres - on Monday.

Manage finance, risk in challenging times

Manage finance, risk in challenging times

Rediff.com4 May 2009

The Economic Times presents the Financial Management Summit 2009.

Unilever CEO looking at India for growth tips

Unilever CEO looking at India for growth tips

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

For Polman, 52, the first 'outsider' to the firm to take charge at Unilever in almost a century, it was his first interaction with the Indian media after becoming the CEO. The Dutchman is putting that courage to good use in Unilever. "Recession can't be an excuse for business to go down. Rather, the crisis gives me an opportunity to set the bar higher." Polman added that he expected the tough economic environment to continue for at least 18-24 months.

Here Comes The Sun

Here Comes The Sun

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Gurugram in Haryana witnessed a scalding 48.1 degrees Celsius, the highest since May 10, 1966, when the city logged 49 degrees Celsius.

Braveheart bus driver looks back on 26/11

Braveheart bus driver looks back on 26/11

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Hidden, crouching in the darkness, Santosh pulled out his cell phone and called his family. They were angry that he was not home yet. "Leave the bus," said his mother sternly. "Just come back home. There is no need to put your life at risk." They believed that, when your time was up, no one could prevent death; but they thought he was being unnecessarily stupid...