News for 'Taj Mahal'

Will you vote for the Taj? Tell us

Will you vote for the Taj? Tell us

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

A message board on whether readers would vote for the Taj Mahal as one of the 'New Seven Wonders of the World'.

Mumbai's Taj Hotel, airport receive terror threat

Mumbai's Taj Hotel, airport receive terror threat

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Mumbai's famous Taj Mahal Hotel and the domestic and international airport terminals are on high alert after receiving a terror threat.

The 'Mahatma' at the Taj

The 'Mahatma' at the Taj

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

'We Are Not Wholly Alive Until We Are Loved'

'We Are Not Wholly Alive Until We Are Loved'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'Perhaps it is true that we do not really exist until there is someone there to see us existing, we cannot properly speak until there is someone who can understand what we are saying in essence...'

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.

The iconic Taj Mansingh likely to be auctioned

The iconic Taj Mansingh likely to be auctioned

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

It is fairly certain that Taj Mansingh, whose 33-year lease agreement with NDMC expired last year and extended for a year, will not get another lease extension.

Michael Radford set to direct  Taj

Michael Radford set to direct Taj

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Radford will be helming the pic from a script penned by Krishna Shan, reports Variety.

26/11 plotter Abu Jundal's stalled trial to resume after HC ruling

26/11 plotter Abu Jundal's stalled trial to resume after HC ruling

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

The trial of Abu Jundal, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is set to resume after the Bombay High Court overturned a lower court order requiring authorities to hand over confidential documents to the accused.

Taj Palace lease renewal plot thickens

Taj Palace lease renewal plot thickens

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The lease term of the Taj Palace Hotel, owned by the Indian Hotels Company, will expire on April 1, 2013, and it must settle a dispute with the Delhi Development Authority over the quantum of licence fee for a smooth renewal.

Elon Musk's father to visit Ayodhya's Ram temple today

Elon Musk's father to visit Ayodhya's Ram temple today

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Errol Musk, who is the Global Advisor to Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd, began his India trip on June 1 and will be in the country till June 6, a spokesperson for the Haryana-based company said in a statement.

'Our Children Loved PM Modi': Usha Vance

'Our Children Loved PM Modi': Usha Vance

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

'When we were able to visit his home, they just sort of ran up. They were hugging him.' 'He was just incredibly kind and generous to them.'

The NSG Calendar Is Here!

The NSG Calendar Is Here!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

This year's calendar has images including night combat operations, enhanced anti-hijack operations.

UN chief Guterres pays tributes to 26/11 victims at Taj hotel in Mumbai

UN chief Guterres pays tributes to 26/11 victims at Taj hotel in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Accompanied by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Guterres placed a floral wreath at the 26/11 attacks memorial in the hotel.

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?'

You can now see Taj by moonlight

You can now see Taj by moonlight

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Uttar Pradesh government to open Taj Mahal for public viewing on full-moon nights.

Taj Mahotsav hits roadblock

Taj Mahotsav hits roadblock

Rediff.com27 Sep 2004

The court said the permission of the Archaeological Society of India and Union Home Ministry is necessary for the event.

Afghans Are Adept At Playing India Against Pakistan

Afghans Are Adept At Playing India Against Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

'During the 5-day visit, Amir Khan Muttaqi would have, conceivably, bumped into our powerful security agencies one way or another and some interaction would have ensued, which, in turn, can lead to future dealings.' 'Indeed, this will be the one crucial template of the Indo-Afghan relationship that Pakistan will be monitoring closely,' points Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The Most Beautiful Teens In The World

The Most Beautiful Teens In The World

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Will India win this year too? Will Sejal Gupta bring home the crown?

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.

Sarkozy visits Taj without girlfriend

Sarkozy visits Taj without girlfriend

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Saturday visited the Taj Mahal, but contrary to intense speculation he was not accompanied by his girlfriend Carla Bruni.

What Are They Searching For?

What Are They Searching For?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

The Uttar Pradesh police beef up security around the Taj Mahal before Diwali.

Agra Review: Uncomfortable Watch

Agra Review: Uncomfortable Watch

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Agra is weird, even ambitiously so, as the film moves between being disturbing and just plain odd, it doesn't fully land on either side, observes Mayur Sanap.

Ginger Hotels are 'Nano Taj': Ratan Tata

Ginger Hotels are 'Nano Taj': Ratan Tata

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Ginger Hotels are the Tata Group's chain of budget hotels.

'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.'

All centrally protected ASI monuments to reopen from June 16

All centrally protected ASI monuments to reopen from June 16

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The Taj Mahal and other centrally protected monuments closed for around two months due to the Covid pandemic will be reopened on June 16, an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) official said.

SC accepts Taj restoration report

SC accepts Taj restoration report

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

The court, however, did not pass any orders as to who would foot the Rs 42.5-crore bill estimated by the committee for eco-restoration.

Rescue, recovery operations on: Taj Hotel

Rescue, recovery operations on: Taj Hotel

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Taj Hotel on Friday said rescue and recovery operations by security forces are continuing at its landmark property in Mumbai.

Reader pix: The black and white beauty

Reader pix: The black and white beauty

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Readers tell us what the Taj Mahal means to them.

What Is This Bridgerton Star Doing In India?

What Is This Bridgerton Star Doing In India?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

While the cast of the popular Netflix series is filming their next season in the UK, Phoebe made a short trip to India.

Rahman backs Taj to top seven wonders

Rahman backs Taj to top seven wonders

Rediff.com26 May 2007

Swiss Institution New Seven Wonders of the World has included Taj in the list of contenders and efforts are on to bring Taj on top of the list.

Thailand: Always A Place To Return To

Thailand: Always A Place To Return To

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Discovering the stunning land of breathtaking temples.

Trump got emotional after knowing story of Shah Jahan-Mumtaz: Tour guide

Trump got emotional after knowing story of Shah Jahan-Mumtaz: Tour guide

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

'Melania Trump asked about the mud-pack treatment and was amazed when she got to know the details of the process'

View Taj at night for another year

View Taj at night for another year

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

While giving an order in this regard on Monday, the SC asked the ASI and UP government to take care of security measures.

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.

Children Celebrate Eid

Children Celebrate Eid

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Muslims across the country celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with religious fervour and festivities.

We will rebuild Taj hotel, vow owners

We will rebuild Taj hotel, vow owners

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

In a statement, Indian Hotels, a subsidiary of the Tatas, said, 'We will rebuild every inch that has been damaged in this attack and bring back the Taj to its full glory. The Taj is very much a symbol of India. We are monitoring the development of the unfortunate situation unfolding in South Mumbai in and around our hotel and are fully cooperating with the police and the government authorities to ensure the safety and security of all our guests and staff.'

Taj GM Kang returns to work

Taj GM Kang returns to work

Rediff.com21 Dec 2008

Taj General Manager Karambir Kang, whose wife and two minor sons were killed in the deadly terror attack on the hotel, returned to work on Sunday.Kang's wife Nitti and two sons, Samar and Uday, who were put up at the sixth floor of the Heritage wing of the Taj Mahal Hotel, were killed in the terror attack on November 26 that lasted for nearly 60 hours.Despite losing his family, Kang continued to supervise rescue operations and helped guests at the hotel.

Smog Over The Cities

Smog Over The Cities

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Glimpses from Agra, New Delhi, Gurugram, Kolkata and Mumbai.

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