Shirish B Pradhan And Kunal Dutt

Stories by Shirish B Pradhan And Kunal Dutt

Ladakh's UT status leaves many happy and confused

Ladakh's UT status leaves many happy and confused

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2019

A separate Union Territory has been a long-standing demand of locals, many of who have alleged that the Ladakh region had been neglected by leaders of Jammu and Kashmir.

PHOTOS: 67 die, flooded Nepal pleads for help

PHOTOS: 67 die, flooded Nepal pleads for help

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2019

Nepal has been hit by heavy rainfall since Thursday. More than 25 districts and 10,385 households have been affected.

Achieved our objective in Balakot op: IAF chief

Achieved our objective in Balakot op: IAF chief

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2019

'Their (Pakistani) objective was to hit our army places. They could not and that is the bottom line'

20 yrs of Kargil war: IAF turns base into war theatre

20 yrs of Kargil war: IAF turns base into war theatre

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2019

The IAF has planned several activities at the air base to commemorate the 20 years of the war and the symbolic recreation of the Tiger Hill attack was one of them.

'Lalu's absence a challenge while fighting polls'

'Lalu's absence a challenge while fighting polls'

Rediff.com   22 May 2019

Tej Pratap, the RJD chief's elder son said that "the numbers could swing as voters' mood is also not quite clear at the moment".

2 Indian climbers die on Mount Kanchenjunga in Nepal

2 Indian climbers die on Mount Kanchenjunga in Nepal

Rediff.com   16 May 2019

They were part of a five-member team of climbers from West Bengal.

Jobs, women's safety and free speech: Debutant voters' wish list

Jobs, women's safety and free speech: Debutant voters' wish list

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2019

First time voters say they expect political leaders to focus on "real issues".

Cow important part of India's culture, rural economy: Modi

Cow important part of India's culture, rural economy: Modi

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2019

Modi stressed his government has created a 'security cover' to ensure good heath of children and mothers during the past 55 month of his rule.

Will be fulfilling my father's dream: Head of IAF contingent for R-Day parade

Will be fulfilling my father's dream: Head of IAF contingent for R-Day parade

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2019

Flight Lieutenant Srikant Sharma said that getting into the armed forces was a dream come true and this opportunity is an "icing on the cake".

'Don't want another Ayodhya tragedy': Locals recall horrors of 1992

'Don't want another Ayodhya tragedy': Locals recall horrors of 1992

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2018

'The Ayodhya anniversary, every year brings back the tragic memories. Politicians should let people's wounds heal and not reopen them to suit their agenda'

Temple or no temple: What Ayodhya's youth really want

Temple or no temple: What Ayodhya's youth really want

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2018

'I am more concerned about my future, my family's future. The fate of the Ram temple is neither going to affect my career, nor would I let it be affected'

'Let Ayodhya become playground for children and not politicians'

'Let Ayodhya become playground for children and not politicians'

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2018

Tired of living under the restive shadow of communalism, Ayodhya residents, be it Vijay Singh or Mohammad Azim, do not want any fresh political trigger for communal disharmony.

Ayodhya: Korean First Lady attends Diwali fete at Queen Heo Memorial

Ayodhya: Korean First Lady attends Diwali fete at Queen Heo Memorial

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2018

A large number of Koreans trace their ancestry to this legendary princess, who is known as Queen Heo Hwang-ok.

Ayodhya decked up to welcome Korean First Lady

Ayodhya decked up to welcome Korean First Lady

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2018

The main streets of Ayodhya wear a scintillating look with illuminated lamps and special decorations.

Avalanche hits Nepal peak; 5 South Koreans among 9 killed

Avalanche hits Nepal peak; 5 South Koreans among 9 killed

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2018

A heavy snowstorm followed by a landslide buried the base camp at an altitude of 3,500 metres when the climbers were waiting for a fair weather to move towards higher camps.

Chopper crashes in Nepal; Japanese among 6 killed

Chopper crashes in Nepal; Japanese among 6 killed

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2018

A woman has miraculously survived the accident.

Nearly 150 of 1,500 Mansarovar pilgrims stranded in Nepal evacuated

Nearly 150 of 1,500 Mansarovar pilgrims stranded in Nepal evacuated

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2018

Two pilgrims -- Leela Narayanan Mandredath, 56, of Kerala and Satya Laxmi of Andhra Pradesh -- have died due to high altitude sickness in Simikot and heart attack in Tibet respectively, the Indian Embassy said.

India ready to be 'Sherpa' to help Nepal scale mountain of success: Modi

India ready to be 'Sherpa' to help Nepal scale mountain of success: Modi

Rediff.com   12 May 2018

Modi said Nepal must identify its needs and priorities to deliver results.

India supports united, prosperous and strong Nepal: Modi

India supports united, prosperous and strong Nepal: Modi

Rediff.com   11 May 2018

Modi said Nepal and India can benefit if they cooperate and work together for the promotion of five Ts: Tradition, Trade, Tourism, Technology and Transport.

Bangladesh plane with 67 on board crashes in Nepal, 50 killed

Bangladesh plane with 67 on board crashes in Nepal, 50 killed

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2018

The condition of over two dozen people who were admitted to the hospital in Kathmandu is said to be serious.