News for 'Hotel Taj'

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.

Ratan Tata to address Taj employees today

Ratan Tata to address Taj employees today

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Indian Hotels Co plans to reopen the 106-year old Taj's heritage or Palace wing in phases till April 2010.

Tata's hotel chain juggles multiple brands

Tata's hotel chain juggles multiple brands

Rediff.com20 May 2013

How the Tata hotel chain is tackling the transition challenges of multiple brands.

First Look: World's best hotels

First Look: World's best hotels

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel and Jaipur's Oberoi Raj Vilas have made it to the world's best hotels' list compiled by Conde Naste Traveller.

Ravi Dubey quits Taj group

Ravi Dubey quits Taj group

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Why Taj and Leela are selling some of their hotels

Why Taj and Leela are selling some of their hotels

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Burdened by debt from their rapid expansion in the last few years and the shrinking economy, many hotel chains are now casting around for buyers to sell their assets.

Terror @ Taj: Malaysian woman still missing

Terror @ Taj: Malaysian woman still missing

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Days after the standoff between terrorists and NSG commandos at the Taj Palace hotel came to an end, Hemalatha Kasi Pilai, a Malaysian, is still missing.

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.

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.

Taj exorcises ghost of terror

Taj exorcises ghost of terror

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

A year later, armed with chipping hammers and electric drills, labourers are still working round-the-clock so that what was once the city's most elegant destination for a drink reopens this Monday.

Indian Hotels to sell properties

Indian Hotels to sell properties

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

Indian Hotels Company Ltd board okayed sale of company’s Taj Blue Diamond Hotel, Pune and Taj Residency Hotel Lucknow to PIEM Hotels Ltd for Rs 600 million and Rs 400 million respectively.

From Siachen to Andaman, Army marks Yoga Day at 100 spots

From Siachen to Andaman, Army marks Yoga Day at 100 spots

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Indian Army personnel on Wednesday conducted yoga sessions at more than 100 locations along the country's land and maritime borders, forming a 'Bharatmala' on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga.

Budget hotels boom in Asia

Budget hotels boom in Asia

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

International hoteliers are betting big on budget hotels in Asia.

Spotted: CSK coach Stephen Fleming in Mumbai

Spotted: CSK coach Stephen Fleming in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Reader John Noronha met former New Zealand captain and CSK Coach Stephen Fleming at hotel Taj Lands End in Mumbai on the weekend.

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar in Sri Lanka

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

Reader Jitendra Dhulekar sent us this picture from Sri Lanka.

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

Look Who Triptii, Kartik Walked The Ramp With

Look Who Triptii, Kartik Walked The Ramp With

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Manish Malhotra's show, held at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, was a grand celebration of India's indomitable courage and its rich heritage and culture.

The Taj: 100 years of hospitality!

The Taj: 100 years of hospitality!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

Myriad art at Taj

Myriad art at Taj

Rediff.com15 Mar 2003

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

From Dwight D Eisenhower to Bill Clinton, many American presidents have made sure they're photographed against the backdrop of the Taj. And, now the monument is ready to impress Trump for that family frame. Well, almost ready, reports Shreya Jai.

Spotted: Chandrachur Singh in Mumbai

Spotted: Chandrachur Singh in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 May 2013

Reader Sukhada Deshpande sends us a photograph.

Taj plans overseas alliances

Taj plans overseas alliances

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

Taj Mansingh to finally go under hammer, Le Meridien licence cancelled

Taj Mansingh to finally go under hammer, Le Meridien licence cancelled

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The decision to auction Taj Mansigh brings to an end a six-year-old tussle between the NDMC and Tata Group, which has operated the landmark property for nearly four decades.

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.

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.

G20 delegates to get a taste of Rajasthani delicacies

G20 delegates to get a taste of Rajasthani delicacies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

A sumptuous meal of Dal, Bati, Churma or Jodhpuri Kabuli pulao, followed by a lip-smacking dessert of Bikaneri ghevar or Jodhpuri mawa kachauri.

Mumbai's new top cop played key role during 26/11 attacks

Mumbai's new top cop played key role during 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Nagrale, an avid golfer and a tennis player, is a recipient of the President's Police Medal, Vishesh Seva Padak and Antarik Suraksha Padak.

Taj CEO denies reports of staff involvement

Taj CEO denies reports of staff involvement

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Raymond Bickson, chief executive officer and managing director of Taj Hotel, said on Saturday that there has been no indication from the investigating agency that any employee or contractual staff, of the hotel, have been involved in the terror attack as is being reported by a section of the media.

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.

Terror-struck Taj restaurants 'resurrected'

Terror-struck Taj restaurants 'resurrected'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

The Taj Mahal Palace and the Tower Hotel has thrown open the doors of its famous Japanese eatery Wasabi and the Harbour Bar, more than a year after the popular joints were destroyed in the 26/11 terror strike.

PIX: Rushdie, Adrian Brody, Michael Douglas at Taj event in NY

PIX: Rushdie, Adrian Brody, Michael Douglas at Taj event in NY

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

The Booker prize winner and Hollywood stars mingled at a coffee table book launch.

Taj Mansingh in its new avatar will start operation from 2020

Taj Mansingh in its new avatar will start operation from 2020

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Bidders have to deposit a security fee of Rs 25 crore as well as minimum guarantee fee.

When Indira Gandhi's demand for papaya left this chef in tears

When Indira Gandhi's demand for papaya left this chef in tears

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The papayas from Mumbai were too squishy, the chef raced through the streets of Goa in a police jeep to look for fruit ripened just right only to have security personnel puncture many a hole through them... a new book recalls in detail the struggle to procure and plate perfect papayas for Indira Gandhi during a Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 1983.

Tatas to open Taj resort in Mauritius

Tatas to open Taj resort in Mauritius

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

Armed with Rs 650 crore (Rs 6.50 billion) fund for acquisitions, Tata Group firm Indian Hotels Company said on Wednesday that it would open one Taj exotica resort in Mauritius.

NDMC to auction Taj Mansingh within three months

NDMC to auction Taj Mansingh within three months

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

NDMC to auction Taj Mansingh within three months.

Ash dazzles next to the Taj!

Ash dazzles next to the Taj!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

Dubai has a Taj too!!

Dubai has a Taj too!!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

A replica of Taj Mahal in Dubai is pulling huge crowds.

Honking kept Obama's security men at Taj awake

Honking kept Obama's security men at Taj awake

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Some of the American security officials, who arrived in Mumbai days before US President Barack Obama's visit and checked into Taj Mahal hotel, had to spend "sleepless nights" for a few days not because of security reasons but due to continuous honking of vehicles plying on the roads.