News for 'five-star'

'The reason I am alive now is the Indian Army'

'The reason I am alive now is the Indian Army'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

An Egyptian woman, who was among 960 foreign nationals evacuated by India from Yemen, has lauded Indian Army for rescuing her from the strife-torn country.

BCCI's Shirke, Shetty depose in IPL spot-fixing probe

BCCI's Shirke, Shetty depose in IPL spot-fixing probe

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Former BCCI secretary Sanjay Jagdale, current IPL Governing Council member Ajay Shirke and Prof R S Shetty, the Board's General Manager (Game Development), deposed before the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha Committee.

Bar-owners look for way out of SC ban

Bar-owners look for way out of SC ban

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

'This is almost like demonetisation and is overwhelming,' says a bar-owner.

Meet Mammootty's queen in Pazhassi Raja

Meet Mammootty's queen in Pazhassi Raja

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Kaniha on her latest Malayalam movie opposite the superstar.

Rahul sets austerity example with his kurta-pyjama

Rahul sets austerity example with his kurta-pyjama

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Joining the debate on austerity, All India Congress Committee General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said politicians should be austere all the time -- a stark reminder to two the Union ministers who had to check out of five-star hotels in Chennai a couple of days ago following an embarrassing media exposure.

Banks to auction Kingfisher, 'Fly the Good Times' trademarks

Banks to auction Kingfisher, 'Fly the Good Times' trademarks

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The airlines had pledged the trademarks as collateral with banks at the time of taking loans from them

Myths in cable TV pricing

Myths in cable TV pricing

Rediff.com10 Mar 2009

Last week's Supreme Court decision on cable-pricing means that 83 million cable homes will end up paying more for their television.

Ghosal crashes out of US Open squash

Ghosal crashes out of US Open squash

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

India's number one Saurav Ghosal went down fighting to England's Adrian Grant in straight sets in a pre-quarterfinal match of the $52,500 five-star PSA US Open Squash Championship 2009 in Chicago on Friday.

Crazy fans in Pakistan set for a dose of international cricket

Crazy fans in Pakistan set for a dose of international cricket

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

World XI captain Faf du Plessis on Monday said that their tour of Pakistan is not just about playing a series but way bigger than that where the crazy fans get a dose of top flight international cricket.

Mumbai terror strikes: Film industry in shock

Mumbai terror strikes: Film industry in shock

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

The film industry on Thursday expressed a deep shock over the nightmare that unfolded on Wednesday night as terrorists targeted various important ocations in Mumbai. The industry people also appealed for sanity and called for unity after one of the biggest terrorist strikes rattled the country's financial and dream city.

Under new boss, Ginger hotels to expand in asset-light mode

Under new boss, Ginger hotels to expand in asset-light mode

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The renovations at the old hotels will be complete in two and a half years and tariffs will range between Rs 2,500 and Rs 4,000

Hotel attack: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut arrested

Hotel attack: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut arrested

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

Raut, the Executive Editor of Sena mouthpiece Saamana, was arrested from his residence at suburban Bhandup after the Centre directed the state government to deal sternly with those involved in the attack, sources said. Around 500 Shiv Sena workers had vandalised the lobby and kitchen of Lalit Group's Intercontinental Hotel to protest against sacking of 21 employees by the management on January 21.

Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Big cities are the breeding grounds for romance this year.

Now, app that helps extend smartphone battery life

Now, app that helps extend smartphone battery life

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The app provides users with information so they can make more informed decisions on whether they want to avoid downloading power-hungry apps or remove such apps that were previously downloaded.

A fable of blood and bribes

A fable of blood and bribes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

The death of 11 French engineers in Karachi and Pakistan's secret plot to destabilise India.

Stats: Bhuvneshwar impresses on return

Stats: Bhuvneshwar impresses on return

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Check out the statistical highlights on Day 2 of the second Test between India and New Zealand.

How luxury hotels are surviving the downturn

How luxury hotels are surviving the downturn

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

They saving crores by making cuts that customers can barely notice.

The beginning of a new auto war

The beginning of a new auto war

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

The fight between Toyota and GM may be is over elsewhere -- but we may have just witnessed the beginning of a new war today. A war that will be played in developing markets like India.

Hotels plan tough protection measures

Hotels plan tough protection measures

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Hotels are not typically equipped to handle terrorist attacks and present ideal soft targets around the world, according to experts. Even the private security guards that the hotels hire do not always have the expertise to use weapons. This is set to change now, hotel officials say.

Champions League: Atletico close in on last eight

Champions League: Atletico close in on last eight

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Manchester City came out on top in an epic Champions League battle against Monaco whereasAtletico Madrid beat hosts Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 in a topsy-turvy encounter.

Hotels go hi-tech to woo travellers

Hotels go hi-tech to woo travellers

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Today, when you check into a hotel, be sure to expect more than just a helpful bell-boy and a smiling concierge. As it is, the category of business travellers has been growing at a healthy clip. However, the rise of low-cost airlines and the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi has now given the entire travelling space a shot in the arm.

Jet pink slips to 25 expat pilots

Jet pink slips to 25 expat pilots

Rediff.com8 Nov 2008

The expatriates get between $15,000 to 18,000 salary per month besides perquisites such as five-star hotel accommodation and business class conveyance to their home country. Earlier, around Diwali, Jet had sacked about 1,000 temporaray staff but later rescinded its move by taking back all the employees.

5 convicted for rape of German woman

5 convicted for rape of German woman

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

In a quick disposal of a rape case, a local court on Tuesday convicted five accused of raping a 20-year-old German tourist in Chandigarh in September. Pankaj Punia, Manvir Singh Jolly, Harpreet Singh Dalli, Sukhwinder Singh Sukhi and Sompal were booked for kidnapping the woman from outside a five star hotel here on September 28 and taking her to a farmhouse in Haryana's Samalakha area, where she was gang raped.

PIX: Alia, Priyanka, Shahid spotted at a party!

PIX: Alia, Priyanka, Shahid spotted at a party!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Looking at the star arrivals for the Filmfare pre-awards party.

Sunanda case: FBI report rules out 'polonium poisoning'

Sunanda case: FBI report rules out 'polonium poisoning'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Radiation levels in Sunanda Pushkar's viscera samples were "within the standard safety norms", Delhi Police said on Wednesday as they shared the findings of an FBI report that virtually rules out the theory of 'polonium poisoning' causing her death.

Tehelka case: Tarun Tejpal's potency test positive

Tehelka case: Tarun Tejpal's potency test positive

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal, arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman journalist, underwent a potency test which came out positive.

Kochi's Infopark gets Rs 320 crore investment

Kochi's Infopark gets Rs 320 crore investment

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The phase II development of Infopark has received a shot in the arm with a pact being inked for fresh investments worth Rs 320 crore (Rs 3.20 billion) under the PPP route.

Rudrapur readies for Nano launch

Rudrapur readies for Nano launch

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

With hundreds of new industries setting shop at Pantnagar, just a stone's throw away, the economic impact is quite discernible in Rudrapur, the district headquarters of Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar district. And now that Tata Motors is said to be gearing up to launch the first Nano from Pantnagar, there is fresh excitement in the area. The business community here is ready to give a red carpet welcome to Nano.

Vande Bharat Express: Love at first sight

Vande Bharat Express: Love at first sight

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The train has a lot to offer to its passengers: Silent run, fully-sealed gangway connecting two coaches, GPS-based passenger information system, modular bio-vacuum and disabled-friendly toilets, intelligent air conditioning that adjusts cooling according to the climate and closed-circuit television for safety.

Mumbai fine dining may lose 30% clientele

Mumbai fine dining may lose 30% clientele

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Bookings in five-star hotels and inflow of foreign tourists into the country were already running low due to the global economic meltdown. With Wednesday's terror attack, the hotel industry is expected to see a rise in the number of cancellations and also a substantial reduction in tourist numbers since the terrorists have struck at the peak of the tourist season.

Middlesex cancel flight to India

Middlesex cancel flight to India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

English county side Middlesex have cancelled their flight to India on Thursday for the inaugural Twenty20 Champions League after a series of attacks in the financial capital Mumbai.

Headley to reveal 26/11 planning to Mumbai court tomorrow

Headley to reveal 26/11 planning to Mumbai court tomorrow

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

Headley, 55, was pardoned on December 10 and made an approver by additional sessions judge G A Sanap who presides over special cases related to terrorism, including those under the now repealed Terrorists and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act.

Soon, cars to have fuel efficiency star rating!

Soon, cars to have fuel efficiency star rating!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The International Centre for Automotive Technology at Haryana will authorise usage of labels for each vehicle model and its variant.

Sunanda case: Swamy writes to Rajnath for setting up SIT

Sunanda case: Swamy writes to Rajnath for setting up SIT

Rediff.com14 May 2016

In a letter to Singh, Swamy was severely critical of Delhi Police, alleging that it was dragging its feet even on elementary steps necessary in criminal investigation when it has been established that poison was found in her body and she died an unnatural death.

RCOM spurns RIL's reconciliation offer

RCOM spurns RIL's reconciliation offer

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

In its offer, that comes days after RIL invoked the arbitration clause under the non-compete agreement and asked RCOM to start conciliation as part of the process, Reliance Communication proposed to meet 'RIL in week of 14th July to clarify any doubts'. RCOM sources said that neither there was any dispute nor occasion for conciliation process and said that communication to RIL makes it clear that the company reserved the rights to take all actions as legally advised.

Spotted: Dhoni in Chennai

Spotted: Dhoni in Chennai

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

Reader Vivek Ranganathan sent us this picture from Chennai.

New Tata Motors MD in few days

New Tata Motors MD in few days

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Slym, 51, died after falling from a high floor of the hotel in Yannawa district, Bangkok.

SRK fractured shoulder during film shoot; advised 2-3 weeks bed rest

SRK fractured shoulder during film shoot; advised 2-3 weeks bed rest

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who was hurt during a film shoot in suburban Mumbai two days back, has sustained a fracture in right shoulder and an injury on his knee and has been advised bed rest for two-three weeks, sources said.

Hotel tariffs drop 20% after terror attacks

Hotel tariffs drop 20% after terror attacks

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Hotel tariffs have dropped by as much as 20 per cent after last week's terrorist attacks on Mumbai that forced international tourists to cancel travel plans.

Homes for the mobile

Homes for the mobile

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The desire to seek work in new territories is another defining characteristic of the modern nomad