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Ladies, beware when you check into hotels alone

Ladies, beware when you check into hotels alone

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

What are the precautions a woman should take when occupying a hotel room all by herself? Here are a few suggestions to ensure your safety and wellbeing.

Assam BJP ministers meet rebel Shiv Sena MLAs at Guwahati hotel

Assam BJP ministers meet rebel Shiv Sena MLAs at Guwahati hotel

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

This is the third time in two days that Singhal, the Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister, has met the dissidents.

Taj bidding for New York hotel

Taj bidding for New York hotel

Rediff.com2 Oct 2003

Six killed, 200 others trapped in Hotel Trident

Six killed, 200 others trapped in Hotel Trident

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Over 200 people are still trapped inside Hotel Trident in Mumbai and five to six staff members of the luxury hotel have been killed in the night-long terror attack."Altogether there would be around 200 people inside the Oberoi complex in Mumbai. We believe that not less than 100 people are at the Oberoi side and not less than 100 people inside the Trident side," Vice Chairman of Oberoi Hotels S S Mukherjee told a TV channel.The plush hotel is currently surrounded by army.

12 Indian hotels that will take your breath away

12 Indian hotels that will take your breath away

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

They are also feature among the top 500 in the world.

Luxury retail headed to hotels for the brand fit

Luxury retail headed to hotels for the brand fit

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Absence of quality real estate in malls and on high street seen as factors behind migration.

'Couples Are Moving Beyond Dinner Dates'

'Couples Are Moving Beyond Dinner Dates'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

With Valentine's Day falling on a Friday, travel is picking up as people look for quick getaways.

In PHOTOS: Kabul hotel siege ends, 19 killed

In PHOTOS: Kabul hotel siege ends, 19 killed

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

At least 10 people have been killed in a more than four-hour standoff between militants and police at a luxury hotel in Kabul, according to the Afghan police.

US co plans $100 mn hotel in Bangalore

US co plans $100 mn hotel in Bangalore

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

New York-based Citigroup Property Investors on Tuesday announced its partnership with Nitesh Estates, a leading real estate developer in Bangalore, to develop a $100 million 250 room luxury hotel in the city.

Marriott to add 24 new hotels by '12

Marriott to add 24 new hotels by '12

Rediff.com27 May 2009

Some of these are regional players, like K Raheja Corporation (Mumbai), Salgaonkar (Goa), Viceroy Hotels (Hyderabad) and Panchshil Realty (Pune). The hospitality major currently has six properties in Mumbai, Goa, Hyderabad and Chennai and operates through five different brands, including Marriott, JW Marriott, Courtyard, Renaissance and Marriott Executive Apartments.

Fullerton Hotel chain on its way to India

Fullerton Hotel chain on its way to India

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

The first 150-200 room Fullerton Hotel would come up in Kolkata, at a heritage building on the Ho Chi Min Sarani, as a joint venture with a Kolkata-based non residential Indian, said Chia Boon Kuah, executive director, Far East Organization, after a press conference in Kolkata on Saturday. The company was scouting heritage sites in Mumbai and Delhi also for similar projects, he said.

JW Marriott plans 3 more hotels in India

JW Marriott plans 3 more hotels in India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Luxury hotel brand JW Marriott on Friday said it will set up 10 new properties across five countries in 2010, including three in India, entailing a total investment of over $2 billion.

Global hotel chains enter Bharat

Global hotel chains enter Bharat

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'Demand in India has been outstripping supply.'

Manipur Shiv Sena chief with 'ghar wapsi' plea turned away from rebels' hotel

Manipur Shiv Sena chief with 'ghar wapsi' plea turned away from rebels' hotel

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Security arrangements were on Monday tightened in the luxury hotel near Guwahati where rebel Maharashtra MLAs led by Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde are camping as advocates, senior police and government officials were seen entering there.

Rana joined 26/11 plot in 2005, facilitated Headley's Indian visa: NIA

Rana joined 26/11 plot in 2005, facilitated Headley's Indian visa: NIA

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Canadian national convicted in the United States for his role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited to India. Rana, a close associate of Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, was involved in the conspiracy from 2005 onwards and assisted Headley in obtaining a visa for India. He is the third person to be sent on trial in India for the 26/11 attacks after Ajmal Kasab and Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal. Rana's extradition comes after US President Donald Trump approved the request.

Taj group to open 43 new hotels in 4 years

Taj group to open 43 new hotels in 4 years

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

The Tata Group company owns and runs six brands of hotels in the luxury, premium, mid-market and value segments.

Chargesheet filed against Saif in hotel brawl case

Chargesheet filed against Saif in hotel brawl case

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

The actor was involved in a brawl with a South Africa-based businessman in February this year.

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Shreekant Sambrani remembers P R S 'Biki' Oberoi, personal friend and hospitality icon, who passed into the ages this week.

Murray hopes his new hotel will be a smash hit

Murray hopes his new hotel will be a smash hit

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

The British number one opted to buy the hotel where his brother Jamie, a Wimbledon mixed doubles champion, got married in 2010.

ITC plans 3 hotels @ Rs 1000 cr

ITC plans 3 hotels @ Rs 1000 cr

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

As part of its major expansion plans, ITC Ltd will build three new super deluxe luxury hotels in Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad at a cost of Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion).

Rekha Gupta takes charge of Delhi after grand swearing-in

Rekha Gupta takes charge of Delhi after grand swearing-in

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Debutant legislator Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi chief minister along with six ministers on Thursday in a grand show of strength full of colour and spectacle to mark the Bharatiya Janata Party's return to power in the city after more than 26 years.

World's first space hotel plans to open in 2027

World's first space hotel plans to open in 2027

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The world's very first space hotel is slated to open in 2027. Named the Voyager Class space station, the hotel will be able to hold up to 400 guests.

Shangri-La opens its 1st hotel in India

Shangri-La opens its 1st hotel in India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, the leading luxury hotel group of Asia Pacific, opened their first-ever hotel in India on Wednesday in collaboration with India's Eros group in the heart of New Delhi.

Trump Turns Up At Lit Fests All Over!

Trump Turns Up At Lit Fests All Over!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

The dramatic moves of Donald Trump, which have shaken up the global order, dominated the discussion. A sense of bewilderment prevailed, but there was also expectation that President Trump would settle down to a more traditional style of governance after a time of shock and awe, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, an attendee at literary festivals in Calicut, Jaipur, Kochi, Sharjah and Thiruvanathapuram.

From IPL glam to Mumbai slums: Justin Langer's journey

From IPL glam to Mumbai slums: Justin Langer's journey

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Langer said conversation they had at that time included a deep dive into Chandrashekhar's life and 'his story blew me away'.

Sec 144 imposed near K'taka MLAs' hotel in Mumbai

Sec 144 imposed near K'taka MLAs' hotel in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Section 144 of the CrPC prohibits an assembly of more than four persons in an area.

Indian Hotels surges 5% over Tata-Orient row

Indian Hotels surges 5% over Tata-Orient row

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Shares of the company opened firm on Thursday at Rs 147.70, up 1.58 per cent from Wednesday's close, then rallied ahead to witness an intra-day high of Rs 153 and as much as 1.05 lakh shares changed hands on the Bombay Stock Exchange. On the National Stock Exchange, the company opened at Rs 145.10, touched a high of Rs 148.50, up 2.10 per cent over its previous close and over 3.02 lakh shares got traded.

CPM objects to minister staying in 5-star hotel

CPM objects to minister staying in 5-star hotel

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

The Communist Party of India-Marxist on Friday raised in the Lok Sabha the issue of Minister of State for Tourism Sultan Ahmed staying in a five-star hotel for six months and questioned who would foot the bill of Rs 37 lakh.

Ever seen a hotel atop a railway track?

Ever seen a hotel atop a railway track?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The luxury hotel with 318 rooms and to be operated by a private entity is spread across 7,400 square metres and has been built at a cost of Rs 7.9 billion.

Inside the hotel where Trump and Kim will meet

Inside the hotel where Trump and Kim will meet

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The historic summit between United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jon-un that is going to be held on Jun 12 is the talk of the town these days. The Capella Hotel in Singapore was announced to be the official location of the summit. Take a look at this 30 acre luxurious resort where history will be made.

10 killed, 14 injured in hotel fire in China

10 killed, 14 injured in hotel fire in China

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

The fire broke out on the second floor of the HNA Platinum Mix Hotel in the Honggutan New District on Saturday morning, firefighters said.

A few final steps to be completed: Misri on Rana's extradition

A few final steps to be completed: Misri on Rana's extradition

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The United States has approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, to India. The decision was announced by President Donald Trump during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the White House. India is currently working on the logistics of Rana's surrender and extradition, with several final steps to be completed before he is sent back to India. The joint statement issued by India and the US during Prime Minister Modi's visit reaffirmed their commitment to fighting terrorism and eliminating terrorist safe havens. The leaders also called on Pakistan to bring to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks. Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, is currently lodged at a metropolitan detention center in Los Angeles. He is associated with Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, one of the main conspirators of the 26/11 attacks.

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

There's clearly no limit to how dramatic a wedding can be.

No Indian killed in Kabul hotel attack: India

No Indian killed in Kabul hotel attack: India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

India today said none of its nationals was killed in a Taliban attack on a heavily fortified luxury hotel in Afghanistan's capital. Afghan Interior Ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi had said that four foreigners -- one each from New Zealand, Canada, Pakistan and India -- were killed in the attack on Serena Hotel which is used by UN staff and foreign diplomats.

What's Sachin Tendulkar doing in a village?

What's Sachin Tendulkar doing in a village?

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The Master Blaster took some time off from his busy schedule and went back to the traditional ways of life, spending quality time with his family on a beach in Konkan, at a seaside luxury hotel in Bhogwe, Sindhudurg.

'Even Kasab didn't have...': Aaditya on security of rebel Sena MLAs

'Even Kasab didn't have...': Aaditya on security of rebel Sena MLAs

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs who support Shinde returned to Mumbai from Goa on Saturday evening on the eve of the Assembly session, and were lodged in a luxury hotel in south Mumbai, where Vidhan Bhavan, venue of the floor test, is located.

Phoenix to build 30-storey 5-star hotel at Lower P

Phoenix to build 30-storey 5-star hotel at Lower P

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

Mumbai-based Phoenix Mills today announced that it would set up a 30-storey luxury hotel in central Mumbai at a cost of Rs 300 crore

Oberoi Realty ties up with Ritz-Carlton for Worli hotel

Oberoi Realty ties up with Ritz-Carlton for Worli hotel

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Both Oberoi Realty and Ritz-Carlton refused to share further details of the management contract stating confidentiality.

Dhaka limps back to normal, but protests yet to die down

Dhaka limps back to normal, but protests yet to die down

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Businesses have resumed but it's not business as usual in the capital city of Bangladesh.