Gehlot files complaint against BJP for 'trying to topple govt'

Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party again of trying to topple his government, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said a complaint has been filed with state's Special Operation Group......

NCP shifts MLAs to two hotels amid fear of poaching

Amid the high political drama in Maharashtra and fear of 'poaching' of MLAs, the Nationalist Congress Party has shifted its legislators from a five-star resort to two other hotels in Mumbai.......

Fiasco in Hanoi

'Despite much hype of optimism, everyone went home empty-handed without a clear picture where they are heading in the future,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and......

Cheers to jugaad!

Following the Supreme Court ruling against liquor being sold within 500 metres of state and national highways, the infamous Indian jugaad is in play once again. Veenu Sandhu, Nikita Puri, Ranjita......

From hatchbacks to holidays, consumers ready to loosen purse strings

With Onam and Raksha Bandhan just around the corner, the festival season is ready to kick off in full swing. As people embrace the celebratory spirit, companies anticipate a surge in sales this......

Hotels roll out red carpet for year-end vacationers

After a better-than-expected Dussehra weekend, hospitality firms are hopeful of ending the year on a positive note by doing good business over Christmas and the New Year. Typically, year-end......

Taj rated as the world's strongest hotel brand

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. IMAGE: The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai.......

Hotels and travel firms look for summer relief

Online travel agents and hotels are seeing traction build gradually for the upcoming season. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com After a dry spell induced by Covid-19 last year, hotels and those......

PIX: Anita Hassanandani's ROMANTIC holiday!

Anita Hassanandani and her husband, Rohit Reddy, took a romantic vacation to Vietnam and Cambodia. Anita recently wrapped up her latest serial, Naagin 3.   Looking stunning in this monokini,......

Ileana D'Cruz takes you to her favourite destination

Can you guess where this is? IMAGE: 'Need Vitamin Sea'. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Ileana D'Cruz/Instagram Ileana D'Cruz loves pictures -- not only featuring in them but also clicking them.......

Why you should head to Goa RIGHT NOW!

'One afternoon, I spotted Karan Johar and film critic Rajeev Masand having tea with Nina Gupta, the head of NFDC, and barged into their meeting.' Aseem Chhabra's IFFI diaries... Image: Gulzar and......

'I'm destined to be introduced in a Kannada film'

Noted Tamil actor Arjun Sarja has turned producer with the Kannada film Vaayuputhra. He's also introducing his nephew  Chiranjeevi Sarja. The film, which is slated......

Brazil rallies to beat US in Confed Cup final

The Confederations Cup trophy is pictured before the final match between Brazil and the US at Ellis Park. The death of Cameroon midfielder Marc-Vivien Foe was commemorated by FIFA when his......

IPL: Who's paisa vasool and who's not?

As the IPL second season reaches its half-way mark, it's time to take our own strategic break and identify every team's best and worst performers so far. Bangalore Royal ChallengersTop four......

Kournikova arrives in India on Tuesday

Russian tennis bombshell Anna Kournikova has been chosen brand ambassador for the Amby Valley project in Sahara Lake City near Mumbai. Percept Profile, which is handling Kournikova's four-day......