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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

Mumbai's Taj hotel re-opens, post terror attack

Mumbai's Taj hotel re-opens, post terror attack

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The 287-room flagship hotel has been undergoing extensive renovation post the terror attacks.

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.

Taj hotel to reopen heritage wing on Aug 15

Taj hotel to reopen heritage wing on Aug 15

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Amid cheer and spirited applause from the hotel staff, Tata group chairman Ratan Tata on Thursday announced that the heritage wing of Taj Mahal Palace and Towers, which bore the brunt of 26/11 terror attack, would reopen on the Independence Day.

Tributes paid to martyrs on 26/11 attacks

Tributes paid to martyrs on 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday paid floral tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives while fighting terrorists who attacked the metropolis on this day 15 years ago.

8 States Most Visited By Domestic Tourists

8 States Most Visited By Domestic Tourists

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

These 8 states emerged as the country's most-travelled destinations for local Indian visitors, according to Ministry Of Tourism's most recent statistics which are from 2024.

10 Countries With The Most Indian Restaurants

10 Countries With The Most Indian Restaurants

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Have a look at the countries with some of the most Indian restaurants.

UK: Hearing on 26/11 claim suit against Taj begins

UK: Hearing on 26/11 claim suit against Taj begins

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

A British court on Monday began hearing the compensation claim of man paralysed during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks with the victim suing the owners of the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, alleging they neglected security despite warnings of an imminent assault.

Why Did Jamsetji Tata Build the Taj?

Why Did Jamsetji Tata Build the Taj?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The reason why Jamsetji Tata built the Taj Mahal Hotel was his love for Mumbai and India. For him, the 'why' was so powerful that it urged him to stake his reputation, withstand all scepticism, and invest a very large sum of resources to create the iconic hotel.

Police nab man from UP for threatening to bomb Mumbai, Pune

Police nab man from UP for threatening to bomb Mumbai, Pune

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Accused Darvesh Rajbhar is a resident of Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh, the official said.

Ash dazzles next to the Taj!

Ash dazzles next to the Taj!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

Check out Barack's home in Mumbai

Check out Barack's home in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

This palatial suite, with Italian marble floors, furnished with antiques (ranging from Belgian chandeliers to British era artifacts), original paintings (that were restored by a battery of artists after they were damaged in the terrorist attacks) and old-style grandeur, offers a patio overlooking the harbour, a balcony in the shadow of the Gateway, a master bedroom and a living-dining room.

All about Hotel Mumbai

All about Hotel Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

All you need to know about Hotel Mumbai.

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?'

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.

Taj towers above all controversies

Taj towers above all controversies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'How better can we depict the Mughal heritage?'

Legal battle brews after Taj Mumbai gets eviction notice

Legal battle brews after Taj Mumbai gets eviction notice

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

After New Delhi's Taj Mansingh and Taj Palace hotels, lease renewal of Indian Hotels Company's Mumbai property, the most iconic, is facing trouble.

PIX: Sonam, Vidya, Kangna's weekend out

PIX: Sonam, Vidya, Kangna's weekend out

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities have been up to in the weekend.

PIX: Tom Cruise parties with Bollywood

PIX: Tom Cruise parties with Bollywood

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

We take a look at the arrivals.

New jetty at Mumbai's Gateway of India gets SC nod

New jetty at Mumbai's Gateway of India gets SC nod

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea against the construction of a new passenger jetty and terminal at the Gateway of India in Mumbai, upholding a Bombay High Court verdict that allowed the project to proceed. The project aims to improve passenger travel between South Mumbai and other locations.

Does No One Want To Visit The Taj Anymore?

Does No One Want To Visit The Taj Anymore?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'Rather than visiting famous monuments, travellers now prefer "experiential activities" such as biking, trekking/hiking, camping, river rafting, yachting, parasailing and zip lining; safaris and jungle adventures; and wellness holidays to rejuvenate themselves.'

Image: Barack, Michelle at Gateway of India

Image: Barack, Michelle at Gateway of India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

With the Gateway of India looming in the background, United States President Barack Obama spoke at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai on Saturday. Obama paid tribute to victims of the 26/11 terror attacks on the first day of his visit to India. After his brief address, Obama and his wife mixed with the gathering, shaking hands with some of them and talking to the families of the victims

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...

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.

'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.

These hotels have a story to tell

These hotels have a story to tell

Rediff.com20 May 2006

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

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.

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.

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.

Maratha Quota Stir: 'Business Is Affected'

Maratha Quota Stir: 'Business Is Affected'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'All commercial and banking transactions happen in South Mumbai.'

Joy Shoes: Your sole searching ends right here

Joy Shoes: Your sole searching ends right here

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

This 75-year-old hallowed store in Mumbai supplies shoes to Amitabh Bachchan, Tatas, Birlas among others.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Katrina dance Gangnam-style on KBC sets

PIX: Shah Rukh, Katrina dance Gangnam-style on KBC sets

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Host Amitabh Bachchan joins the actors in the dance Gangnam style!

PIX: SRK, Kapoors at Saif-Kareena wedding reception

PIX: SRK, Kapoors at Saif-Kareena wedding reception

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

After they registered their marriage at Saif's Bandra residence, Bollywood stars arrived at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel to attend the grand weddign reception.

Hotels plan tough protection measures

Hotels plan tough protection measures

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Hotels are not typically equipped to handle terrorist attacks and present ideal soft targets around the world, according to experts. Even the private security guards that the hotels hire do not always have the expertise to use weapons. This is set to change now, hotel officials say.

Taj rated as the world's strongest hotel brand

Taj rated as the world's strongest hotel brand

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Tata group's hospitality firm Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) on Friday said its 'Taj' brand has been rated as the strongest hotel brand in the world. According to the 'Hotels 50 2021' report by Brand Finance, Taj topped the strongest brands list for having stood resilient in spite of the challenges posed by the pandemic, besides other achievements.

What will you tell the Obamas?

What will you tell the Obamas?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

We know the chances of running into the President are pretty slim, what with his massive security detailing, but still, just in case you bump into the President or the First Lady while they are here, what will be the one thing you will tell them?

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.

'Never hire an MBA for a retail chain'

'Never hire an MBA for a retail chain'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Professor of marketing at London Business School, Nirmalya Kumar knows marketing like the back of his hand and, therefore, made a scintillating presentation 'Winning at Retail' at Mumbai's the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel on Wednesday.