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Taj to debut in Bhutan soon

Taj to debut in Bhutan soon

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Taj Leisure Hotels will open its first property in Bhutan soon. Called Taj Tashi, the hotel will be set up in Thimphu at an investment of Rs 50 crore.

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Anjali quickly decided not to pursue her career in medicine. If she had worked in a government hospital, she would have had to do her fair share of nights and weekends in hospital, which would have been tough when Sachin was back in Bombay between tours. Had she worked in private practice as Dr Anjali Tendulkar, she reckoned she would be consulted for her name rather than her expertise. Anjali is an all-or nothing person and she couldn't have just dabbled in doctoring. Moreover, she wanted to devote herself to keeping her husband in the right frame of mind to play his best cricket. A fascinating excerpt from Annabel Mehta and Georgina Brown's book, My Passage to India.

Tamannaah-Vijay's Night Out

Tamannaah-Vijay's Night Out

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Titled Ul Jalool Ishq, the film has been produced by Manish Malhotra, and the designer promptly invited his cast members and friends over for the wrap-up party.

Hearing on Taj Mahal hotel postponed

Hearing on Taj Mahal hotel postponed

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The lease extension for the property expires in October.

High security for Modi's oath ceremony; drones, snipers deployed

High security for Modi's oath ceremony; drones, snipers deployed

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

A multi-layer security arrangement involving five companies of paramilitary personnel, NSG commandoes and snipers have already been deployed around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Drone cameras have also been put into service.

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.

Share your BEST photograph of the Taj Mahal!

Share your BEST photograph of the Taj Mahal!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Tell us about your visit to this Wonder of the World along with a picture. We'll publish the best ones here.

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

An exclusive excerpt from The Tatas: How A Family Built A Business And A Nation.

Taj Mahal won't reopen today owing to COVID-19 spread

Taj Mahal won't reopen today owing to COVID-19 spread

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The district magistrate said that 55 new cases were reported in the past four days and there are 71 containment zones. He added that there is a threat of coronavirus spread as tourists will come to these places if they are opened.

What Miss Teen International 2024 Wants To Do Now

What Miss Teen International 2024 Wants To Do Now

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

"When I reached India, I was surprised at how friendly the people are; it's very much like Cambodia where the people are so warm," says the winner of the Miss Teen International 2024.

Raj Thackeray meets Shinde, Fadnavis amid poll tie-up buzz

Raj Thackeray meets Shinde, Fadnavis amid poll tie-up buzz

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Fadnavis said the talks between Shah and Raj Thackeray were positive, and the picture would be clear in the next few days.

Taj Mahal was Shiva temple, Tejo Mahal, says BJP MP

Taj Mahal was Shiva temple, Tejo Mahal, says BJP MP

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

BJP leader Vinay Katiyar said like a Shiva temple, water drips from the ceiling in the Taj Mahal.

Ira-Nupur's Unique Shaadi

Ira-Nupur's Unique Shaadi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan got married to her beau on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Mumbai's Taj Lands End hotel, in a registered marriage.

Taj heads for Seychelles

Taj heads for Seychelles

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

Taj's Vivanta enters Gurgaon

Taj's Vivanta enters Gurgaon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Joins Leela Kempinski, Oberoi and Crowne Plaza in the city.

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.

When Indira Gandhi's demand for papaya left this chef in tears

When Indira Gandhi's demand for papaya left this chef in tears

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The papayas from Mumbai were too squishy, the chef raced through the streets of Goa in a police jeep to look for fruit ripened just right only to have security personnel puncture many a hole through them... a new book recalls in detail the struggle to procure and plate perfect papayas for Indira Gandhi during a Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 1983.

E-ticketing for Taj Mahal to begin soon

E-ticketing for Taj Mahal to begin soon

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

E-ticketing for Taj Mahal to begin soon.

Islamic State warns of attack on Taj Mahal, security beefed up

Islamic State warns of attack on Taj Mahal, security beefed up

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The security was jacked up after a website showed graphics of the Taj Mahal with a terrorist standing alongside holding what looked like a weapon.

Bear hugs, charkha moment & Taj Mahal: Day 1 for Trump

Bear hugs, charkha moment & Taj Mahal: Day 1 for Trump

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they arrived in Ahmedabad on Monday afternoon for a 36-hour visit to India. On the agenda for day 1 of his whirlwind tour was the Sabarmati Ashram, the address to thousands at the Motera Stadium and then a lovely tour of one of the wonders of the world -- The Taj Mahal in Agra. Here are some of the best pictures of Day 1.

Now, pay fine if you spend more than 3 hours at Taj

Now, pay fine if you spend more than 3 hours at Taj

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Tourists are dismayed by the new rules, asserting that it would affect tourism.

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.' 'India has lost a true son and champion.'

Taj Mansingh might get another lease extension

Taj Mansingh might get another lease extension

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The city's landmark five-star Taj Mahal hotel, popularly called the Taj Mansingh after the road it's situated on, is likely to get yet another lease extension.

Taj Group enters Dubai with 296-room luxury hotel

Taj Group enters Dubai with 296-room luxury hotel

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Taj Group enters Dubai with 296-room luxury hotel.

Will Taj Mansingh find a suitor this time?

Will Taj Mansingh find a suitor this time?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Hotel companies said the conditions are not investor friendly and making money on the property could be tough in the initial years.

Taj Exotica rolls out the red carpet for BRICS summit

Taj Exotica rolls out the red carpet for BRICS summit

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The hotel has currently turned into a high security zone with guests living there moved out to other facilities of the Taj group.

Taj to develop two hotels in China

Taj to develop two hotels in China

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

The Indian Hotels Company Ltd, operator of the Taj brands of hotels, on Monday formed a joint venture with Yunnan Tourism Co Ltd to develop and manage two hotels in China's Yunnan province.

Can Modi 3.0 Beat The 3 Cs Trap?

Can Modi 3.0 Beat The 3 Cs Trap?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Don't be surprised if the Census forms come with a caste box.' 'I will be surprised if it doesn't. It will be a point conceded to Rahul Gandhi and his allies,' asserts Shekhar Gupta. The BJP machine could take all 3 in its stride, but this election has changed that, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Was Taj Mahal a Shiv temple?

Was Taj Mahal a Shiv temple?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

His statement came close on the heels of claims of ownership of the Taj by the Shia community and Uttar Pradesh Sunni Waqf board with the support of Azam Khan, UP minister for parliamentary affairs.

Myriad art at Taj

Myriad art at Taj

Rediff.com15 Mar 2003

The Taj Mahal's love story returns!

The Taj Mahal's love story returns!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Shiraz: A Romance of India, a 1928 Indo-British-German silent classic, will tell the epic tale once again. And you're invited.

Review: Taj Mahal

Review: Taj Mahal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

Taj Mahal blends pure romance with a right portion of sentiment and a bit of humour. And it is ably complimented by its excellent music and brilliant cinematography. The film also underlines the importance of parents' contribution to the future of their children, and how such an important factor is missed out by today's youngsters.

Corporate honchos trapped in Taj safe?

Corporate honchos trapped in Taj safe?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Top executives from Hindustan Unilever (HUL) including chairman Harish Manwani and Nitin Paranjpe, managing director are in the Taj Hotel. Top officials from Ispat Industries are in The Trident, according to media reports. The Ispat office at Nariman point is closed today.

Flight Kitchens Under FSSAI Scanner

Flight Kitchens Under FSSAI Scanner

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

FSSAI is looking to tap the Airport Health Organisation to ensure that such incidents aren't reported in the future.

Feeding elephants, visit to the Taj Mahal: Trudeaus' fun day in India

Feeding elephants, visit to the Taj Mahal: Trudeaus' fun day in India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Glimpses from the Trudeau photo diary in India on Day 1.

Wah Taj! Celebs @ the monument of love

Wah Taj! Celebs @ the monument of love

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

For years, the Taj Mahal has mesmerised the world with its beauty.

Taj Mahal fabulous, fantastique: Sarkozy

Taj Mahal fabulous, fantastique: Sarkozy

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

At the At Home hosted by President Pratibha Patil, the diminutive French leader was something of a rock star as guests vied with each other for his autograph.

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.

Should Taj Mahal be handed over to Waqf board?

Should Taj Mahal be handed over to Waqf board?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Uttar Pradesh Minority Affairs Minister Azam Khan wants the Taj Mahal to be handed over to the Sunni Waqf Board, which has jurisdiction over Muslim tombs and graves, since the iconic monument had the mausoleum of two Muslims.

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.