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Field notes from an evening out

Field notes from an evening out

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

How some people use the levers of control at clubs and elite schools to weather waves of change.

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

'India has established probable cause to prosecute him for his role in terrorist attacks that resulted in 166 deaths and 239 injuries'

What was on the menu for Trumps at Raisina Hill

What was on the menu for Trumps at Raisina Hill

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The vegetarian delicacies served included coriander shorba, aloo tikki with palak papdi, zarkhez zameen (seasonal vegetable cooked in its juice) and dal raisina.

Revisiting the horror: Targets of 26/11 terror attacks

Revisiting the horror: Targets of 26/11 terror attacks

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

It's been seven years since 10 Pakistani terrorists arrived by sea route and opened fire indiscriminately at different sites in Mumbai, killing 166, including 18 security personnel, and injuring several others, besides damaging property worth crores.

The iconic hotel that Nehru built

The iconic hotel that Nehru built

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Nehru decided to build The Ashok in New Delhi to host a UNESCO conference. For a prime minister focussed on India building with projects like the Bhakra-Nangal Dam, IITs and factories, "the hotel spoke of the gumption of the country at that time." Manavi Kapur traces the eventful journey of the hotel, which has now completed 60 years.

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'If we have to restrict and fight terrorism, first and foremost, we have to ensure communal harmony in the country.'

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.'

Only Kapoors Will Perform at Sangeet

Only Kapoors Will Perform at Sangeet

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Songs like Mehendi Hai Rachne Waali, Dholida, Tenu Leke Main Jawaanga and Cutiepie have been selected for the performances.

17 outfits in 7 days; pick your best!

17 outfits in 7 days; pick your best!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Tell us which of these outfits you liked the best!

1 killed as fire erupts in Mumbai building; 14 rescued

1 killed as fire erupts in Mumbai building; 14 rescued

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

The flames were put out completely around 4 pm with the help of four fire engines and as many water tankers, the fire official said, adding that the rescue operation is over now.

26/11: Lest We Forget: Light a Candle

26/11: Lest We Forget: Light a Candle

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

November 26, 27, 28, 29, 2008. Remember those horrific days and nights. Light a candle.' Remember those who died and those who survived.

Trump arrives in Delhi; to meet Prez, PM today

Trump arrives in Delhi; to meet Prez, PM today

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by wife Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and top brass of his administration.

Mumbai Meri Jaan: 10 pix that'll make you smile

Mumbai Meri Jaan: 10 pix that'll make you smile

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Have you taken a picture of Mumbai that you absolutely love? Share it with us right here.

Where Do Religious Tourists Go?

Where Do Religious Tourists Go?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

19 per cent of all travel in India (by bus, train or air) was pilgrimage or religious travel (possibly the single largest after business and family-related travel), discovers Ambi Parameswaran.

Bollywood Wears the Uniform Again

Bollywood Wears the Uniform Again

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at upcoming movies featuring stars in uniform.

Satish Arora: A culinary legend

Satish Arora: A culinary legend

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Culinary legend Satish Arora hangs up his apron after almost 5 decades of service at the Taj group of hotels.

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Shreekant Sambrani remembers P R S 'Biki' Oberoi, personal friend and hospitality icon, who passed into the ages this week.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

Two-in-one works just fine, find hotels

Two-in-one works just fine, find hotels

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Hospitality chains are hosting dual brands on one property, looking for operational efficiencies without diluting their brands, says Shivani Shinde Nadhe.

Mulayam's b'day shindig funded by Taliban, Dawood, quips Azam

Mulayam's b'day shindig funded by Taliban, Dawood, quips Azam

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Uttar Pradesh's powerful minister Azam Khan will host a gala event on the occasion of Samajwadi Party founder and president Mulayam Singh Yadav's 75th birthday in Rampur on Friday and Saturday.

What's Karisma doing with naval officer Pooja Sharma?

What's Karisma doing with naval officer Pooja Sharma?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Read on to find out more!

PIX: Parineeti, Aditya's LIP-SMACKING Daawat-E-Ishq food yatra

PIX: Parineeti, Aditya's LIP-SMACKING Daawat-E-Ishq food yatra

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The stars of Yash Raj Studio's new film Daawat-E-Ishq are making the most of their new film's promotional tour!

A much-deserved Padma for Pallonji Mistry

A much-deserved Padma for Pallonji Mistry

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

With a net worth of $12.6 billion, Mistry is well known for constructing some of Mumbai's landmarks such as the Reserve Bank of India headquarters, The Taj Mahal Palace and Towers, and the Oberoi Hotels

On 26/11 anniversary, US says standing with India in fight against terror

On 26/11 anniversary, US says standing with India in fight against terror

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Ten terrorists of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba carried out 12 coordinated shooting and bombing attacks lasting four days across Mumbai. At least 166 people, including six Americans and nine terrorists, were killed and over 300 others were injured in the attacks which began on November 26, 2008.

'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.'

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be reciprocating the reception he received from the Israeli PM during his visit last July, report Archis Mohan & PTI.

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The list of guests included celebrities from across the globe, politicians, the who's who of Hindi and south Indian cinema world and almost all the top cricketers of the country.

'Pack of lies': Former Pakistani minister rubbishes Headley's confessions

'Pack of lies': Former Pakistani minister rubbishes Headley's confessions

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Former interior minister Rehman Malik has termed Pakistani-American terrorist's testimony in the 2008 Mumbai attack case as "a pack of lies".

Recovered 500 GB data from terror suspects, no clue about their plan: Maha ATS

Recovered 500 GB data from terror suspects, no clue about their plan: Maha ATS

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The agency also recovered an electronic circuit used in making explosives from the rented flat of the terror suspects in Pune's Kondhwa area along with 500 GB data from the devices, he said.

'It's been tough, I won't lie'

'It's been tough, I won't lie'

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'This pandemic has made me so much more aware about the situations of others.'

Unprecedented security in place for Trump's visit

Unprecedented security in place for Trump's visit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Security agencies are also working in close coordination with the US Secret Service, officials said. In Ahmedabad, over 10,000 policemen from different parts of Gujarat have been deployed at strategic locations as part of the elaborate security arrangements, officials said.

Court order on 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana's extradition expected in 30 days

Court order on 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana's extradition expected in 30 days

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

A US court in California has dismissed a status conference motion moved by imprisoned Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, stating that it anticipates a ruling on his extradition to India within 30 days.

After Lata Arrived, Others Melted Away

After Lata Arrived, Others Melted Away

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

She came like a whirlwind to wipe out, in one stroke, practically all female singing competition, recalls Raju Bharatan.

Leonardo DiCaprio laments water crisis in Tamil Nadu

Leonardo DiCaprio laments water crisis in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The 44-year-old actor, who is one of the most vocal environmentalists in Hollywood, shared a post by news outlet BBC on Instagram with the title, "Only rain can save Chennai from this situation".

26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana moves US court to know extradition status

26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana moves US court to know extradition status

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has approached a US court for a status conference after waiting for an order on his extradition to India for more than 20 months.

A whiff of jasmine. A sip of chai. The tabla..

A whiff of jasmine. A sip of chai. The tabla..

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Indian Hotels rolls back its multi-brand strategy to focus solely on luxury, looks to paint all its properties with the Tajness brush.

Treasures of India: The Kailasha Temple in Ellora

Treasures of India: The Kailasha Temple in Ellora

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

'We don't know about our own treasures because we are a colonised people. We are unable to break away from that mindset because it is designed as a mouse trap - and colonised people become pigmies/mice on their own soil. We have lost the eyes to appreciate ourselves.'

PHOTOS: When Bollywood lined up for the Royals

PHOTOS: When Bollywood lined up for the Royals

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Kate Middleton and Prince William received the royal treatment when they attended an extravagant Bollywood gala fundraiser at the Taj Mahal Palce hotel in Mumbai on late Sunday evening.

PHOTOS: Yuvraj, Sania celebrate Zaheer-Sagarika's wedding!

PHOTOS: Yuvraj, Sania celebrate Zaheer-Sagarika's wedding!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

After a close-knit wedding and the subsequent mehendi party, the couple hosted their friends from the cricketing world and Bollywood for a cocktail party at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Colaba.

PHOTOS: Mumbai on high-alert

PHOTOS: Mumbai on high-alert

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

A group of men were spotted moving suspiciously near a naval base at Uran in Raigad district.