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In times of COVID, how travel firms plan to generate revenue

In times of COVID, how travel firms plan to generate revenue

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

While Yatra is building a digital services platform to offer skill development training and sourcing solutions to corporate, Thomas Cook has partnered ICMR-accredited labs to offer Covid-19 certification, and MakeMyTrip is offering chartered flight services.

Influencing the influencer

Influencing the influencer

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

'An influencer is expected to have upwards of 100,000 followers across various social media platforms of YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter etc,' points out brand strategist Ambi Parameswaran, founder, Brand-Building.com.

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Was Kerkar duped by his employees, as he claims, or did a cocktail of greed, poor cost control and bad management bring the travel firm down, wonder Pavan Lall and Aneesh Phadnis.

The Jaguar F-Type is in a league of its own

The Jaguar F-Type is in a league of its own

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

The F-Type is geared to take on the likes of the Porsche Boxster, and also some of the smaller sports cars like the BMW M-3 and the AUDI S4

No tropical paradise? No problem for Germany, says midfielder Kroos

No tropical paradise? No problem for Germany, says midfielder Kroos

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Germany kick off their title defence on Sunday with their Group F opener against Mexico.

From Tihar, Roy tries to sell the New York Plaza

From Tihar, Roy tries to sell the New York Plaza

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Indian tycoon Subrata Roy is putting up the two trophy properties and another luxury New York hotel for sale to raise $1.6 billion for the bail bond that will get him out of Tihar, a sprawling New Delhi prison complex that houses about 12,000 inmates.

Fulfilling Deveshwar's dreams: A big challenge for ITC's new chief

Fulfilling Deveshwar's dreams: A big challenge for ITC's new chief

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

The outgoing chairman believed in building for the future; for his successor, the challenge will be to maintain the momentum, says Ishita Ayan Dutt.

PIX: Divyanka-Vivek's romantic honeymoon

PIX: Divyanka-Vivek's romantic honeymoon

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The couple had a elaborate wedding in Bhopal last month.

Who's palace is it? Congress steps up attack against Raje, son

Who's palace is it? Congress steps up attack against Raje, son

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Ramesh released some fresh documents including one of 1949 which showed that the Dholpur Palace was owned by the Rajasthan government.

Discover India's poshest homes

Discover India's poshest homes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

These exist in a unique world of by-invitation-only properties -- those that are never advertised and which money alone cannot buy. One cannot simply walk in for a tour of these apartments. A buyer must first meet the developer's targeted social criteria to get invited for a walkthrough of the property.

Wanna visit Lord's with a cricketing great? Or Paris with an Indian chef?

Wanna visit Lord's with a cricketing great? Or Paris with an Indian chef?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Travel portal Yatra is planning to come up with a luxury travel vertical, where celebrities such as sports persons, actors, famous chefs or social media influencers will act as guides to travellers. If you like to travel in 7-star style and yearn for that extra bit of star value, this could be just up your street.

4 Karnataka Cong MLAs skip party meet, rest shifted to resort

4 Karnataka Cong MLAs skip party meet, rest shifted to resort

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

The meeting was convened by the party to assess whether its flock was intact amid speculation that some of the MLAs had switched over to the Bharatiya Janata Party.

In Space, On a Joyride

In Space, On a Joyride

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Will space tourism with a niche market of serving only the uber-rich ever be profitable, asks Kumar Abishek.

Rajasthan BJP shifts MLAs ahead of assembly session

Rajasthan BJP shifts MLAs ahead of assembly session

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The legislators will be staying at a luxury resort there and likely to visit the Somnath temple, sources said.

In pix: India's beautiful landmarks

In pix: India's beautiful landmarks

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Rediff readers tell us where they're holidaying.

Taj's global ambitions: Much room for improvement

Taj's global ambitions: Much room for improvement

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Indian Hotels Company reported a 29 per cent increase in net loss in the first half of this year.

Taj GVK plans Rs 300 crore expansion

Taj GVK plans Rs 300 crore expansion

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

World's 10 best airport lounges

World's 10 best airport lounges

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

In this slide show we present some of the world's best airport lounges (in particular order) that are an over-the-top testament to the VIP privilege.

'Corona is a wake up call for all of us'

'Corona is a wake up call for all of us'

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'I'm not surprised with what's happening in India,' 'Tiger' Tyagarajan tells Nivedita Mookerji.

Economic Survey: States need to promote tourism

Economic Survey: States need to promote tourism

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

In order to promote India as a major tourism destination, states need to complement Centre's actions by rationalising luxury taxes and allowing easy clearance to hotel projects.

4-day CM Fadnavis quits after Ajit Pawar's volte face

4-day CM Fadnavis quits after Ajit Pawar's volte face

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

"We realised that we don't have the required numbers to form the government and we don't want to indulge in horse-trading," Fadnavis told reporters after announcing his decision.

Sahara Hospitality plans 1,000 rooms in 3 years

Sahara Hospitality plans 1,000 rooms in 3 years

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

The two-and-a-half-year-old Hotel Sahara Star, the only luxury establishment owned by Sahara Hospitality, currently has an inventory of 223 rooms.

What was Gul Panag doing in Bern?

What was Gul Panag doing in Bern?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Gul attend the first-ever Formula E race.

26/11: How Lashkar tech chief fooled spooks to buy Intenet phone

26/11: How Lashkar tech chief fooled spooks to buy Intenet phone

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba's technology chief had posed as an Indian businessman while negotiating to buy from an American company a Voice-over-Internet Phone service that was later used by the LeT handlers to communicate with 26/11 attackers while concealing their actual origin.

Taj Mansingh to finally go under hammer, Le Meridien licence cancelled

Taj Mansingh to finally go under hammer, Le Meridien licence cancelled

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The decision to auction Taj Mansigh brings to an end a six-year-old tussle between the NDMC and Tata Group, which has operated the landmark property for nearly four decades.

PIX: Ed Sheeran arrives in Mumbai

PIX: Ed Sheeran arrives in Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

Are you ready for the Divide concert?

Onboard the royal Venice Simplon-Orient Express

Onboard the royal Venice Simplon-Orient Express

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

One of the world's most magnificent trains, the Venice Simplon-Orient Express train recreates the original Orient-Express route from Paris to Istanbul once a year with restored cars and luxury suites from the 1920s.

Why Rajasthan should be on your travel bucket list

Why Rajasthan should be on your travel bucket list

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Rediff readers share photographs from their travels across India.

Oberoi to expand in SA, West Asia

Oberoi to expand in SA, West Asia

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

How Chhavi Mittal Is Dealing With Cancer

How Chhavi Mittal Is Dealing With Cancer

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'You can either sulk and blame your destiny or you can choose to handle the situation with positivity.'

 Taj looks to expand global footprint

Taj looks to expand global footprint

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, Asia's largest hospitality chain, is looking to set up luxury properties in Africa, West Asia, China and Southeast Asia.

The new boom that's sweeping India

The new boom that's sweeping India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

How should one billion Indians, for whom deprivation has become an inescapable way of life, join us in celebrating 75 years of Independence? And where do we go from here? asks Kalyan Singhal.

Why people don't trust the Opposition

Why people don't trust the Opposition

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Why are the 'secular' parties silent about the lynchings on our streets? Are they so busy forging political alliances that they ignore the numerous distortions of Constitutional values?

Oberoi named 'Corporate Hotelier of the World'

Oberoi named 'Corporate Hotelier of the World'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

In its 29th year, the annual 'Hotelier of the World' award winner is selected on the basis of votes cast by readers of the magazine in more than 150 countries.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Here's your weekly digest of the most Weird, True and Funny News from the across the globe.

Environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna dies of Covid in Rishikesh hospital

Environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna dies of Covid in Rishikesh hospital

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The 94-year-old environmentalist known for his pioneering role in the Chipko movement was under treatment for COVID-19 at the hospital for over a week.

Rs 10cr cash, 10kg gold found at UP babu's home

Rs 10cr cash, 10kg gold found at UP babu's home

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

It has conducted searches against four bureaucrats based in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand over the last three days.

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

For many, he is the Dhirubhai Ambani of Kerala. For others, he is the most influential Indian in West Asia. M A Yusuff is back in the spotlight after the controversy surrounding the UAE's reported offer of a Rs 7 billion aid package for flood-hit Kerala.

Four of six confederations ready to back Platini for FIFA president

Four of six confederations ready to back Platini for FIFA president

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

As well as UEFA, the continental confederations representing South America (Conmebol), North and Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF), and Asia (AFC) have all reportedly told Platini they would back his candidacy for FIFA president. The other two confederations are Africa's CAF and Oceania's OFC.