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In Kerala for 2 days, Modi meets state's top bishops in big minority push

In Kerala for 2 days, Modi meets state's top bishops in big minority push

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met the top priests of various churches in Kerala, giving a push to the Bharatiya Janata Party's efforts to reach out to the influential minority community in the southern state ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, sources said.

14 hours inside Taj on 26/11 in a tell-all book

14 hours inside Taj on 26/11 in a tell-all book

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

On November 26 in 2008, a trainee at Mumbai's Taj Hotel witnessed one of the biggest terror attacks in the country. The over 14 hours he spent battling fear and terror and in rescuing and securing the safety of hotel guests are now documented in a new book by that management rookie, Ankur Chawla.

Crisis Brews In Darjeeling's Tea Gardens

Crisis Brews In Darjeeling's Tea Gardens

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

In the last three years, 20 gardens have changed hands, and 90 per cent of the buyers are from non-tea background.

Hotel stocks have more room for an upside; buy selectively: Analysts

Hotel stocks have more room for an upside; buy selectively: Analysts

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The move to demerge the hotel business into a separate entity by ITC has brought back focus on hotel stocks, which have already seen a good run thus far in fiscal 2023-24 (FY24). Analysts believe there could be more gains in store over the next one year for the stocks in this sector, but suggest investors put in money on a correction only from a long-term perspective. Hotel stocks, according to A K Prabhakar, head of research at IDBI Capital, have seen a good run as travel picked up post Covid in India. Not only have the room rents increased, the occupancy, too, has surged.

Mexican family killed in Nepal crash had toured India

Mexican family killed in Nepal crash had toured India

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The five Mexican nationals killed in a helicopter crash in eastern Nepal near Mount Everest on Tuesday visited India before touring the Himalayan nation for sightseeing.

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.

Toll put at 183, casualties from Taj hotel not in

Toll put at 183, casualties from Taj hotel not in

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Sources in the disaster management cell of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said 195 people were killed, including 10 foreigners and 15 police personnel. Besides, 295 others were wounded

Toll put at 195, casualties from Taj hotel not in

Toll put at 195, casualties from Taj hotel not in

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Sources in the disaster management cell of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said 195 people were killed, including 10 foreigners and 15 police personnel. Besides, 295 others were wounded

Why Yogi Meets Mukeshbhai

Why Yogi Meets Mukeshbhai

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The UP government said Yogi returned with investment proposals worth over Rs 5 lakh crore from Mumbai.

Obama to skip his date with the Taj Mahal

Obama to skip his date with the Taj Mahal

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama "regrets" that he will not be able to visit Agra during his three-day stay to India starting on Sunday, the White House said on Saturday.

India Feels The Heat

India Feels The Heat

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Scenes from a hot summer day.

Taj Mahal security to be beefed up post 26/11

Taj Mahal security to be beefed up post 26/11

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

In the wake of the deadly terror attacks in Mumbai last month, officials of the Archaeological Survey of India and the Central Industrial Security Force met in New Delhi on Monday to review the security arrangements at Taj Mahal, one of the most popular tourist spots in India.Even though the day-long meeting concluded without a final decision, a broad outline has been drawn up to enhance the security cover of the one of the world's seven wonders.

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

March is going to be an exciting month when it comes to Bollywood releases as it would be a good mix of theatrical and OTT arrivals.

40-50 hostages still holed up in Taj Mahal hotel

40-50 hostages still holed up in Taj Mahal hotel

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

At least 40 to 50 hostages are holed up in one room by six to eight terrorists in the topmost floors of the Taj Mahal Hotel, said a National Security Guards commando involved in the operation. There are 170-odd NSG commandoes involved in the flushing-out operation, said the commando who had stepped out for a breather

On 26/11, Rakesh Chawan held the master key to Taj

On 26/11, Rakesh Chawan held the master key to Taj

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

A day after terrorists besieged Mumbai on November 26, 2008, Rakesh Chawan had reported to work as private security guard of MPI at his posting at the Taj Mahal Hotel, one of the sites of the horrific attacks. Little did he know that a few hours later he would come face-to-face with one of the terrorists holed up inside the hotel.

What's Mindy Kaling Doing In India?

What's Mindy Kaling Doing In India?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

She is being hailed as a fashion icon for all the amazing outfits, many Indian, she wore during the trip.

Shriya, Kriti, Rakul Painted It Black

Shriya, Kriti, Rakul Painted It Black

Rediff.com9 May 2023

They owned the red carpet in black.

Mrunal-Dulquer Dazzle On Awards Night

Mrunal-Dulquer Dazzle On Awards Night

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Even as Naatu Naatu enjoys Oscar fame, its south counterparts are getting their share of recognition in India.

Chef Hemant Oberoi looks back on Taj Hotel's night of terror

Chef Hemant Oberoi looks back on Taj Hotel's night of terror

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Star Chef Hemant Oberoi looks back on the Taj's night of terror.

26/11 attack: Taj suffers losses of over Rs 114 cr

26/11 attack: Taj suffers losses of over Rs 114 cr

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Iconic Taj Mahal hotel suffered losses of more than Rs 114 crore because of destruction of property in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, a top official of the hotel told the trial court said.

Taj has the best service, Indigo's the best airline...

Taj has the best service, Indigo's the best airline...

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Marriott has the best breakfast in town. New Delhi airport has the best stores. Kishore Singh on the good, bad and worst among hotels, airports and airlines.

Recovered 500 GB data from terror suspects, no clue about their plan: Maha ATS

Recovered 500 GB data from terror suspects, no clue about their plan: Maha ATS

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The agency also recovered an electronic circuit used in making explosives from the rented flat of the terror suspects in Pune's Kondhwa area along with 500 GB data from the devices, he said.

26/11: 'Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India is not an easy matter'

26/11: 'Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India is not an easy matter'

Rediff.com24 May 2023

'As Rana is not an Indian citizen, our leverage on the US system -- whether it's their judiciary or the executive -- is very limited in that sense.'

Ganesh Chaturthi Special Recipes

Ganesh Chaturthi Special Recipes

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Show-stopping desserts to impress guests on Ganeshotsav.

The Lunar Eclipse As Seen In India

The Lunar Eclipse As Seen In India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Glimpses of the year's last lunar eclipse.

Mithila Is A Happy Pool Girl!

Mithila Is A Happy Pool Girl!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Just where are the stars travelling? We find out.

BF.7 variant found in several Covid +ve samples of int'l fliers: Govt

BF.7 variant found in several Covid +ve samples of int'l fliers: Govt

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

More than 15 lakh international air passengers have so far been screened and 200 of them have tested positive for COVID-19, Mandaviya said on the sidelines of a book launch.

CCTVs to be installed at the Taj for added securit

CCTVs to be installed at the Taj for added securit

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

None of them will be installed on the main monument.

Crucial meet today on genome sequencing of positive Covid samples

Crucial meet today on genome sequencing of positive Covid samples

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

It's expected that INSACOG will be once again releasing a bulletin from next week on updates about the types of variants present in India.

Neha Takes Cooking Classes In Rajasthan

Neha Takes Cooking Classes In Rajasthan

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Alaya is a bikini babe... Nora, Mouni are in Atlanta... Amy wraps up shoot...

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.

India plays 26/11 plotter Sajid Mir's audio at UN anti-terror meet in Mumbai

India plays 26/11 plotter Sajid Mir's audio at UN anti-terror meet in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

In the audio clip, he is heard directing the attack on Chabad House during Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks.

A Film About Sex Not Seen In India Before

A Film About Sex Not Seen In India Before

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'Agra is about sexuality and sexual repression, and the relationship of sexuality to the physical spaces that we are in.'

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists some interesting made-for-OTT hostage dramas that you can watch.

India records 173 new Covid cases, active tally declines

India records 173 new Covid cases, active tally declines

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The active cases comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national recovery rate has increased to 98.80 per cent, according to the ministry's website.

Hindu litigant group in Gyanvapi, other temple cases removes two lawyers

Hindu litigant group in Gyanvapi, other temple cases removes two lawyers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Jitendra Singh Visen, president of Vishwa Vaidik Sanatan Sangh, however, refused to divulge the reason behind the decision.

Recipe: Goan Mutton Xacutti

Recipe: Goan Mutton Xacutti

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The pungent masala of the Mutton Xacutti can be used to make a mixed vegetable dish too.

Celebrations erupt in BJP camp as Uddhav quits

Celebrations erupt in BJP camp as Uddhav quits

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Many of BJP leaders said that Fadnavis will soon helm the state.