News for '-dalhousie'

Search ops in Pathankot called off, nothing suspicious found

Search ops in Pathankot called off, nothing suspicious found

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Punjab Police conducted search operation jointly with Himachal Pradesh Police in the hilly areas located in Bhadroya which is in Himachal Pradesh and covered almost 5-6 km of forest area in search operation.

Arunachal to Kerala: Best of India's nature

Arunachal to Kerala: Best of India's nature

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

We bring you the best of India's photographs from readers.

Aranyak Review

Aranyak Review

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Of the six out of eight episodes shared by Netflix, I finished all in one effortless go, says Sukanya Verma who applauds this well-made thriller.

Top 20 summer getaways in India

Top 20 summer getaways in India

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Visit these places to escape the summer heat.

Priyanka-Nick celebrate Karva Chauth

Priyanka-Nick celebrate Karva Chauth

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Here's how Bollywood couples celebrated Karva Chauth.

What is the key to a successful railway network

What is the key to a successful railway network

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

India had its own battle over gauges.

100 million sharks killed each year: study

100 million sharks killed each year: study

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

"Sharks have persisted for at least 400 million years and are one of the oldest vertebrate groups on the planet. However, these predators are experiencing population declines significant enough to cause global concern," said lead author Boris Worm, professor of biology at Dalhousie University.

Your Photos: The stunning Himalayas and more

Your Photos: The stunning Himalayas and more

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Where did you head this summer? We want to know! Send in your most memorable summer photographs!

How Manikarnika became Jhansi ki Rani

How Manikarnika became Jhansi ki Rani

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

10 Things You Didn't Know About Manikarnika, Rani of Jhansi.

Detecting cancer before it becomes deadly

Detecting cancer before it becomes deadly

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Dr Bharati Bapat is among the handful of female scientists worldwide with insight into how epigenetics influences our risk of cancer, an emerging field in cancer research.

Cold intensifies in HP; Avalanche alert in high altitude areas

Cold intensifies in HP; Avalanche alert in high altitude areas

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Avalanche threat loomed large over high altitude tribal areas and people have been advised to stay indoors as biting cold wave conditions prevailed in Himachal Pradesh in spite of marginal rise in temperature.

Icy winds sweep North India, Kanpur hits zero-degree mark

Icy winds sweep North India, Kanpur hits zero-degree mark

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

State capital Lucknow shuddered at 0.7 degrees Celsius, while Bahraich recorded a low of 0.2 degrees Celsius.

Partition: Lest We Forget

Partition: Lest We Forget

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

For Aanchal Malhotra, the stories of Partition were stories that needed to be told; they needed to be chronicled.

Salman, Kareena become Main Aur Mrs Khanna

Salman, Kareena become Main Aur Mrs Khanna

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

UTV Spotboy Pictures and Sohail Khan Productions commence their maiden venture with the SalmanKareenaSohail starrer, Main Aur Mrs Khanna.

10 stunning Indian landscapes

10 stunning Indian landscapes

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Bringing you the latest from our #India-Photos series! You too can post photographs from your travels around the country here and we will carry select pictures right here on Rediff.com

Doing THIS will affect your sex life

Doing THIS will affect your sex life

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The pleasure and satisfaction people get from sex is largely influenced by the attitudes they hold about how it should play out with their partner(s).

Landslide buries several vehicles in Shimla suburb

Landslide buries several vehicles in Shimla suburb

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

No loss of life was reported in the incident.

Heavy snowfall shuts highways in Himachal

Heavy snowfall shuts highways in Himachal

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

The tourist resorts of Manali, Dalhousie, Kufri and Narkanda received 30 cm to 50 cm of snowfall while Solang, Dhundi, Mari and Rohtang were covered under 200 cm to 300 cm of snow.

Mumbai building in endangered list

Mumbai building in endangered list

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

Kohinoor was 'surrendered' by Maharaja of Lahore to British: ASI

Kohinoor was 'surrendered' by Maharaja of Lahore to British: ASI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The Kohinoor diamond, estimated to cost over $200 million (Rs 1,465 crore), was neither stolen nor "forcibly" taken by British rulers but given to East India Company by erstwhile rulers of Punjab

7 interesting facts about the Kohinoor

7 interesting facts about the Kohinoor

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

As the ownership of the rare diamond continues to exercise Indians, here are some interesting facts about it.

Heat wave enters 2nd week with no end in sight

Heat wave enters 2nd week with no end in sight

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Large swathes of the country reeled under heatwave conditions on Tuesday with Churu in Rajasthan recording a high of 48 degree Celsius.

Bhim Army's Chandrashekhar released from prison

Bhim Army's Chandrashekhar released from prison

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Chandrashekhar also known as Ravan, 30, was arrested in June 2017 in connection with the May 5 clashes in which one person was killed and 16 others were injured at Shabbirpur village in Saharanpur.

As natives return, Himachal's coronavirus woes may just begin

As natives return, Himachal's coronavirus woes may just begin

Rediff.com7 May 2020

More than 1.20 lakh Himachalis have already returned home in less than a week's time. There is a list of 21,000 others approved for return, and at least two lakh more are still awaiting official nod for their return. Will this influx see a spike in coronavirus numbers? That is the administration's main worry, reports Ashwani Sharma.

Congress appoints scam-tainted MLA as Punjab in-charge

Congress appoints scam-tainted MLA as Punjab in-charge

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Kumari, who is an MLA from Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh, was given one-year imprisonment by a Chamba court in February this year but is currently on bail.

Run for Unity: Govt offices in Delhi to shut at 2 pm today

Run for Unity: Govt offices in Delhi to shut at 2 pm today

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Government offices located in New Delhi's central area, including North Block and South Block, will be closed from 2 pm on Thursday till 9:30 am on Friday in connection with the 'Run for Unity' to be flagged off by Prime Minster Narendra Modi.

PHOTOS: Unabated cold wave grips north India

PHOTOS: Unabated cold wave grips north India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Delhi is likely to record its second-coldest December since 1901 as temperatures are predicted to drop further.

Snow leaves Himachal under a white blanket; roads blocked, power out

Snow leaves Himachal under a white blanket; roads blocked, power out

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Several parts of Himachal Pradesh, including state capital Shimla, got another bout of snowfall on Monday as about 850 roads across the state remained blocked and disruption of power supply affected normal life.

The Queen's Last Salute

The Queen's Last Salute

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi releases this week, a cinematic tribute to one of India's most courageous monarchs. In this fascinating excerpt from Moupia Basu's new book The Queen's Last Salute, the British conspire with Indian malcontents to bring Rani Lakshmibai's empire under the Englishman's yoke.

New cable stayed bridge to be commissioned in J&K

New cable stayed bridge to be commissioned in J&K

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The Border Roads Organisation is due to commission a cable stayed bridge, over river Ravi in Basholi area of Jammu and Kashmir next year.

Post-coronavirus, Himachal Pradesh stares at tourism whitewash

Post-coronavirus, Himachal Pradesh stares at tourism whitewash

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Its economy dependent on tourist arrivals, the hill state is looking at a summer of discontent. Not that the rest of the year promises to be any different. Ashwani Sharma reports from Shimla.

PIX: India observes Janta curfew, PM says long battle ahead

PIX: India observes Janta curfew, PM says long battle ahead

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The prime minister thanked the people but said it was the start of a long battle, as he urged them to follow social distancing to stop the chain of transmission of Coronavirus which has infected 360 people and claimed seven lives in India.

Kolkatans be ready, soon a ropeway will make your travel easier

Kolkatans be ready, soon a ropeway will make your travel easier

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Shekhar Chakravarty has developed and patented Curvo -- world's first non-linear ropeway system.

Saharanpur violence: Bhim Army founder Chandrashekhar aka Ravan arrested

Saharanpur violence: Bhim Army founder Chandrashekhar aka Ravan arrested

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Chandrasekhar was carrying a reward of Rs 12,000 on his head.

Kolkata celebrates 150 years of historic Eden Gardens

Kolkata celebrates 150 years of historic Eden Gardens

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

From Chandu Borde and Salim Durani -- the architects of India's first Test victory at Eden Gardens -- to Sourav Ganguly, the stadium's rich history was hailed as the Cricket Association of Bengal began its 150 years' celebrations of the stadium with a book and documentary launch on Thursday.

Summer holiday rush fuels travel business

Summer holiday rush fuels travel business

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Indian tours have seen an upswing partly because Nepal packages have been cancelled after the recent earthquake

The BJP's Naam Hatao Campaign

The BJP's Naam Hatao Campaign

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

'Modi has become confident enough not only to look forward to a second term in 2019, but also to celebrate the 75th year of India's Independence in 2022.' 'It will be in the fitness of things if the vestiges of the past are swept away and the country is reminded that the 1,200 years of 'slavery' under the Muslims and the British were a bad dream.' 'And what better way to achieve this objective than by rubbing out the names of the invaders?' says Amulya Ganguli.

Why Mayawati is wary of 'Ravan'

Why Mayawati is wary of 'Ravan'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Mayawati has accused 'Ravan' of being a BJP agent who is dividing the scheduled castes.

Asha Kumari rejects calls to quit; Congress hits back at BJP

Asha Kumari rejects calls to quit; Congress hits back at BJP

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Amid reports that her appointment as secretary in-charge of Punjab has left the Congress embarrassed, Kumari met Sonia and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Aam Aadmi Party and the Shiromani Akali Dal of unnecessarily making an issue out of a 'non-issue'.

India's pride: A stunning cable-stayed bridge in Jammu & Kashmir

India's pride: A stunning cable-stayed bridge in Jammu & Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Strategically important and first of the kind in North India and Jammu and Kashmir, the 592-meter long Basohli Bridge over River Ravi will be fourth of its kind in the country