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'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.

When The Shortest Met The Tallest!

When The Shortest Met The Tallest!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Jyoti Amge, the shortest lady on the planet, met Rumeysa Gelgi, the tallest woman on earth, for afternoon tea on the occasion of the 20th annual Guinness World Records Day at the Savoy Hotel in London last week.

Landour Longings

Landour Longings

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.

US returnee shot at in home, ex-wife's father arrested

US returnee shot at in home, ex-wife's father arrested

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Efforts are being made to nab the two criminals who shot at Sukhchain Singh, who recently returned from the US, and are on the run, they said.

Why Tailor Your Travel Insurance

Why Tailor Your Travel Insurance

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Before heading abroad, ensure your travel insurance policy offers all essential coverage and has an adequate sum insured.

After brisk Dec, hotels face biz loss as Omicron drives cancellations

After brisk Dec, hotels face biz loss as Omicron drives cancellations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

In a bad start to the new year, hotels are counting their losses again. Weddings and corporate events for this month have either been called off or postponed. The blow has throttled the nascent recovery which had kicked in around August. It is primarily hurting the banquet-driven hotel chains, some of which are seeing cancellations running into lakhs for a single day.

Chinese polar bear hotel opens to outrage

Chinese polar bear hotel opens to outrage

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The Polar Bear Hotel, part of the Harbin Polarland theme park in Heilongjiang's capital and largest city, Harbin, opened its doors on Friday with the promise of round-the-clock polar bear viewing from all 21 guest rooms.

Interfaith couple attack: 7 booked after woman alleges gang rape

Interfaith couple attack: 7 booked after woman alleges gang rape

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Seven men who allegedly barged into a hotel room and attacked an interfaith couple during their stay in Haveri district of Karnatka have been charged with gangrape after the victim complained that she was sexually assaulted by them, the police said on Friday.

Remembering Dr Singh, Finance Minister

Remembering Dr Singh, Finance Minister

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'The critical event signalling a new era for India was Dr Singh's 1991 Budget in which he quoted Victor Hugo to say that no power on earth could stop an idea whose time has come,' recalls T N Ninan.

Shillong Tops 2025 Indian Travel List

Shillong Tops 2025 Indian Travel List

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

The beautiful hill station of Shillong, known for its natural beauty and rich culture, has been named the most popular travel spot in India for 2025.

Surat hotel housing Shinde, rebel Sena MLAs under thick security blanket

Surat hotel housing Shinde, rebel Sena MLAs under thick security blanket

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

While guests who had arrived earlier are leaving one by one, sources revealed that the hotel, situated on Dumas Road of the diamond city, has stopped accepting new bookings for an indefinite period.

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Ratan Tata: A Life, the much awaited biography, reveals that after a year of 'parallel running', Tata began having second thoughts about Cyrus Mistry's 'suitability'. 'Mistry targeted Ratan, the man who had elevated him from virtual oblivion into the mainstream of the Tatas...'

Gujarat: 800 turn up for 40 vacancies, chaos ensues

Gujarat: 800 turn up for 40 vacancies, chaos ensues

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A stampede-like situation was witnessed after about 800 persons turned up for walk-in interviews held by a firm for 40 vacancies in Ankleshwar in Gujarat's Bharuch district, an official has said.

Believe it or not: Shinde camp paid Rs 70 lakh for Guwahati hotel stay

Believe it or not: Shinde camp paid Rs 70 lakh for Guwahati hotel stay

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the rebel Shiv Sena MLAs who had camped at a Guwahati luxury hotel for eight days have cleared their bills before they checked out on Wednesday, a hotel official said.

Budget Impact: 10 Largecaps To Look Out For

Budget Impact: 10 Largecaps To Look Out For

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

10 largecaps stocks which stand to gain from the Budget.

E-travel firms to top $10 bn bookings in FY19

E-travel firms to top $10 bn bookings in FY19

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

The increase in bookings has also meant a significant reduction in overall costs for the online travel agencies and a consequent narrowing of losses.

11 Punjab policemen booked for abducting youth from Rajasthan, demanding ransom

11 Punjab policemen booked for abducting youth from Rajasthan, demanding ransom

Rediff.com10 May 2022

The policemen were booked at Kota's Kunhari police station at a high court order, issued after it heard the petition of Nirmal Singh, the father of the abducted man.

CBI books Lalu family over hotel tender irregularities

CBI books Lalu family over hotel tender irregularities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Searches are being conducted on Friday at 12 locations including Delhi, Patna, Ranchi, Puri and Gurgaon.

Mohun Bagan refuse to travel to Iran for AFC tie

Mohun Bagan refuse to travel to Iran for AFC tie

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Keeping their players' "safety and security" in mind, Mohun Bagan Super Giant have decided against travelling to Iran for their AFC Champions League 2 match against Tractor FC owing to the existing volatile situation in the west Asian nation.

Rajasthan minister booked for 'abetting' suicide

Rajasthan minister booked for 'abetting' suicide

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Joshi, Congress MLA from Hawa Mahal, however, rejected the allegations and called for a fair probe into the case.

Luxury hotels see robust bookings

Luxury hotels see robust bookings

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

If you were planning to spend Christmas or New Year's Eve at exotic locations in Goa or Kerala but haven't done the required bookings for it yet, chances are that you can't go.

'Raj Kapoor Lost His Cool Most Of The Time'

'Raj Kapoor Lost His Cool Most Of The Time'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Rahul Rawail remembers his mentor Raj Kapoor.

When Kohli Blocked Glenn Maxwell....

When Kohli Blocked Glenn Maxwell....

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Maxwell upset Kohli with a gesture in a Test match...

Why Latin America Loves India And Vice Versa

Why Latin America Loves India And Vice Versa

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The warmth and respect for India were evident wherever I went and noticed how most Latin Americans have Indian gurus either directly or online and yoga was very much in vogue, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

When Zeenat Aman Was High!

When Zeenat Aman Was High!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Here's another nugget from Zeenat Aman's treasure trove of life experiences.

Big fat Indian weddings to the rescue of 5-star hotels

Big fat Indian weddings to the rescue of 5-star hotels

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Hotels are also relying on couples who had earlier planned destination weddings but are now considering options within the country.

How hotels in India plan to tide through COVID-19

How hotels in India plan to tide through COVID-19

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Hotels are using a combination of platforms to reach out to the guests. These include online travel agents among others. hotels in India are offering guests an option to pay now and stay later.

Trump still faces four criminal indictments

Trump still faces four criminal indictments

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

In effect, he became the first former president to get the nomination for the top office after being convicted of a felony.

Delhi hotels association to say no to Chinese guests

Delhi hotels association to say no to Chinese guests

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The Delhi Hotels and Restaurant Owners Association, which has more than 3,000 budget hotels and restaurants as members in the national capital, has written to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) informing about the decision and the grouping's full support to CAIT's boycott Chinese goods campaign.

Parl security breach accused wanted to discredit Indian democracy

Parl security breach accused wanted to discredit Indian democracy

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

The chargesheet, spread over 1,000 pages, was filed before the Patiala House Court in June and the court took its cognisance last month. A supplementary was filed in July.

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'People don't know about the immense pressures that come with this position -- every decision a judge takes affects real people and their lives.' 'This is not a job that one can take lightly.' A

What I Discovered In 100 Hours In Seoul

What I Discovered In 100 Hours In Seoul

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

A sojourn in Seoul, one of Asia's largest metropolises, where the ultra-modern coexists with the ancient -- temples and palaces with futuristic skyscrapers climbing to the stratosphere, K-pop with Buddhism, a village within city limits.

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'I was completely in awe of him. After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.'

'He was always very indulgent towards me, a bit like a father to a wayward son'

'He was always very indulgent towards me, a bit like a father to a wayward son'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'He treated stars and assistants with the same unfailing courtesy.'

Pune bar 'drug' video arrests rise to 14 as excise dept nabs 6 waiters

Pune bar 'drug' video arrests rise to 14 as excise dept nabs 6 waiters

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The police want to trace the youths as well as a minor seen in the viral video, it said in court.

'Kajol's A Real Foodie Who Loves Sweets'

'Kajol's A Real Foodie Who Loves Sweets'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'Durga Puja is also a time to catch up on the gossip and when the girls of the family get together it's a beautiful feeling that is hard to describe.'

Now book remotest Indian hotel online

Now book remotest Indian hotel online

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

Indsoft has launched Lomanika.com, a website that provides access to remotest hotel in India.

Pune woman punched in face, left bleeding in road rage case

Pune woman punched in face, left bleeding in road rage case

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Dsilva said she was riding towards Baner on a two-wheeler with two children when a man in a car did not give her way.

History and Mystery in Egypt

History and Mystery in Egypt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Time travel in the land of the pharaohs.

Delhi Gets Ready To House New MPs

Delhi Gets Ready To House New MPs

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'We don't have a say which MP stays where. We prepare everything and allot according to the list we get from Parliament.'