Police officers stand outside Taj hotel on December 21.Text by BS Reporter Pictures by Divyakant Solanki

Taj and Trident now open for business


The staff inside the Mumbai Trident hotel check the finishing touches.


The Trident hotel chefs are back in action.

Trident hotel staff hand out yellow roses to reporters after stringent safety checks on identification, bags and frisking by security guards.

The Trident hotel opened its doors to the media on Saturday, allowing access to its gallery of high-end shops, reception and restaurant areas.

Indian Hotels CEO and Managing Director Raymond Bickson, Chairman Ratan Tata and Vice Chairman R K Krishna Kumar addressing the media in Mumbai on Sunday.