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7 Cities With The Most Five-Star Hotels

7 Cities With The Most Five-Star Hotels

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

A handful of cities in the world have more fancy hotels than any other places, according to a list released by from Cond Nast Traveler.

Landmark deal: Chinese insurer buys Waldorf Astoria for $1.95 bn

Landmark deal: Chinese insurer buys Waldorf Astoria for $1.95 bn

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

As part of the deal, Hilton will continue to operate the property for 100 years and the 1,413 room hotel will undergo a major renovation.

This iconic hotel in New York will house Prime Minister Modi

This iconic hotel in New York will house Prime Minister Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by over 500 Indian-Americans who had gathered outside the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Thursday.

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The City of Bikes is like no other.

5 injured after gun goes off in New York's famed Waldorf hotel

5 injured after gun goes off in New York's famed Waldorf hotel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

A woman was accidentally shot in the head and four others suffered injuries at a wedding at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Saturday after a man accidentally fired off his gun.

Chahal's 'perfect evening' with Dhanashree

Chahal's 'perfect evening' with Dhanashree

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore's ace spinner Yuzvendra Chahal enjoyed a 'perfect evening' in the company of his fiancee Dhanashree Verma in Dubai. on Tuesday.

British Boxer Amir Khan gets hitched

British Boxer Amir Khan gets hitched

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Amir khan married his American fiance Faryal Makhdoom in a lavish ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria in New York.

Republic Day: Meet Egyptian Chief Guest

Republic Day: Meet Egyptian Chief Guest

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will be the chief guest at this year's Republic Day celebrations.

India to be fastest growing economy soon: Ambani

India to be fastest growing economy soon: Ambani

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd, on Tuesday said that India has traversed a long path from being a Third World County in the 1980s to becoming the world's third most important economy today.

9 Indian Americans feature in top 50 Asians list

9 Indian Americans feature in top 50 Asians list

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Nine Indian Americans among Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business this year.

India, Brazil, SA win top UN award

India, Brazil, SA win top UN award

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

India, Brazil and South Africa received the 2010 Millennium Development Goals awards for South-South Cooperation at a prestigious gala at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York.

PM wins Appeal of Conscience World Statesman award

PM wins Appeal of Conscience World Statesman award

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will be bestowed the prestigious Appeal of Conscience World Statesman award 2010 on September 21, at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York during his visit to the city to address the annual United Nations General Assembly plenary.

'Arre wah!, he kept saying between mouthfuls'

'Arre wah!," he kept saying between mouthfuls'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Chef par excellence Satish Arora recalls his days working as a chef to prime ministers to Chandrima Pal.

India must come out of the cocoon: Dalai Lama

India must come out of the cocoon: Dalai Lama

Rediff.com7 May 2009

The Tibetan leader recently completed 50 years in exile in India and took time off from his busy schedule in New York City to thank his host country by connecting with Indians living in the US.

Pitt-Aniston meet angers Jolie

Pitt-Aniston meet angers Jolie

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

After rumours that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's relationship had hit a rocky patch, recent reports claim that a date between Pitt and his former wife Jennifer Aniston has rubbed Jolie's wounds again.

Pak a close and important friend: Bush

Pak a close and important friend: Bush

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

'We can work together, and of course we will be talking about security,' Bush said, adding, 'Your words have been very strong about Pakistan's sovereign right and sovereign duty to protect your country, and the United States wants to help.'

Dhol baaje: A desi welcome for PM Modi in New York

Dhol baaje: A desi welcome for PM Modi in New York

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at The Waldorf Astoria in New York amid a rousing welcome by the India Diaspora.

First Look: Dr Singh meets Putin

First Look: Dr Singh meets Putin

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

They met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Thursday.

PIX: Sonam Kapoor's cousin gets married!

PIX: Sonam Kapoor's cousin gets married!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Congratulations Mohit and Antara!

Mike Meyers to Bollywood: I'm your man

Mike Meyers to Bollywood: I'm your man

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

Mike Myers, the writer and actor in the outrageous comedy The Love Guru, which some Hindus have found to be offensive, wants to star in a Bollywood musical. And he is very serious about it.

Musharraf, Bush reaffirm friendship

Musharraf, Bush reaffirm friendship

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

How Naresh Goyal built Jet Airways

How Naresh Goyal built Jet Airways

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Jet Air boss Naresh Goyal wants everyone to try his airline's superior service -- and he wants his breakfast on time.

PC pledges to contain inflation

PC pledges to contain inflation

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

PM meets Bush in New York

PM meets Bush in New York

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

This is the first meeting between the two leaders.

Bush-PM meet set for Setember 13

Bush-PM meet set for Setember 13

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

To choose a winner

To choose a winner

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

It took four hours of thoughtful debate by a distinguished jury to choose the India Abroad Person of the Year 2003 from 186 Indian-Americans nominated by readers of India Abroad and rediff.com.

U2 join rock hall of fame!

U2 join rock hall of fame!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

No bilateral meet, but what if Modi, Pak PM cross paths in US?

No bilateral meet, but what if Modi, Pak PM cross paths in US?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

'If a handshake happens, you will get to see it. If a pull aside happens, you will get to see it'

A community honours one of its own

A community honours one of its own

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

The identity of the winner, Sonal Shah, founder of the non-profit organisation Indicorps, had been kept a closely guarded secret until the last minute, and most of the 300 guests were pleasantly surprised.

PIX: Sonam lights up Mohit Marwah's sangeet

PIX: Sonam lights up Mohit Marwah's sangeet

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Pictures from Bollywood's latest wedding.

The big spender

The big spender

Rediff.com17 May 2003

Just who is Dhanashree Verma?

Just who is Dhanashree Verma?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Yuzvendra Chahal's fiancee is making a sudden impact at IPL 2020.

PIX: Sridevi looks gorgeous at Mohit Marwah's wedding!

PIX: Sridevi looks gorgeous at Mohit Marwah's wedding!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Bollywood is partying in the UAE. Here's why!

Modi, Sharif wave at each other at UN peacekeeping summit

Modi, Sharif wave at each other at UN peacekeeping summit

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

At the conference, they were seated across the horse-shoe-shaped table.