News for '-plaza'

Giant inflatable ballerina takes over New York's Rockefeller Center

Giant inflatable ballerina takes over New York's Rockefeller Center

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Pop-art prince Jeff Koons unveiled his latest public art installation, "Seated Ballerina," a 45-foot inflatable sculpture at the busy center and it will preside over the Midtown landmark until June 2.

Why do hotels fear a dent on margins

Why do hotels fear a dent on margins

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Sectoral players feel addition of rooms could hit earnings.

Spotted: Kapil Dev in Gurgaon

Spotted: Kapil Dev in Gurgaon

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Reader Rishu Monga spotted Indian legend Kapil Dev in Gurgaon.

Sahara asks US court to reject attachment plea for hotels

Sahara asks US court to reject attachment plea for hotels

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Company has submitted before the court that the plaintiff is attempting to attach property that falls outside of the jurisdiction of the court

Haldiram owner gets lifer in murder case

Haldiram owner gets lifer in murder case

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Haldiram Bhujiawala proprietor Prabhu Shankar Agarwal was on Friday sentenced to life imprisonment along with four others by a fast track court in Kolkata for conspiring to kill a tea stall owner whose shop came in the way of a food plaza he was building.

Discount on credit card usage at petrol pumps withdrawn

Discount on credit card usage at petrol pumps withdrawn

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Credit card payments to buy fuel at petrol pumps will from October 1 not get a 0.75 per cent discount that State-owned oil companies had introduced more than two-and-a-half years back to promote digital payments.

Delhi Metro wins global award

Delhi Metro wins global award

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Adding yet another feather to its cap, Delhi Metro has bagged the honour of 'Most Improved Metro' at the 3rd Metro Awards ceremony in London.

Hospitality sector counts footfalls

Hospitality sector counts footfalls

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

For those who don't wish to watch their favourite game on a television in their living room, the perfect place was to head to a nearby hotel or a pub where the whole action was simulated to give a stadium-like feel with a giant screen and hordes of football fans cheering and jeering the teams.

2 terror teams may have attacked Pathankot using different vehicles

2 terror teams may have attacked Pathankot using different vehicles

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Since combing operations in the forest near the base have not helped the security forces to find any vehicle used by the second team of terrorists, it is assumed that a local Jaish-e-Mohammed unit must have dropped them close to the base.

Mall closures at all-time high in 2016

Mall closures at all-time high in 2016

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

10 malls expected to go off business this year

Court rejects bail plea of Haldiram owner

Court rejects bail plea of Haldiram owner

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The Calcutta high court on Thursday rejected the bail prayer of Haldiram Bhujia owner Prabhu Shankar Agarwal who was sentenced to life imprisonment for conspiring to murder a tea stall owner whose shop came in the way of a food plaza the dry snacks baron was building.

The Leela reflects Gurgaon's rise

The Leela reflects Gurgaon's rise

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

The interiors of The Leela Kempinski, Gurgaon have been carefully designed to reflect the city's evolution.

A walk through Amritsar's Heritage Street

A walk through Amritsar's Heritage Street

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

The street leading to the Golden Temple gets a makeover that takes you back in time.

Why NHAI may shut its electronic-tolling arm

Why NHAI may shut its electronic-tolling arm

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

IHMCL implemented the FASTag electronic tolling of national highways, but due to technical glitches, road ministry is mulling the option of offering this job to a Korean company

Athletes and fans shiver at Winter Games

Athletes and fans shiver at Winter Games

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Sub-zero temperatures could be a real issue for visitors in Pyeongchang for this month's Winter Olympics, but while Games fans shivered, athletes on Monday welcomed the cold.

Summer jobs for under-grads

Summer jobs for under-grads

Rediff.com5 May 2008

The International Center for Training in Clinical Research, (ICTCR) has openings for summer jobs for bright young undergraduates.

Now, an indoor GPS system!

Now, an indoor GPS system!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

The Global Positioning System doesn't work in buildings as the satellite signals it uses cannot get through walls. But, in this system, a cellphone can use nearby Wi-Fi transmitters instead of satellites -- it triangulates their signals to calculate its position, which it then displays on a map, the New Scientist reported. The system is being currently tested in Finland.

Tomato fest leaves Spanish town red

Tomato fest leaves Spanish town red

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The annual Tomatina festival in Bunol, Spain was held on Wednesday.

Cong-NCP eye another clean sweep in Mumbai

Cong-NCP eye another clean sweep in Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

In the overcrowded local trains, auto-rickshaw stands, BEST buses and long queues at the Bandra-Worli sea link toll plaza, the staple language of Mumbai is Hindi, unlike most of the other cities of Maharashtra, where Marathi still dominates the public conversation domain.

McDonalds to open 120 outlets in India

McDonalds to open 120 outlets in India

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

US-based McDonalds will set up 40 outlets ever year through its two equal joint ventures in the country -- Connaught Plaza Restaurant and Hardcastle Restaurants.

IIM-A books Sarovar for hospitality mgmt

IIM-A books Sarovar for hospitality mgmt

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

The Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad has awarded Hyderabad-based Sarovar Park Plaza, a subsidiary of Sarovar Hotels, a long-term contract to provide management-backed hospitality services.

Sahara saga: Mirach says 3 hotels can fetch maximum $1.67 bn

Sahara saga: Mirach says 3 hotels can fetch maximum $1.67 bn

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Sahara says it got suspicious on February 1 about the purported letter showing Mirach having blocked sufficient funds with Bank of America.

Davis Cup: Record-setter Nadal draws Spain level against Germany

Davis Cup: Record-setter Nadal draws Spain level against Germany

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Victory meant Nadal set the record for the longest Davis Cup winning streak in combined singles and doubles rubbers with 23 matches in a row.

Lead, follow or get out of the bull's way

Lead, follow or get out of the bull's way

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Two men were seriously injured during the traditional Running of the Bulls in the Spanish city of Pamplona on Sunday, one day after another runner was gored to death there for the first time since 2003. Pamplona's 'San Fermin' is one of hundreds of bull-running fiestas held in Spain every year, attracting hundreds of runners from around the world, often drinking all night before the early morning run.

US court issues show-cause to Sahara in $350-mn lawsuit

US court issues show-cause to Sahara in $350-mn lawsuit

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

A spokesperson said Sahara group is not into business with Trinity.

Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term

Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Trump, 74, in his acceptance speech from the South Lawns of the White House amidst cheers from his supporters on Thursday night, said: "My fellow Americans, tonight, with a heart full of gratitude and boundless optimism, I proudly accept this nomination for President of the United States".

PHOTOS: La Liga champs Real Madrid felicitated by local government offices

PHOTOS: La Liga champs Real Madrid felicitated by local government offices

Rediff.com23 May 2017

After taking home their first La Liga trophy in five years, Sergio Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. took their celebrations from streets in CelebesPlaza to the Town Hall.

Why the rising value of the dollar is bad news for America

Why the rising value of the dollar is bad news for America

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Abheek Barua & Bidisha Ganguly explain why the US treasury should intervene if the overvalued greenback continues to rise.

The crouching tiger out to conquer the land of the dragons

The crouching tiger out to conquer the land of the dragons

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Nasscom and the Chinese government have given the task of creating a matchmaking platform to Zeta-V, set up in June 2017 in Shanghai by Sujit Chatterjee, former CEO of TCS China, and Rangarajan Vellamore, former CEO of Infosys China.

Gain hands-on experience in HR

Gain hands-on experience in HR

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

KNR Management Consulting, New Delhi is looking for interns in recruitment.

Want to study in Australia?

Want to study in Australia?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Kaaiser International Education is organising an Australian Education Fair 2009

Glimpses of Bollywood in the Big Apple

Glimpses of Bollywood in the Big Apple

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Open space festival in New York city celebrates classical dances.

Three-city PlayStation Experience

Three-city PlayStation Experience

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

PlayStation Experience, Sony Computer Entertainment India's annual showcase of the best offerings from its PlayStation brand, kicks off.

'Long live the revolution': Cubans hold mass rally, remember Fidel Castro

'Long live the revolution': Cubans hold mass rally, remember Fidel Castro

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Hundreds of thousands of Cubans bid farewell to late communist leader Fidel Castro on Tuesday night

'I'll leave the corporate world & take up diving'

'I'll leave the corporate world & take up diving'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The Marketing and Leasing Director of Plaza Centres, India, Shashank Pathak talks to rediff.com about his life, career, success and how he plans someday to become a scuba diving instructor.

Indian football round-up: Team re-enters top-100 in FIFA rankings

Indian football round-up: Team re-enters top-100 in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The Indian football team has re-entered the top-100 of the FIFA world rankings and is now placed at 99th at the latest chart released on Thursday.

Dr Singh-Zardari meeting for short term purposes

Dr Singh-Zardari meeting for short term purposes

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Acknowledging that the peace process has been under strain in recent months, India and Pakistan on Wednesday announced that cross-Line of Control trade in Jammu and Kashmir will commence on October 21 and vowed to take severe action against any elements directing or involved in terrorist acts, giving fresh momentum for an "an early and full normalisation of bilateral relations".

25,000 turn up to support Dhana's family; Real Kashmir edge Arrows

25,000 turn up to support Dhana's family; Real Kashmir edge Arrows

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

A goal on either side of the break powered Real Kashmir to a 2-0 win over Indian Arrows in the I-League, in Margao, on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: Sereno strike helps Chennaiyin beat FC Pune City; Atwal loses

Sports Shorts: Sereno strike helps Chennaiyin beat FC Pune City; Atwal loses

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

NHAI collects Rs 1,702 cr toll tax in FY'09

NHAI collects Rs 1,702 cr toll tax in FY'09

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Highways regulator the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has exceeded its toll revenue target in the fiscal 2008-09, collecting taxes to the tune of Rs 1,702 crore (Rs 17.02 billion).