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World rolls out mats to celebrate Yoga Day

World rolls out mats to celebrate Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Yoga was the mantra and asanas the discipline on Wednesday as millions across the globe and distant corners of India stretched for the skies and dived for their toes, breathed in and out -- mindfully -- and twisted and turned to celebrate the International Day of Yoga.

Can 5 star hotels charge Rs 8 for a 3 minute call?

Can 5 star hotels charge Rs 8 for a 3 minute call?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

In this interesting case filed by the petitioner against the Taj Hotels, the National Commission gave an equally interesting judgment.

Hotel liable for guest's stolen car from its parking lot

Hotel liable for guest's stolen car from its parking lot

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Merely stating that parking was 'at owner's risk' would not absolve the hotel of its liability.

'The terrorists were lobbing grenades, firing indiscriminately'

'The terrorists were lobbing grenades, firing indiscriminately'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

'I could see the silhouettes of three men on the sixth floor.' 'I pointed them out to the NSG personnel standing beside me and suggested they take them out.' 'They did not have the clearance to fire.'

Netanyahu in Mumbai, to pay tributes to 26/11 victims

Netanyahu in Mumbai, to pay tributes to 26/11 victims

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

There may be a one-on-one meeting between Fadnavis and Netanyahu, after which the chief minister will host a lunch for the Israeli premier and his delegation.

Is Adani a Modi Crony?

Is Adani a Modi Crony?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

This State-corporate 'cooperation' didn't begin with the arrival of the Modi government.
Many of the big licences, contracts, and even environmental clearances for the Adani group had come in the UPA's time, points out Shekhar Gupta.

26/11: 'Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India is not an easy matter'

26/11: 'Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India is not an easy matter'

Rediff.com24 May 2023

'As Rana is not an Indian citizen, our leverage on the US system -- whether it's their judiciary or the executive -- is very limited in that sense.'

AI offers free stay for customers' spouse at Taj

AI offers free stay for customers' spouse at Taj

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Earlier this month, the carrier had announced 'Spouse Plus Offer', wherein the spouse of a customer travelling on certain domestic routes in executive class could do so for free. The offer, which became effective on January 7, would be valid till February 28.

Ratan Tata surveys Taj

Ratan Tata surveys Taj

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Tata Group chief Ratan Tata on Saturday visited the Taj Hotel, shortly after three terrorists were gunned down by the National Security Guards in the fresh gunbattle early this morning, to take stock of the land-mark building.

Alia attends prayer meet with Neetu Kapoor

Alia attends prayer meet with Neetu Kapoor

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Manish Malhotra's father Suraj Malhotra passed away on November 18, and the designer's friends made sure to rally around him in support.

'The series will get spicier over the next two weeks'

'The series will get spicier over the next two weeks'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

We are the team that everyone wants to beat, says India captain Kohli.

How 26/11 Hero Changed Him FOREVER

How 26/11 Hero Changed Him FOREVER

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'Doing this film has made me a lot less selfish.' 'When you understand the value of a man, who always said others first before himself, some of that ends up seeping into you.'

PIX: The smiles are back for Dhoni and CSK...

PIX: The smiles are back for Dhoni and CSK...

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

The Chennai Super Kings squad wore a relieved look as the players got together for breakfast at the Taj hotel in Dubai on Friday morning.

12 Indian hotels that will take your breath away

12 Indian hotels that will take your breath away

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

They are also feature among the top 500 in the world.

Terrorists who stormed Taj were Indians: Kasab

Terrorists who stormed Taj were Indians: Kasab

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Kasab, whose statement is being recorded by the court on evidences adduced by the prosecution, told Special Judge M L Tahaliyani that while one of the terrorists of the Taj hotel siege was a Kashmiri, another was from Gujarat.

'This is a pointer to war'

'This is a pointer to war'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Terrorists of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks had planted two powerful bombs with timers in metal boxes at different places near the Taj hotel with notes scribbled in Urdu saying "Yeh jung ki aur ishara hai" (this is pointer to war), a witness told the trial court in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Terror attack: Taj GM's wife, children killed

Terror attack: Taj GM's wife, children killed

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

The wife and two children of general manager of Taj Hotel Karambir Kang were killed in the terrorist attack.

Security forces launch final assault on Taj

Security forces launch final assault on Taj

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

All hostages at Taj Hotel in Mumbai have been rescued, but there could be some still trapped at Trident hotel and Nariman House where operations were on to flush out terrorists, Maharashtra police chief A N Roy said on Thursday, ruling out any negotiations with the terrorists.

An MP relives the Taj terror

An MP relives the Taj terror

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

'I was thinking of December 13, 2001, the day Parliament was attacked. I was in Parliament that day. But this was much more terrible. Obviously, you feel scared. In the attack on Parliament a handful of people were involved and were killed, but here we were witnessing a huge struggle to capture them. It was horrifying.' Bhupendrasinh Solanki, the Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament from Godhra, Gujarat, was at Mumbai's Taj hotel when the terrorists attacked it.

Why Did Jamsetji Tata Build the Taj?

Why Did Jamsetji Tata Build the Taj?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The reason why Jamsetji Tata built the Taj Mahal Hotel was his love for Mumbai and India. For him, the 'why' was so powerful that it urged him to stake his reputation, withstand all scepticism, and invest a very large sum of resources to create the iconic hotel.

Slain Major led from front: NSG chief

Slain Major led from front: NSG chief

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

While announcing the culmination of operations inside the Taj Hotel early Saturday morning, NSG Director General J K Dutt said Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed in action on Friday, played a stellar role in eliminating the terrorists.

Domestic travellers are high rollers at Indian hotels

Domestic travellers are high rollers at Indian hotels

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The rise of domestic leisure travel, helped by rising income levels, is helping the industry offset the sluggishness in business from foreign visitors

Finally, some good news for tourism sector

Finally, some good news for tourism sector

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Goa, Kerala, Maldives and Dubai are among the popular destinations.

The very best of the NSG

The very best of the NSG

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

These stunning photos are a tribute to the martyrs and capture the 'men in black' at their combative best.

Fire at Hotel Taj in Mumbai

Fire at Hotel Taj in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

A fire broke out on the 20th and 21st floor of the new wing of Hotel Taj Palace in Mumbai on Tuesday morning. The police described it as an accidental fire, and assured that it was not due to any blasts in the hotel.Currently, there are no guests in the hotel, which had witnessed a nearly 60-hour siege during the terror attack in Mumbai on November 26.

Two bombs were set to go off on Nov 27: Cops

Two bombs were set to go off on Nov 27: Cops

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Timers of two unexploded bombs found near the Taj Hotel had been set for about five hours following the start of the terror strikes here last week, a senior Mumbai police official said on Wednesday.

England Test kits left at Taj

England Test kits left at Taj

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

England captain Kevin Pietersen says his team may have to play the Test series against India in blue. That's because its kit was left behind at the Taj hotel, in Mumbai, which came under the just-ended terrorist attack. The English players had left their Test kits at the hotel before the seven-match ODI series, which they abandoned while trailing 0-5 because of the mayhem in Mumbai.

BSP MLA to skip Karnataka floor test on Monday

BSP MLA to skip Karnataka floor test on Monday

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

The Kollegal MLA said he will not attend the floor test on the direction of party supremo Mayawati.

Also did recce of Mumbai police HQ, naval station: Headley

Also did recce of Mumbai police HQ, naval station: Headley

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley on Tuesday continued his deposition for the second consecutive day before a court in Mumbai.

Indian Hotels to open new Taj in Dubai this year

Indian Hotels to open new Taj in Dubai this year

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Taj Dubai will be the first international property to house 'Chambers' and offer facilities and privileges.

These photos of India will inspire you to travel

These photos of India will inspire you to travel

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Rediff readers shared these stunning postcards from their travels.

'Gone but never forgotten': Kohli pays homage to 26/11 bravehearts

'Gone but never forgotten': Kohli pays homage to 26/11 bravehearts

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'Remembering the bravehearts and the innocent civilians who lost their lives'

PIX: Surveen, Adah, Konkona walk the red carpet

PIX: Surveen, Adah, Konkona walk the red carpet

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The second edition of the Critics Choice Shorts and Series Awards honoured short films and Web series, and was held on a grand scale at the Taj Hotel in Santa Cruz, north west Mumbai.

In pix: India's beautiful landmarks

In pix: India's beautiful landmarks

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Rediff readers tell us where they're holidaying.

Will These Films Be The NEXT BIG HIT?

Will These Films Be The NEXT BIG HIT?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Movies are now releasing in multiple languages in theatres, and each one seems to have found an audience.

Dhoni arguably the greatest captain ever: Pietersen

Dhoni arguably the greatest captain ever: Pietersen

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen says two-time World Cup-winning skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is arguably the greatest captain ever. India tasted huge success under Dhoni, winning the 2007 World T20 and the 2011 World Cup at home.

Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The acquisition will give the Tatas a firm footing on international routes and generate economies of scale.

Revealed! First look of Rajini's Darbar

Revealed! First look of Rajini's Darbar

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Darbar is scheduled to release on Pongal (which falls in January) 2020.

PIX: Abhishek, Aishwarya party with Sharon Stone, Hilary Swank

PIX: Abhishek, Aishwarya party with Sharon Stone, Hilary Swank

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Take a look at pictures from the amFAR gala.