News for 'Raffles'

7 Cities With The Most Five-Star Hotels

7 Cities With The Most Five-Star Hotels

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

A handful of cities in the world have more fancy hotels than any other places, according to a list released by from Cond Nast Traveler.

India's New Travel High: Wellness

India's New Travel High: Wellness

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

While wellness-related facilities and activities used to be considered luxury offerings, hospitality industry executives note that it has now become a mainstream expectation among guests.

'This Team Has Been Picked Till The Next World Cup, So We Have To Improve Our Fielding'

'This Team Has Been Picked Till The Next World Cup, So We Have To Improve Our Fielding'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Why did SKY give Bangladesh's fielding coach a hug?

PIX: Sindhu's happily ever after....

PIX: Sindhu's happily ever after....

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

The Olympic medallist looked radiant as a bride in a stunning cream coloured saree, exuding elegance and grace.

Sindhu Weds!

Sindhu Weds!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

P V Sindhu married Venkata Dutta Sai in a stunning ceremony at the Raffles Hotel in Udaipur on Sunday night.

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

There's clearly no limit to how dramatic a wedding can be.

Where Will You Travel This Summer?

Where Will You Travel This Summer?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

During this summer, Indian travel buffs are opting for destinations that provide an escape from the ominous heat, along with coastal regions within the country and countries offering visa-free travel.

Recipe: Praveen's Pumpkin Soup With Parmesan Foam

Recipe: Praveen's Pumpkin Soup With Parmesan Foam

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

November is the start of the soup season in India. A bowl of garam garam soup is the just the way to kick off an evening.

Draft sports bill could pose problems for IOA

Draft sports bill could pose problems for IOA

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Ministry mulls graded funding for sports federations

Taj in marketing pact with Raffles

Taj in marketing pact with Raffles

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

The Great Indian Wedding Season

The Great Indian Wedding Season

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

With November 22, 23 and 24 being among the most auspicious dates for marriage this year, hotels across the country are all booked, as are wedding-related ancillary services.

Indian wins $1 million in Qatar Duty Free raffle

Indian wins $1 million in Qatar Duty Free raffle

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

Varkey Thomas, from India, has won $1million in the second Qatar Duty Free raffle. Qatar Duty Free is a subsidiary of Qatar Airways.

Hindujas turn London's World War II era war office into a luxury hotel

Hindujas turn London's World War II era war office into a luxury hotel

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Old War Office (OWO) of Britain's World War II era prime minister Winston Churchill opened its doors as a brand-new luxury hotel in London with a glittering launch event, complete with surprise musical performances by musicians Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Andrea Bocelli. Princess Anne - the Princess Royal, the sister of King Charles III, officially unveiled the plaque for The OWO after a tour of the hotel with Hinduja Group co-chairman GP Hinduja on Tuesday evening. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also made a quick stopover, along with parliamentarians, entrepreneurs, hoteliers and stars of film and television.

Hardik, Natasa Get Married Again!

Hardik, Natasa Get Married Again!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

'We celebrated Valentine's Day on this island of love by renewing the vows we took three years ago.'

Swiss court sentences Hindujas to jail, family files appeal

Swiss court sentences Hindujas to jail, family files appeal

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Britain's wealthiest family, the Hindujas, have said they were 'appalled' by a Swiss court's ruling of jail terms for some members and have filed an appeal in a higher court challenging the verdict finding them guilty of exploiting vulnerable domestic workers from India at their villa in Geneva.

Recipe: Chef Roshan's Aloo Khazana

Recipe: Chef Roshan's Aloo Khazana

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

A great starter for your Diwali party.

Recipe: Chef Roshan's Tilapia Fish Curry

Recipe: Chef Roshan's Tilapia Fish Curry

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

It pairs brilliantly with appams, neer dosas and steamed rice.

The Romantic Detail In Natasa's Gown

The Romantic Detail In Natasa's Gown

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

It's got something to do with Hardik Pandya.

Vote For Natasa's Best Bridal Look

Vote For Natasa's Best Bridal Look

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Natasa delivered memorable wedding day style, radiating elegance in designer outfits that made headlines. Which of these looks are your favourite?

Hindujas's 1.2 Billion Project Makes Waves

Hindujas's 1.2 Billion Project Makes Waves

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

'Our family philosophy is to build a bridge between India and Britain.'

Want to own The Roger?

Want to own The Roger?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Each pair costs $250 and there are only 1,000 pairs available.

A 2-bedroom flat in Hindujas' The OWO costs 5.8 mn!

A 2-bedroom flat in Hindujas' The OWO costs 5.8 mn!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

A mere two-bedroom apartment - albeit quite spacious, covering 3,000 square (sq.) feet (ft) - will set you back 5.8 million. That's the asking price from the Indian-owned Hinduja Group, if you desire a nest in London Whitehall's iconic Old War Office (OWO). Its 1,100 rooms are now being converted into 85 residences and a first-ever hotel to be operated in Britain by Singapore's legendary Raffles Hotels chain. Gopichand Hinduja, co-chair of the conglomerate, said: "Every decision made on The OWO (as the building is fondly called) is underscored by our passion and respect for the heritage of the building and long-term commitment to London."

Singapore has started losing its economic prowess

Singapore has started losing its economic prowess

Rediff.com4 May 2013

For the first time in the history residents have turned against the government, raising dissent over high living costs and immigration policies.

SpaceX capsule with 1st all-civilian crew returns to Earth

SpaceX capsule with 1st all-civilian crew returns to Earth

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean off coast Florida.

Indian salesman turns millionaire

Indian salesman turns millionaire

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

An Indian salesman has become a millionaire after drawing the winning ticket at a promotional raffle in Abu Dhabi.

How I designed the million dollar cake

How I designed the million dollar cake

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Celebrity cake designer Debbie Wingham reveals the details.

Myth busted! Mothers favour daughters over sons

Myth busted! Mothers favour daughters over sons

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Believe it or not, but mothers tend to spend more on their daughters! Read on to find out why...

Spotted: Hrithik Roshan in Singapore

Spotted: Hrithik Roshan in Singapore

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Reader Swati Sriram has sent us a photograph.

COVID-19: Fans can play, dine with Beckham for charity

COVID-19: Fans can play, dine with Beckham for charity

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

David and wife Victoria join 'All In Challenge' in which athletes and celebrities come up with special fan experiences to raise money for selected charities.

US store offers chance to win gun to those who VOTE

US store offers chance to win gun to those who VOTE

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Eight billboards for Adventure Outdoors urged people to bring in their 'I voted' sticker to enter a raffle for a Glock handgun or Browning rifle.

Bolt rallies round for Jamaican eventer

Bolt rallies round for Jamaican eventer

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Usain Bolt raced to the rescue to help fellow-Jamaican Samantha Albert on the long and tortuous road to the London Olympics. The triple Olympic sprint champion donated and signed three of his designer running shirts.

Kerala man wins $1m lottery after surviving Emirates crash-landing

Kerala man wins $1m lottery after surviving Emirates crash-landing

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Mohammad Basheer Abdul Khadar, from Kerala has won a million dollars in lottery, just six days after miraculously surviving the accident.

'Expect more injuries when season resumes'

'Expect more injuries when season resumes'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

EPL was suspended on March 13 due to the pandemic and teams resumed training in small groups before voting last week to return to contact training ahead of a June 17 restart.

PHOTOS: Runway trends NOT for the faint hearted

PHOTOS: Runway trends NOT for the faint hearted

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The Sydney Fashion Week was about out-of-the-box fashion. Take a look!

London to host 2012 Olympics

London to host 2012 Olympics

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

London beat back a strong challenge from favourites Paris as well as Madrid, Moscow and New York to win the race to stage the lucrative sports extravaganza.

Bean there, done that

Bean there, done that

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

Rowan Atkinson is brilliant as usual.

London to host reduced Games

London to host reduced Games

Rediff.com9 Jul 2005

At Singapore you shop till you drop

At Singapore you shop till you drop

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005