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Team Shinde wins Maha speaker election, floor test on Monday

Team Shinde wins Maha speaker election, floor test on Monday

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Narvekar, who polled 164 votes, defeated Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena candidate Rajan Salvi who got 107 votes.

Pompeii: How Life Changed In A Day

Pompeii: How Life Changed In A Day

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

'They were ahead of their times. We don't expect this from a civilisation of the first century AD.'

6 stunning undersea hotels

6 stunning undersea hotels

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

The engineering marvels are once in a lifetime experience.

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'When there was a match, he would be up all night watching it on his laptop with Kishori Amonkarji singing on the side.'

DLF to bring Hilton brand to Kolkata

DLF to bring Hilton brand to Kolkata

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

DLF, which will enter the capital market on June 11 with its public issue, announced on Friday an investment of Rs 3,000 crore (Rs 30 billion) for developing two hotels and a service apartment in Kolkata.

Strauss-Kahn moves to luxury apartment

Strauss-Kahn moves to luxury apartment

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Strauss-Kahn's new apartment is a $50,000 per month luxury pad with four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a spa, gym, steam bath, and home theatre.

Amy shows off her baby bump

Amy shows off her baby bump

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Amy Jackson at BAFTA!

Rebel K'taka MLAs near Pune, await Speaker's decision

Rebel K'taka MLAs near Pune, await Speaker's decision

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

If their resignations are accepted, they may even go back to Bengaluru, they added.

Shangri-La Hotel likely venue for Trump-Kim summit

Shangri-La Hotel likely venue for Trump-Kim summit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

The 792-room luxury five-star hotel has been mentioned as a possible venue for the talks as it has held major conferences over the years.

I-T Sleuths Chasing Rs 16.69 Trillion Tax Arrears

I-T Sleuths Chasing Rs 16.69 Trillion Tax Arrears

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

As on April 1, income tax arrears have increased to Rs 43 trillion from Rs 24 trillion on April 1, 2023.

Paswan weighs in: 5-star hotels cannot overcharge

Paswan weighs in: 5-star hotels cannot overcharge

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

"There are complaints and reports in social media and media about overcharging by some five-star hotels for items like bananas and eggs. This is a serious and unfortunate matter," Paswan told reporters in New Delhi.

Sunanda Pushkar death case transferred to Sessions Court

Sunanda Pushkar death case transferred to Sessions Court

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The court also directed Delhi police to preserve vigilance report in the matter.

Amidst political crisis, Maharashtra governor tests Covid positive

Amidst political crisis, Maharashtra governor tests Covid positive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has tested positive for Covid-19.

Number of Indians dead in Lanka blasts rises to 11

Number of Indians dead in Lanka blasts rises to 11

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Sri Lankan foreign ministry said that the number of foreign nationals who have been killed in the attack rose to 36.

Cleartrip, Taj Hotels to spread wings in West Asia

Cleartrip, Taj Hotels to spread wings in West Asia

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Cleartrip acquired Saudi travel firm Flyin last July and it provides bilingual ground support service and itineraries for inbound tourists.

India's most romantic hotels

India's most romantic hotels

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The list of romantic hotels traverses destinations from Manali and Munnar among the hills to the quaint backwaters in Kerala to exquisite locales in Rajasthan.

Prithvi Shaw hit me, claims 'fan' arrested in selfie case

Prithvi Shaw hit me, claims 'fan' arrested in selfie case

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The influencer claimed that Shaw and his friend asked her not to file a police complaint, said sorry, and left.

Tatas studying Orient-Express rejection of takeover bid

Tatas studying Orient-Express rejection of takeover bid

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

They are considering options with respect to the offer to acquire the hotel.

RIL checks into hotels business

RIL checks into hotels business

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

The Mukesh Ambani-controlled Reliance Industries is entering the supply-deficient hospitality business and is in talks with big international names such as Walt Disney, Ritz Carlton and Four Seasons

Luxury market shakes off slowdown blues

Luxury market shakes off slowdown blues

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

The market likely to cross $10-bn mark in 2014.

Subrata Roy denied bail, allowed to meet clients outside jail

Subrata Roy denied bail, allowed to meet clients outside jail

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

The Supreme Court has denied to release Sahara Chief Subrata Roy on bail or parole.

Amy Jackson just broke a million hearts!

Amy Jackson just broke a million hearts!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

It's time to congratulate the gorgeous actress!

Special session of Maha assembly begins today with Speaker's election

Special session of Maha assembly begins today with Speaker's election

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The four-day old Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party government will face the floor test on July 4 during the special two-day session of the Legislative Assembly beginning on Mumbai Sunday.

IHCL's Sea Rock project in trouble

IHCL's Sea Rock project in trouble

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Two years after IHCL - one of Asia's biggest hotel chains which runs the Taj chain of hotels and resorts in addition to three other brands - had clinched the deal and subsequently demolished the multi-storey 434-room Hotel Sea Rock, it is now awaiting clearance to start construction.

Before leaving Assam, rebels donate Rs 51 lakh for flood relief

Before leaving Assam, rebels donate Rs 51 lakh for flood relief

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs from Maharashtra have contributed Rs 51 lakh for the flood relief wok in Assam, where they have been camping since the last week, their spokesperson said on Wednesday.

RIL inks pact with Oberoi to co-manage 3 hospitality projects

RIL inks pact with Oberoi to co-manage 3 hospitality projects

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Reliance Industries in collaboration with The Oberoi Hotels and Resorts will co-manage three iconic hospitality projects which include Anant Vilas in Mumbai and Stoke Park in the UK, the company said on Thursday. The arrangement between the two companies also includes management of another planned project in Gujarat. "Reliance Industries...has entered into an understanding with The Oberoi Hotels and Resorts (Oberoi) to jointly manage three properties across India and the UK.

Vintage hotels in 'Palace on Wheels' coaches soon!

Vintage hotels in 'Palace on Wheels' coaches soon!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

The National Rail Museum houses seven of the original nine 'Palace on Wheels' coaches.

Sunanda Pushkar death case: Shashi Tharoor granted regular bail

Sunanda Pushkar death case: Shashi Tharoor granted regular bail

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Earlier, a court had granted the former Union minister anticipatory bail, despite Special Investigation Team's opposition.

Tatas partner Italian fund to check into Orient-Express

Tatas partner Italian fund to check into Orient-Express

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Offer valued at $1.86 bn comes 5 years after Bermuda chain rebuffed Indian Hotels.

Amy shows off her baby bump!

Amy shows off her baby bump!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Amy, 26 weeks pregnant, is expecting her baby in September.

Orient Express appoints Harsha Agadi as director

Orient Express appoints Harsha Agadi as director

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

US-based luxury hotel chain operator Orient Express has brought on its board an Indian-origin restaurant business entrepreneur Harsha V Agadi as an independent director.

3C Company ties up with Four Seasons

3C Company ties up with Four Seasons

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Realty firm 'The 3C Company' today announced tie-up with global hospitality major Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts for managing its five-star hotel in Noida.

DLF to sell Amanresorts in $300 million deal

DLF to sell Amanresorts in $300 million deal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

It does not involve Amanresorts' flagship New Delhi hotel.

Gourmet meals on wheels, 5-stars' latest success mantra

Gourmet meals on wheels, 5-stars' latest success mantra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Since home-delivered meals from five-stars are cheaper by 15 to 20 per cent as compared to eating at the destination outside, food delivery has emerged as an important part of every restaurant's service portfolio.

Leela Palace Chennai readying for November opening

Leela Palace Chennai readying for November opening

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Chennai's newest luxury hotel, situated on the southern end of the Marina beach, is being readied to welcome guests. Sea-facing, the Chettinad Palace-inspired opulent hotel from Hotel Leelaventure Ltd will open early November, just in time to cash in on the peak-season demand.

P R S Oberoi to give up active role in company

P R S Oberoi to give up active role in company

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

The overall management responsibility is handed to close aide Shib Sanker Mukherji. The patriarch will be an advisor and guide, and will retain chairmanship of the company.

Inspired by T20 WC win, young India vows more glory

Inspired by T20 WC win, young India vows more glory

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

India's emotional and epochal triumph in the just-concluded T20 World Cup found its resonance in Gen-Next stars

Inside the hotel where Trump will stay during India visit

Inside the hotel where Trump will stay during India visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

During their trip, the Trumps will be booked into the 14th floor of the ITC Maurya hotel in the Grand Presidential Suite in New Delhi. Trump will be the fourth US president to stay at the ITC Maurya in the recent past. US president Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W Bush also chose the same facility.

Inside the amazing Airbus A380: Don't miss it!

Inside the amazing Airbus A380: Don't miss it!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

The interiors of the world's biggest passenger airline, the Airbus A 380 resemble a luxury hotel.

Now Banarasi sarees for Taj staff

Now Banarasi sarees for Taj staff

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, decided the welcoming staff at the group's Luxury Hotels would be draped in the rich colours and designs of the Banarasi saris. Taj had adopted three villages in Varanasi and employed 25 master weavers there for the project. It will be subsequently replicated at all 10 Luxury Hotels of the group across the country for duty managers and front office staff. For the Taj sari, a weaver is paid Rs 1800 directly, without a middleman.