News for '-taj-hotels'

'A third of the hotels might close down forever'

'A third of the hotels might close down forever'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

With demand drying up, hotels are surviving on quarantine centres and isolation facilities.

Why is Mumbai a tempting target?

Why is Mumbai a tempting target?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2003

PHOTOS: For Obamas, it was handshakes and smiles @ prez banquet

PHOTOS: For Obamas, it was handshakes and smiles @ prez banquet

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

The who's who of the political and business world showed up for the state dinner

Saif Ali Khan: Court refers brawl case for mediation

Saif Ali Khan: Court refers brawl case for mediation

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

A local court on Thursday referred the 2012 assault case involving Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan for mediation.

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'She had indeed grown to full womanhood and was in reality more beautiful than I thought she was.'

Future belongs to those who innovate, Netanyahu tells India Inc

Future belongs to those who innovate, Netanyahu tells India Inc

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Partnership between Israel and India is doing wonders, the visiting prime minister tells business leaders.

Large hotel chains cut use of PET bottles

Large hotel chains cut use of PET bottles

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Large chains like the Marriott and Taj that are estimated to consume two million plastic bottles a year have taken a conscious decision to first eliminate PET bottles on their premises and then reduce the use of single-use plastic altogether, saying they are all for a sustainably environment-friendly tomorrow.

Rajnath laments slow pace of 26/11 trial in Pakistan

Rajnath laments slow pace of 26/11 trial in Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

On the sixth anniversary of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday voiced concern over the "very slow" progress in the trial of the case in Pakistan and demanded that the perpetrators be punished at the earliest.

Shabana Azmi-Javed Akhtar's lunch with Robert de Niro

Shabana Azmi-Javed Akhtar's lunch with Robert de Niro

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

De Niro is in India for Tehelka's Think Festival in Goa, which begins later this week. This is the actor's first visit to India.

Global hotel chains enter Bharat

Global hotel chains enter Bharat

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'Demand in India has been outstripping supply.'

The commando who looked terrorists in the eye

The commando who looked terrorists in the eye

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'Crores are spent on Martyrs Day and on lighting candles, but people don't respect living soldiers who are heroes.'

SNEAK PEEK into Ivanka's dinner venue with Modi

SNEAK PEEK into Ivanka's dinner venue with Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Flowers from Bangkok in Thailand, Indonesia and Bengaluru, a nizami feast and a rose petal shower await United States President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump as she heads to Hyderabad on November 28 for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit. The US First Daughter will be accorded the royal treatment at Taj Falaknuma where she will be joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dinner on November 28.

Headley will testify in 26/11 case, says his attorney

Headley will testify in 26/11 case, says his attorney

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Headley is currently serving 35 years in an American prison after being convicted of being involved in the planning and execution of the Mumbai terrorist attack.

26/11 case: Court issues NBW against two Pak Army officers

26/11 case: Court issues NBW against two Pak Army officers

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Both Major Iqbal and Major Pasha are shown as wanted accused in the charge sheet filed by the city police's crime branch in the case.

'I felt there were more than ten terrorists'

'I felt there were more than ten terrorists'

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'Since I felt there could be more, I had told the local authorities to screen every hostage carefully, since we felt that some could have been staying as guests.'

Taj takes another U-turn on branding

Taj takes another U-turn on branding

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The multi-brand strategy could drive profitability to a 25% profit margin in the next five years from 17% now.

Chabad House renamed as Nariman Light House

Chabad House renamed as Nariman Light House

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The outreach centre -- one of the sites of the 26/11 attack -- will be turned into a memorial dedicated to all the victims.

4 Indian cities among the world's cheapest

4 Indian cities among the world's cheapest

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Singapore retained its title as the world's most expensive city for the fourth consecutive year, while Hong Kong remained second, closely followed by Zurich at the 3rd place.

Taj Mansingh to finally go under hammer, Le Meridien licence cancelled

Taj Mansingh to finally go under hammer, Le Meridien licence cancelled

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The decision to auction Taj Mansigh brings to an end a six-year-old tussle between the NDMC and Tata Group, which has operated the landmark property for nearly four decades.

Modi effect? Mukesh Ambani celebrates wife's b'day in Varanasi

Modi effect? Mukesh Ambani celebrates wife's b'day in Varanasi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

Accompanied by a large entourage, including the kids, the couple reached Varanasi by a private plane in the afternoon.

Kolkata's Taj Gateway Hotel fails to repay loans; lands at NCLT

Kolkata's Taj Gateway Hotel fails to repay loans; lands at NCLT

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Rooms at this Kolkata hotel are priced between Rs 7,000-8,000 per night. Gateway is a full-service upscale hospitality brand under the Taj Group of Hotels.

Headley reveals ISI, Lashkar's sinister plans

Headley reveals ISI, Lashkar's sinister plans

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

akistani-American David Coleman Headley outline how the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and the Inter-Services Intelligence wanted to spread terror in India.

India is the 10th wealthiest nation in the world, US leads

India is the 10th wealthiest nation in the world, US leads

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

India is ranked 10 among the 20 wealthiest countries in the world in terms of private wealth held by individuals.

Taj Exotica rolls out the red carpet for BRICS summit

Taj Exotica rolls out the red carpet for BRICS summit

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The hotel has currently turned into a high security zone with guests living there moved out to other facilities of the Taj group.

OYO: Rise of a little giant

OYO: Rise of a little giant

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

SoftBank-backed OYO now 100,000 rooms brand, eyes another 100,000 by Mar 1

Backstage for the Trump visit

Backstage for the Trump visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

What goes behind the scenes for an American President's visit?

How a Mumbai hospital deals with the city's COVID-19 crisis

How a Mumbai hospital deals with the city's COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Most of the cases in Mumbai are asymptomatic -- 85 per cent you can say.' 'Only 10 to 15 per cent are symptomatic.'

The BIGGEST challenge facing hotels today

The BIGGEST challenge facing hotels today

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

The days when clean sheets and a well-stocked minibar were enough to ensure a satisfied customer are long gone, says Frederick Sabty.

In line with Tata's personal style

In line with Tata's personal style

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

John Elliott, the author of Implosion: India's Tryst with Reality, on his Riding the Elephant blog, says the sacking of Cyrus Mistry as chairman of Tata and Sons was in line with Ratan Tata's personal style of dealing with executives

PHOTOS: William, Kate in India for royal tour

PHOTOS: William, Kate in India for royal tour

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived in Mumbai on Sunday as part of their seven-day tour of India and Bhutan, aimed at building up strong bonds with the two countries.

From rolling rotis to visiting Golden Temple: All in a day for the Trudeaus

From rolling rotis to visiting Golden Temple: All in a day for the Trudeaus

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

With a saffron-coloured cloth covering his head, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday offered prayers at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, where he was presented with a traditional robe of honour. The Punjab leg of Trudeau's visit comes after he mingled with Bollywood stars in Mumbai and a visit to the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad and a trip to Taj Mahal in Agra. Here are glimpses from Day 4 of the Trudeau India visit.

'Always have a Plan B, Plan C and a Plan D'

'Always have a Plan B, Plan C and a Plan D'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Don't bet everything you have, Lemon Tree's Patu Keswani tells Pavan Lall.

26/11 survivor Moshe excited about Mumbai 'homecoming'

26/11 survivor Moshe excited about Mumbai 'homecoming'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Moshe, 11, was two-year-old when his parents were killed in the Mumbai attacks at Nariman House (also known as Chabad House) by Pakistan-based LeT terrorists.

What are 'lifestyle' credit cards?

What are 'lifestyle' credit cards?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Live it up in style with these credit cards.

PHOTOS: Mumbai bowled over as William-Kate play cricket with Sachin

PHOTOS: Mumbai bowled over as William-Kate play cricket with Sachin

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton enjoyed a game of cricket with Sachin Tendulkar.

Taj Mansingh might get another lease extension

Taj Mansingh might get another lease extension

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The city's landmark five-star Taj Mahal hotel, popularly called the Taj Mansingh after the road it's situated on, is likely to get yet another lease extension.

IS planned a 26/11-style attack on Australian Parliament

IS planned a 26/11-style attack on Australian Parliament

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Australia's intelligence agencies have uncovered a plot by the Islamic State militants to launch a "Mumbai-style" terror attack on the parliament with Prime Minister Tony Abbott and other top officials being the prime targets.

Titan wants to rule the Indian woman's heart

Titan wants to rule the Indian woman's heart

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Titan's sarees will ride on the parent brand's immense equity and deep penetration to crack open the potential Rs 550 billion market.

What Amitabh learnt from Shashi Kapoor

What Amitabh learnt from Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

'He fondly addressed me as 'babbua' .. and with him have gone many incredible unread chapters of his and my life.'