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Most romantic spot: Orchid Garden in Singapore

Most romantic spot: Orchid Garden in Singapore

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Share pictures and stories of the most romantic spot you've ever been to!

Taj Hotel's grand plans to be India's best

Taj Hotel's grand plans to be India's best

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Indian Hotels hardly has any other option as even domestic competitors such as ITC, the Oberoi group, The Lalit Group etc are fast catching up.

PHOTOS: India preps for I-Day

PHOTOS: India preps for I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

India will be ushering into the 73rd year of freedom and will celebrate Independence Day on August 15, 2019. It was on August 15, 1947, when India gained freedom from the British Rule and decided to be an independent democracy. As India steps into its 73rd Independence Day on August 15, the preparations for the celebration are in full swing. Take a look.

The world's most romantic hotspot? Show us!

The world's most romantic hotspot? Show us!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Share with us pictures and stories of the most romantic spot you've ever been to!

Would you watch RGV's film on 26/11?

Would you watch RGV's film on 26/11?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Why Sahara paid Rs 3,300 crore for a London hotel

Why Sahara paid Rs 3,300 crore for a London hotel

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

S Kalyana Ramanathan visits Grosvenor House to see why Sahara paid pounds 470 million for this pre-World War II hotel.

Beauty treatment for Taj: Mud facial in the offing

Beauty treatment for Taj: Mud facial in the offing

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

The Taj Mahal will look more bright and beautiful in days to come as the Archaeological Survey of India is planning to give it a cleansing mud facial.

Taj exorcises ghost of terror

Taj exorcises ghost of terror

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

A year later, armed with chipping hammers and electric drills, labourers are still working round-the-clock so that what was once the city's most elegant destination for a drink reopens this Monday.

Headley may be missing clue to 26/11 puzzle

Headley may be missing clue to 26/11 puzzle

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Investigations showed that during his first visit to Mumbai in the year 2007, he stayed at the Taj Mahal hotel for nearly 10 days. As per investigations, Headley checked into room number 1809 in the Taj Mahal hotel and stayed there between April 20 and 30 2007. The IB says that this information is being verified and would prove crucial to the 26/11 probe.

Light a candle for 26/11, show that you remember

Light a candle for 26/11, show that you remember

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

The ungainly barricades surrounding the Taj Mahal and Trident hotels, the indifferently manned metal detectors at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the strong smell of fresh paint at Nariman House and a bullet lodged on the cracked surface of a table at Leopold Cafe.

Braveheart Taj hotel guard misses playing cricket

Braveheart Taj hotel guard misses playing cricket

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

A day after terrorists besieged Mumbai on November 26, 2008, Rakesh Chawan had reported to work as private security guard of MPI at his posting at the Taj Mahal Hotel, one of the sites of the horrific attacks. Little did he know that a few hours later he would come face-to-face with one of the terrorists holed up inside the hotel.

On 26/11, Rakesh Chawan held the master key to Taj

On 26/11, Rakesh Chawan held the master key to Taj

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

A day after terrorists besieged Mumbai on November 26, 2008, Rakesh Chawan had reported to work as private security guard of MPI at his posting at the Taj Mahal Hotel, one of the sites of the horrific attacks. Little did he know that a few hours later he would come face-to-face with one of the terrorists holed up inside the hotel.

Taj rated as the world's strongest hotel brand

Taj rated as the world's strongest hotel brand

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Tata group's hospitality firm Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) on Friday said its 'Taj' brand has been rated as the strongest hotel brand in the world. According to the 'Hotels 50 2021' report by Brand Finance, Taj topped the strongest brands list for having stood resilient in spite of the challenges posed by the pandemic, besides other achievements.

Pic: Obama floored by 'spectacular' Humayun's Tomb

Pic: Obama floored by 'spectacular' Humayun's Tomb

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

United States President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle on Sunday had a glimpse of India's rich cultural and historic heritage as they visited the 450-year-old Mughal marvel Humayun's Tomb in Delhi. Obama became the first American President to visit Humayun's Tomb, the resting place of Mughal emperor Humayun, which is an artistic precursor to the 17th century monument Taj Mahal. "Wonderful. Let's take a look," Obama said as he entered the main building.

How Mumbai is linked to America's most famous song

How Mumbai is linked to America's most famous song

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Close to where the Obamas will stay in Mumbai is the British-named dock that launched a German-named ship that gave America its most famous song.

White House staff to take over Taj for 2 days

White House staff to take over Taj for 2 days

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

The iconic Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai will be off limits not only for outsiders, but also for most of the hotel's employees during US President Barack Obama's visit.

'Obama would have liked to spend more time'

'Obama would have liked to spend more time'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

United States President Barack Obama would have loved to spend more time in India and it is due to his "short trip" that he will not be visiting Golden Temple at Amritsar and Taj Mahal at Agra, the White House said on Monday.

Your favourite Sunidhi Chauhan song?

Your favourite Sunidhi Chauhan song?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

A look at few of the songs performed by Sunidhi Chuahan in different genres.

What will you tell the Obamas?

What will you tell the Obamas?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

We know the chances of running into the President are pretty slim, what with his massive security detailing, but still, just in case you bump into the President or the First Lady while they are here, what will be the one thing you will tell them?

Witness identifies terrorists from CCTV footage

Witness identifies terrorists from CCTV footage

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

An eye witness in 26/11 terror attacks case identified four terrorists, who held some people hostages at the Taj Mahal Hotel, from close circuit television footage screened at the trial court.

Looking at Shivrajkumar's 99th film

Looking at Shivrajkumar's 99th film

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The Kannada actor is ready with Mylari directed by Chandru.

Why South Korean First Lady is visiting Ayodhya

Why South Korean First Lady is visiting Ayodhya

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

According to Korean legends, Princess Suriratna from Ayodhya had travelled to Korea and married King Kim Suro and became Queen Heo Hwang-ok some 2000 years ago.

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be reciprocating the reception he received from the Israeli PM during his visit last July, report Archis Mohan & PTI.

Why Indian Americans can't get enough of Jay Sean

Why Indian Americans can't get enough of Jay Sean

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

The Sikh British boy from London feels quite at home in the US, says Aseem Chhabra.

26/11 court allows police to dispose off 24 kg RDX

26/11 court allows police to dispose off 24 kg RDX

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

A special court has allowed the police to dispose off approximately 24 kg of RDX recovered from the 26/11 Mumbai attack target spots.The RDX will be burnt in a controlled atmosphere in the presence of a Magistrate, crime branch sources said, adding that the trial court had given permission to go ahead with the disposal.The seized explosive was placed before the court as evidence, according to Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam.

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'It was only after D-Day that people believed that I had actually directed Kal Ho Naa Ho.'

Mumbai police seek court nod to dispose 26/11 RDX

Mumbai police seek court nod to dispose 26/11 RDX

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

The police have sought permission from a special court to dispose of around 24 kg of RDX recovered from the 26/11 target terror target spots in Mumbai.

Mumbai's Taj hotel re-opens, post terror attack

Mumbai's Taj hotel re-opens, post terror attack

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The 287-room flagship hotel has been undergoing extensive renovation post the terror attacks.

Taj hotel to reopen heritage wing on Aug 15

Taj hotel to reopen heritage wing on Aug 15

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Amid cheer and spirited applause from the hotel staff, Tata group chairman Ratan Tata on Thursday announced that the heritage wing of Taj Mahal Palace and Towers, which bore the brunt of 26/11 terror attack, would reopen on the Independence Day.

Build it like Beckham

Build it like Beckham

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Laid up with a leg injury earlier this year, which left him unable to play for his new club AC Milan or for national squad England, David Beckham turned to one of India's great treasures to relieve his boredom, the 35-year-old British footballer recently revealed. And he didn't even have to leave Italy to do it.

Travel: A road trip to remember

Travel: A road trip to remember

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Reader Chandni Moudgil shares with us her memories of the road trip she took to Agra from Delhi.

This is the plight of the honest govt official

This is the plight of the honest govt official

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

'It is an open secret that the mining lobby wields immense clout both in Karnataka and in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. It is no surprise that millions of tons vanished without a trace. (As did thousands of crores of rupees in lost revenue.) But it should be a cause for worry when the power of the mining lobby seemingly leads to the disappearance of honest officials.'

Leonardo DiCaprio laments water crisis in Tamil Nadu

Leonardo DiCaprio laments water crisis in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The 44-year-old actor, who is one of the most vocal environmentalists in Hollywood, shared a post by news outlet BBC on Instagram with the title, "Only rain can save Chennai from this situation".

26/11 attack: Taj suffers losses of over Rs 114 cr

26/11 attack: Taj suffers losses of over Rs 114 cr

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Iconic Taj Mahal hotel suffered losses of more than Rs 114 crore because of destruction of property in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, a top official of the hotel told the trial court said.

Terror-struck Taj restaurants 'resurrected'

Terror-struck Taj restaurants 'resurrected'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

The Taj Mahal Palace and the Tower Hotel has thrown open the doors of its famous Japanese eatery Wasabi and the Harbour Bar, more than a year after the popular joints were destroyed in the 26/11 terror strike.

Pic: The tricolour flies high at the Gateway again

Pic: The tricolour flies high at the Gateway again

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

A Navy band practices robustly for the Beating of the Retreat ceremony, which will be held on Thursday and Friday at the Gateway of India, Mumbai, as part of the city's Navy Week celebrations.Last year, Navy Week celebrations were cancelled in the wake of the 26/11 terror attack on Mumbai, and the Gateway of India was cordoned off. A week after the anniversary of the 26/11 carnage, the Gateway and the Taj Mahal hotel today form the gracious backdrop to the celebrations.

Despite 26/11, hotel industry still not secure

Despite 26/11, hotel industry still not secure

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

The 26/11 attacks on Mumbai and the fall in demand due to the recession, dented the industry's revenues.

Exclusive: Ex-NSG chief's stunning disclosures

Exclusive: Ex-NSG chief's stunning disclosures

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

'Since I felt there could be more, I had told the local authorities to screen every hostage carefully, since we felt that some could have been staying as guests.' Former NSG director general J K Dutt in an exclusive interview.

When US Presidents visited India

When US Presidents visited India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump will be visiting India -- Ahmedabad and Delhi -- on February 24 and 25 on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Let's assess earlier American presidential visits to India.

Kalam at the Mughal Gardens

Kalam at the Mughal Gardens

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

An image of the President speaking to visitors in the Mughal Gardens.