SHAILAJANAND MISHRA

Stories by SHAILAJANAND MISHRA

Even Snow Can't Deter Kedarnath Devotees

Even Snow Can't Deter Kedarnath Devotees

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2025

Devotees continue to arrive at Kedarnath Dham despite a drop in temperatures.

Swift Rescue: Army Builds Bridge Overnight

Swift Rescue: Army Builds Bridge Overnight

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2025

Indian Army Builds Bridge in 18 Hours to Rescue Villagers.

The Magnificent Ucchi Pillayar Temple

The Magnificent Ucchi Pillayar Temple

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2025

This ancient temple has been built on top of a rock.

Nilambur's Golden Glory

Nilambur's Golden Glory

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2025

Sunflowers are brightening the landscape in Kerala.

Ranveer's Heartwarming Gesture

Ranveer's Heartwarming Gesture

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2025

This time, Ranveer Singh's OTT gesture broke the internet.

Porbandar to Pahalgam: 2,000 Km For Peace

Porbandar to Pahalgam: 2,000 Km For Peace

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2025

Qadri Javed Azad and Makwana Kumar are on a 2,000 km expedition from Porbandar to Pahalgam to spread the message of peace, unity and Operation Sindoor.

SDRF Executes Dramatic Rescue

SDRF Executes Dramatic Rescue

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2025

A dramatic rescue by SDRF of a man stranded in the Tawi river.

Manipur's Silent Green Hero

Manipur's Silent Green Hero

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2025

He has single-handedly planted over 100,000 trees and shared more than 40,000 saplings with others -- all at no cost.

Will Maharashtra's Tragic Water Story Ever Change?

Will Maharashtra's Tragic Water Story Ever Change?

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2025

Women in Nashik and Yavatmal risk their lives to get water for their homes every summer.

Kashmir's Beautiful Almond Blossoms

Kashmir's Beautiful Almond Blossoms

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2025

As spring arrives in Kashmir, the Badamwari Garden, also known as Badam Vaer in Srinagar, is witnessing a surge in visitors, drawn by the breathtaking bloom of almond trees.

The Heroes Who Never Gave Up

The Heroes Who Never Gave Up

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2025

Every wheelchair at the Armed Forces' Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre in Pune is a story of sacrifice and strength, of courage, resilience and unbreakable spirit.

The Pani Puri Deal That's Going Viral

The Pani Puri Deal That's Going Viral

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2025

The pani puri vendor is drawing attention with exclusive deals, including a lifetime unlimited pani puri offer for Rs 99,000 and a Rs 21,000 reward for anyone who can eat 151 pani puris in one sitting.

What's Kangana's Mountain Story?

What's Kangana's Mountain Story?

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2025

Kangana Ranaut opens a cafe in Mandi, her Lok Sabha constituency.

Maha Kumbh's High-Tech Kitchen

Maha Kumbh's High-Tech Kitchen

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2025

To accommodate the huge number of devotees, a high-tech kitchen has been established at Baba Satyapal Maharaj's pandal, ensuring seamless food preparation and distribution.

World's 'Oldest Saint' At Kumbh Mela

World's 'Oldest Saint' At Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2025

Swami Shivanand Saraswati, known as the world's 'oldest saint', claims to be 129 years old and has been attending the Kumbh Mela for 100 years.

See The Camels Dance

See The Camels Dance

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2024

It was a competition and each camel performed to the best of their ability, delighting the crowd.

Jharkhand Ka Rahul Gandhi

Jharkhand Ka Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2024

And why he wants to meet the real Rahul Gandhi.

The Famed Mashaal Raas Garba

The Famed Mashaal Raas Garba

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2024

This is how the residents of Jamnagar danced the Garba.

Can You Imagine A Truck Being Swallowed?

Can You Imagine A Truck Being Swallowed?

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2024

A massive sinkhole appeared on a road near Samadhan Chowk, Pune, and nearly swallowed a truck.

IAF Widow Becomes Army Officer

IAF Widow Becomes Army Officer

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2024

Her husband, Squadron Leader Kuldeep Singh, died in a helicopter crash in the Nilgiris in which India's first CDS General Bipin Rawat was killed.