News for 'Taj Mahal Hotel'

MI, Hardik Celebrate Pollard's Birthday

MI, Hardik Celebrate Pollard's Birthday

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Nicholas Pooran and Naveen-ul-Haq visit the Taj Mahal.

Spotted: Akshay Kumar in New Delhi

Spotted: Akshay Kumar in New Delhi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Reader Sandeep Mohanty sends us a photograph of the star.

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.

NDMC caught between 2 masters on Taj auction

NDMC caught between 2 masters on Taj auction

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The differing wings are the the Union home and urban development ministries -- the former is the parent ministry for the capital's administration and the other controls land decisions in this city. The issues is the proposed auction of the Taj Mahal (popularly called the Taj Mansingh, after the road on which it stands).

Ratan Tata's pet dog 'Goa' refuses to leave his side

Ratan Tata's pet dog 'Goa' refuses to leave his side

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Wagging its tail non-stop, the dog with a red collar refused to leave Tata's side, literally clinging to the spot next to the casket.

'Don't Compare Sindoor With 26/11'

'Don't Compare Sindoor With 26/11'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

'The preparedness of our defence forces and positioning of intelligence assets were very different in 2008, so we had to rebuild our assets and preparedness.'

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.

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.

Be the face of a world class hotel

Be the face of a world class hotel

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

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

Mumbai remembers 26/11 martyrs on 17th anniversary

Mumbai remembers 26/11 martyrs on 17th anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday paid floral tributes at the city police headquarters to those who made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting terrorists during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Bharat Ratna for Ratan Tata: Maharashtra cabinet passes resolution

Bharat Ratna for Ratan Tata: Maharashtra cabinet passes resolution

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Maharashtra cabinet on Thursday passed a resolution urging the central government to confer 'Bharat Ratna', the country's highest civilian award, on legendary industrialist late Ratan Tata.

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.

SC ask UP govt to file vision document for protection of Taj in 4 weeks

SC ask UP govt to file vision document for protection of Taj in 4 weeks

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The apex court also directed the state government to explain why there was a sudden flurry of activities in and around the Taj Mahal and the Taj Trapezium Zone and why leather industries and hotels were coming up there.

'No need to provide Rana with Biryani': 26/11 hero

'No need to provide Rana with Biryani': 26/11 hero

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Mumbai 'Chai Wala' known as 'Chhotu' aka Mohammed Taufiq, whose alertness saved lives during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks stated that there is no need for India to provide Tahawwur Rana with cell and Biryani and facilities which were provided to Ajmal Kasab, one of the terrorists involved in Mumbai attacks.

Tibetan activist attempts self-immolation

Tibetan activist attempts self-immolation

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

Tibetan activists protest Hu Jintao's visit

When Trump Jr Danced To What Jhumka?

When Trump Jr Danced To What Jhumka?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Jennifer Lopez sang, Ranveer Singh danced, Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi performed at American businessman Rama Raju Mantena's daughter, Netra Elizabeth's Udaipur wedding with tech entrepreneur Vamsi Gadiraju.

All about Hotel Mumbai

All about Hotel Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

All you need to know about Hotel Mumbai.

Witness identifies terrorists from CCTV footage

Witness identifies terrorists from CCTV footage

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

An eye witness in 26/11 terror attacks case identified four terrorists, who held some people hostages at the Taj Mahal Hotel, from close circuit television footage screened at the trial court.

Now it's the Obamas' turn to say 'Wah Taj'

Now it's the Obamas' turn to say 'Wah Taj'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Unable to visit the monument during his first visit to India, US President Barack Obama made enquiries about it with ASI guide. Kavita Chowdhury reports.

William and Kate pose at Taj following in Diana's footsteps

William and Kate pose at Taj following in Diana's footsteps

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Almost 24 years after Diana, Princess of Wales visited the Taj Mahal -- one of the most famous symbols of India -- Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, followed in the Princess's footsteps.

Headley may be missing clue to 26/11 puzzle

Headley may be missing clue to 26/11 puzzle

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Investigations showed that during his first visit to Mumbai in the year 2007, he stayed at the Taj Mahal hotel for nearly 10 days. As per investigations, Headley checked into room number 1809 in the Taj Mahal hotel and stayed there between April 20 and 30 2007. The IB says that this information is being verified and would prove crucial to the 26/11 probe.

Sachin, Dhoni pay homage to 26/11 martyrs

Sachin, Dhoni pay homage to 26/11 martyrs

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar and Indian team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni paid floral tributes to the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks, at the iconic Taj Hotel in Mumbai.

Taj to have longer stay at Mansingh

Taj to have longer stay at Mansingh

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

This would be the fourth time the New Delhi Municipal Council would be giving an extension.

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.

Britain's 'Curry King' survives Mumbai attacks

Britain's 'Curry King' survives Mumbai attacks

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Mumbai-born Ghulam Noon, better known as Britain's 'Curry King' for his vast Indian food empire, was one of the guests at the Taj Mahal Hotel during the terror crisis but managed to escape.

'Terrorists showed no remorse; I saw 50 bodies'

'Terrorists showed no remorse; I saw 50 bodies'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Giving an account of the commando raid at the besieged Taj, the leader of Indian Navy's elite Marine Commandos (MARCOS) on Friday said his team saw about 50 dead bodies scattered through the hotel during the flush out operation.

After Swaraj meet, BJP softens stance on Obama

After Swaraj meet, BJP softens stance on Obama

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

After criticising United States President Barack Obama's first speech delivered at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai on November 6, the Bharatiya Janata Party has softened its stance against him.

The unsung cops of 26/11

The unsung cops of 26/11

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

A Ganesh Nadar tracks down four Mumbai police officers who confronted the terrorists on 26/11, but whose bravery that night has gone unnoticed or unrewarded.

Pix: Rahman launches his latest music at the Taj

Pix: Rahman launches his latest music at the Taj

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

The film's lead actors Prateik and Amy Jackson accompanied the legend.

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.

Tahawwur Rana's extradition will expose Pak state actors' role in 26/11

Tahawwur Rana's extradition will expose Pak state actors' role in 26/11

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Tahawwur Rana, accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, is expected to be extradited to India from the United States soon. The US Supreme Court denied his last-ditch effort to stop his extradition, moving him closer to being handed over to Indian authorities. Rana's extradition is expected to help probe agencies expose the role of Pakistani state actors behind the attacks and shed new light on the investigation. He is associated with Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, one of the main conspirators of the 26/11 attacks.

26/11: 'India Must Never Forget'

26/11: 'India Must Never Forget'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'They came to our bedrooms, woke people who were sleeping, and shot them. For what? For what?'

Sultanpur to Rahul Nagar: Locals rename Maharashtra village after 26/11 braveheart

Sultanpur to Rahul Nagar: Locals rename Maharashtra village after 26/11 braveheart

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Sultanpur, a village in Maharashtra with a population of around 1,000 and 600 houses, will now be known as 'Rahul Nagar' as the local residents have changed its name in memory of its native, who laid down his life while fighting terrorists during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008.

Terrorism Premiums To Drop 15% From April 1

Terrorism Premiums To Drop 15% From April 1

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

'India has not faced a major terrorism loss since the Mumbai terrorist attacks in 2008.'

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.

Sarkozy honours 26/11 heroes

Sarkozy honours 26/11 heroes

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

Speaking at a special memorial service held at the Trident-Oberoi Hotel, which had along with Taj Mahal Hotel, bore the brunt of the terror attack in 2008, Sarkozy said: 'Mumbai terror attacks are comparable to 9/11 attacks. I count on Pakistan authorities to show that they are resolute in combating terrorism.'

Fidayeen had second boat with ammo on standby

Fidayeen had second boat with ammo on standby

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

While a certain number of the terrorists had already entered Mumbai and taken shelter in the two hotels, 12 more persons came into Mumbai through the sea-route. While initially it was suggested that the attackers came in from Karachi, investigators are also probing claims made by fishermen in Kerala that a ship unknown to their parts was sighted. The IB is now probing whether this was the mother ship that brought in the attackers

Is BJP's criticism of Obama a publicity stunt?

Is BJP's criticism of Obama a publicity stunt?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday criticised United States President Barack Obama's speech at the 26/11 memorial at the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai, for not mentioning Pakistan as the perpetrator of the terror attacks in 2008, which had targeted the luxurious hotel.BJP's national spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy had termed Obama's speech a disappointment, claiming that by omitting to name Pakistan, he had missed an opportunity to strike a chord with the people of India.

Martyred cabbie's wife impressed on meeting Obama

Martyred cabbie's wife impressed on meeting Obama

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

'The president was very courteous,' said the young widow who stays with four small children in a Mumbai slum.

Why UP Expects 1.3 Billion Tourists This Year

Why UP Expects 1.3 Billion Tourists This Year

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

This would be a 100 per cent jump over 2024, when the state had logged tourist inflow of 650 million