News for 'Taj'

'Taj is the magnet that draws tourists to India'

'Taj is the magnet that draws tourists to India'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

'Although India has a lot more to offer in terms of tourism other than the Taj, yet there is nothing compared to the Taj Mahal.'

On Day 3 of visit, Netanyahu visits Taj

On Day 3 of visit, Netanyahu visits Taj

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

He was accorded a traditional welcome by Braj folk artists on his arrival at the airport.

A Desi Jugaad Experience on Air India

A Desi Jugaad Experience on Air India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

As for now, let's just say Air India has a long way to go before it can be the reliable, comfortable choice we all dream of. But until then, we'll just keep our expectations in check, enjoy the camaraderie of shared movies, and hope for the best, observes Abhijit J Masih who flew Air India recently to the States.

'Taj Mahal is a symbol of love and peace'

'Taj Mahal is a symbol of love and peace'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Readers share their pics of Taj Mahal. You can share your pics too!

Taj Mahal gets free Wi-Fi

Taj Mahal gets free Wi-Fi

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Visitors to Taj Mahal will be able to access the Internet through Wi-Fi hotspots with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited launching the facility on Tuesday.

Whose Taj Mahal is it anyway?

Whose Taj Mahal is it anyway?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Everyone wants a piece of the Taj Mahal, but do they care about the deteriorating condition of India's best-loved monument

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.

'Making People Laugh Is A Big Job'

'Making People Laugh Is A Big Job'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'When a child is born, he is born crying, and he grows up looking for laughter.' 'So comedy films should be made more, as people want to watch comedy films.'

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.

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Many ordinary citizens are drawn to by a sense of history and India's remarkable journey from bondage to freedom which culminated in this monumental building.

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.

Air India passenger finds blade-like object in flight meal, airline apologises

Air India passenger finds blade-like object in flight meal, airline apologises

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The airline had initiated a probe after the passenger posted on X that there was a blade-like metal object in the meal.

Shah Jahan built the Taj in gratitude

Shah Jahan built the Taj in gratitude

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

'After it was finished, Shah Jahan visited the Taj only twice.' 'There is a letter from Aurangzeb to him after a visit, reporting that the dome was leaking and needed to be fixed.' 'Shah Jahan wasn't bothered: He had moved on to designing his next project, Shahjahanabad,' reveals Aakar Patel.

Brrrr... It's Freezing In North India

Brrrr... It's Freezing In North India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Residents of North India battle freezing conditions.

The Taj Mahal Album

The Taj Mahal Album

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Readers offer their very own special pictures of the Taj Mahal.

Ratan Tata surveys Taj

Ratan Tata surveys Taj

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Tata Group chief Ratan Tata on Saturday visited the Taj Hotel, shortly after three terrorists were gunned down by the National Security Guards in the fresh gunbattle early this morning, to take stock of the land-mark building.

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.

Adityanath backs HC judge whose speech at VHP event triggered row

Adityanath backs HC judge whose speech at VHP event triggered row

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has hit out at the Opposition for initiating impeachment notices against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Allahabad high court's Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, saying 'whoever speaks the truth' is threatened in this way.

Of Mughals, Taj Mahal and 'traitors'

Of Mughals, Taj Mahal and 'traitors'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

The British were in India for over 300 years but they never became Indians. The East India Company sent all its loot back to London and the British empire continued that tradition. On the contrary, the Mughals did not send a single rupee outside India. So by what right does one call them traitors, asks A Ganesh Nadar.

What does the Taj Mahal mean to you? Tell us

What does the Taj Mahal mean to you? Tell us

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Dear readers, share your pics of Taj Mahal in Agra and tells us what the monument means to you.

Parts of Taj Mahal damaged in thunderstorm

Parts of Taj Mahal damaged in thunderstorm

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The marble railing of the main mausoleum and red sandstone railings suffered damage due to thunderstorm.

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.

Taj Mahal gets a makeover ahead of Trump's visit

Taj Mahal gets a makeover ahead of Trump's visit

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to India next week, preparations are underway in Agra where the administration is beautifying the entire route from Kheria Airport to Taj Mahal. "It has been decided that the US president will be visiting Agra on February 24. So, we are clearing and beautifying the entire route from Kheria Airport to Taj Mahal," said Arun Kumar, city magistrate.

PIX: Kajal Aggarwal visits the Taj Mahal

PIX: Kajal Aggarwal visits the Taj Mahal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Kajal Aggarwal was left spellbound when she visited the Taj Mahal for the first time in her life.

Taj Mahal part of an ancient temple?

Taj Mahal part of an ancient temple?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

After Azam Khan's demand of handing over the Taj Mahal to the Waqf Board, Uttar Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party chief Laxmi Kant Bajpai has sought to drag the famed mausoleum into another row by claiming that it was a part of an ancient temple.

PIX: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas at Taj

PIX: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas at Taj

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Take a look at the pictures.

Yogi govt launches heritage calendar featuring Taj Mahal

Yogi govt launches heritage calendar featuring Taj Mahal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The world famous monument has recently been in the crosshairs of controversy.

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.

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.

Taj by moonlight

Taj by moonlight

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

The Uttar Pradesh government plans to open the world famous Taj Mahal for public viewing on full moon nights from November 26.

SC expresses concern over change of colour of Taj Mahal

SC expresses concern over change of colour of Taj Mahal

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The apex court pulled up the authorities for not taking appropriate steps to preserve and protect the Taj.

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.

Is the Taj Mahal turning yellow?

Is the Taj Mahal turning yellow?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The NGT has asked the Centre to respond to the plea of an environment enthusiast alleging that large-scale burning of municipal solid waste in Agra was turning the Taj Mahal yellow.

Cleartrip, Taj Hotels to spread wings in West Asia

Cleartrip, Taj Hotels to spread wings in West Asia

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Cleartrip acquired Saudi travel firm Flyin last July and it provides bilingual ground support service and itineraries for inbound tourists.

'Either restore Taj or demolish it': SC slams govt for apathy

'Either restore Taj or demolish it': SC slams govt for apathy

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The apex court also expressed anguish over the Uttar Pradesh government failure to come out with a vision document to preserve and protect the Taj Mahal.

J-K polls: Two ex-deputy CMs, state BJP chief among top losers

J-K polls: Two ex-deputy CMs, state BJP chief among top losers

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Former deputy chief minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig was among the 24 candidates in Baramulla constituency whose deposits were forfeited.

Can't Get Coldplay Tickets? Listen To Briti

Can't Get Coldplay Tickets? Listen To Briti

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Briti Chatterjee sings Bangla folk songs on her handmade Dotara. This Durga Pujo, she is booked for 17 shows in pandals across Kolkata.

Miliband visits Taj, Trident

Miliband visits Taj, Trident

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband on Thursday visited the Taj and Trident Hotels and spent some time with the employees who helped in evacuating guests during the November 26 terror strikes

Tour operators demand discounts on Taj Mahal fares

Tour operators demand discounts on Taj Mahal fares

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

While the Taj remains popular amongst celebrity guests, many ordinary foreign visitors are skipping it

Steffi Graf, Ivanovic visit the Taj Mahal

Steffi Graf, Ivanovic visit the Taj Mahal

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Former tennis World No 1 Steffi Graf is in India and she wasted no time in making a quick stop over at the Taj Mahal in Agra.