News for 'Taj'

Indian Hotels to open new Taj in Dubai this year

Indian Hotels to open new Taj in Dubai this year

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Taj Dubai will be the first international property to house 'Chambers' and offer facilities and privileges.

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.

Now Banarasi sarees for Taj staff

Now Banarasi sarees for Taj staff

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, decided the welcoming staff at the group's Luxury Hotels would be draped in the rich colours and designs of the Banarasi saris. Taj had adopted three villages in Varanasi and employed 25 master weavers there for the project. It will be subsequently replicated at all 10 Luxury Hotels of the group across the country for duty managers and front office staff. For the Taj sari, a weaver is paid Rs 1800 directly, without a middleman.

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.

Taj photos: Breathtaking images of the world's greatest wonder!

Taj photos: Breathtaking images of the world's greatest wonder!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

We had asked you, dear readers, to send us the best photograph you've shot of the Taj Mahal and we've been inundated with responses.

In Pictures: The many faces of the Taj Mahal!

In Pictures: The many faces of the Taj Mahal!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

We had asked you, our readers to send us the best photograph you've shot of the Taj Mahal. Here is the first set of responses.

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 Mahal was made by blood and sweat of Bharat Mata's sons: Yogi

Taj Mahal was made by blood and sweat of Bharat Mata's sons: Yogi

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

UP CM said 'it does not matter who built it and for what reason; it was built by blood and sweat of Indian labourers'.

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.

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.

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.

Taj Mahal losing sheen, turning yellow

Taj Mahal losing sheen, turning yellow

Rediff.com14 May 2007

The committee, headed by Rajya Sabha MP Sitaram Yechury, recommended that caution should be taken to retain the original glory of the Taj which is turning yellow day by day.

'Non-Indian' Manipur students denied entry into Taj Mahal

'Non-Indian' Manipur students denied entry into Taj Mahal

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The students -- who were from the Central Agricultural University in Imphal -- had gone to visit the monument as part of an all-India educational tour.

DGCA suspends 2 pilots of Tata Group's Taj Air

DGCA suspends 2 pilots of Tata Group's Taj Air

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Aviation regulator DGCA has suspended two pilots of Tata Group's Taj Air, a non-scheduled airline that flies Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata and Chairman Cyrus Mistry among others, for allegedly falsifying medical records.

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

There were certainly qualities adhering to the Tata Group, which emanated from the persona of Ratan Tata. Most notable of these would be the low profile he maintained, which sharply contrasted the in-your-face celebrity status, celebration of wealth and pursuit of importance many of liberalised India's rich, love, notes Shyam G Menon.

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.

Taj win a worry for govt

Taj win a worry for govt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

The inclusion of the Taj Mahal in the new list of the seven wonders of the world has left the government worried about infrastructure requirements in Agra. The tourism ministry has scheduled a high-level meeting in the next couple of days to take sto

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.

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.

 Taj looks to expand global footprint

Taj looks to expand global footprint

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, Asia's largest hospitality chain, is looking to set up luxury properties in Africa, West Asia, China and Southeast Asia.

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.

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: England players visit the Taj Mahal

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: England players visit the Taj Mahal

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

England cricketers Joe Root, Jos Buttler, David Willey and Liam Plunkett visited the Taj Mahal.

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.

'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.

Terrorists who stormed Taj were Indians: Kasab

Terrorists who stormed Taj were Indians: Kasab

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Kasab, whose statement is being recorded by the court on evidences adduced by the prosecution, told Special Judge M L Tahaliyani that while one of the terrorists of the Taj hotel siege was a Kashmiri, another was from Gujarat.

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.

Taj GVK plans Rs 300 crore expansion

Taj GVK plans Rs 300 crore expansion

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

SC pulls up ASI for failing to take steps to protect Taj Mahal

SC pulls up ASI for failing to take steps to protect Taj Mahal

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The apex court also expressed concern over the historic monument being infected by insects and asked the authorities, including ASI, what steps they have taken to prevent this.

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.

Ash dazzles next to the Taj!

Ash dazzles next to the Taj!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

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.

Taj Mahal voted as world's second best heritage site

Taj Mahal voted as world's second best heritage site

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

It has been rated second after Cambodia's Angkor Wat.

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.

Naushad returns with Taj Mahal

Naushad returns with Taj Mahal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

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.

The new jewel in the Taj crown

The new jewel in the Taj crown

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

The hotel will also get some Indian touches

Taj Mahal not Waqf property: Records

Taj Mahal not Waqf property: Records

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

This disputed the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Waqf Board's claim that the Taj as a Waqf property and that they should get rights over its control and management.

Julia Roberts visits the Taj Mahal

Julia Roberts visits the Taj Mahal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

The actress was spotted with her husband Daniel Moder and their children on a sightseeing visit at Taj Mahal that was voted to be among the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2008.

'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.'

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.