News for 'Taj Hotel'

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.

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.

And Thus Was Born NIA...

And Thus Was Born NIA...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Even though the NIA claims that more than 90 per cent of cases charge-sheeted have ended in conviction, the figure is likely misleading. To date, very few cases investigated by the NIA have resulted in a completed trial, points out former CBI joint director Navneet Rajan Wasan.

'The series will get spicier over the next two weeks'

'The series will get spicier over the next two weeks'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

We are the team that everyone wants to beat, says India captain Kohli.

How 26/11 Hero Changed Him FOREVER

How 26/11 Hero Changed Him FOREVER

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'Doing this film has made me a lot less selfish.' 'When you understand the value of a man, who always said others first before himself, some of that ends up seeping into you.'

No hostage situation at any hotel: Maha CM

No hostage situation at any hotel: Maha CM

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on Thursday said there is no hostage-like situation at any hotel where people have locked themselves in their rooms for safety after the attack by terrorists on Wednesday.

Now, order 5-star meals at home!

Now, order 5-star meals at home!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

What India's top restaurants are doing to satisfy your food cravings.

PIX: Surveen, Adah, Konkona walk the red carpet

PIX: Surveen, Adah, Konkona walk the red carpet

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The second edition of the Critics Choice Shorts and Series Awards honoured short films and Web series, and was held on a grand scale at the Taj Hotel in Santa Cruz, north west Mumbai.

On 26/11, Rakesh Chawan held the master key to Taj

On 26/11, Rakesh Chawan held the master key to Taj

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

A day after terrorists besieged Mumbai on November 26, 2008, Rakesh Chawan had reported to work as private security guard of MPI at his posting at the Taj Mahal Hotel, one of the sites of the horrific attacks. Little did he know that a few hours later he would come face-to-face with one of the terrorists holed up inside the hotel.

All about the low-cost Ginger hotels

All about the low-cost Ginger hotels

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

How the Ginger chain of hotels plans to go places.

No room for More at team hotel

No room for More at team hotel

Rediff.com1 Apr 2006

The plush Taj Exotica hotel cited lack of rooms for not being able to accommodate them.

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.

Tatas to open first five-star hotel in S Africa

Tatas to open first five-star hotel in S Africa

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The 176-room Taj Palace Hotel,currently being constructed, is located in the central business district of Cape Town and will cost about $65-million or about Rs 500 million.

US airhostess commits suicide in Mumbai hotel

US airhostess commits suicide in Mumbai hotel

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Marlyn Dustonwa is suspected to have committed suicide between 9 pm and 10 30 pm on Wednesday.

Ricky Ponting reveals son's secret IPL ritual

Ricky Ponting reveals son's secret IPL ritual

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Ricky Ponting opens up on his son's love for the sport

The hotel that could be a museum

The hotel that could be a museum

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The lobby of ITC Maurya has several artworks by 20th century masters like Krishen Khanna, Akbar Padamsee, Tyeb Mehta and M F Husains. It has everything going to become India's first art museum hotel.

Disha Is On A Heart-Nabbing Spree

Disha Is On A Heart-Nabbing Spree

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

For killa vibes in black look no further than Disha.

26/11 case: David Headley to be cross examined from March 22-25

26/11 case: David Headley to be cross examined from March 22-25

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Infamous 26/11 reconnaissance operative David Coleman Headley will be questioned again between March 22 and 25.

Karan Deol Gets Married

Karan Deol Gets Married

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Karan Deol and Drisha Acharya wed on Sunday, June 18.

Ayodhya to get 'Ramaland' on the lines of Disneyland

Ayodhya to get 'Ramaland' on the lines of Disneyland

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'With Ramaland, the tourism department is looking to attract children and adults alike. It'll be learning with entertainment.'

Taj Mahal Palace ballroom to re-open on Tuesday

Taj Mahal Palace ballroom to re-open on Tuesday

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

It was mostly used for corporate parties, meets, weddings and receptions.

Taj has the best service, Indigo's the best airline...

Taj has the best service, Indigo's the best airline...

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Marriott has the best breakfast in town. New Delhi airport has the best stores. Kishore Singh on the good, bad and worst among hotels, airports and airlines.

Security Net Tightens Over Ayodhya

Security Net Tightens Over Ayodhya

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

No one wants to curb the enthusiasm being seen among the people, but at the same time officials feel nothing should be left to chance, as the flood of humanity thronging the temple area poses problems for security personnel.

26/11: Taj hostage recounts horror escape to court

26/11: Taj hostage recounts horror escape to court

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

A single lie saved him on November 26, 2008. The chairman of a private bank, who had been taken hostage by terrorists at Hotel Taj on the fateful day, recounted his moving and gripping escape to the special court that was hearing the terror attack case on Thursday.

Indian Hotels to raise Rs 1,900 crore

Indian Hotels to raise Rs 1,900 crore

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

The company will raise Rs 844 crore through a rights offer for equity shareholders, while it will mop up Rs 900-1,080 crore through a similar offer for unsecured convertible debenture-holders.

9 years later, Moshe returns to Mumbai; visits Nariman House

9 years later, Moshe returns to Mumbai; visits Nariman House

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Moshe was only two when terrorists killed his parents at Mumbai's Jewish house. Then 'Baby Moshe' became a face of the innocent victims of ruthless terrorism.

'Arre wah!, he kept saying between mouthfuls'

'Arre wah!," he kept saying between mouthfuls'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Chef par excellence Satish Arora recalls his days working as a chef to prime ministers to Chandrima Pal.

Why Sahara paid Rs 3,300 crore for a London hotel

Why Sahara paid Rs 3,300 crore for a London hotel

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

S Kalyana Ramanathan visits Grosvenor House to see why Sahara paid pounds 470 million for this pre-World War II hotel.

'Terrorists set up control rooms in hotels'

'Terrorists set up control rooms in hotels'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Terrorists, who struck Mumbai had set up an advance control room in the luxury Taj and Trident(Oberoi) hotels and had done prior reconnaisance, a Union Cabinet minister said on Thursday.

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.

Sharad Pawar to skip Oppn meet on Day 1, to attend on Tuesday

Sharad Pawar to skip Oppn meet on Day 1, to attend on Tuesday

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut also said "Pawar will attend the meeting in Bengaluru tomorrow morning."

Kathakali At The Gateway

Kathakali At The Gateway

Rediff.com24 May 2023

On Tuesday, the current lot of G20 visitors toured three colonial landmarks in south Mumbai -- the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation's heritage building headquarters, the magnificent Gateway of India and the Taj Palace hotel.

When protesters 'Occupied' Gateway of India

When protesters 'Occupied' Gateway of India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

With tambourines and guitars in their hands and songs of revolution on their lips, people protested against the attack on Jawaharlal Nehru University students throughout the night in front of the Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in south Mumbai. People, including students and women, in large numbers had gathered in front of the Gateway of India in South Mumbai's Colaba on Sunday midnight.

In FY17 hotel occupancies hit 9-year high of 65%

In FY17 hotel occupancies hit 9-year high of 65%

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Corporate clients form more than half of the business for most branded hotels, especially in cities.

Baga for Fun, Gokarna for Sun

Baga for Fun, Gokarna for Sun

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Baga and Gokarna make the list of the world's top 100 beaches.

Soon, take a hovercraft over Yamuna to the Taj

Soon, take a hovercraft over Yamuna to the Taj

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Govt to introduce an hovercraft on the Yamuna river.

Hotel rates, air fares soar for Christmas, New Year

Hotel rates, air fares soar for Christmas, New Year

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Almost all star-rated hotels in the tourist hotspots of Goa, Kerala and Rajasthan are reporting total sellout of room inventory for New Year's Eve, even though hospitality rates for that period have been more than doubled.