News for 'five-star'

Another family feud breaks open and this time in the Godrej family

Another family feud breaks open and this time in the Godrej family

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

At the heart of the disagreement is a 1,000-acre land parcel, part of the 3,400 acres owned by the family in Vikhroli, a northeastern suburb of Mumbai.

General Rawat: Hasten slowly with theatre commands

General Rawat: Hasten slowly with theatre commands

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Before migrating into the theatre command concept, it would be worthwhile to study the shortfalls experienced by the Tri Services Command in the Andaman and Nicobar islands and make good the deficiencies, suggests Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

IAF air strike in Pakistan killed up to 350 terrorists: Sources

IAF air strike in Pakistan killed up to 350 terrorists: Sources

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Everyone at the camp was sleeping and Pakistani defence establishment had no clue that the attack was coming so deep into their country.

Investing in mutual funds? 5 TRAPS to avoid

Investing in mutual funds? 5 TRAPS to avoid

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Here are five red flags that should prompt you to look beyond a mutual fund's five-star rating.

MG Motors' electric vehicle sold out before launch

MG Motors' electric vehicle sold out before launch

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

This number is more than the total number (1,071) of electric cars sold in India in calendar year 2019. MG has stopped registrations for the ZS and will cater to 2,409 of the total bookings.

How wise men in FinMin can ideally allocate budget to ministries

How wise men in FinMin can ideally allocate budget to ministries

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The Ministry of Finance or Commerce would certainly need a larger hospitality budget than the Ministry of Agriculture.

Do not use Ambedkar's name for political gains: Modi

Do not use Ambedkar's name for political gains: Modi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Modi said no regime had honoured Dr B R Ambedkar the way his government had.

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

Rediff.com10 May 2021

India is in the midst of its biggest crisis since Independence. It is a national emergency and begs to be dealt with. Politics can wait. Lives need to be saved. We need to vaccinate India at a pace faster than any country in the world, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh passes away at 98

Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh passes away at 98

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

His demise marks an end of a glorious era of the Indian Air Force.

Terrorists storm 5-star hotel in Pak's Gwadar, 1 killed

Terrorists storm 5-star hotel in Pak's Gwadar, 1 killed

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Three terrorists attempted a forced entry into the hotel. A guard at the entrance challenged them after which the terrorists opened fire and killed him, the army's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations said.

With Covid-19 claims of Rs 300cr, insurance cos get a rate card

With Covid-19 claims of Rs 300cr, insurance cos get a rate card

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Insurance experts said since it may be difficult to set a tariff or fixed rates for Covid-19 treatment, an indicative rate chart has been proposed.

Attack exposes Pak air defences

Attack exposes Pak air defences

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

They have been exposed again by the IAF's ability to strike 80 km into Pakistan without being intercepted or incurring casualties.

Lokpal to work from Delhi's 5-star luxury hotel

Lokpal to work from Delhi's 5-star luxury hotel

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The Lokpal chairperson, all of its eight members and support staff are being allocated space in the hotel premises.

The prime minister has given a recipe for undermining the Constitution

The prime minister has given a recipe for undermining the Constitution

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

'To suggest that activists -- and that too 'five star activists' -- are driving the courts, is to betray an ignorance of the functioning of the legal system of the most gross kind,' says Senior Advocate and former Additional Solicitor General Indira Jaising.

Tipplers say cheers as bars reopen in Kerala

Tipplers say cheers as bars reopen in Kerala

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

As the bars opened their doors at 11 am on Sunday, heavy rush was seen in various outlets

As lockdown eases, hotels ready with new 5-star drill

As lockdown eases, hotels ready with new 5-star drill

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

As several premium hotels such as ITC, Taj and Oberoi reopen after the lockdown in cities such as Bengaluru, Kolkata and Hyderabad, many changes have been made for the safety of guests and staff including temporary closure of spas, bars, gyms, and swimming pools.

We have 162 MLAs; this is not Goa: Pawar at show of strength

We have 162 MLAs; this is not Goa: Pawar at show of strength

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

"We are here together for people of Maharashtra. A government was formed in the state without a majority. Karnataka, Goa, and Manipur, BJP didn't have majority anywhere but formed a government," said the NCP chief.

PIX: Team Sairat celebrates film's success

PIX: Team Sairat celebrates film's success

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Check out the photos of celebs at Sairat's success bash...

Broad suffers tendon strain but will continue to bowl

Broad suffers tendon strain but will continue to bowl

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

England fast bowler Stuart Broad suffered a tendon strain on day three of the second Test but he will continue to bowl in India's second innings.

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

The city administration is all geared up for the big day and preparations are in full swing to present the 'best face of Agra'.

PIX: Inside world's first underwater villa

PIX: Inside world's first underwater villa

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

To avail this unbelievable piece of luxury, you will have shell out USD 50,000 (Rs 36.67 lakh) per night.

Delegation of EU MPs in Kashmir to assess ground situation

Delegation of EU MPs in Kashmir to assess ground situation

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The team originally comprised 27 parliamentarians, mostly from extreme right or right wing parties, but four did not travel to Kashmir and have reportedly returned to their respective countries, officials said.

From castle ruins to cable cars, these pictures will get you high!

From castle ruins to cable cars, these pictures will get you high!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Coronavirus and the lockdown bringing you down? We assure you the next 20 images will take you to heights you have never experienced before. These are the entries to a contest called #Aerial2020 run by photo app Agora. It asked photographers around the globe to send in their best bird's-eye shots. In total, 9,018 photos were submitted, with the competition judges whittling them down to 50 finalists. Scroll down to feast your eyes on the amazing shots and the winning image is the first one.

I-T attaches Rs 400 cr plot belonging to Mayawati's brother

I-T attaches Rs 400 cr plot belonging to Mayawati's brother

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Mayawati recently appointed her brother Kumar as national vice president of the Bahujan Samaj Party.

Cakewalk review: Esha Deol's comeback is surprisingly assured

Cakewalk review: Esha Deol's comeback is surprisingly assured

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Somewhere in Cakewalk's forced enigma and clumsily written dialogues hides a slice-of-life about closure and grace, feels Sukanya Verma.

Maha polls: Munde vs Munde, once again in Parli

Maha polls: Munde vs Munde, once again in Parli

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The Parli assembly seat in Beed district will again see his daughter Pankaja Munde and nephew Dhananjay Munde lock horns for supremacy.

Kerala goes dry barring 5-star hotels

Kerala goes dry barring 5-star hotels

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Setting aside a single judge order permitting bars in four-star and heritage hotels, the Kerala high court on Tuesday upheld the state government's liquor policy for 2014-15 confining bar licences only to five star hotels.

Cong fast against Modi's 'Sadbhavana Mission' enters 2nd day

Cong fast against Modi's 'Sadbhavana Mission' enters 2nd day

Rediff.com18 Sep 2011

The counter fast of Gujarat Congress leaders Shankersinh Vaghela and Arjun Modhvadia against Chief Minister Narendra Modi's 72-hour 'Sadbhavana Mission', entered the second day on Sunday.

Soni Somarajan's INSPIRING LIFE

Soni Somarajan's INSPIRING LIFE

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

It was Soni Somarajan's biggest dream -- to see himself as a proud member of the Indian Armed Forces. When Life brutally shattered that dream, he wove a new one.

After dry spell, Mumbai wakes up to heavy rain

After dry spell, Mumbai wakes up to heavy rain

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday had predicted heavy rainfall for the next two days due to what it called cyclonic circulation around the maximum city.

Police begin enforcement of liquor ban in Kerala

Police begin enforcement of liquor ban in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Police have begun enforcing the liquor ban across Kerala in the wake of the state high court ratifying the state government's new liquor policy.

BJP MLAs kept in 'confinement' at Gurugram hotel: Kumaraswamy

BJP MLAs kept in 'confinement' at Gurugram hotel: Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Kumaraswamy rejected a charge by the saffron party that he was trying to poach their lawmakers.

Kerala cabinet ratifies new liquor policy

Kerala cabinet ratifies new liquor policy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

The Kerala cabinet on Wednesday ratified the new liquor policy of the Congress-led United Democratic Front government, which envisaged to shut down bars attached to hotels below the five-star category as part of its plans to reduce availability of liquor.

Darbar trailer: Rajinikanth seems to age backwards

Darbar trailer: Rajinikanth seems to age backwards

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Darbar's music, the direction, sets, props, the rest of the cast are all there with one single purpose: To make Rajinikanth look like the superstar he already is, says A Ganesh Nadar.

Ritesh Agarwal on OYO's global ambitions and more

Ritesh Agarwal on OYO's global ambitions and more

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Ritesh Agarwal, founder of Oyo Hotels and Homes, seems to be making all the right moves. In a quick chat with Karan Choudhury and Neha Alawadhi, Agarwal explains the moves he has made in the past 12 months to make his operations global.

Farooq, Shatru, Hema together: What's cooking?

Farooq, Shatru, Hema together: What's cooking?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Sanjay Khan's autobiography The Best Mistakes Of My Life out.

PIX: Gorgeous Priyanka, Nick's Mumbai reception

PIX: Gorgeous Priyanka, Nick's Mumbai reception

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

And the celebrations continue!

How a financial centre turned into a 'skyscraper slum'

How a financial centre turned into a 'skyscraper slum'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

It boasts a helicopter landing pad, glorious views of the Avila mountain range, and large balconies for weekend barbecues.

'Our athletes are in a far better position than many in other countries'

'Our athletes are in a far better position than many in other countries'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Most of our elite athletes are in national camps so they are safer.' 'They don't have to go out to buy vegetables or groceries; they are not as exposed as we are.' 'Most of them work for government organisations, they get salaries and stipends.'

PIX: Pratyusha, Juhi Parmar attend Sailor Today Awards

PIX: Pratyusha, Juhi Parmar attend Sailor Today Awards

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Here's looking at the star arrivals.