News for 'maharajas'

Indian rum to tickle palates in US, UK

Indian rum to tickle palates in US, UK

Rediff.com5 Apr 2004

The UB Group plans to export rum to the United Kingdom and the United States and position it as Indian Rum, with an initial shipment of 100,000 cases this fiscal.

ITC arm to hold 'royal weddings' for NRIs

ITC arm to hold 'royal weddings' for NRIs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

Wishing to arrange a wedding in India in a royal way with a procession of vintage cars, liveried guards, horses with lancers and ornate ceremonies in the style of the Maharajas in heritage palaces? A travel company offers it all.

What lies ahead for Jammu and Kashmir

What lies ahead for Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

'India should be able to weather the storm, given its enhanced standing among the major powers. However, India's international clout is partly from its rapidly growing emerging economy and a large and expanding commercial market. 'If the Indian economy continues to slow and protectionist barriers advance, then our international clout will also diminish. The international fallout from bringing the Valley to heel may be more difficult to handle,' says Shyam Saran.

#LocalSecrets: 5 spine-chilling places in Delhi

#LocalSecrets: 5 spine-chilling places in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

These places are sure to scare the daylights out of you

Jammu happy, Kashmiris miffed as J-K becomes UT

Jammu happy, Kashmiris miffed as J-K becomes UT

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The transition from the state into two Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh on Thursday was met with a complete shutdown in the the valley as shops and other business establishments were shut, and public transport were off the roads.

Man rapes kid, his guru blinded her

Man rapes kid, his guru blinded her

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

The accused rendered the 13-year-old girl, a student of standard VI, unconscious and raped her while she was carrying food to workers in his guru's fields at Khorana village near Shivpuri, MP.

J & K avoid innings defeat

J & K avoid innings defeat

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

The visitors were 229 for 5 on the close of the third day's play against Haryana in the Ranji Trophy Plate Group 'A' league match.

No decision yet on reinstating sacked cabin crew members: AI

No decision yet on reinstating sacked cabin crew members: AI

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Thirteen of these crew members have 'tendered an unconditional apology and blamed the union for misleading them', the airline said in a statement in New Delhi.

Hot wheels attract rich Indians

Hot wheels attract rich Indians

Rediff.com30 Jul 2003

Curfew extended to more areas in Kashmir, body of youth found

Curfew extended to more areas in Kashmir, body of youth found

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Body of Reyaz Ahmad, with a big perforation in the abdomen, was found outside Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital.

Amarinder declines Pak invite for Kartarpur foundation event

Amarinder declines Pak invite for Kartarpur foundation event

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

In a letter to Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Singh said it is a historic occasion, but regretted his inability to be present.

SARS attack!

SARS attack!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2003

At 46, has Rahul Gandhi finally grown up?

At 46, has Rahul Gandhi finally grown up?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

'Where he used to sit bored, sulky and fiddling with his cell phone in the Lok Sabha (and was often missing during key debates) he is now noisy, aggressive and ready to lead his flock into the well of the House,' says Sunil Sethi.

Storming the Great Wall

Storming the Great Wall

Rediff.com8 Feb 2003

'Kick 2 is not a sequel'

'Kick 2 is not a sequel'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

'Compared to Kick, this film is on the next level with higher dose of action and entertainment,' Ravi Teja promises.

No Tears for Lieutenant Fayaz

No Tears for Lieutenant Fayaz

Rediff.com3 May 2018

'Public spirited individuals and organisations should commemorate May 10 as Kashmir Solidarity Day by taking out candlelight marches and gathering at war memorials all over the country.'
'The occasion is not just to remember Lieutenant Fayaz, but also all those who have lost their lives in Kashmir defending the Republic,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Best films of Rajinikanth

Best films of Rajinikanth

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

How Rajinikanth became a Superstar.

Kochi gets FIFA nod to host U-17 football World Cup

Kochi gets FIFA nod to host U-17 football World Cup

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Wednesday became the first Indian city to be officially declared as one of the venues for hosting the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup after it received a green signal from a high-level delegation of football's world body.

Marathas stage 'jail bharo' protest as govt offers sops

Marathas stage 'jail bharo' protest as govt offers sops

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The government will stand guarantor for loans to be disbursed to youth from the community.

Why we can and should debate Article 370

Why we can and should debate Article 370

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Article 370 is an anachronistic decree that has outlived its utility, militates against India's sovereignty, and discriminates against both Indians and Kashmiris by mutually excluding each other from syncretic growth. It is redundant, can be debated and constitutionally discarded, says Vivek Gumaste.

PM's speech: Passing off WhatsApp forwards as facts

PM's speech: Passing off WhatsApp forwards as facts

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

'Those who have followed politics even when there was no Twitter know what the word 'jumlebaaz' means,' says Utkarsh Mishra.

'Don't make my Kashmir a graveyard'

'Don't make my Kashmir a graveyard'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'The decision of August will have to be taken back. This is our resolve. When it will happen, how it will happen, the judge of our case are the people of this country.'

The blunder of the Pandit

The blunder of the Pandit

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Nehru's sentimental attachment to the Mountbattens deeply vitiated the Kashmir issue. It was certainly the most important factor for the failure to find a solution in the first years of the conflict.

Sports Shorts: Ankita crashes out of US Open Qualifying event

Sports Shorts: Ankita crashes out of US Open Qualifying event

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

10 dead as hotel collapses in Indore, magisterial probe ordered

10 dead as hotel collapses in Indore, magisterial probe ordered

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Eyewitnesses claimed that a car crashed into a pillar of the 60-year-old hotel building, following which it collapsed.

Bharat floorings: The floor beneath India's feet for 95 years!

Bharat floorings: The floor beneath India's feet for 95 years!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Nikita Puri finds out what makes the company, which has tiled palaces, homes, restaurants and even railway stations, relevant for millenials, too.

No ban on Padmavati, says SC; pulls up netas for comments against the movie

No ban on Padmavati, says SC; pulls up netas for comments against the movie

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

"When matter is pending for CBFC's consideration, how can persons holding public offices comment on whether CBFC should issue certificate or not? It'll prejudice decision making of CBFC... All concerned people, holding responsible posts must be guided by rule of law and shouldn't venture into passing comments on films which haven't been cleared by CBFC. It'll prejudice minds of board members while taking a decision," a Supreme Court bench hearing the plea observed.

Omar seeks restoration of PM post for J&K

Omar seeks restoration of PM post for J&K

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

"Our handshake with Indian Union was subject to certain conditions," he said.

Youth killed in fresh Kashmir clashes, toll reaches 58

Youth killed in fresh Kashmir clashes, toll reaches 58

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Earlier, a youth injured during clashes last week succumbed at a hospital in Srinagar on Monday morning.

10 fantabulous things to do in Jodhpur

10 fantabulous things to do in Jodhpur

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

The Blue City is calling out to you. Are you ready?

'Kashmir was denied the fruits of Indian democracy'

'Kashmir was denied the fruits of Indian democracy'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

'All the benefits of democracy will flow to Kashmir now. This has not happened in the last 70 years.'

'Modi govt has undone a historic wrong on Article 370'

'Modi govt has undone a historic wrong on Article 370'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

"This move will strengthen the unity of the country, which is the requirement of the hour," says Charu Wali Khanna.

Cyrus Poonawalla's Lincoln House buy hits a hurdle

Cyrus Poonawalla's Lincoln House buy hits a hurdle

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Defence ministry tells Mumbai collector to register property only after its approval.

The Indian Village in Tibet

The Indian Village in Tibet

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'India should today tell China to provide proper facilities in Minsar for Indian yatris visiting Mt Kailash,' says Claude Arpi.

Is he going to be the next CM of Punjab?

Is he going to be the next CM of Punjab?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

If 'Raja' Amarinder Singh can address the issues of health and education, he is certain to coast to victory.

Why you must eat 'ugly food'

Why you must eat 'ugly food'

Rediff.com6 May 2018

It will change your perception of food forever.

Air India chief blames 'merger' with Indian Airlines for chaos

Air India chief blames 'merger' with Indian Airlines for chaos

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Ashwani Lohani said employees were wrongly blamed for woes of the organisation due to the merger that didn't happen

Modi warns against fake promises made by Opposition

Modi warns against fake promises made by Opposition

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

During a 'Main bhi chowkidar' event, the prime minister also took a jab at the Congress about its minimum income poll promise and said that first-time voters should see the track record of those pitching for poverty.