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Ivanka Trump wears a handwoven silk sherwani

Ivanka Trump wears a handwoven silk sherwani

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Designed by Anita Dongre, the sherwani is made out of handwoven silk from Murshidabad, West Bengal.

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.

26/11: 'Police had general inputs about possible targets'

26/11: 'Police had general inputs about possible targets'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Nangre Patil said the Mumbai cops were trained to handle law and order situations, the underworld and other sorts of criminals, but a 26/11-like terror attack was never anticipated.

6 Taj hotel employees test positive for coronavirus

6 Taj hotel employees test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

The iconic Taj Mahal Palace and Tower hotel of the company in south Mumbai does not have any guests at present and only minimal staff are present to ensure upkeep of the property.

Here's what you missed Mrs Obama

Here's what you missed Mrs Obama

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Michelle expresses her disappointment at not being able to visit the Taj

PHOTOS: Devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha

PHOTOS: Devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The festival culminates on the day of Anant Chaturdashi, when the idols of Lord Ganesh are taken to nearby water bodies and immersed.

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.

Where Do Religious Tourists Go?

Where Do Religious Tourists Go?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

19 per cent of all travel in India (by bus, train or air) was pilgrimage or religious travel (possibly the single largest after business and family-related travel), discovers Ambi Parameswaran.

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.

It's incredible what love can motivate us to build: Zuckerberg

It's incredible what love can motivate us to build: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Mark Zuckerberg's Taj Mahal post had received over 450,000 likes, 11,000 comments and 7,700 shares.

Celebrating Ganga Dussehra

Celebrating Ganga Dussehra

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Devotees gathered in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Patna, Moradabad, Haridwar, Agra and Kolkata on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra, June 9, 2022.

Agra has never 'chamkoed' like this!

Agra has never 'chamkoed' like this!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

'I was told that Agra has never been cleaned, spruced and scrubbed like it has been for Trump!' A tourist who visited the Taj Mahal over the the weekend gives an account of how the city is gearing up to welcome the Trump Parivar.

India records 173 new Covid cases, active tally declines

India records 173 new Covid cases, active tally declines

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The active cases comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national recovery rate has increased to 98.80 per cent, according to the ministry's website.

Picture-Perfect Janhvi, Graceful Kriti

Picture-Perfect Janhvi, Graceful Kriti

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The week's best from the fashion circuit.

Can you solve this travel puzzle?

Can you solve this travel puzzle?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Don't forget to let us know how you fared.

Trump's Taj goes bust

Trump's Taj goes bust

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The casino, the last of the Atlantic City casinos bearing Donald Trump's name, will close in September.

SC ask UP govt to file vision document for protection of Taj in 4 weeks

SC ask UP govt to file vision document for protection of Taj in 4 weeks

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The apex court also directed the state government to explain why there was a sudden flurry of activities in and around the Taj Mahal and the Taj Trapezium Zone and why leather industries and hotels were coming up there.

Wah Taj! 5 things you HAVE to do in Agra

Wah Taj! 5 things you HAVE to do in Agra

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

There is much more than Taj Mahal to see and experience in this historical Indian city.

Watch Live! Trump's grand reception in Ahmedabad

Watch Live! Trump's grand reception in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Watch Live all the action from Ahmedabad.

Som's right: Foreigners built the Taj

Som's right: Foreigners built the Taj

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

How much do you know about Shah Jahan, Mumtaz Mahal and the Taj Mahal?

UP govt files 'vision document' before SC to save Taj

UP govt files 'vision document' before SC to save Taj

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The vision document was submitted after an angry apex court on July 11 lashed out the state government for its apathy towards the 17th century Mughal era monument

'Either restore Taj or demolish it': SC slams govt for apathy

'Either restore Taj or demolish it': SC slams govt for apathy

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The apex court also expressed anguish over the Uttar Pradesh government failure to come out with a vision document to preserve and protect the Taj Mahal.

India logs 226 fresh Covid infections; active cases rise to 3,653

India logs 226 fresh Covid infections; active cases rise to 3,653

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The death toll stands at 5,30,702 with three fatalities reconciled by Kerala, data updated at 8 am by the ministry stated.

All about Hotel Mumbai

All about Hotel Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

All you need to know about Hotel Mumbai.

Next 40 days crucial; India may see Covid surge in Jan: Official

Next 40 days crucial; India may see Covid surge in Jan: Official

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The health ministry sources said even if there is a wave, deaths and hospitalisation will be very low.

China returnee found Covid positive in Agra, isolated

China returnee found Covid positive in Agra, isolated

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

"The man has been isolated at his home and teams of the health department have been asked to conduct tests of his family members and those who came in contact with him," CMO said.

'He was a beacon of Indian music'

'He was a beacon of Indian music'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Renowned ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, whose velvet smooth voice gave expression to the many colours of love, longing and heartache in songs such as Chitthi Ayee Hai and Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein, died in Mumbai on Monday, February 26, 2024, after a prolonged illness.

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'If we have to restrict and fight terrorism, first and foremost, we have to ensure communal harmony in the country.'

Mexican family killed in Nepal crash had toured India

Mexican family killed in Nepal crash had toured India

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The five Mexican nationals killed in a helicopter crash in eastern Nepal near Mount Everest on Tuesday visited India before touring the Himalayan nation for sightseeing.

G20 Meet: Delhi's Biggest Event This Century

G20 Meet: Delhi's Biggest Event This Century

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

AFor a mega event like the G20 Summit -- being attended by so many heads of States and international bodies, top diplomats and bureaucrats -- nothing can be more important than security.

William and Kate pose at Taj following in Diana's footsteps

William and Kate pose at Taj following in Diana's footsteps

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Almost 24 years after Diana, Princess of Wales visited the Taj Mahal -- one of the most famous symbols of India -- Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, followed in the Princess's footsteps.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Sona's WILD ethnic look!

Sona's WILD ethnic look!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

How the city's celebs stepped out in style.

Why Sahir Ludhianvi Is Relevant Today

Why Sahir Ludhianvi Is Relevant Today

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

While the country is gripped by Ram Mandir frenzy, Danish Husain -- without shouting from the rooftops -- silently staged his opinion with this play on one of India's best-known poets, observes Neeta Kolhatkar.

This NBA star has nothing nice to say about India

This NBA star has nothing nice to say about India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

Kevin Durant said that India is still 20 years behind in terms of experience and knowledge.

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.

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.

Key planners of 26/11 remain unpunished: Jaishankar

Key planners of 26/11 remain unpunished: Jaishankar

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

He also said that when it comes to proscribing some terrorists, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has 'regrettably' been unable to act in some cases because of 'political considerations'.

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.

A Love Story You Must See!

A Love Story You Must See!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Brides have so many options now.