THE RAJ PALACE
Looking beyond Ashokan symbolism: Abode of Rashtrapati Bhavan should more aptly reflect the ethos of the Republic
As a normally bubbly awardee confided in hushed tones last week while looking up at the huge chandelier hanging from the 108-feet-high dome of Rashtrapati Bhavan lighting up the Durbar Hall, "It is impossible not to be awed by this room and the occasion!" The magnificence of the marble-columned, soaring central chamber that once held the thrones of the Viceroy and Vicereine is undeniable.
Long weekend business booming for hotels, cruises, travel firms
Indians are leveraging every opportunity to take a “minication”, said Rajeev Kale, president and country head for holidays, MICE and Visa at Thomas Cook (India). The company’s data reflects a 25%-30% year-on-year surge for long weekend breaks across both domestic and outbound destinations, he said.
Rs 7 lakh a night: Indians ready to pay lakhs for Dec 31 hotel stay
Dec 31 Hotel Prices: Rents at Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts properties in Delhi, Jaipur and Udaipur are at record highs, a company spokesperson said. The Leela Palace Udaipur, which has no rooms available for December 31, was charging about ₹1,06,200 for a night's stay on Christmas on Booking.com previously.
BJP launches 'selfie with palace of corruption' campaign to target AAP
The BJP has been alleging irregularities in the renovation of the official residence of the Delhi chief minister at a cost of Rs 52 crore, calling it a "Raj Mahal".
Centre's agency-raj makes our task challenging: Mamata Banerjee
"The agency-raj of an authoritarian government at the centre makes our task challenging, but millions (all) over the country are with us in our march," Banerjee said on Twitter. She said on this day in 2011, "we were sworn in to replace a 34-year-old monster regime and usher in 'Ma, Mati, Manush' (Mother, Earth and People) government in West Bengal".
After meeting Mukesh Ambani & Shah Rukh Khan, US Ambassador Eric Garcetti bonds with Anand Mahindra, plays cricket with Mithali Raj
Anand Mahindra was thrilled to hear Eric Garcetti was a jazz pianist and was hoping to be serenaded with Hindi songs.
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All or nothing! 'Naatu Naatu' stars Ram Charan & Jr NTR declined Oscar live performance due to lack of rehearsal time
'Naatu Naatu' created history this march, by winning an Oscar for Best Original Song.
Queen Elizabeth II passes away: Life & times of UK's longest-serving monarch
Buckingham Palace said the Queen died at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland, where members of the royal family had rushed to her side after her health took a turn for the worse. She enjoyed robust health well into her 90s, although she used a cane in appearances after the death of Philip, her husband.
PM Modi to lead yoga event at Mysuru Palace in Karnataka on Yoga Day
The programme is being held in physical mode after a gap of two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
View: Real reforms are policy changes that make the economy run better with less political meddling
M Singh I made reforms respectable. Since then, politicians love to claim they are reformers. Anything can now be called a reform, and they do not miss a chance to do so. But what are real reforms?
Follow lockdown norms, will fight battle legally: Abhishek to protesting TMC workers
Abhishek, a Lok Sabha MP who is the nephew of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, said his party will fight the battle legally as it has utmost faith in the judiciary.
Billionaire held for ransom to Mukesh Ambani's rival, the incredible story of Gautam Adani
Like other entrepreneurs, Adani repeatedly picked hot new industries that the govt was pushing to develop and where competition was relatively minimal. Even now, the 58-year-old tycoon often cites “nation building” as a key plank of his strategy, a cause that aligns with PM Narendra Modi’s vision.
Historical fort cities of Gwalior, Orchha in Madhya Pradesh included in UNESCO world heritage cities list
A UNESCO team will visit the state next year and after having a look at the heritage properties will prepare a master plan for their development and conservation.
Shell out Rs 11 lakh to stay at Raj hotels on December 31
“Generally, the rates for these exclusive suites are much higher than the average room tariff but on occasions like December 31, they go up significantly.
Hyderabad gears up to host Global Entrepreneurship Summit
US President Donald Trump's daughter and advisor Ivanka Trump will lead a delegation from her country at the three-day event.
Rewind menus: New food trend that's taking the Bengaluru restaurants by storm
A few eateries in the city are fishing out decades-old menus to relive the past on Independence Day.
Portuguese PM Antonio Costa on two-day Goa visit from tomorrow
Costa would be visiting India's premier ocean research institute - National Institute of Oceanography - at Dona Paula on his way back from Raj Bhavan.
Super chef Ananda Solomon gets ready to hang his apron at the Taj
Chef Ananda Solomon recalls the food trail from the summers in Mangaluru to the streets of Bangkok to the high table in Mumbai.
Brexit is an extraordinary event in financial history: Ramesh Damani, BSE
"I think that one who would be more surprised would be Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace."
Travel buzz: News this season in a capsule
State Tourism department officials said they have recently awarded tender to a Kerala based private company to build seven houseboats for them.
A regal jewellery event hosted at Umaid Bhavan Palace in Udaipur
Spotted at the venue were Nikhil and Elina Meswani, Durga and Sandeep Raheja, Rajendra and Anjali Mariwala among the guests.
Join the Times Passion Palace Food Trail in Madhya Pradesh this August
Participants in this edition of Times Passion Trail will get the opportunity to savour some of these exclusive dishes prepared by the keepers of the tradition.
Does Raj Niwas Palace at Dholpur belong to Dushyant Singh?
A source close to the family of Hemant Singh, Vasundhara Raje's estranged husband, insists the Raj Niwas Palace was given to the son.
Proposal to raze Pragati Maidan halls to make space for convention centre draws sharp reactions
Proposal by India Trade Promotion Organization to raze all the structures to make space for a new, world-class convention centre has drawn sharp reactions
Sachin Tendulkar's farewell Test jersey fetches Rs 6 lakhs
Tendulkar had retired from international cricket after playing his 200th Test against West Indies at Mumbai in November, 2013.
Obama in India: Barack Obama the fourth American President to stay at ITC Maurya
Barack Obama is the fourth American President to stay at the presidential suite, after Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and George W Bush.
In flood-hit J&K, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah runs emergency government from an old palace
The chief minister now commands his government from an 80-room palace on Gupkar Road, on a hillock overlooking most of Srinagar.
Sanjay Singh, 3 kids locked in battle over family palace in Amethi
According to Anant Vikram, the family returned to their Amethi palace on Friday morning to find their living quarters ransacked and devoid of all its belongings.
NRI tycoon Raj Bagri sells London home for whopping 120 mn UK pounds
In 1994, he had secured a 150-year lease on it from the Crown Estate for £5.9 million, thereafter extensively renovating the premises.
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