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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.

UP recommends Sharma's dismissal in Taj case

UP recommends Sharma's dismissal in Taj case

Rediff.com23 Oct 2004

The state government will present its 'action taken report' in the Supreme Court on Monday

Where is the Disney version of Taj Mahal?

Where is the Disney version of Taj Mahal?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

In her latest salvo against slain former Pakistani premier Benazir Bhutto, Fatima Bhutto has accused her aunt of converting the sombre resting place of the Bhuttos in Sindh province into a revolting "Disney version of Taj Mahal".

Want To Picnic With Neha?

Want To Picnic With Neha?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

When stars travel, they make lovely pictures on social media.

Rs 135 crore to spruce up area around Taj Mahal!

Rs 135 crore to spruce up area around Taj Mahal!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

The Akhilesh Yadav-led Uttar Pradesh government has drawn up a comprehensive plan for the beautification of areas around the Taj Mahal monument in Agra. The plan was finalised at a meeting chaired by Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Javed Usmani in Lucknow on Saturday.

In Kerala for 2 days, Modi meets state's top bishops in big minority push

In Kerala for 2 days, Modi meets state's top bishops in big minority push

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met the top priests of various churches in Kerala, giving a push to the Bharatiya Janata Party's efforts to reach out to the influential minority community in the southern state ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, sources said.

UK: Hearing on 26/11 claim suit against Taj begins

UK: Hearing on 26/11 claim suit against Taj begins

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

A British court on Monday began hearing the compensation claim of man paralysed during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks with the victim suing the owners of the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, alleging they neglected security despite warnings of an imminent assault.

Soon, take a hovercraft over Yamuna to the Taj

Soon, take a hovercraft over Yamuna to the Taj

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Govt to introduce an hovercraft on the Yamuna river.

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Taj corridor scam: CBI questions UP minister

Taj corridor scam: CBI questions UP minister

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

Environment Minister Naseemudin Siddiqui, a close confidant of Chief Minister Mayawati, dealt with files concerning the controversial project.

Maya suspends IAS officer over Taj controversy

Maya suspends IAS officer over Taj controversy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

R K Sharma was charged with approving construction work in the vicinity of the Taj Mahal in violation of ASI norms.

New panel to probe Taj Expressway project

New panel to probe Taj Expressway project

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav decided to order a fresh probe following directives by the Allahabad high court.

Media firm to animate story on Taj Mahal

Media firm to animate story on Taj Mahal

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

For the first time in India, Chandigarh-based Compact Disc India Ltd (CDIL), an integrated media and entertainment company, will animate a true love story titled Eternal Love in English which will revolve around the Taj Mahal. The company has secured an animation outsourcing contract worth $15.70 million from a Los Angeles-based firm through its arm Mediaone Ventures Ltd for the film which is slated to be released in December 2009.

Taj group plans Rs 50 cr revamp

Taj group plans Rs 50 cr revamp

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

Taj Business Hotels is planning to increase the number of its hotels in the coming years and also proposed to invest Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million) to refurbish some restaurants and bars in its hotels during 2005-06, TBH chief operating officer Jyoti N

Sultanpur to Rahul Nagar: Locals rename Maharashtra village after 26/11 braveheart

Sultanpur to Rahul Nagar: Locals rename Maharashtra village after 26/11 braveheart

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Sultanpur, a village in Maharashtra with a population of around 1,000 and 600 houses, will now be known as 'Rahul Nagar' as the local residents have changed its name in memory of its native, who laid down his life while fighting terrorists during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008.

Covid's XBB.1.5 variant cases rise to 7 in India

Covid's XBB.1.5 variant cases rise to 7 in India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Of the seven cases, three were found in Gujarat and one each in Karnataka, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) said.

CBI questions UP officials over Taj project

CBI questions UP officials over Taj project

Rediff.com24 Aug 2003

Environment director I P Singh was quizzed for over two hours to ascertain who released Rs 17 crore for the Taj Corridor project.

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.

SC allows night viewing of Taj Mahal

SC allows night viewing of Taj Mahal

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

The Taj will, however, be open for public viewing in the night only for three months.

SC new bench to hear Taj case

SC new bench to hear Taj case

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

The new bench headed by Justice Ruma Pal will consider six departmental inquiry reports against three top officials of the state on May 7.

India Feels The Heat

India Feels The Heat

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Scenes from a hot summer day.

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.

Taj Group has China on the menu

Taj Group has China on the menu

Rediff.com11 Sep 2003

CBI questions Mayawati in Taj corridor case

CBI questions Mayawati in Taj corridor case

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said she had no knowledge of the Rs 175 crore project.

Shriya, Kriti, Rakul Painted It Black

Shriya, Kriti, Rakul Painted It Black

Rediff.com9 May 2023

They owned the red carpet in black.

Lufthansa in talks with Taj, credit card firm

Lufthansa in talks with Taj, credit card firm

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

The air carrier, which currently operates 47 flights a week, is also planning to tie up with a credit card service provider to integrate the Miles and More programme.

Taj Corridor case: CBI submits report on Mayawati

Taj Corridor case: CBI submits report on Mayawati

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

The agency had come in for severe criticism from the Supreme Court on November 27, 2006, for taking legal opinion in the case despite the fact that the entire investigating team favouring Mayawati's prosecution.

Taj Mahal launches low glycemic rice in India

Taj Mahal launches low glycemic rice in India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Eyeing diabetics and health conscious people, Taj Mahal Agro Industries Pvt Ltd recently launched a low glycemic rice brand - Moolgiri.

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.

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

March is going to be an exciting month when it comes to Bollywood releases as it would be a good mix of theatrical and OTT arrivals.

TajGVK to go slow on Bengaluru luxury hotel

TajGVK to go slow on Bengaluru luxury hotel

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

The construction of this hotel has been deferred by four years.

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.

Taj Mahal in race for 'New 7 Wonders of the World'

Taj Mahal in race for 'New 7 Wonders of the World'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Taj Mahal, India's most famous architectural wonder, on Tuesday joined the race to be named one of the 'New Seven Wonders of the World'.

Taj Mahal Palace ballroom to re-open on Tuesday

Taj Mahal Palace ballroom to re-open on Tuesday

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

It was mostly used for corporate parties, meets, weddings and receptions.

Why Yogi Meets Mukeshbhai

Why Yogi Meets Mukeshbhai

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The UP government said Yogi returned with investment proposals worth over Rs 5 lakh crore from Mumbai.