News for '-intercontinental'

InterCon plans 150 hotels in India by 2020

InterCon plans 150 hotels in India by 2020

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Hospitality chain has 12 hotels in the country.

Hotels see green shoots of recovery as the fear of pandemic recedes

Hotels see green shoots of recovery as the fear of pandemic recedes

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

The mood at the Hotel Investment Conference South Asia (HICSA), the annual hospitality industry conference was rather upbeat. But hotel brand operators and owners remain cautiously optimistic of the outlook and are living on a hope that a third wave of the pandemic doesn't become a reality. Having just survived the unprecedented zero revenue situation, the two day confrence organised by consulting firm Hotelivate, was dotted with anecdotes and best practices adopted by the hotels of all hues.

ICC opens door for Associate Members to play Test cricket

ICC opens door for Associate Members to play Test cricket

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

The International Cricket Council paved the way for Associate Members to earn Test status by introducing the 'ICC Test Challenge', which will take place every four years between the lowest-ranked Test team and winner of ICC Inter-Continental Cup.

Pak's ISI trained Kabul hotel attacker: Top Afghan envoy

Pak's ISI trained Kabul hotel attacker: Top Afghan envoy

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

On January 20, Taliban men armed with Kalashnikovs and suicide vests attacked the landmark Intercontinental Hotel and killed around 25 people, going from room to room searching for foreigners during the more than 12-hour ordeal.

British entrepreneur keen to take controlling stake in Jet

British entrepreneur keen to take controlling stake in Jet

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Jason Unsworth is the founder and CEO of Atmosphere Intercontinental Airlines, which would establish a new premium airline group in four different countries.

Govt to spend a whopping $130 billion for military modernisation

Govt to spend a whopping $130 billion for military modernisation

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

The armed forces have been pushing for adequate allocation of funds so that they are well prepared to deal with the possibility of a "two-front" war on both northern and western borders.

American boxer Day dies following brutal knockout

American boxer Day dies following brutal knockout

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Day, 27, had been in a coma for four days following his defeat and, despite having emergency brain surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, doctors were unable to save the junior middleweight.

Trump 'very disappointed' with China for 'doing nothing' about N Korea

Trump 'very disappointed' with China for 'doing nothing' about N Korea

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

Trump also said he will no longer allow North Korea to continue with its belligerent behaviour.

China marks 70th anniversary with huge display of military might

China marks 70th anniversary with huge display of military might

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The parade was seen as a muscle-flexing exercise by Beijing.

'Perfect success': North Korea detonates hydrogen bomb

'Perfect success': North Korea detonates hydrogen bomb

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The country's sixth nuclear test sparked a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake which was detected in the northeast of the country where North Korea's test site Punggye-ri is located.

Aishwarya-Abhishek-Aaradhya holiday in Paris

Aishwarya-Abhishek-Aaradhya holiday in Paris

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Fun pictures ahead!

Vikrant: A Giant Leap For Indian Navy

Vikrant: A Giant Leap For Indian Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The Indian Navy has a big role to play in support of our strategic objectives in the Indian Ocean. The increasing Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean is a matter of concern and need to be factored. Hence, the requirement of an Aircraft Carrier is a foregone conclusion, asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

North Korea fires ballistic missile, Trump says 'will take care of it

North Korea fires ballistic missile, Trump says 'will take care of it"

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile was launched eastward from Pyongsong in North Korea's South Pyongan Province around 3.30 am local time.

Chhetri: 'Captain, Leader, Legend'

Chhetri: 'Captain, Leader, Legend'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Rathore, Tendulkar lead accolades for Chhetri

US condemns terrorist attack on Kabul hotel

US condemns terrorist attack on Kabul hotel

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Strongly condemning the attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, the United States on Wednesday said the strike once again demonstrates the terrorists' complete disregard for human life.

21 Photos That Defined 2021

21 Photos That Defined 2021

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Images that capture what it was like living through 2021.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Who's qualified, who still can

FIFA World Cup 2018: Who's qualified, who still can

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

the countries assured of places in the 32-team field for next year's World Cup finals in Russia after Tuesday's qualifiers.

2018's most-liked tweet belongs to Virat and Anushka

2018's most-liked tweet belongs to Virat and Anushka

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Psst: It's not a pic from #DeepVeer or #Nickyanka's wedding.

The 10 Top Liveable Cities in the World

The 10 Top Liveable Cities in the World

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Auckland in New Zealand has been named the world's most liveable city.

First PHOTOS: The stunning Boeing 747-8

First PHOTOS: The stunning Boeing 747-8

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

The 747-8 Intercontinental's first flight marks the beginning of a flight test program that will finish in the fourth quarter.

North Korea conducts new ballistic missile test

North Korea conducts new ballistic missile test

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The missile was launched at 23:41 North Korea time from Jagang province in the north of the country, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported.

Putin anticipates a new regime in Kyiv

Putin anticipates a new regime in Kyiv

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Putin is looking beyond the current regime in Kyiv. Of course, if the Western military assistance to Kyiv continues in any form, Washington knows that Russia will regard it as a hostile act and there will be severe consequences, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Life in virus-stricken 'ghost town' of China's Wuhan

Life in virus-stricken 'ghost town' of China's Wuhan

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus, first detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan, in Hubei province, has led to massive efforts to quarantine major cities and halt the spread. As of Thursday, the nationwide death toll from China's novel coronavirus epidemic has jumped to 170 with 38 more fatalities while confirming more than 1,700 new infections. Since then, it has been described as a "ghost town" with residents staying home, cars banned from the roads and store shelves emptied of masks, disinfectants and even full body suits. Here are some scenes from Wuhan, the epicentre of the virus outbreak.

Sensex slips in cautious trade ahead of F&O, GDP data

Sensex slips in cautious trade ahead of F&O, GDP data

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The broader NSE Nifty slipped 8.95 points or 0.09 per cent to end at 10,361.30

N Korea says ICBM can carry nukes; US, South hold missile drill

N Korea says ICBM can carry nukes; US, South hold missile drill

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

After personally overseeing the test Kim Jong-un 'said American bastards would be not very happy with this gift sent on the July 4 anniversary'.

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

In the test, a space rocket boosted a hypersonic glide vehicle, one capable of carrying a nuclear device, which circled the globe before impacting.

India captain Chhetri wins 2017 AIFF Player of the Year award

India captain Chhetri wins 2017 AIFF Player of the Year award

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Chhetri is a star striker for both India and Bengaluru FC.

Pele to celebrate 80th birthday in isolation

Pele to celebrate 80th birthday in isolation

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Pele told his fans he was happy and healthy and pleased to be reaching the landmark with his lucid mental state.

PIX: Baseball, soccer seasons get underway in Taiwan

PIX: Baseball, soccer seasons get underway in Taiwan

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Taiwan has been comparatively successful in containing the spread of the virus, reporting to date 388 cases and six deaths in a population of around 24 million. No fans were allowed in the 20,000-seater stadium to watch the Lions win 4-1, with health concerns limiting attendees to a total of 200 players, coaches, umpires, cheerleaders and journalists, local media reported.

Cricket Buzz: Jones replaces Rajput as Afghanistan head coach

Cricket Buzz: Jones replaces Rajput as Afghanistan head coach

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Afghanistan were granted Test status in June by the International Cricket Council, putting them in an elite group of 12 sides permitted to compete in the longest form of the game.

Gopichand points out reason behind Sindhu's slump in form

Gopichand points out reason behind Sindhu's slump in form

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Sindhu has fallen in the early stages at all tournaments except the French Open since winning her maiden World Championship title in August.

Boxer Vikas Krishan starts pro debut in style!

Boxer Vikas Krishan starts pro debut in style!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Vikas, who has signed up with the legendary Bob Arum's Top Rank Promotions, made his debut in what was to be a six-round super welterweight contest. The bout, however, lasted just two rounds.

WC Qualifiers: Colombia hold Brazil; Argentina win

WC Qualifiers: Colombia hold Brazil; Argentina win

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

A round-up of Sunday's action in the South American World Cup qualifiers.

Soccer PIX: Spain and Portugal draw; Brazil win

Soccer PIX: Spain and Portugal draw; Brazil win

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Spain and Portugal played out an entertaining 0-0 draw on Friday as both sides prepared for this month's European Championship.

How Afghanistan, UAE, Ireland can fulfill Test ambition!

How Afghanistan, UAE, Ireland can fulfill Test ambition!

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The emerging nations compete against each other in the International Cricket Council's Inter-Continental Cup 2015-17 scheduled, with the winners getting a chance to play the bottom-ranked Test team on the Reliance ICC Test Team Rankings in the ICC Test Challenge in 2018.

PIX: Anita Hassanandani's ROMANTIC holiday!

PIX: Anita Hassanandani's ROMANTIC holiday!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

A tour of Vietnam and Cambodia with Anita and Rohit.

A memorable ton: Chhetri scores twice in India's win vs Kenya

A memorable ton: Chhetri scores twice in India's win vs Kenya

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Skipper Sunil Chhetri made it a fairytale 100th international game with a double strike as India recorded a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Kenya

Why China does NOT fear India's missiles

Why China does NOT fear India's missiles

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

China has well and truly cemented its position in the 'star wars' era. Gordon Arthur explains why.

PIX: Bollywood attends GR8! Women Awards

PIX: Bollywood attends GR8! Women Awards

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Several Bollywood celebrities were felicitated at the do.

Not seeking NSG seat as gift but on merit: India

Not seeking NSG seat as gift but on merit: India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

India on Thursday hit back at China for its statement that Nuclear Suppliers Group membership can't be a "farewell gift", saying it was not seeking the membership to the 48-nation grouping as gift but instead based on its non-proliferation record.