News for 'taj mahal'

All about Hotel Mumbai

All about Hotel Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

All you need to know about Hotel Mumbai.

When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Zakir Hussain was the maestro of tabla, percussionist, composer and even actor -- a legend who was India's very own and yet belonged to the world. Hussain died from 'idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis', a lung disease, in a San Francisco hospital early Monday. He was 73.

Want to be a 5-star executive?

Want to be a 5-star executive?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai, invites application for Front Office Executives.

Want To Become A Millionaire? Sell Tomatoes

Want To Become A Millionaire? Sell Tomatoes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

In May, farmer Ishwar Gaykar dumped his tomato crop due to low prices. Now, his fresh tomato crop has made him a millionaire.

Delhi is home to 'Seven Wonders of The World'

Delhi is home to 'Seven Wonders of The World'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

With the help of South Delhi Municipal Corporation, the seven wonders of the world -- Taj Mahal, Great Pyramid of Giza, Eiffel Tower, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Christ the Redeemer statue, the Colosseum and Statute of Liberty -- have moved to the nation's capital. Welcome to the Seven Wonders Park at Rajiv Gandhi Smriti Van located near the Sarai Kale Khan bus terminus. Take a look.

Modi, Vance welcome progress on Indo-US bilateral trade pact

Modi, Vance welcome progress on Indo-US bilateral trade pact

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance have expressed satisfaction with the progress made in negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement. The two leaders met in New Delhi and discussed a range of bilateral issues, including cooperation in energy, defense, strategic technologies, and other areas. They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

Two Indian hotels among world's best

Two Indian hotels among world's best

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel and Jaipur's Oberoi Raj Vilas have made it to the world's best hotels' list compiled by Conde Naste Traveller.

Taj Mansingh might get another lease extension

Taj Mansingh might get another lease extension

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The city's landmark five-star Taj Mahal hotel, popularly called the Taj Mansingh after the road it's situated on, is likely to get yet another lease extension.

Navratri: Bollywood's White Wonders

Navratri: Bollywood's White Wonders

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

It's time to embrace the cool, calm, pristine wonders of white and its nine serene impressions in Hindi movies.

The 10 MOST ROMANTIC Web series

The 10 MOST ROMANTIC Web series

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

In a new series, we look at the top 10 shows in the most popular genres.

Taj takes another U-turn on branding

Taj takes another U-turn on branding

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The multi-brand strategy could drive profitability to a 25% profit margin in the next five years from 17% now.

The enduring lure of India

The enduring lure of India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

Covid's XBB.1.5 variant cases rise to 7 in India

Covid's XBB.1.5 variant cases rise to 7 in India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Of the seven cases, three were found in Gujarat and one each in Karnataka, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) said.

Photos! 8 stunning mosques from across the world

Photos! 8 stunning mosques from across the world

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Presenting Part 1 of our series.

Photos! Top 10 landmarks in India

Photos! Top 10 landmarks in India

Rediff.com23 May 2018

How many of these have you visited?

The Lunar Eclipse As Seen In India

The Lunar Eclipse As Seen In India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Glimpses of the year's last lunar eclipse.

Why Yogi Meets Mukeshbhai

Why Yogi Meets Mukeshbhai

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The UP government said Yogi returned with investment proposals worth over Rs 5 lakh crore from Mumbai.

NDMC to auction Taj Mansingh within three months

NDMC to auction Taj Mansingh within three months

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

NDMC to auction Taj Mansingh within three months.

Hey, that's Steve Jobs!

Hey, that's Steve Jobs!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

In Danny Boyle's biopic, reports Aseem Chhabra from the Telluride Film Festival, 'we are left with Jobs -- the man, a genius as well as (what Steve Wozniak calls him in the film), an asshole!'

Yeh Hai India: Yoga on The High Seas

Yeh Hai India: Yoga on The High Seas

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Navy personnel perform yoga on board INS Vikramaditya. In the run-up to the International Day of Yoga, several naval ships are conducting yoga and meditation sessions on board.

Why saving the Taj is the most difficult battle for India

Why saving the Taj is the most difficult battle for India

Rediff.com11 May 2015

The Supreme Court has directed a series of actions to clean the Taj, including bringing in compressed natural gas (CNG) to replace dirty coal.

Indian monuments: Not mere buildings but a symbol of our culture

Indian monuments: Not mere buildings but a symbol of our culture

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Rediff labs analyses the number of visitors to centrally protected monuments in India and how much the revenue it generates for the government through the tickets to see these monuments.

Tahawwur Rana lands in Delhi, NIA records arrest

Tahawwur Rana lands in Delhi, NIA records arrest

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was brought to India on Thursday after being "successfully extradited " from the US, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said. The 64-year-old Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin landed in Delhi in a special plane on Thursday evening, ending days of speculation of when and how he will be extradited, officials said. The NIA said in a statement that it had secured the successful extradition after years of sustained and concerted efforts to bring to justice the key conspirator behind the 2008 mayhem that claimed 166 lives. Rana is accused of conspiring with David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani, and operatives of designated terrorist organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HUJI) along with other Pakistan-based co-conspirators, to carry out the the three-day terror siege of India's financial capital.

Spotted: Akshay Kumar in New Delhi

Spotted: Akshay Kumar in New Delhi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Reader Sandeep Mohanty sends us a photograph of the star.

Obama's security is stark contrast to Eisenhower's India visit

Obama's security is stark contrast to Eisenhower's India visit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Late US President Dwight Eisenhower's visit to Agra over five decades ago presents a stark contrast to the changed global security situation now as President Obama prepares to visit Taj Mahal next week.

India Celebrates Chhath Puja

India Celebrates Chhath Puja

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

A women offers prayers to the Sun God on the occasion of the Chhath Puja in Bhubaneswar.

100 US security personnel for Obama protection in Agra

100 US security personnel for Obama protection in Agra

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

About 100 American security personnel along with their 4,000 Indian counterparts will ensure a protective cover to President Barack Obama and his family when they visit the world famous Taj Mahal here on January 27.

What's Yama Doing On The Street?

What's Yama Doing On The Street?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Sunday curfew. Weekend curfews. Deserted streets. Crowded streets.

Covid or no, kid will be kids

Covid or no, kid will be kids

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Glimpses of how Indians are coping with the pandemic.

India's fastest train covers Delhi-Agra in 90 mins!

India's fastest train covers Delhi-Agra in 90 mins!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Come November and you can travel to Agra, the city of Taj Mahal, by train in just 90 minutes, cutting the journey time by 30 minutes at least.

India plays 26/11 plotter Sajid Mir's audio at UN anti-terror meet in Mumbai

India plays 26/11 plotter Sajid Mir's audio at UN anti-terror meet in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

In the audio clip, he is heard directing the attack on Chabad House during Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks.

US officials puzzled over Trump's diet during India visit

US officials puzzled over Trump's diet during India visit

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The PM is a devoted vegetarian and plans to serve vegetarian food such as veg-burgers, multi-grain rotis, broccoli samosas and coconut water to the US president.

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.

It is 40 Plus Degrees Outside...

It is 40 Plus Degrees Outside...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Heatwave conditions continued unabated as temperatures hovered in the range of 40 to 44 degrees Celsius over most parts of the country on Tuesday, April 18, with Hamirpur and Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh sizzling at 44.2 degrees Celsius.

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Many ordinary citizens are drawn to by a sense of history and India's remarkable journey from bondage to freedom which culminated in this monumental building.

Ratan Tata, As I Knew Him

Ratan Tata, As I Knew Him

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Ratan was extremely ethical in his dealings, which he brought to bear on the business house which he helmed, remembers Sailesh Kottary.

Missing NEET aspirant traced after 23 days, travelled across India

Missing NEET aspirant traced after 23 days, travelled across India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

A day after taking the competitive medical exam, Meena on May 6 sent a text message to his parents saying that he did not want to study any further and was leaving home for five years, police had said.

Take the BOLLYWOOD CHALLENGE!

Take the BOLLYWOOD CHALLENGE!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Rashmika Attends A Wedding

Rashmika Attends A Wedding

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Where were the stars travelling this week? Lets take a look!

Kangana gets an early birthday gift!

Kangana gets an early birthday gift!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Director Priyadarshan's Malayalam film Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham was declared the Best Feature Film.