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Diana, Sonal sizzle at fashion show

Diana, Sonal sizzle at fashion show

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

Lisa Ray's gift to women

Lisa Ray's gift to women

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

PICS: Zaheer ties the knot with Sagarika in Mumbai

PICS: Zaheer ties the knot with Sagarika in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan tied the knot with Bollywood actress Sagarika Ghatge in Mumbai on Thursday.

Salman Khan is 'ready' for action

Salman Khan is 'ready' for action

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Taj rated as the world's strongest hotel brand

Taj rated as the world's strongest hotel brand

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Tata group's hospitality firm Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) on Friday said its 'Taj' brand has been rated as the strongest hotel brand in the world. According to the 'Hotels 50 2021' report by Brand Finance, Taj topped the strongest brands list for having stood resilient in spite of the challenges posed by the pandemic, besides other achievements.

How to become a travel advisor

How to become a travel advisor

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Besides the opportunity of interacting with new people and exploring new places, the industry gives good returns and perks.

How Tatas plan to make Air India world's most advanced airline

How Tatas plan to make Air India world's most advanced airline

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Virtually addressing employees of Air India across the globe, he said for the airline to be the best again there will be an organisational redesign, and it will "require a huge transformation, probably the largest transformation and the change all of you would ever go through". The carrier will expand its "outreach both domestically and internationally" and it has the desire to connect India with every part of the globe, he added.

Officer's enclave in memory of NSG commando Unnikrishnan

Officer's enclave in memory of NSG commando Unnikrishnan

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

An officer's enclave in memory of National Security Guard commando Sandeep Unnikrishnan, killed while fighting terrorists in Taj Hotel in the November 2008 Mumbai attacks, was unveiled in the presence of his parents in Bangalore in Friday.

Katrina, Ash, SRK: India's MOST COVETED star guests at weddings

Katrina, Ash, SRK: India's MOST COVETED star guests at weddings

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

A recent poll conducted by The Taj revealed this curious fad.

Tatas look to expand in Africa

Tatas look to expand in Africa

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

While Tata Motors is looking to set up new assembly facilities through local partners in countries like Tunisia and Kenya, the group's hospitality chain Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is also considering 'proposals from three-four' countries to set up new properties.

PIX: Rushdie, Adrian Brody, Michael Douglas at Taj event in NY

PIX: Rushdie, Adrian Brody, Michael Douglas at Taj event in NY

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

The Booker prize winner and Hollywood stars mingled at a coffee table book launch.

CCD, Barista say no plans to take on Starbucks' pricing

CCD, Barista say no plans to take on Starbucks' pricing

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

The coffee chains plan to stick to their pricing and present business strategy.

'If I am Indian I would want Headley here tomorrow'

'If I am Indian I would want Headley here tomorrow'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

On the fourth anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai terror strike, US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman says Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley's extradition to India is under consideration in an exclusive interview with CNN-IBN

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Taj's Vivanta enters Gurgaon

Taj's Vivanta enters Gurgaon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Joins Leela Kempinski, Oberoi and Crowne Plaza in the city.

14 hours inside Taj on 26/11 in a tell-all book

14 hours inside Taj on 26/11 in a tell-all book

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

On November 26 in 2008, a trainee at Mumbai's Taj Hotel witnessed one of the biggest terror attacks in the country. The over 14 hours he spent battling fear and terror and in rescuing and securing the safety of hotel guests are now documented in a new book by that management rookie, Ankur Chawla.

'Citizens ensured Kasab was brought to justice'

'Citizens ensured Kasab was brought to justice'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

"We were praised for eliminating nine but the people of India ensured that the 10th terrorist meets the same fate," a top National Security Guard commander, who was in the thick of action during the 26/11 attacks, said on Wednesday.

Taj's global ambitions: Much room for improvement

Taj's global ambitions: Much room for improvement

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Indian Hotels Company reported a 29 per cent increase in net loss in the first half of this year.

9 years later, Moshe returns to Mumbai; visits Nariman House

9 years later, Moshe returns to Mumbai; visits Nariman House

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Moshe was only two when terrorists killed his parents at Mumbai's Jewish house. Then 'Baby Moshe' became a face of the innocent victims of ruthless terrorism.

Dhoni completes 15 years in international cricket

Dhoni completes 15 years in international cricket

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Dhoni, who is hailed as the best finisher in the world by many, brought many laurels to the country.

Two detained in Haldwani in Agra blast case

Two detained in Haldwani in Agra blast case

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad team on Friday detained two persons of Haldwani in connection with Agra blast case.

Tatas to manage Taj Mansingh for one more year

Tatas to manage Taj Mansingh for one more year

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

The Taj Hotel near India Gate will remain with the Tatas for one more year and will have the first right of refusal in an auction to be conducted within this period.

Bollywood supports Saif Ali Khan

Bollywood supports Saif Ali Khan

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

'My husband didn't know who Saif and Kareena were'

'My husband didn't know who Saif and Kareena were'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Tarina Patel, South African businessman Iqbal Sharma's wife, tells her side of the story in the Saif punching incident.

Sachin, Dhoni pay homage to 26/11 martyrs

Sachin, Dhoni pay homage to 26/11 martyrs

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar and Indian team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni paid floral tributes to the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks, at the iconic Taj Hotel in Mumbai.

Nikki Haley is India Abroad Person of the Year

Nikki Haley is India Abroad Person of the Year

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

Nimrata 'Nikki' Randhawa Haley, who in 2010 conquered the odds to be elected South Carolina's first woman and first Indian-American governor, was on Friday conferred the India Abroad Person of the Year Award 2010, at a glittering presentation ceremony in New York City.

Taj staff's selfless service, a case study at Harvard

Taj staff's selfless service, a case study at Harvard

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

The heroic response by employees of Mumbai's landmark Taj Hotel during the 26/11 terror attacks is now a case study at Harvard Business School that focusses on the staff's selfless service for its customers and how they went beyond their call of duty to save lives.

What Obama told 26/11 survivors

What Obama told 26/11 survivors

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

United States President Barack Obama on Saturday said his decision to stay in the Taj Hotel is a powerful message against terrorism and demanded that the perpetrators of the horrific Mumbai attacks should be brought to justice.

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Was Kerkar duped by his employees, as he claims, or did a cocktail of greed, poor cost control and bad management bring the travel firm down, wonder Pavan Lall and Aneesh Phadnis.

Sena workers protest over Kannadiga Mayor

Sena workers protest over Kannadiga Mayor

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Over 100 Shiv Sena workers on Thursday staged demonstrations against Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa here, protesting the "fraudulent" election of a Kannadiga mayor in Marathi-dominated Belgaum city.

Obama draws BJP fire for non-mention of P word

Obama draws BJP fire for non-mention of P word

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday voiced disappointment over United States President Barack Obama making no direct reference to terror emanating from Pakistan in his first speech on arrival in Mumbai, saying his words were not backed with action and intent.

Cost of Obama's Delhi trip: Rs 15 lakh per hour

Cost of Obama's Delhi trip: Rs 15 lakh per hour

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

United States President Barack Obama's two-day stay in Delhi will be a boon for New Delhi's luxury hotels, depending on who bears his contingent's bills.

 Taj looks to expand global footprint

Taj looks to expand global footprint

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, Asia's largest hospitality chain, is looking to set up luxury properties in Africa, West Asia, China and Southeast Asia.

25 years of courage and sacrifice

25 years of courage and sacrifice

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

The elite Indian counter-terror force National Security Guard celebrated its 25th anniversary at a function in Haryana on Friday. On Friday, the commandos presented a spectacular display of their firepower and skill as they recreated the scene of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

My father, Boman Irani

My father, Boman Irani

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Boman Irani's son Danesh Irani talks about his experience with his father.

Obama connected with his heart: 26/11 survivor

Obama connected with his heart: 26/11 survivor

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

US President Barack Obama's eyes said it all. This is how Scherr Kia Dilisek, an American survivor of 26/11 attacks, summed up her brief interaction with the visiting dignitary at a private meeting at the Taj hotel in Mumbai on Saturday.

2 NSG men killed, six others injured

2 NSG men killed, six others injured

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Two National Security Guards personnel, including an officer, were on Friday were killed and six other commandos injured during operations against terrorists in Mumbai, the first casualties suffered by the elite force during the siege.

Terrorists let go 17 Russian hostages

Terrorists let go 17 Russian hostages

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Terrorists holed up inside Mumbai's Taj and Trident-Oberoi hotels allowed 17 Russian hostages, including nine defence contractors, to leave after checking their passports.

Headley may be missing clue to 26/11 puzzle

Headley may be missing clue to 26/11 puzzle

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Investigations showed that during his first visit to Mumbai in the year 2007, he stayed at the Taj Mahal hotel for nearly 10 days. As per investigations, Headley checked into room number 1809 in the Taj Mahal hotel and stayed there between April 20 and 30 2007. The IB says that this information is being verified and would prove crucial to the 26/11 probe.

'Women are an economic imperative for the nation'

'Women are an economic imperative for the nation'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

For one, women comprise almost half of India's population, yet less than 5 per cent women are corporate directors and less than half of that are independent directors.