A fire broke out in a cloth shop near Madina X road, Old City, Hyderabad. No casualties were reported. Assistant District Fire Officer, says, "At 4.45 am today we received a fire call from Madina X road. We reached the spot immediately and doused the fire. The reason for the fire is yet to be known..."
19 July,2024 03:00 PM IST
Did you know, that the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Colaba is even older than the Gateway of India? Have you ever wondered, why is the Elephanta Caves called so? This World Heritage Day 2024, get ready to explore Mumbai’s heritage like never before. The Colaba area of Mumbai holds a treasure of history with remarkable monuments and structures that narrate the tale of Mumbai’s glorious past. Among them, Mumbai’s Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel stand as majestic landmarks bridging Mumbai’s modern present to its hair-raising history. In this series of Mid-day Xplore, Mid-day's journalist Katyayani Kapoor explores Gateway of India and Taj Mahal Palace Hotel with the founder of Mumbai Heritage Tours - Pranav Damle who gives a peek into the untold and rare history of South Mumbai's remarkable heritage honouring the heritage of Mumbai this World Heritage Day.
17 April,2024 09:00 PM IST
Step into the serene world of Sukoon, Bandra's newest vegetarian haven, where alfresco dining meets clean, soul-satisfying delights! Join us as Sunday mid-day explore the lush garden cafe and indulge in a culinary journey curated by renowned restaurateur Suren Joshi. From unique dishes like cassava fries with kimchi mayo to nostalgic treats like sabudana thalipeeth, Sukoon is a delightful blend of tranquility and flavor. Unplug, unwind, and discover the essence of Sukoon - where good food meets a peaceful retreat!
20 November,2023 06:04 PM IST
World Cup 2023: Team India defeated arch-rivals New Zealand on Nov 15 and entered the ICC CWC final. The much-awaited final match will be held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. As India has reached the final of the tournament, hotel prices in Ahmedabad have skyrocketed. The President of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Association of Gujarat said that hotel rooms are being booked at Rs 50,000 to 1.25 lakh. While India defeated New Zealand in the Semi-final, Australia conquered South Africa to reach the final.
17 November,2023 11:05 AM IST | Mumbai
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur inspected the preparations at the International Media Centre on September 05 at the ITPO complex ahead of the G20 Summit in New Delhi which is scheduled to take place on September 09 and 10. The two-day summit will draw leaders and delegates from 40 countries, including the 20 member states. The Group of Twenty (G20) comprises 19 countries - Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the US, the UK, and the European Union. India has invited Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, Spain, and the UAE as guest countries for the mega-event.
05 September,2023 05:39 PM IST | Mumbai
As part of its preparations for the upcoming G20 Summit in the national capital on September 9 and 10, Delhi Traffic Police on September 03 conducted another full dress rehearsal at Delhi’s India Gate. It also conducted rehearsal for the left-hand drive motorcade in the Delhi Gate area.
03 September,2023 04:54 PM IST
As the national capital gears up to host world leaders at the G20 Summit under India’s Presidency, top hotels have been booked to welcome the delegates for the Summit. As India is popularly known for its hospitality, the preparations at one of many such hotels, are in full swing Be it a grand welcome, stay, hospitality, or the cuisine, The LaLit Hotels has left no stone unturned to welcome the world leaders.
03 September,2023 01:35 PM IST
Delhi will soon host the much anticipated G20 Summit. No stone is being left unturned to prepare Delhi for the upcoming event. The international guests are set to arrive soon, staff of luxury hotels is working tirelessly to ensure their stay is ‘homely’. Special attention is being given to the cuisine, with over 120 chefs working at the Taj Hotel alone. A menu with over 500 dishes is being prepared with a number of fusion dishes. The Taj has added some millet-based dishes to the menu in line with 2023 being International Year of Millets. Over 30 luxury hotels will host the delegates during the course of the Summit in Delhi. Notably, the summit will be held on Sept 09 and Sept 10. India's presidency of the G-20 began on 1 December 2022 when it took over from Indonesia in Bali.
01 September,2023 12:25 PM IST
ICC World Cup 2023
ICC recently announced the schedule for the upcoming ODI World Cup to be held in India. The ICC World Cup 2023 will start on October 5 and the final match will be played in Ahmedabad. But the Indian cricket fans are eyeing the clash between the arch-rivals ‘India and Pakistan’, which is scheduled on Oct 15 in Ahmedabad. Hotel bookings have already begun for the India-Pak match leading to an unprecedented surge in prices. The rentals have shot up nearly 10 times, with some hotels charging close to Rs. 1 lakh.
30 June,2023 11:12 AM IST
Officials of the CBI reached the residence of former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi on Monday in connection with land for job case. RJD workers were protesting outside Rabri Devi’s house. Meanwhile, heavy security has been deployed outside the former chief minister’s home in Patna. Tejaswi Yadav and other leaders commented about the questioning.
06 March,2023 07:13 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
