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We will rebuild Taj hotel, vow owners

We will rebuild Taj hotel, vow owners

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

In a statement, Indian Hotels, a subsidiary of the Tatas, said, 'We will rebuild every inch that has been damaged in this attack and bring back the Taj to its full glory. The Taj is very much a symbol of India. We are monitoring the development of the unfortunate situation unfolding in South Mumbai in and around our hotel and are fully cooperating with the police and the government authorities to ensure the safety and security of all our guests and staff.'

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

A look at the top movies stories last week.

Ferrari to unleash Scaglietti magic in India

Ferrari to unleash Scaglietti magic in India

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

The famous prancing horse is set to gallop across India. The world's foremost supercar maker, Ferrari, will kick off an arduous tour of the country - spanning more than 10 states and 13,000 kilometres - on Monday.

Tributes paid to 26/11 martyrs on 13th anniversary

Tributes paid to 26/11 martyrs on 13th anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Floral tributes were paid on Friday to the martyrs who laid down their lives while fighting terrorists who attacked Mumbai on November 26, 2008.

Bruni likely to be at Taj on Saturday

Bruni likely to be at Taj on Saturday

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

After days of the guessing game, it appears that former supermodel Carla Bruni is finally coming to India and will visit the monument of love -- Taj Mahal -- on Saturday along with French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

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".

10 historical performances!

10 historical performances!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

We list down some of the memorable performances as historical figures.

Five years of GST: Recovery of input tax credit still a struggle

Five years of GST: Recovery of input tax credit still a struggle

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Agra has long been known for the Taj Mahal, but it is also a manufacturing hub filled with micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that make everything from electronic components to metal products, from paints and chemicals to footwear. And five years after the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the MSMEs here complain that while the indirect tax regime has been transformative, cutting out the need to file multiple taxes, its biggest drawback has been the delay in credit refunds. Whoever you speak to - MSME owners, tax lawyers, or industry bodies like the National Chambers of Industries and Commerce (NCIC), Agra Footwear Manufacturers and Exporters Chamber (AFMEC) and Agra Shoe Manufacturers Association (ASMA) - they all emphasise that the GST continues to face some key challenges.

Best of the week!

Best of the week!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

Will Smith meets Bollywood

Will Smith meets Bollywood

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

'I was told I am not beautiful': Miss India Teen 2019

'I was told I am not beautiful': Miss India Teen 2019

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Sushmita Singh is the first Indian to win Miss Teen World 2019.

6D experience in Agra!

6D experience in Agra!

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Adlabs Launches India's First 6D Cinema at Agra. This cinematic technology promises out of this world experiences where the audience can simultaneously see, smell, hear, touch and 'feel' the movie by using cutting-edge visual and audio effects.

Brace yourself for Explosion 2009

Brace yourself for Explosion 2009

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan and Hard Kaur feature in the only major Bollywood show this summer in America.

It's a baby boy for South Africa captain AB de Villiers!

It's a baby boy for South Africa captain AB de Villiers!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Swashbuckling South Africa captain AB de Villiers has become a father after wife Danielle gave birth to a baby boy on Wednesday afternoon.

'Virat Kohli is like modern day hero'

'Virat Kohli is like modern day hero'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Steve Waugh said that Kohli is loved by the fans for his attitude of not being intimidated by an opposition.

Microsoft Taj event under SC scanner

Microsoft Taj event under SC scanner

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

The US corporation organised this dance on January 30 this year at a function to roll out the retail version of Windows Vista, its new computer operating system.

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.

Bhuj: The Pride of India Review

Bhuj: The Pride of India Review

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Bhuj: The Pride of India: Pearl Harbour on a dollar store budget, notes Sukanya Verma.

One more held guilty for '93 Mumbai blasts

One more held guilty for '93 Mumbai blasts

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

The convicted man is called Mohammed Mushtaq Musa Tarani.

A night in a luxury suite for Rs 4 lakh

A night in a luxury suite for Rs 4 lakh

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

The room rate for the presidential suite, spread over 12,000 sq ft and with an exclusive entrance and a private elevator, is exactly double that of most other expensive suites in India.

Agra gets a Mughal-age shopping plaza

Agra gets a Mughal-age shopping plaza

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

To lend a Mughal-era ambience to shopping in the city of the Taj, Quality Constructions Ltd, an Agra-based real-estate developer, announced the completion of its Taj shopping plaza project near Taj Mahal on Monday.

Here's what Justin Bieber will do in Mumbai

Here's what Justin Bieber will do in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 May 2017

And the itinerary for his trip is ready!

Asha, Sonu, Kailash and Kunal in concert

Asha, Sonu, Kailash and Kunal in concert

Rediff.com21 May 2007

The singers give a beautiful performance in the US.

Michael Radford set to direct  Taj

Michael Radford set to direct Taj

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Radford will be helming the pic from a script penned by Krishna Shan, reports Variety.

'Never hire an MBA for a retail chain'

'Never hire an MBA for a retail chain'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Professor of marketing at London Business School, Nirmalya Kumar knows marketing like the back of his hand and, therefore, made a scintillating presentation 'Winning at Retail' at Mumbai's the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel on Wednesday.

E-mail threat to blow up Parliament, Taj

E-mail threat to blow up Parliament, Taj

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

An e-mail purportedly from an Al Qaeda outfit threatening to target a few judges and blow up Parliament and the Taj Mahal has been received by the Delhi High Court. The e-mail message was received by the registrar of the court recently, court and police officials said Thursday. It threatened to target some judges of the high court.

Melania likely to visit govt school during Delhi stay

Melania likely to visit govt school during Delhi stay

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia are likely to give a tour of the school to the US first lady and brief her about the 'happiness curriculum' introduced by the AAP government, the sources said.

PHOTOS: William, Kate in India for royal tour

PHOTOS: William, Kate in India for royal tour

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived in Mumbai on Sunday as part of their seven-day tour of India and Bhutan, aimed at building up strong bonds with the two countries.

What's Kate going to wear for her tour of India

What's Kate going to wear for her tour of India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Fashion conscious Kate Middleton will reportedly be packing 12-15 outfits for her six-day visit to India and Bhutan after an advance team completed a recce of locations, including the iconic Taj Mahal.

Australia: Indian cultural centre vandalised

Australia: Indian cultural centre vandalised

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Priceless items, including 500-year-old manuscripts were destroyed in an Indian cultural centre in Woolgoolga township of New South Wales, a report said on Friday.

Ash's birthday gift?

Ash's birthday gift?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

A blue Mercedes has been seen outside the Bachchan home.

Caught on cam: Liz Hurley in Mumbai!

Caught on cam: Liz Hurley in Mumbai!

Rediff.com24 May 2005

Elizabeth Hurley and her fiance Arun Nayar are in Mumbai.

Trade, defence, religious freedom to figure in Modi-Trump talks today

Trade, defence, religious freedom to figure in Modi-Trump talks today

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Tuesday's talks between Modi and Trump are likely to send across a clear message of growing congruence of interests between India and the US on major geopolitical developments in the region and beyond, particularly when China has been expanding its military and economic clout.

'Still very difficult for South Asian actors'

'Still very difficult for South Asian actors'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Van Wilder star Kal Penn talks about finding his feet in Bollywood.

Agra calms down, but curfew continues

Agra calms down, but curfew continues

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

While a magisterial probe has been ordered in the incident, 30 persons have been arrested for inciting and indulging in violence.

Marvellous wonder of the world: Hu

Marvellous wonder of the world: Hu

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

The President went inside the cenotaph chamber where he heard the famed 15-second echo -- of a 'muezzin' calling out and the sound reverberating for 15 seconds.

I'm mad as hell and won't take it anymore

I'm mad as hell and won't take it anymore

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Ex-rediff.com staffer and Bollywood film-maker Suparn Verma's blog post asking Mumbaikars to gather outside the Taj Mahal hotel on December 3 at 6 pm has set off a huge response and citizens fed up of the way their city is taken for granted have vowed to be there.

What common to Himesh, Harry Potter, the Taj?

What common to Himesh, Harry Potter, the Taj?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2007

There is something to learn from the 'non-product' brands around us.

Failures at the top

Failures at the top

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Our failures are the failures of our leaders. But none of them ever pays the price. Or offers his head.

Experts study tilt in Taj's minarets

Experts study tilt in Taj's minarets

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

The team studied for two days till Thursday the inclination of the four minarets of the 17th century monument of love that was voted earlier this month as one of the new seven wonders of the world.