News for 'Garden City'

Reliance buys New York's premium luxury hotel Mandarin Oriental for $98.15 mn

Reliance buys New York's premium luxury hotel Mandarin Oriental for $98.15 mn

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Mandarin Oriental New York, the premium luxury hotel a subsidiary of Reliance Industries is acquiring, is known for its much-in-demand ballroom, five-star spa and eating and drinking venues, including MO Lounge. Liam Neeson and Lucy Liu are among regular guests. Set up in 2003, 248-rooms-and-suites hotel towering over Central Park is an iconic luxury hotel located at 80 Columbus Circle, directly adjacent to the pristine Central Park and Columbus Circle.

Long-suffering Liverpool fans get ready to celebrate league title

Long-suffering Liverpool fans get ready to celebrate league title

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Regardless of whether they eventually win it at home or away, the celebrations that marked their Anfield victory over Queens Park Rangers that won the league in 1990 will not be repeated.

'Angry Trump Baby' will soar high during US president's UK visit

'Angry Trump Baby' will soar high during US president's UK visit

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

The balloon will welcome Trump after the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan granted permission for the 6 metre inflatable, dubbed 'Trump Baby', to rise above Parliament Square Gardens for two hours on the morning of Friday July 13.

The Frenchman who shares his home with 400 reptiles

The Frenchman who shares his home with 400 reptiles

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

For most people, sharing a living room with just one two-metre-long alligator is the stuff of nightmares; Philippe Gillet has not only two of them, but 400 other reptiles which he shares his home in western France near the city of Nantes.

Snakes to people, TN floods keep rescuers busy

Snakes to people, TN floods keep rescuers busy

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

During the heavy rains through the week here and other regions of Tamil Nadu not only inflatable boats, but preparedness, determination and presence of mind came in handy for personnel including policemen and women, civic and forest workers who rescued people, animals and snakes.

My husband won't stop fighting for you: Melania tells Americans

My husband won't stop fighting for you: Melania tells Americans

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Referring to COVID-19, she said her husband's administration will not stop fighting until there is an effective treatment and vaccine available to everyone.

Cyclone Nisarga: Mumbai zoo animals shifted to safer places

Cyclone Nisarga: Mumbai zoo animals shifted to safer places

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Since the city has been experiencing rain, authorities at the Veermata Jijabai Udyan, also popularly known as Byculla Zoo which is spread over an area of 50 acres, are taking all steps to protect the animals against the rough weather and avoid any damage due to tree falls.

I do my job as BCCI chief; don't need to answer speculation: Ganguly

I do my job as BCCI chief; don't need to answer speculation: Ganguly

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The former India captain not just rejected the accusations thrown at him but also offered a gentle reminder to his critics -- much before becoming the BCCI boss, he was a celebrated India cricketer and played in a whopping 424 international matches -- 113 of them Tests.

Congested Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai gets a new spanking look

Congested Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai gets a new spanking look

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

After many failed attempts over the past decade, Bhendi Bazaar, one of the most underdeveloped and busiest business-cum-residential districts in Mumbai city, is taking a big leap into the future in what's said to be the nation's largest cluster redevelopment project. The 125-year-old neighbourhood spanning 16.5-acres, not very far from the iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, is already home to two newly-developed towers of 36 and 41-floors which have opened up a new world of modern living for the families there. Around 610 of the over 3,200 families and 128 of the over 1,250 businesses have moved into the new buildings -- all for free.

Delhi unlock: Markets, malls, shrines to open daily

Delhi unlock: Markets, malls, shrines to open daily

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Restaurants with 50 per cent capacity, weekly markets and religious places will reopen in Delhi from June 14, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday, saying the COVID-19 situation has significantly come under control in the city.

Kyoto and its temples

Kyoto and its temples

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

The painstakingly created Buddhist temples and gardens of Japan are a work of art, says Anjuli Bhargava.

'I want to die, but I am afraid of death'

'I want to die, but I am afraid of death'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

'Heroes are weak; they are cowards; they cry; they betray their fellow soldiers; they lie to their wives so that they can fight for their country and yet have their conscience devour them with guilt.'

A House of Horrors in the City of Joy

A House of Horrors in the City of Joy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

What went on inside Kolkata's 'house of horror'? Indrani Roy/Rediff.com reports.

Infant son in her arms, UP cop performs duty at Yogi's event

Infant son in her arms, UP cop performs duty at Yogi's event

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Constable Priti Rani was among the hundreds of police personnel deployed for Adityanath's visit.

Bangladesh first team to have two concussion substitutes in one day

Bangladesh first team to have two concussion substitutes in one day

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Das was retired hurt after being hit on his head at the stroke of lunch at the Eden Gardens

Many Cong leaders detained during gherao of Raj Bhavans across states

Many Cong leaders detained during gherao of Raj Bhavans across states

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Congress leaders and workers continued their protests in several states on Thursday against Rahul Gandhi's questioning by the Enforcement Directorate in the National Herald money-laundering case with many of them taken into preventive custody including former Union minister Renuka Chowdhury in Hyderabad after she allegedly grabbed the collar of a police official.

Pix: New tunes, drone show among many firsts in Beating Retreat

Pix: New tunes, drone show among many firsts in Beating Retreat

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

From the drones show to projection mapping show, this year's ceremony also presented quite a few firsts.

US First Lady Melania Trump 'wants to go home'

US First Lady Melania Trump 'wants to go home'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

A source said that Trump is now focused on Mar-a-Lago "ensuring a smooth transition out of Washington for herself and her 14-year-old-son, Barron".

Covid cases on rise: BMC to strictly enforce norms

Covid cases on rise: BMC to strictly enforce norms

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

In the light of a rise in COVID-19 cases, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has decided to register offences against people who violate safety guidelines, an official said on Thursday.

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Rugby: Blues players sent home due to COVID-19 lockdown, still hoping to play last game.

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.

PHOTOS: Mumbaikars help farmers with food, water

PHOTOS: Mumbaikars help farmers with food, water

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

A few glimpses of the generous welcome the city extended to the protesters:

Much awaited getaway from the lockdown

Much awaited getaway from the lockdown

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'Hope your weekend is less strenuous than ours,' says Kishore Singh.

'Stop making people feel like they are Gods'

'Stop making people feel like they are Gods'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'At the end of the day, we are all humans.'

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

All along, Rahul, right till today 10 years later, hung onto his gut feeling that something surely had happened to Sheena.

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has sparked nationwide violent protests with some protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

First Look: Dhoni goes shooting after practice washed out

First Look: Dhoni goes shooting after practice washed out

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday headed to Kolkata Police Training School for a session in pistol shooting after the team's outdoor practice at the Eden Gardens was cancelled due to rain.

Hope virus subsides and show goes on: Shah Rukh Khan on IPL

Hope virus subsides and show goes on: Shah Rukh Khan on IPL

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

Kolkata Kight Riders co-owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Saturday said he is hopeful of the coronavirus pandemic subsiding and a deferred Indian Premier League going ahead next month with all the necessary health precautions in place. A day after the start of the IPL was suspended from March 29 to April 15 by the BCCI, the franchise owners had a meeting before the IPL Governing Council meet in Mumbai.

These are India's 10 COVID-19 hotspots

These are India's 10 COVID-19 hotspots

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

There are two hotspots each in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Kerala and Maharashtra and one each in Gujarat and Rajasthan

Travel pics: When in Kolkata, don't miss these sights

Travel pics: When in Kolkata, don't miss these sights

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

We've been asking you to share your most interesting #India-Photos and travel stories.

ASK ANU: 'He finds a million ways to torture my sister'

ASK ANU: 'He finds a million ways to torture my sister'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

BJP ally SAD won't contest Delhi polls for CAA stand

BJP ally SAD won't contest Delhi polls for CAA stand

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

SAD leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that during three poll related meetings with the BJP, his party was asked to consider its stand on CAA. "But we declined to do so. SAD is of the firm stand that Muslims cannot be left out of CAA," Sirsa said.

The Rs 2,000 crore flyover that Bengaluru doesn't want

The Rs 2,000 crore flyover that Bengaluru doesn't want

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

While the government insists that the road will help in solving traffic woes, environmentalists and locals decry cutting of trees, impact on environment.

From New Delhi to Kolkata, India marks Yoga Day

From New Delhi to Kolkata, India marks Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Thousands of young and old people across the country united to observe the fifth International Day of Yoga on Friday with great enthusiasm and zeal. The first International Day of Yoga was observed all on June 21, 2015, and the idea was first proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014.

Sydney lights up for annual festival

Sydney lights up for annual festival

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Sydney's skyline has exploded with light and colour as Vivid Sydney -- a three-week "festival of light, music and ideas" -- brings public art installations, lighting sculptures to the Australian capital this year from May 27 to June 18.

Kohli penalised by municipality for wasting drinking water

Kohli penalised by municipality for wasting drinking water

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'A penalty of Rs 500 was immediately imposed as per rules on Wednesday and the fine amount was also remitted. The worker was using running water to clean the car, leading to wastage of water'

Delhi hospitals scamper to refill oxygen stocks

Delhi hospitals scamper to refill oxygen stocks

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Authorities at several private hospitals in the national capital on Monday scampered to refill their oxygen stocks as the lives of many COVID patients hung by a thin thread amid an acute shortage of the life-saving gas.

David Guetta's Mumbai concert rescheduled to Jan 15

David Guetta's Mumbai concert rescheduled to Jan 15

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

The Grammy-award winning music star will now perform in Mumbai and Delhi on the same day.

Continuous rains submerge parts of Delhi-NCR

Continuous rains submerge parts of Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The Ayanagar weather station recorded 122.8 mm between 8.30 am on Wednesday and 8.30 am on Thursday, which was 11 times the normal rainfall.

PHOTOS: Delhi chokes on thick smog

PHOTOS: Delhi chokes on thick smog

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Pollution levels spiked to severe levels in Delhi with thick haze blanketing the city on Tuesday, reducing visibility drastically and affecting flights and trains, prompting Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to describe the national capital as a "gas chamber".