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British woman rescued by IAF in Ladakh

A British woman stranded in inclement weather conditions at Padam Valley in Zanskar ranges of Ladakh was on Wednesday rescued by a Leh-based helicopter unit of the Indian Air Force. "Pilots of Leh......

Daring IAF chopper pilots save 90 people in Leh

Six Cheetah helicopters of the Indian Air Force undertook over 60 sorties to evacuate 90 people from Skyu in Zanskar valley since sunrise, on Monday.About 130 trekkers, predominantly foreigners......

Go, get out there with a placard

Mitali Saran believes that a little yelling in the streets can help the government to prioritise the work it does or facilitates on the groundOnce upon a time, I almost died. Well, I almost died......

Home Minister Shinde on maiden visit to Kashmir

Union Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Saturday arrived on his maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir after assuming the charge of the Home department and reviewed the development progress in Kargil......

Indian Air Force rescue 61 trapped civilians in Ladakh

Indian Air Force Friday rescued 61 persons who were trapped in a semi-frozen river in cold desert region of Ladakh. The head of disaster managementKashmir, Amir Ali said, "We sought the help of IAF......

Want adventure, go holidaying

This vacation, how about going shark diving in Australia or on a tree canopy tour in the Tsitsikamma Forest of Africa? Back home, you could go river rafting in Zanskar or a trek in the......

SBI withdraws teaser home loan scheme

Amid concerns expressed by the Reserve Bank of India, the country's largest lender State Bank of India on Wednesday announced withdrawal of special home loan schemes, or teaser rates, with effect......

What is loan against property? Find out

Generally, people accumulate assets to cocoon themselves in the safety net of financial security. However when a sudden need for funds arise and they need to borrow from a bank, they often......

Speak with hands free: 2 new headsets

Every now and then, Jabra comes out with a design or a feature that makes its headsets stand out. The company is a world leader in wireless solutions, known for its extensive range of hands-free......

When cricket took a backseat to Bollywood

For a night that was dedicated to sports, there was a lot of Bollywood. Bold and beautiful starlets from the film industry were spotted either performing on stage or hotting up the red......

Images: Ind vs SA, 3rd ODI, Ahmedabad

South Africa made their best start to the series with Hashim Amla and Loots Bosman giving them a perfect start in the dead rubber in the third and final ODI in Ahmedabad. The duo put on 113 runs......

People speak for zanskar

QNA

Q. zanskar range is situated in which state
Richa Sharma: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/zanskar-range-is-situated-in-which-state/25783449/answers/

Q. where is polyandry practised ? how does the balance takes place ?
Right Sense: A. ladakh. jammu and kashmir more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/where-is-polyandry-practised--how-does-the-balance-takes-pla/25310655/answers/25783461

Q. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?Name of the Mountain Range Location in the Himalayas(A) Zanskar range Kashmir(B) Dhauladhar Range Himachal Pradesh(C) Singalila Range Arunachal Pradesh(D) Kumaon Range Uttarakhand
Jeet: A. Polyandry is a form of polygamy whereby a woman takes two or more husbands at the same time.Polyandry in Tibet was a common practice and continues...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/which-one-of-the-following-pairs-is-not-correctly-matched-na/23722369/answers/25310682

Q. Which is the ideal time to visit Kashmir ,Simla?
Venkatesaldevarajan: A. C? more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/which-is-the-ideal-time-to-visit-kashmir-simla/21881482/answers/23722392

Web results for Zanskar

Asiya

SRINAGAR, June 17: Chairman Dukhtaran-e-Millat, Syed Asiya Andrabi Monday said the attack on the residence of Ali Mohammad Jinnah can not kill the... ...

http://www.kashmirtimes.com/newsdet.aspx?q=18551

New on the rack

Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India for over 16 years, was a freedom fighter and a patriot. She loved books, nature, art, sports and puzzles.... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/features/kids/new-on-the-rack/article4822750.ece

Aasiya sees ‘conspiracy’ by Congress, NC

Srinagar, June 17: Chairperson of Dukhtaran-i-Milat Syeda Aasiya Andrabi Monday termed the alleged Buddhist aggression on Muslims in Zanskar as an... ...

http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2013/Jun/18/zanskar-8216-terror-8217-aasiya-sees-8216-conspiracy-8217-by-congress-nc-69.asp

No Place For Heroes

The elevation chart looks like a heart patient's ECG. More than 200km of the journey is above 4,000m, where there is no permanent human habitation.... ...

http://travel.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?285819

This biking group will ride to Leh-Ladakh

Bike Association will ride again to the World's Rooftop and is looking forward to the sights and challenges Camaraderie, mean machines and the open... ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/travel/This-biking-group-will-ride-to-Leh-Ladakh/articleshow/20553774.cms

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