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PHOTOS: US VP JD Vance, family begin 4-day India visit

PHOTOS: US VP JD Vance, family begin 4-day India visit

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

US Vice President J D Vance and his wife Usha arrived in Delhi on Monday for a four-day visit. They were welcomed by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Vance's visit comes amid ongoing trade talks between India and the US. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a dinner for the Vances on Monday evening after holding talks with the US Vice President. Vance and his family will also travel to Jaipur and Agra during their trip.

What Obama's Saturday in Mumbai looks like

What Obama's Saturday in Mumbai looks like

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Here's what President Barack Obama's schedule for the day looks like

Indian Hotels in race to take over Mysuru's Lalitha Mahal Palace

Indian Hotels in race to take over Mysuru's Lalitha Mahal Palace

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

The palace, currently run by JLR, will be offered to bidders on a long-term management contract.

Food Trends At Weddings Reach New Heights

Food Trends At Weddings Reach New Heights

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Customised restaurant recreations, cafe setups, pop-ups by Michelin-star chefs, bespoke table linens with monograms and couple-themed hashtags.

Rana visited north, south India before 26/11, extradition key: Officials

Rana visited north, south India before 26/11, extradition key: Officials

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistan-born Canadian national and close associate of David Coleman Headley, could be extradited to India in connection with the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana's travel history in parts of north and south India before the attacks in 2008 is expected to provide crucial leads for the investigation. His extradition would mark the third person to be tried in India for the attacks, after Ajmal Kasab and Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal.

This Is The Week Of 26/11: Never Forget

This Is The Week Of 26/11: Never Forget

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

In India, the anniversary of 26/11 comes and goes with only the bare minimum of remembrance. We don't even bother very much about honouring those who acted with great bravery that day, rues Vir Sanghvi.

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.

Remembering the fallen... 10 years since 26/11

Remembering the fallen... 10 years since 26/11

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Ten years back, 10 Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists sailed into Mumbai from Karachi and carried out coordinated attacks that lasted three days. The terrorists carried out bomb explosions and holding innocents hostage as a fight back by security forces continued for the next 60 hours. Taj Mahal Palace hotel, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station, Leopold Cafe were targetted in the attack that made headlines across the world.

Taj takes another U-turn on branding

Taj takes another U-turn on branding

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The multi-brand strategy could drive profitability to a 25% profit margin in the next five years from 17% now.

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best moments.' 'There are some things which we will never forget. That is when the best of a person comes out.'

'India deserved it', said Rana; wanted award for 26/11 attackers

'India deserved it', said Rana; wanted award for 26/11 attackers

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian citizen and native of Pakistan, was extradited to India to face charges related to his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The US Department of Justice said Rana allegedly commended the LeT terrorists who carried out the attacks and suggested they should be awarded Pakistan's highest gallantry award. Rana is accused of facilitating a fraudulent cover for his childhood friend, David Headley, to conduct surveillance in Mumbai for the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist group. He is also accused of helping Headley submit false visa applications to Indian authorities. This extradition follows a lengthy legal process that began in 2020 with India's request for Rana's surrender. Rana, who was previously convicted in the US for providing material support to LeT, will now face trial in India on 10 criminal charges related to the Mumbai attacks.

Ahead of Modi's visit, UN honours 26/11 victims

Ahead of Modi's visit, UN honours 26/11 victims

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The United Nations has dedicated a solidarity tree in remembrance of victims of terrorism with a solemn ceremony that also honoured victims of the 2008 Mumbai attack, on the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the world organisation.

Rana to finally face law in India; probe likely to expose larger plot

Rana to finally face law in India; probe likely to expose larger plot

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Canadian national accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited to India from the United States. Rana's interrogation is expected to shed light on the role of Pakistani state actors in the attacks, which claimed 166 lives. Indian authorities are particularly interested in his travels across India in the days leading up to the attacks, including visits to Hapur, Agra, Delhi, Kochi, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai. Rana's extradition follows a lengthy legal battle, with the US Supreme Court ultimately denying his application to challenge it. Rana is known to be associated with Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, one of the main conspirators of the 26/11 attacks. The investigation into the Mumbai attacks has implicated senior members of terror outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul Jihadi Islami (HuJI), as well as officials from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

Mr Tata Never Forgot His Ethics, Values

Mr Tata Never Forgot His Ethics, Values

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

This was a man who like Buddha transformed himself into achieving the impossible and being an inspiration for many generations to come, says business thinker Mudit Jain.

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.

Want to be a 5-star executive?

Want to be a 5-star executive?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai, invites application for Front Office Executives.

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.

26/11 chat: How the NSG beat back the terrorists

26/11 chat: How the NSG beat back the terrorists

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Has India learned the right lessons from how it handled 26/11? How can the NSG be freed from the stranglehold of red tape? Will India end up repeating the same mistakes if another terror strike were to take place?

6 years on, cop at Taj issues guns and booze licences

6 years on, cop at Taj issues guns and booze licences

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

For him going into the Taj was his duty just as it was controlling angry rioters at Azad Maidan in August 2012.

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.

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.'

Bollywood Wears the Uniform Again

Bollywood Wears the Uniform Again

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at upcoming movies featuring stars in uniform.

Hotel chains do their bit to fight COVID-19

Hotel chains do their bit to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The strident support from the hotels comes at a time when the industry is itself caught off guard with a sharp dip in both in-bound traffic from foreign markets, reduced domestic traction as well as a total shut-down of MICE business that has led the country top players by market cap to lose over half their value in just a little over a month.

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'

Tahawwur Rana stayed in Mumbai hotel ahead of 26/11: Mumbai police

Tahawwur Rana stayed in Mumbai hotel ahead of 26/11: Mumbai police

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 terror attacks case, stayed at a hotel in Mumbai's Powai area for two days in November 2008 ahead of the attacks, where he discussed about the crowded places in south Mumbai with a witness in the case, the police said on Tuesday.

Inside the hotel where Trump will stay during India visit

Inside the hotel where Trump will stay during India visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

During their trip, the Trumps will be booked into the 14th floor of the ITC Maurya hotel in the Grand Presidential Suite in New Delhi. Trump will be the fourth US president to stay at the ITC Maurya in the recent past. US president Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W Bush also chose the same facility.

Hotel Mumbai Review

Hotel Mumbai Review

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Hotel Mumbai wants to be a gripping depiction of a grim time but it could've been a lot more, feels Sukanya Verma.

PHOTOS: Mumbai pays homage to 26/11 martyrs on 11th anniversary

PHOTOS: Mumbai pays homage to 26/11 martyrs on 11th anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Among those who remembered the slain bravehearts, who fell to bullets of Pakistani terrorists while repulsing the deadly attack on this day 11 years ago, were their kin, politicians, government officials, sports persons and common citizens.

'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".

Why Yogi Meets Mukeshbhai

Why Yogi Meets Mukeshbhai

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The UP government said Yogi returned with investment proposals worth over Rs 5 lakh crore from Mumbai.

'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.'

G20 Meet: Delhi's Biggest Event This Century

G20 Meet: Delhi's Biggest Event This Century

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

AFor a mega event like the G20 Summit -- being attended by so many heads of States and international bodies, top diplomats and bureaucrats -- nothing can be more important than security.

Ratan Tata, As I Knew Him

Ratan Tata, As I Knew Him

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Ratan was extremely ethical in his dealings, which he brought to bear on the business house which he helmed, remembers Sailesh Kottary.

Tahawwur Rana lands in Delhi, NIA records arrest

Tahawwur Rana lands in Delhi, NIA records arrest

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was brought to India on Thursday after being "successfully extradited " from the US, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said. The 64-year-old Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin landed in Delhi in a special plane on Thursday evening, ending days of speculation of when and how he will be extradited, officials said. The NIA said in a statement that it had secured the successful extradition after years of sustained and concerted efforts to bring to justice the key conspirator behind the 2008 mayhem that claimed 166 lives. Rana is accused of conspiring with David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani, and operatives of designated terrorist organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HUJI) along with other Pakistan-based co-conspirators, to carry out the the three-day terror siege of India's financial capital.

The first foreign feature film on the 26/11 attacks

The first foreign feature film on the 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

'The city was never the same after the attack. It was scarred,' says Nicolas Saada whose movie Taj Mahal offers a unique view of the Mumbai attacks.

Mistry, Tata skip dinner with royal couple

Mistry, Tata skip dinner with royal couple

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Sources in the Tata group said they could not attend as they were travelling.

India plays 26/11 plotter Sajid Mir's audio at UN anti-terror meet in Mumbai

India plays 26/11 plotter Sajid Mir's audio at UN anti-terror meet in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

In the audio clip, he is heard directing the attack on Chabad House during Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks.

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.

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.

Trump, Melania to be accorded traditional welcome

Trump, Melania to be accorded traditional welcome

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

According to the sources, the President of the United States (POTUS) and First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS) will be welcomed with traditional 'teeka', 'thali' laden with flowers and stoles after they arrive at the hotel on Monday. They said women dressed in traditional attire will greet the Trumps.