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Yeh Hai India: Wah! The Taj At Sunset

Yeh Hai India: Wah! The Taj At Sunset

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

People sit on the banks of the Yamuna river with the Taj Mahal as backdrop at sunset.

'Making People Laugh Is A Big Job'

'Making People Laugh Is A Big Job'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'When a child is born, he is born crying, and he grows up looking for laughter.' 'So comedy films should be made more, as people want to watch comedy films.'

Ratan Tata's pet dog 'Goa' refuses to leave his side

Ratan Tata's pet dog 'Goa' refuses to leave his side

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Wagging its tail non-stop, the dog with a red collar refused to leave Tata's side, literally clinging to the spot next to the casket.

The Most Beautiful Teens In The World

The Most Beautiful Teens In The World

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Will India win this year too? Will Sejal Gupta bring home the crown?

When Brian Lara visited the Taj Mahal

When Brian Lara visited the Taj Mahal

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The cricketing legend at the Taj Mahal.

ASI releases pics of Taj Mahal's closed rooms amid row

ASI releases pics of Taj Mahal's closed rooms amid row

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Amid the controversy over the 22 locked rooms in the basement of the Taj Mahal, the Archaeological Survey of India has released some photographs of closed underground cells.

Look Who Triptii, Kartik Walked The Ramp With

Look Who Triptii, Kartik Walked The Ramp With

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Manish Malhotra's show, held at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, was a grand celebration of India's indomitable courage and its rich heritage and culture.

When Security Wouldn't Let The Ustad In

When Security Wouldn't Let The Ustad In

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'The security guards at the stadium did not recognise him. He kept saying he was Zakir Hussain but they did not permit him to enter.' 'Zakir bhai was calm and told me it is not their fault. They were doing their job.'

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.

What's Rakul doing at the Taj?

What's Rakul doing at the Taj?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Sonali is back shooting... Sunny goes traditional... Sushmita takes a carelfie...

Spotted: Lovebirds Saina-Kashyap at Taj Mahal

Spotted: Lovebirds Saina-Kashyap at Taj Mahal

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Indian badminton's 'first couple' were photographed gazing deep into each other's eyes as they posed in front of the magnificent monument to love.

Bharat Ratna for Ratan Tata: Maharashtra cabinet passes resolution

Bharat Ratna for Ratan Tata: Maharashtra cabinet passes resolution

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Maharashtra cabinet on Thursday passed a resolution urging the central government to confer 'Bharat Ratna', the country's highest civilian award, on legendary industrialist late Ratan Tata.

Yeh Hai India: Holi At The Taj

Yeh Hai India: Holi At The Taj

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Young women celebrate Holi at the Taj Mahal complex.

The Great Indian Wedding Season

The Great Indian Wedding Season

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

With November 22, 23 and 24 being among the most auspicious dates for marriage this year, hotels across the country are all booked, as are wedding-related ancillary services.

J-K polls: Two ex-deputy CMs, state BJP chief among top losers

J-K polls: Two ex-deputy CMs, state BJP chief among top losers

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Former deputy chief minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig was among the 24 candidates in Baramulla constituency whose deposits were forfeited.

4 tourists booked for offering namaz at Taj Mahal mosque

4 tourists booked for offering namaz at Taj Mahal mosque

Rediff.com26 May 2022

"Four tourists were arrested for offering namaz at the mosque in Taj Mahal premises on Wednesday. Three of them are from Hyderabad and one is from Azamgarh. They have been booked under the section of 153 of IPC. They have been presented in the court," said Vikas Kumar, Superintendent of Police (City).

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.

Can't Get Coldplay Tickets? Listen To Briti

Can't Get Coldplay Tickets? Listen To Briti

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Briti Chatterjee sings Bangla folk songs on her handmade Dotara. This Durga Pujo, she is booked for 17 shows in pandals across Kolkata.

Recipe: Devraj's Bittersweet Chocolate Pave With A Hazelnut Crust

Recipe: Devraj's Bittersweet Chocolate Pave With A Hazelnut Crust

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Nuts, whiskey, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, cream... Can anything be more wicked?

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain.

Recipe: Lajjaya's Kullu Soybean Kachoris

Recipe: Lajjaya's Kullu Soybean Kachoris

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

An age-old recipe for a savoury dish from Himachal Pradesh.

How Ratan Tata reacted when govt picked BMW bullet-proof cars over TaMo

How Ratan Tata reacted when govt picked BMW bullet-proof cars over TaMo

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

On another occasion, he recalled, as part of the SPG, he was tasked with the security of the then prime minister Manmohan Singh and assigned the responsibility of escorting Tata from Taj Mansingh Hotel in New Delhi.

Strays of south Mumbai lose their best friend Ratan Tata

Strays of south Mumbai lose their best friend Ratan Tata

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Bombay House is different from any other conglomerate's headquarters. While every visitor is frisked at the entrance of the colonial-era building, one should not be surprised to see a street dog stroll in nonchalantly. For decades, specific instructions have been issued to the staff to allow a free entry and exit for the strays who may want to come in.

Tourists delighted after Taj reopens after 2 months

Tourists delighted after Taj reopens after 2 months

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Tourists at the Taj Mahal were asked to follow Covid protocols and were thermal screened and sanitised before entering the premises.

MI, Hardik Celebrate Pollard's Birthday

MI, Hardik Celebrate Pollard's Birthday

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Nicholas Pooran and Naveen-ul-Haq visit the Taj Mahal.

Goodbye Bappa, Says India

Goodbye Bappa, Says India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Across the nation, Lord Ganeshas large and small make their way to the sea, to lakes, ponds or man-made water bodies where the Visarjan ceremony takes place.

Jyoti Punwani: December 6, 1992, All Over Again?

Jyoti Punwani: December 6, 1992, All Over Again?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Can ordinary citizens counter this backward march? Can peace activists ensure that the two communities retain their bonds? Do they have a choice, asks Jyoti Punwani.

'He Was Always The Same Old Ratan'

'He Was Always The Same Old Ratan'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'Ratan had the quality that JRD and Russi Mody had -- they could walk with kings and never lose the common touch.'

Air India passenger finds blade-like object in flight meal, airline apologises

Air India passenger finds blade-like object in flight meal, airline apologises

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The airline had initiated a probe after the passenger posted on X that there was a blade-like metal object in the meal.

Tata Group stocks rise up to 10%

Tata Group stocks rise up to 10%

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Shares of Tata Group companies on Thursday rose up to 10 per cent, with Tata Chemicals and Tata Teleservices among the major gainers. Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata, who played a key role in transforming the group into a global conglomerate, passed away late on Wednesday. He was 86. "Investors can pay tribute to Ratan Tata and the great corporate empire he built by buying stocks like TCS, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Tata Consumer and Indian Hotels.

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best moments.' 'There are some things which we will never forget. That is when the best of a person comes out.'

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'I was completely in awe of him. After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.'

Like Vidya's Recreation Of MS Subbulakshmi's Looks?

Like Vidya's Recreation Of MS Subbulakshmi's Looks?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Vidya Balan paid tribute to legendary singer M S Subbulakshmi on her 108th birth anniversary by recreating some of her iconic looks.

Be number one or ....: 100-yr-old ex-aide on Ratan Tata's mantra

Be number one or ....: 100-yr-old ex-aide on Ratan Tata's mantra

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

"'His mantra was simple yet profound: Be number one or be ready to be wiped out. There's nothing in between," he used to say and it was a reminder for all to always aim high, to push boundaries, and to strive for excellence.

Donald, Melania Trump visit Taj Mahal

Donald, Melania Trump visit Taj Mahal

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

US President Trump and the First Lady held hands as they strolled at the Taj complex and later wrote in the visitors' book. They were also briefed about the history and importance of the monument.

HC dismisses Taj Mahal plea, pulls up petitioner for 'casual' PIL

HC dismisses Taj Mahal plea, pulls up petitioner for 'casual' PIL

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The plea was filed by Rajneesh Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party youth media in-charge, before the Lucknow Bench of Allahabad high court that sought the directions to the Archaeological Survey of India to probe the 22 closed doors in the Taj Mahal to ascertain the presence of the idols of Hindu deities.

BJP MP says Taj Mahal land belongs to Jaipur royals

BJP MP says Taj Mahal land belongs to Jaipur royals

Rediff.com11 May 2022

She also supported a petition in the Allahabad high court, seeking a fact-finding inquiry into the 'history' of the Taj Mahal and also opening of the doors of its '22 rooms' to see 'the truth, whatever it is'.

Why Is This Famous Israeli Commando At The Taj?

Why Is This Famous Israeli Commando At The Taj?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Ehud Barak was once the man most feared by terrorists in the Arab world.

Unapologetically Chic: Amyra, Karishma, Shibani...

Unapologetically Chic: Amyra, Karishma, Shibani...

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Take tips for these celebs on how to give a stylish spin to head-to-toe black outfits.

Plea in HC seeks probe into Taj Mahal's history, opening of 22 rooms

Plea in HC seeks probe into Taj Mahal's history, opening of 22 rooms

Rediff.com8 May 2022

The writ petition was filed Saturday in the registry of the Lucknow bench of the high court by Rajneesh Singh, who is the media in-charge of the Bharatiya Janata Party's Ayodhya unit.