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India rejects Pak's list of terrorists involved in 26/11 attacks

India rejects Pak's list of terrorists involved in 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

In a strongly-worded reaction on the issue, Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Anurag Srivastava said India has repeatedly called on Pakistan to give up its 'obfuscation and dilatory tactics' in discharging its international obligations in the trial of Mumbai terror attacks.

Oberoi to expand in SA, West Asia

Oberoi to expand in SA, West Asia

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

'There was blood splattered all over the entrance'

'There was blood splattered all over the entrance'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Anubhav Kacker was dining with family and friends at the Taj Hotel on the night of November 26, when the terrorists struck. Here is his story.

Colaba still reverberates with 26/11 memories

Colaba still reverberates with 26/11 memories

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

On the second anniversary of the 26/11 attacks, Vaihaysi Pande Daniel takes a look at the activity around the Taj Mahal Hotel in Colaba, Mumbai, one of the prominent sites of the horrific terror strikes.

Kajal Agarwal's sister takes the plunge

Kajal Agarwal's sister takes the plunge

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Nisha Agarwal is making her acting debut with the Telugu film Emaindi ee Vela.

Salman Khan is 'ready' for action

Salman Khan is 'ready' for action

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Dhoni arguably the greatest captain ever: Pietersen

Dhoni arguably the greatest captain ever: Pietersen

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen says two-time World Cup-winning skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is arguably the greatest captain ever. India tasted huge success under Dhoni, winning the 2007 World T20 and the 2011 World Cup at home.

Steel amid adversity: Tata after Mumbai

Steel amid adversity: Tata after Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Ironically, one of his greatest challenges during the coming year will be writing himself out of the script.

The new boom that's sweeping India

The new boom that's sweeping India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

'Terrorists gave up on Day 3, killed hostages'

'Terrorists gave up on Day 3, killed hostages'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

One of the commandos, who was part of the action in Taj Palace hotel, described to rediff.com how the drama unfolded and the ordeal they underwent to flush out the terrorists who had held the entire city ransom.

'We were told to lie flat on the floor'

'We were told to lie flat on the floor'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Sixteen-year-old college student Shraddha Keswani* was at the Taj Hotel in Colaba, Mumbai, on Wednesday, November 26, when the terrorists attacked. She talks to Rediff.com about her experience.

'The terrorists released some gas'

'The terrorists released some gas'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

This made it difficult for the commandos to fire, to prevent an explosion.

Revealed! First look of Rajini's Darbar

Revealed! First look of Rajini's Darbar

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Darbar is scheduled to release on Pongal (which falls in January) 2020.

PIX: Juhi, Shah Rukh, Bachchans at Bobby Chawla's prayer meet

PIX: Juhi, Shah Rukh, Bachchans at Bobby Chawla's prayer meet

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Juhi Chawla, family and friends offer prayers for her brother Bobby Chawla, who passed away on March 9 in Mumbai's Jaslok hospital.

Who will buy Umaid Bhawan Palace?

Who will buy Umaid Bhawan Palace?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

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.

Tough to keep the Nano at Rs 1 lakh

Tough to keep the Nano at Rs 1 lakh

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

The Tata Nano project has scored some amazing firsts in terms of technologies and material costs. The Rs 100,000 question everyone is asking for the past few two weeks and will ask in coming months is how long it will stay that way.

IN PICS: India from a traveller's lens

IN PICS: India from a traveller's lens

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

Rediff reader Maneesh Menon has shared some stunning pictures of India. You can share yours too at #India-Photos!

French film on Mumbai's 2008 terrorist attack

French film on Mumbai's 2008 terrorist attack

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The film will star Nymphomaniac actor Stacy Martin.

Shah Rukh Khan's French Connection

Shah Rukh Khan's French Connection

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Shah Rukh Khan was conferred with France's highest honour -- the Knight of the Legion of Honour

Tailored kitchen, special staff for China's first couple

Tailored kitchen, special staff for China's first couple

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

After a gala dinner on the banks of river Sabarmati in Ahmedabad, Chinese President Xi Jinping and wife Peng Liyuan checked into a lavish suite at the Taj Palace Hotel in national capital New Delhi, where a Mandarin-speaking staff greeted them with a traditional Jodhpuri chaddar.

Krunal tests positive for COVID-19; SL vs India 2nd T20I postponed

Krunal tests positive for COVID-19; SL vs India 2nd T20I postponed

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

All-rounder Krunal Pandya tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the postponement of Tuesday's second T20 International between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo.

26/11 commando ready for a different battle

26/11 commando ready for a different battle

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Commando Surender Singh was injured fighting terrorists at the Taj Mahal hotel in the 26/11 attacks. Now, as an Aam Aadmi Party candidate for the Delhi state elections, he says he is fighting corruption. Rediff.com's Sumit Bhattacharya reports.

How Modi managed to capture the fancy of India

How Modi managed to capture the fancy of India

Rediff.com16 May 2014

His PR and marketing made him a formidable power.

Exclusive: Ex-NSG chief's stunning disclosures

Exclusive: Ex-NSG chief's stunning disclosures

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

'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.' Former NSG director general J K Dutt in an exclusive interview.

Why Rajasthan should be on your travel bucket list

Why Rajasthan should be on your travel bucket list

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Rediff readers share photographs from their travels across India.

Satyam's saviour has a mountain to climb

Satyam's saviour has a mountain to climb

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Early on Monday morning, the chairman of the government-appointed board of Satyam Computer Services, Kiran Karnik, hurried into the Taj President Hotel in south Mumbai to begin one of India's strangest corporate sell-offs.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

How to become a travel advisor

How to become a travel advisor

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Besides the opportunity of interacting with new people and exploring new places, the industry gives good returns and perks.

ITC, Kingfisher win PAWTA awards

ITC, Kingfisher win PAWTA awards

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Indian companies stole the show at the annual Pacific Area Writers Travel Association Awards at the ITB Berlin tourism fair in Berlin on Friday, with hospitality majors, ITC hotels, The Taj Group of Hotels and Kingfisher Airlines winning major honour

Chabad House renamed as Nariman Light House

Chabad House renamed as Nariman Light House

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The outreach centre -- one of the sites of the 26/11 attack -- will be turned into a memorial dedicated to all the victims.

Anti-rape protests near India Gate, PM's residence

Anti-rape protests near India Gate, PM's residence

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

Women and student activists on Sunday converged near India Gate, which had witnessed largescale anti-rape protests in December last, demanding justice for the five-year-old rape victim in the national capital.

PHOTOS: Tribute to Sachin Tendulkar

PHOTOS: Tribute to Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's fans are paying tribute to him in their own ways. Take a look at a few of them...

'Reservation requests commenced within days'

'Reservation requests commenced within days'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

In an email interview, Devendra Bharma, executive vice president, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, Mumbai, tells rediff.com about the incredible show of support the hotel has seen.

Global recovery: Destination India?

Global recovery: Destination India?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

This year, the India Economic Summit has more foreign companies attending than Indian ones.

Officer's enclave in memory of NSG commando Unnikrishnan

Officer's enclave in memory of NSG commando Unnikrishnan

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

An officer's enclave in memory of National Security Guard commando Sandeep Unnikrishnan, killed while fighting terrorists in Taj Hotel in the November 2008 Mumbai attacks, was unveiled in the presence of his parents in Bangalore in Friday.

Tributes paid to 26/11 martyrs on 13th anniversary

Tributes paid to 26/11 martyrs on 13th anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Floral tributes were paid on Friday to the martyrs who laid down their lives while fighting terrorists who attacked Mumbai on November 26, 2008.

Mumbai attack: Brad Pitt horrified

Mumbai attack: Brad Pitt horrified

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

Brad Pitt has expressed shock over the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai. The actor, who once along with his partner Angelina Jolie stayed in Taj Mahal Palace and Tower hotel, has admitted that watching the horrific events on TV was very moving for the couple.

Was RGV insensitive? Tell us!

Was RGV insensitive? Tell us!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

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When South African commandos came to the rescue

When South African commandos came to the rescue

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Six South African commandos were having dinner at a restaurant when terrorists struck Taj Mahal Hotel on Wednesday night. They handled the situation with aplomb, saving scores of persons from possible threat.The lives of 150 fellow guests were saved by the commandos through their presence of mind and skills to handle pressure situations.