A group of Shiv Sena activists on Thursday claimed to have performed a puja at the Taj Mahal, the 17th century monument of love, creating a commotion but authorities denied that any worship took place.
Shreekant Sambrani remembers P R S 'Biki' Oberoi, personal friend and hospitality icon, who passed into the ages this week.
Restoration of colonial woodwork could take almost an year.
An official of the organisation that has displayed the gold ink Quran on Tuesday said there are only four copies of this holy book in the world.
What has come in the way were the rich heritage monuments - Taj Mahal to top it all, together with the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
The Times, London, reports that the 17th century monument to love is scheduled to benefit from the sort of beauty treatment prescribed in Ayurvedic tracts, and much in favor with the haute set -- namely, the mudpack.
Australian captain Michael Clarke enjoyed an off-day in Agra visiting the Taj Mahal along with his wife Kyly.
No one wants to curb the enthusiasm being seen among the people, but at the same time officials feel nothing should be left to chance, as the flood of humanity thronging the temple area poses problems for security personnel.
Tinsel town's most high-profile couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, who officially registered their marriage earlier today, became a married couple. A grand reception was hosted at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai, celebrating the grand wedding.
Tinsel towns most high-profile couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, who officially registered their marriage earlier today, became a married couple. A grand reception was hosted at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai, celebrating the grand wedding.
United States President Barack Obama would have loved to spend more time in India during his November visit but time constraint is preventing him from visiting Agra's Taj Mahal and the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the White House has said.
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.
The union ministry of tourism has recognised Taj Residency, a Taj business hotel, as the 'best 5-star hotel in India' for the year 2003-04 for highest forex earnings.
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Uttar Pradesh government to open Taj Mahal for public viewing on full-moon nights.
Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the weekly box office verdict.
The Supreme Court on Monday sought the response of former UP Chief Minister Mayawati on a plea seeking her prosecution in the Rs 17 crore Taj corridor scam case without the sanction of the Governor.
The iconic Taj Mahal, which finds its place among the seven wonders of the world, is set to receive a 'mud-pack treatment' to restore the natural sheen of the white marble which is yellowing due to high pollution level.
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.
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.
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.
"We have thoroughly examined whatever papers we have received. The chief secretary was found innocent in the inquiry conducted by the government in the disproportionate assets case," the UP chief minister told reporters in New Delhi.
The hearing before the special CBI court was put off after one of the six accused sought more time to file some documents to a CBI plea in connection with the case.
While the cast of the popular Netflix series is filming their next season in the UK, Phoebe made a short trip to India.
Indian Premier League (IPL) has a rather surprising request for fans -- stay in hotels other than Taj Hotels run by top corporate house Tata, saying even the teams are not staying there. Arguably the most controversial cricket administrator IPL commissioner Lalit Modi, said in a post on micro-blogging social networking website Twitter that IPL is "not using Taj Hotels in any city."
Fighter's distressing lack of thrills and sizzle reduces the exercise to an excuse for tedious amounts of Pakistan bashing, observes Sukanya Verma.
Hyderabad's Taj Krishna hotel is fully decked for the grand reception of Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik, which is being hosted by the Mirzas, three days after India's tennis sensation Sania Mirza married popular Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik.
Tata-promoted Taj Hotels may decide to add the Nano to their line of chauffeur-driven cars used for guest transfers.
American terror suspect David Headley had also stayed at Oberoi Trident besides the Taj -- the two hotels attacked on 26/11 -- before the Mumbai carnage, reinforcing suspicion of his link with the audacious strike, according to investigators on Friday.
The decision was taken at a meeting between Archeological Survey of India Director General C Babu Rajeev\nand Central Industrial Security Force Inspector General Radhakrishnan Kinne yesterday
The Congress on Saturday resolved to make the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) an 'ideological and electoral success' to free the country from 'divisive politics' and ensure that people get a government that is sensitive and accountable.
The influx of such international hotels chains into India over the last two years has led to a sharp correction in room rates, not just in Pune but also in other hot spots like Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi and Goa.
In an e-mail received by the Hotel Taj in Chennai two days back, an unidentified person has threatened to carry out an explosion at the premier hotel in Mumbai. The mail is currently being investigated by the cyber crime cell of the police, they said.
Top Congress leaders held deliberations on Saturday at the first meeting of the new Congress Working Committee (CWC) focusing on preparing a comprehensive road map for ensuring the party's victory in the upcoming assembly polls in five states and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
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.
The Terminator actor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently paid a visit to the historical monument during his visit to India.
Indian Hotels Company Ltd has secured New York-based Pierre Hotel on lease.
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