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Ferrari to unleash Scaglietti magic in India

Ferrari to unleash Scaglietti magic in India

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

The famous prancing horse is set to gallop across India. The world's foremost supercar maker, Ferrari, will kick off an arduous tour of the country - spanning more than 10 states and 13,000 kilometres - on Monday.

Would you watch RGV's film on 26/11?

Would you watch RGV's film on 26/11?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

An Italian wear for Rs 1 lakh

An Italian wear for Rs 1 lakh

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

Moschino, the high-end luxury Italian womenswear brand owned by the Aeffe fashion group, launched its first boutique in India at the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai last month.

Unilever CEO looking at India for growth tips

Unilever CEO looking at India for growth tips

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

For Polman, 52, the first 'outsider' to the firm to take charge at Unilever in almost a century, it was his first interaction with the Indian media after becoming the CEO. The Dutchman is putting that courage to good use in Unilever. "Recession can't be an excuse for business to go down. Rather, the crisis gives me an opportunity to set the bar higher." Polman added that he expected the tough economic environment to continue for at least 18-24 months.

A night in a luxury suite for Rs 4 lakh

A night in a luxury suite for Rs 4 lakh

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

The room rate for the presidential suite, spread over 12,000 sq ft and with an exclusive entrance and a private elevator, is exactly double that of most other expensive suites in India.

The sum of all beers

The sum of all beers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2005

Braveheart bus driver looks back on 26/11

Braveheart bus driver looks back on 26/11

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Hidden, crouching in the darkness, Santosh pulled out his cell phone and called his family. They were angry that he was not home yet. "Leave the bus," said his mother sternly. "Just come back home. There is no need to put your life at risk." They believed that, when your time was up, no one could prevent death; but they thought he was being unnecessarily stupid...

A small scar and <i>Ode to Joy</i>

A small scar and Ode to Joy

Rediff.com21 Dec 2008

But if you carefully touch the glass of the window you realise it isn't there. It probably cracked, or was blown away, during a grenade attack or gunfire on November 26, or in the hours after that, when 31 people, including 12 Taj staffers, including seven chefs, were killed. It is a small scar, still visible in the newly re-opened hotel.

Mumbai Terror: British actor played dead

Mumbai Terror: British actor played dead

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Smeared with the other people's blood, Joey Jeetun laid completely still, fooling the terrorists who mistook him for dead.

Three sets of questions

Three sets of questions

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

It is hard for the lay observer to understand why it should take 60 hours for crack commandos of the National Security Guard to clear a hotel of four attackers.

'Never hire an MBA for a retail chain'

'Never hire an MBA for a retail chain'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Professor of marketing at London Business School, Nirmalya Kumar knows marketing like the back of his hand and, therefore, made a scintillating presentation 'Winning at Retail' at Mumbai's the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel on Wednesday.

We will get the perpetrators, says police chief

We will get the perpetrators, says police chief

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Hours after the last three terrorists were eliminated in Taj Mahal Hotel, Maharashtra Director General of Police A N Roy said his force would do whatever it could to catch the perpetrators of the terror strikes in Mumbai. "We have knocked down many and we will catch the rest," Roy said, when asked about the strategies being taken to arrest the people behind the terror acts in the metropolis

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best moments.' 'There are some things which we will never forget. That is when the best of a person comes out.'

Remembering the fallen... 10 years since 26/11

Remembering the fallen... 10 years since 26/11

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Ten years back, 10 Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists sailed into Mumbai from Karachi and carried out coordinated attacks that lasted three days. The terrorists carried out bomb explosions and holding innocents hostage as a fight back by security forces continued for the next 60 hours. Taj Mahal Palace hotel, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station, Leopold Cafe were targetted in the attack that made headlines across the world.

Readers' pix: India's architectural wonders

Readers' pix: India's architectural wonders

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Rediff readers shared these interesting photographs of India from their travels.

Abrupt check-out: Bickson quits as Indian Hotels MD

Abrupt check-out: Bickson quits as Indian Hotels MD

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The sudden resignation and almost-immediate announcement of a successor came as a surprise to many.

Ahead of Modi's visit, UN honours 26/11 victims

Ahead of Modi's visit, UN honours 26/11 victims

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The United Nations has dedicated a solidarity tree in remembrance of victims of terrorism with a solemn ceremony that also honoured victims of the 2008 Mumbai attack, on the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the world organisation.

Why Rina Dhaka loves her own clothes

Why Rina Dhaka loves her own clothes

Rediff.com17 Jul 2003

Mumbai: After the lockdown

Mumbai: After the lockdown

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Scenes from a deserted Mumbai, something that most of us have never seen.

Meet the man who handled Tatas' Corus bid

Meet the man who handled Tatas' Corus bid

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

Meet Arunkumar Ramanlal Gandhi. The head of the M&A activities in the Tata Group, who called up Tata to convey Tata Steel's victory.

Rudy Giuliani in Mumbai

Rudy Giuliani in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

The former mayor of New York City is here to talk about leadership and more.

How successful is Ratan Tata

How successful is Ratan Tata

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

I'm mad as hell and won't take it anymore

I'm mad as hell and won't take it anymore

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Ex-rediff.com staffer and Bollywood film-maker Suparn Verma's blog post asking Mumbaikars to gather outside the Taj Mahal hotel on December 3 at 6 pm has set off a huge response and citizens fed up of the way their city is taken for granted have vowed to be there.

Mayawati to woo business in Mumbai

Mayawati to woo business in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

Failures at the top

Failures at the top

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Our failures are the failures of our leaders. But none of them ever pays the price. Or offers his head.

The man who shot terror's ugly face

The man who shot terror's ugly face

Rediff.com26 Aug 2003

Bollywood's Favourite Shaadi Destination

Bollywood's Favourite Shaadi Destination

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Kiara and Sid may join the long list of celeb couples, who have chosen the beautiful destination of Rajasthan for their wedding.

Senegal envoy's son kills driver

Senegal envoy's son kills driver

Rediff.com25 May 2003

The incident took place at the Taj Mahal hotel in New Delhi.

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Leading hotels are taking all precautions but the unusual service the staff has been pressed into puts them at the forefront of COVID fight.

Vice Admiral Ashok Kumar India's first natl maritime security coordinator

Vice Admiral Ashok Kumar India's first natl maritime security coordinator

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Late last year, the Cabinet Committee on Security had cleared the proposal for the creation of the post.

Mr Tata Never Forgot His Ethics, Values

Mr Tata Never Forgot His Ethics, Values

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

This was a man who like Buddha transformed himself into achieving the impossible and being an inspiration for many generations to come, says business thinker Mudit Jain.

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.

This Is The Week Of 26/11: Never Forget

This Is The Week Of 26/11: Never Forget

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

In India, the anniversary of 26/11 comes and goes with only the bare minimum of remembrance. We don't even bother very much about honouring those who acted with great bravery that day, rues Vir Sanghvi.

National Brand Summit 2004

National Brand Summit 2004

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

National Brand Summit 2004

'They only had bouncers, not safety officers'

'They only had bouncers, not safety officers'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

'All restaurants and pubs must treat the issue seriously and appoint safety officers. This chalta hai attitude cannot work.'

Headley's wife responds to NIA request for information

Headley's wife responds to NIA request for information

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Faiza Outalha, an estranged wife of American-born Lashkar e Tayiba terrorist David Headley, has replied to all questions of the National Investigation Agency relating to her knowledge of the conspiracy behind the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

The 'naughty boy' who runs a hotel empire

The 'naughty boy' who runs a hotel empire

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

'A heavy tanker takes time to move, but when it starts rolling, it's difficult to stop it,' Indian Hotels CEO Puneet Chhatwal tells Shyamal Majumdar.