News for '-exotic'

Kolkata to Mumbai via Goa in luxury train

Kolkata to Mumbai via Goa in luxury train

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

The trip, scheduled to start on January 2, 2009, would take one on an 11-day trip of splendour amid exotic locales of goa to end with entertainment extravaganza with bollywod. The previliged tourists would spend three nights and four days in a star hotel in Goa where they could enjoy food festival, watersports and rain dance during the tour, promoted jointly by i-novatrip.Com, Indian Railways catering and Tourism Corporation and Goa Tourism.

US says Salaam Namaste to Hindi

US says Salaam Namaste to Hindi

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

For decades, high school students in America have been able to take classes in Latin, Spanish, French and even German. But given a shifting global order and an increasingly diverse domestic population, high schools are finding it necessary to offer more 'exotic' options.

How about a free ride in an Audi or Hummer?

How about a free ride in an Audi or Hummer?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Supercars are being offered up for free drives in a new campaign by an online portal.

#FoodPorn: The way to Padma Lakshmi's heart

#FoodPorn: The way to Padma Lakshmi's heart

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Where we bring you the best of celebrity foodgasm moments.

PIX: Parineeti's Australian holiday

PIX: Parineeti's Australian holiday

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Let's journey with Parineeti Chopra to Australia!

RBI order on forex derivatives soon

RBI order on forex derivatives soon

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Amid reports of corporates making losses on hedging forex products other than dollar, the Reserve Bank may soon come out with guidelines on forex derivatives, which is widely expected to discourage banks from trading in foreign currencies other than in rupee-dollar. "We are working on the guidelines of forex derivatives," an RBI spokesperson told PTI.

Want to romance the rains? Here's the perfect monsoon getaway

Want to romance the rains? Here's the perfect monsoon getaway

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

It's that time of the year when everything looks greener and prettier.

'India can market itself better'

'India can market itself better'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'India is still hierarchical, but not as much as Japan and people appreciate a flat working culture,' Charles Frump, managing director, Volvo Cars India, tells Pavan Lall.

Why Pahlaj Nihalani is angry about IIFA

Why Pahlaj Nihalani is angry about IIFA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

'Foreign exchange is being squandered.' 'Every top star is given tickets for his spouse, children, parents, ayahs, bodyguards, friends, friends of friends...' 'I've heard stars are even given shopping money.' 'Who is paying for all this?'

Much ado about local sourcing at cash-&-carry stores

Much ado about local sourcing at cash-&-carry stores

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Cash-&-carry chains claim of the products they sell 85-90% is local.

How Indians will travel in 2019

How Indians will travel in 2019

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Technology is a top priority, whether it's a faster check-out system, vital Wi-Fi or USB ports in rooms, today's travellers need to be constantly connected

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

As Venezuelans continue to flee the starvation, crime and the horrific inflation that continues to mark the worst crisis it has ever faced, Radha Biswas looks back at a devastated country she continues to love deeply.

Just where did Bollywood holiday?

Just where did Bollywood holiday?

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Bollywood gives you some great vacation ideas!

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

There are many, many instances of this 'dark' approach. Sukanya Verma looks at a few.

Gadgets so good they're wicked

Gadgets so good they're wicked

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

How the gadgets that help the bad guys can help you run a software empire, oops, company.

Merchant navy: A career on the high seas

Merchant navy: A career on the high seas

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

All you need to know about careers in the Merchant Navy.

Priyanka, Salman, Shraddha: Who is your favourite singer? VOTE!

Priyanka, Salman, Shraddha: Who is your favourite singer? VOTE!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Good looks, good acting chops, and now good voices!

Krystle D'Souza, Divyanka, Upen-Karishma: BEST TV star selfie? VOTE!

Krystle D'Souza, Divyanka, Upen-Karishma: BEST TV star selfie? VOTE!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

If selfie mania took over Bollywood a long time ago, can TV stars be left far behind?

Why Modi suffers from Nehruitis

Why Modi suffers from Nehruitis

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'Why does Mr Modi only attack Nehru from the Dynasty?' 'At one level, it is pure politics,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

11 places to vacation this Christmas!

11 places to vacation this Christmas!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

If you plan to go on a holiday soon, we can help you out with the list of places which are really fascinating.

MV Agusta to power its way into India

MV Agusta to power its way into India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

MV Agusta, the Italian exotic superbike maker, is actively looking to launch its bikes in India

Priyanka, Sofia, Kaley: Forbes' HIGHEST PAID TV Actresses

Priyanka, Sofia, Kaley: Forbes' HIGHEST PAID TV Actresses

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Priyanka is the eight highest paid TV actress in the world with earnings of $11 million.

5 Naughty Ways to Unwind on a Weekend With Your Partner

5 Naughty Ways to Unwind on a Weekend With Your Partner

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

5 Naughty Ways to Unwind on a Weekend With Your Partner

World's most expensive cruises

World's most expensive cruises

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Spendy itineraries, from Antarctica to the Baltic.

Have you seen these super TV shows?

Have you seen these super TV shows?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

From Atlanta to Killing Eve, the best on the small screen.

Identity crisis for Darjeeling Tea

Identity crisis for Darjeeling Tea

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

The exotic brew from West Bengal is facing an onslaught from 'original' duplicates.

Vacationing abroad with family? Consider travel insurance

Vacationing abroad with family? Consider travel insurance

Rediff.com1 May 2016

It is one piece of document that you should have alongside your travel tickets.

How Naturals plans to woo Gen Y ice cream lovers

How Naturals plans to woo Gen Y ice cream lovers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

While the brand did step into cities such as Delhi in the last few years, it is now stitching up an expansion strategy aimed at partaking of growth in areas where consumption of ice cream remains strong.

'Tea Cola' to replace mineral water?

'Tea Cola' to replace mineral water?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

A group of Indian scientists have developed an exotic health drink and pill from tea extract, which they claim will help quench thirst and can replace traditional bottles of water canes.

PIX: Mallika Sherawat's FANTASTIC French holiday

PIX: Mallika Sherawat's FANTASTIC French holiday

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Mallika Sherawat had a ball of a time in France.

Inside Story: The making of a Kingfisher model

Inside Story: The making of a Kingfisher model

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Atul Kasbekar on the making of the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar 2018.

India's most expensive restaurants

India's most expensive restaurants

Rediff.com24 Dec 2006

Dropping several thousand rupees on dinner is becoming de rigueur in India.

PIX: Bipasha-Karan's beautiful Bali holiday

PIX: Bipasha-Karan's beautiful Bali holiday

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The couple have a wonderful second honeymoon!

Deepika, Alia, Kareena with moustaches! Who wears it best?

Deepika, Alia, Kareena with moustaches! Who wears it best?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Wonder what that'd be like!

PIX: Shenaz Treasury's Kerala holiday

PIX: Shenaz Treasury's Kerala holiday

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Let us travel to Kerala with the Ishq Vishk girl.

'Now is the true test of the SIP cycle'

'Now is the true test of the SIP cycle'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

'This is the first time we will see how SIP investors react to market correction.'

Please avoid this insurance plan

Please avoid this insurance plan

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Interesting twists but the bottom line is the same: it does not work for you.

Awarapan: Stay off the cinema hall

Awarapan: Stay off the cinema hall

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

Awarapan: Preserved your ticket and await a refund.

Taj Hotels to manage Malaysian island resort

Taj Hotels to manage Malaysian island resort

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

With South East Asia becoming a hub for tourists both from India and the west, the Taj Group of hotels on Friday said it will manage an exotic island resort in Malaysia to set up its presence in one of the region's key destinations.

Would you dare to taste boiled snails in Morocco?

Would you dare to taste boiled snails in Morocco?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Presenting the best street foods across the world.