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Review: Wah Taj is an amateur attempt at satire

Review: Wah Taj is an amateur attempt at satire

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

The film's execution is too farcical to create an impact, says Raja Sen!

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.

Bush to miss date with the Taj

Bush to miss date with the Taj

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

On what he will choose between cricket and a Bollywood movie, Bush said he was more a 'cricket match person.'

ICICI, Kingfisher, Taj top brands in Asia-Pacific

ICICI, Kingfisher, Taj top brands in Asia-Pacific

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

Three Indian brands -- ICICI, Kingfisher and Taj -- have emerged as the most admired consumer brands across Asia-Pacific alongside global majors like LG, Sony, Cadbury, HP and Nokia in their respective segments.

No security lapses at the Taj:  SC

No security lapses at the Taj: SC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

The court said the Taj Mahal would remain open to public during moonlit nights as per schedule.

Blow to Indian Hotels as SC okays e-auction of Taj Mansingh

Blow to Indian Hotels as SC okays e-auction of Taj Mansingh

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The court, however, asked the civic body to grant six months "breathing time" to the company in vacating the hotel in case they lose out in the e-auction.

Taj is more beautiful than me: Aishwarya

Taj is more beautiful than me: Aishwarya

Rediff.com3 Dec 2004

"Taj is a beautiful piece of architecture, more beautiful than me. I've always regarded it with admiration as it embodies love," Rai said.

When Bhagat Singh Asked Rajguru To Shoot Him

When Bhagat Singh Asked Rajguru To Shoot Him

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

On Bhagat Singh's 117th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recounts fascinating incidents from the legend's life.

Tatas to open Taj resort in Mauritius

Tatas to open Taj resort in Mauritius

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

Armed with Rs 650 crore (Rs 6.50 billion) fund for acquisitions, Tata Group firm Indian Hotels Company said on Wednesday that it would open one Taj exotica resort in Mauritius.

Taj staff's selfless service, a case study at Harvard

Taj staff's selfless service, a case study at Harvard

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

The heroic response by employees of Mumbai's landmark Taj Hotel during the 26/11 terror attacks is now a case study at Harvard Business School that focusses on the staff's selfless service for its customers and how they went beyond their call of duty to save lives.

Another twist in Taj corridor case

Another twist in Taj corridor case

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

The was a lot of drama on Thursday at the court of acting chief justice Amitabh Lala at the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court. A battery of lawyers vehemently opposing an application for withdrawal of a Public Interest Litigation seeking prosecution of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati for her alleged involvement in the Rs 175 crore Taj Heritage Corridor scam.

Taj Corridor: CVC files opinion

Taj Corridor: CVC files opinion

Rediff.com10 May 2005

The CVC has submitted its opinion to the Supreme Court on whether or not former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati be prosecuted in the multi-crore Taj Heritage Corridor scam case on the basis of evidence gathered by Centr

Stacy Martin in Mumbai terrorist attack-based film Taj Mahal

Stacy Martin in Mumbai terrorist attack-based film Taj Mahal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Nymphomaniac star Stacy Martin will be starring in upcoming thriller Taj Mahal, which is based on the 2008 bombings in Mumbai, India.

SC clarifies verdict on Mayawati relates to Taj corridor case

SC clarifies verdict on Mayawati relates to Taj corridor case

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday clarified that its judgement on former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati was only in Taj Corridor case and it did not go into other aspects including merits of allegation of disproportionate assets amassed by the Bahujan Samaj Party supremo.

English cricketers visit Taj Mahal

English cricketers visit Taj Mahal

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

The players, who came in batches to see the world heritage monument that symbolises love, were accompanied by their wives.\n

Aditi Cheers For Rajkummar-Dia

Aditi Cheers For Rajkummar-Dia

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

More than a week after its release in theatres, Bheed Director Anubhav Sinha organised a get-together in Mumbai. The cast of the Web series Taj: Divided by Blood mingled with them too.

Taj's global ambitions: Much room for improvement

Taj's global ambitions: Much room for improvement

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Indian Hotels Company reported a 29 per cent increase in net loss in the first half of this year.

World's TOP 10 hotels: Taj Lands End makes the cut!

World's TOP 10 hotels: Taj Lands End makes the cut!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

World's leading online travel agency has placed Taj Lands End at Mumbai on its list of world's best-reviewed hotels.

Aamir's Daughter Ira Weds

Aamir's Daughter Ira Weds

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan wed Nupur Shikhare on Wednesday, January 3, at Mumbai's Taj Lands End hotel.

Modi unveils India's 1st underwater metro line in Kolkata

Modi unveils India's 1st underwater metro line in Kolkata

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

From the function at the Esplanade metro station, the PM also inaugurated the Kavi Subhash-Hemanta Mukhopadhyay section of the New Garia-Aiport line and the Taratala-Majerhat section of the Joka-Esplanade line of the Kolkata Metro, the country's oldest metro network.

Wah Taj, on turning 350

Wah Taj, on turning 350

Rediff.com25 Sep 2004

Former PMs, ambassadors and high commissioners, including from Pakistan, are in the list of high profile invitees for the inaugural function of the 350th anniversary fete of the Taj Mahal.

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.

Want To Become A Millionaire? Sell Tomatoes

Want To Become A Millionaire? Sell Tomatoes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

In May, farmer Ishwar Gaykar dumped his tomato crop due to low prices. Now, his fresh tomato crop has made him a millionaire.

Political tussle mars Taj fete

Political tussle mars Taj fete

Rediff.com29 Sep 2004

Taj to woo domestic travellers

Taj to woo domestic travellers

Rediff.com1 Mar 2004

Ever heard of the Taj Mahal in Bhopal?

Ever heard of the Taj Mahal in Bhopal?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

The architectural gem by the same name built by a Begum of Bhopal in 1874 is in ruins and in danger of being erased from the heritage map of Madhya Pradesh.

Taj Mahal joins Wonders of the World list

Taj Mahal joins Wonders of the World list

Rediff.com8 Jul 2007

The official declaration of the new Seven Wonders of the World will be done in Lisbon at 0145 hours IST on Sunday.

Taj Mahal joins Wonders of the World list

Taj Mahal joins Wonders of the World list

Rediff.com8 Jul 2007

The official declaration of the new Seven Wonders of the World will be done in Lisbon at 0145 hours IST on Sunday.

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.

40 bodies recovered from the Taj

40 bodies recovered from the Taj

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Security forces recovered 40 bodies in the first four floors of the six-storeyed Taj Hotel. National Security Guard sources add that four fidayeen (suicide bombers) have been killed in the assault. National Security Guard commandos and personnel of the Mumbai Police are carrying out systematical floor-to-floor cleaning up operations. Most of the hotel has been sanitised by now.

Taj checks in at Sea Rock

Taj checks in at Sea Rock

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Indian Hotels buys 85% in Claridges subsidiary for Rs 680 crore.

Taj checks in at Sea Rock

Taj checks in at Sea Rock

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

Sea Rock Hotel, one of Mumbai's best-known landmarks since 1978, is changing hands for the second time in four years. Indian Hotels Company Ltd, owners of the Taj properties, on Friday said the company would buy the 400-room hotel located in Bandra from the Delhi-based Claridges, which had acquired the property in 2005.

Missing NEET aspirant traced after 23 days, travelled across India

Missing NEET aspirant traced after 23 days, travelled across India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

A day after taking the competitive medical exam, Meena on May 6 sent a text message to his parents saying that he did not want to study any further and was leaving home for five years, police had said.

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar at Taj Land's End hotel

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar at Taj Land's End hotel

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Reader Nisha Barretto sent us a picture of Sachin Tendulkar from Mumbai.

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'.

'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 Hotel memorial mourns terror victims

Taj Hotel memorial mourns terror victims

Rediff.com21 Dec 2008

The Taj Mahal Tower hotel, when it reopened on Sunday evening, unveiled a poignant memorial to the victims of the terror attack in its lobby atrium among lit Christmas trees, candles for the victims, reindeers and fairy lights.

Taj set to enter new Seven Wonders' list

Taj set to enter new Seven Wonders' list

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

The new wonders of the world will be announced at a official declaration ceremony at Lisbon in Portugal on July seven.

Ghulam Nabi Azad to contest Lok Sabha polls from...

Ghulam Nabi Azad to contest Lok Sabha polls from...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Ghulam Nabi Azad will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Anantnag -Rajouri constituency, his party Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) said.

Naren wins MRF Taj Challenge

Naren wins MRF Taj Challenge

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

In the process, the Coimbatore driver chalked up his sixth straight INRC victory.