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Tirthan Valley trek: 'We did trout fishing'

Tirthan Valley trek: 'We did trout fishing'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Pinaki Panda shares his experience. You can share yours too.

PIX: Life will never be the same in quake-hit Sichuan

PIX: Life will never be the same in quake-hit Sichuan

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

We present defining Reuters images from the aftermath of a 6.6 magnitude earthquake that hit a remote, mostly rural and mountainous area in Sichuan province, China on Saturday.

China shuts down largest makeshift hospital in Wuhan

China shuts down largest makeshift hospital in Wuhan

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Thousands of medical workers deployed in the capital of central Hubei province from across the nation also left Wuhan after completing their mission.

Earthquake jolts Kashmir Valley

Earthquake jolts Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

A moderate intensity earthquake hit Kashmir Valley on Monday evening as people were home celebrating Eid.

TOP 6: India's most romantic destinations

TOP 6: India's most romantic destinations

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

Head to these destinations to do the cheesiest things with your partner.

2.5 mn acres on fire: Australia's worst bushfires

2.5 mn acres on fire: Australia's worst bushfires

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Bushfires across Australia's most populated state of New South Wales have killed six people and ravaged more than 250,000 acres of land. States of emergency have been declared in Queensland and New South Wales as arid weather and strong winds continue to create catastrophic fire conditions, which according to New South Wales state emergency services minister David Elliott "could be the most dangerous bushfire week this nation has ever seen." These pictures capture the dramatic scenes.

Imran Khan's party wins violence-marred PoK polls

Imran Khan's party wins violence-marred PoK polls

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party has won 23 seats while the Pakistan Peoples Party was second with eight seats and the incumbent Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz secured just six seats, the state-run Radio Pakistan reported.

'Indianness of Arunachal is not to be proven to anyone'

'Indianness of Arunachal is not to be proven to anyone'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

'Our love for our great nation -- Bharat is second to none and our patriotism towards our motherland -- India is for the entire nation to emulate.'

Lockdowns & Layoffs: We, the People of La La Land

Lockdowns & Layoffs: We, the People of La La Land

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'India has been cleaved into two by a government that has shown amazing consistency in cleaving.' 'One India is gasping for life, and the other is doing yoga and clapping from balconies and WhatsApp groups,' observes Debashish Chatterjee.

Major earthquake hits China, 161 killed

Major earthquake hits China, 161 killed

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

At least 72 people were killed and hundreds of others injured on Saturday, when a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked southwest China's Sichuan province causing massive destruction.

Drone Awards 2020: The world seen from above

Drone Awards 2020: The world seen from above

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The winning entries in this year's Drone Photo Awards deliver an outstanding assortment of aerial images, from the overall winning shot, catching a school of salmon forming the shape of a heart, to a special category focusing on the profound ways COVID-19 has transformed our cities. Here we showcase a selection of the shots that will be on display in the Siena Photo Awards in Italy from October 24 to November 29.

'Maharashtra hasn't been able to say we have 0 cases'

'Maharashtra hasn't been able to say we have 0 cases'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'The pandemic basically started with Maharashtra.' 'And then it spread across to the rest of India.' 'Now it is again Maharashtra.'

7 nature trails in the world you cannot miss in 2017

7 nature trails in the world you cannot miss in 2017

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

You don't need to be a fan of Jurassic Park or Jungle Book to head out on these holidays!

How Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, lives

How Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, lives

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

When he is not running Amazon, he buys museums to live in, donates mountains, and works on space travel.

Have you heard of 'Nam O' beach?

Have you heard of 'Nam O' beach?

Rediff.com3 May 2018

A journey that can teach us all a thing or two about resilience.

India is ready to play tough with China

India is ready to play tough with China

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

'India's preference today seems to be to exploit the deepening chill in relations with China to breathe new life into its meandering partnership with the US,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

#Blizzardchallenge: 'Loony' Boston dives into snow

#Blizzardchallenge: 'Loony' Boston dives into snow

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Social media is abuzz with videos showing crazy Boston residents jumping out of windows into massive snowdrifts.

In PHOTOS: Around the world in the last 24 hours

In PHOTOS: Around the world in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Presenting some of the most scintillating pictures from around the globe in the last 24 hours.

Osama in Pakistan, says expert

Osama in Pakistan, says expert

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

A leading US expert on terrorism claims Osama bin Laden is either in a pakistani city or in the mountains of Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

The Xi factor: All about China's president-in-waiting

The Xi factor: All about China's president-in-waiting

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

At 15, 'princeling' Xi Jinping was forced to quit luxuries of city life and sent to work in the villages and mountains. Come March 2013, he will be the leader of over 1.3 billion Chinese people. We present the story of China's president-in-waiting.

Day 1: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 1: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Norway nabbed the first gold medal of the Winter Games on Saturday

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.

Who will win the Super App race in India?

Who will win the Super App race in India?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Unlike the race to buy airwaves by telecom companies, airports by infrastructure companies and city gas networks by energy companies, the race to develop super apps by consumer-facing companies in India has not brushed up against any regulatory issues. Officials at the ministry of electronics and information technology and at other regulators are happy they do not have to meddle in who among the Tata group, Reliance Industries Ltd, Flipkart or Paytm will manage to build an app that sweeps in customers. Unlike separate apps a customer uses on her mobile to order groceries, buy food or airline tickets or just make payments, a super app can perform all these functions.

This year's most beautiful panoramic photographs

This year's most beautiful panoramic photographs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The Epson International Pano Awards showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest specialist competition for panoramic images. This year the competition received 4913 entries from 1258 photographers in 72 countries, but the overall winner of the 2019 Open competition is Mieke Boynton from Australia - the first female to win the title. Scroll down for stunning views.

India needs a new army -- Waste Warriors!

India needs a new army -- Waste Warriors!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

We need to bring solid waste management into all school curricula in an organised and cohesive manner, suggests Anjuli Bhargava.

The Roots of the Taliban

The Roots of the Taliban

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Internal strife and tribalism is endemic to Afghanistan, notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Most dramatic images courtesy Sony Alpha Photo Awards

Most dramatic images courtesy Sony Alpha Photo Awards

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Cue the drum roll... A 'breathtaking, vast and intimidating' image of ocean waves crashing has won the top prize in a prestigious photography competition celebrating Australian and New Zealand snappers. The Alpha Awards was designed to showcase the work of Australian and New Zealand photographers on Sony Alpha lenses. Take a look at the stunning shots.

Travel: In search of the unfamiliar

Travel: In search of the unfamiliar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

There are parts of India that stoutly hold their own against cultural hegemony, but it is anyone's guess how long that will last, says Kishore Singh.

EPL PIX: Five-star United crush Bournemouth; Vardy nets 100th goal

EPL PIX: Five-star United crush Bournemouth; Vardy nets 100th goal

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Top places to travel in 2019

Top places to travel in 2019

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Make sure that these places feature in your 2019 travel bucket list.

Your photos: India through the lens

Your photos: India through the lens

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Here's presenting the latest in the series of #India-Photos.

Modi terms yoga ray of hope in pandemic, announces app

Modi terms yoga ray of hope in pandemic, announces app

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The prime minister noted that there may not have been any major public events in countries around the world and in India for around a year-and-a-half, but the enthusiasm for Yoga Day has not diminished.

Nepal plane crash: Eight TN builders' holiday turns tragic

Nepal plane crash: Eight TN builders' holiday turns tragic

Rediff.com25 Sep 2011

A mountain flight to view the Mount Everest at the conclusion of a business conference ended in a tragedy for a group of eight city-based builders when their plane crashed in Nepal on Sunday.

PICS: 10 great train journeys the world can't resist

PICS: 10 great train journeys the world can't resist

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Pssst, India's Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is listed among these great rail journeys.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

Mr Xi, what have you gained in Ladakh?

Mr Xi, what have you gained in Ladakh?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'Why did your generals try to grab a few square kilometres of Indian territory in Ladakh?' 'And what happened to the hard work that you and Prime Minister Modi put into the Wuhan and Mamallapuram meets?' Claude Arpi writes a letter to Xi Jinping, China's self-styled supreme leader, who turns 68 today, June 15.

Glimpses! The magic of Nazareth

Glimpses! The magic of Nazareth

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

The Old City of Nazareth in Israel is an ancient hub that is being rightfully revived, says Jael Silliman.

Russian PM guarantees security at Sochi Olympics

Russian PM guarantees security at Sochi Olympics

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

The Russian government and security services will overcome security threats and can guarantee safety at the 2014 Winter Olympics in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said.

Video: Touring the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur

Video: Touring the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

One of the largest forts in India, Mehrangarh is located 400 feet above the city of Jodhpur on a rocky hill known as Bhaurcheeria, the mountain of birds.

Video: Touring the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur

Video: Touring the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

One of the largest forts in India, Mehrangarh is located 400 feet above the city of Jodhpur on a rocky hill known as Bhaurcheeria, the mountain of birds.