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Blamed for Joshimath sinking, NTPC justifies project

Blamed for Joshimath sinking, NTPC justifies project

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The construction work of 4x130 MW Tapovan Vishnugad project started in November 2006. The project includes the construction of a concrete barrage at Tapovan (15 km upstream of Joshimath town).

Lithium reserve found in J-K is of best quality: Official

Lithium reserve found in J-K is of best quality: Official

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

'India joined a select group of countries at the global level after this finding and it will fulfil the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India)'

Joshimath crisis: Govt ignored warnings, says expert

Joshimath crisis: Govt ignored warnings, says expert

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Yet another effort has been made by the state government for a scientific study with the help of satellite imagery of the crisis in the sinking town, Bhatt, who is associated with the Chipko Movement, said.

At 3 deg C, Delhi colder than many hill stations

At 3 deg C, Delhi colder than many hill stations

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

A blinding layer of dense fog over north India, including Delhi, caused major inconvenience to commuters. The visibility levels were 50 metres around 5:30 am.

What India's Strike Corps will do on Himalayas

What India's Strike Corps will do on Himalayas

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

While the new Strike Corps is being raised, equipped and trained, the government must make vigorous efforts to speed up the completion of infrastructure projects. Otherwise, the army will have a new Strike Corps and not be able to launch it effectively, says Gurmeet Kanwal

Your Summer Pix: The Magic Of Himachal

Your Summer Pix: The Magic Of Himachal

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Share your summer pix with us.

Snowfall, rains halt pilgrims on way to Kedarnath, Yamunotri

Snowfall, rains halt pilgrims on way to Kedarnath, Yamunotri

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Snowfall and rain hit the Char Dham Yatra on Tuesday with thousands of pilgrims halted en route to Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples in the Garhwal Himalayas as a precautionary measure.

Images: Cricket's newest ground in the Himalayas

Images: Cricket's newest ground in the Himalayas

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Dharamsala entered the record books when Adam Gilchrist and Kumar Sangakkara went out for the toss in the Indian Premier League match on Friday.

Chinese incursions into India strategically planned: Study

Chinese incursions into India strategically planned: Study

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

In the 15-year dataset, the researchers noted an average of 7.8 incursions per year even though the Indian government's estimates are much higher.

Glaciologists head to Joshimath-Tapovan to study Chamoli flood

Glaciologists head to Joshimath-Tapovan to study Chamoli flood

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Two teams of glaciologists will head to Joshimath-Tapovan on Monday to study the causes of massive flood caused after a part of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, the director of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology said.

My solo bike trip: Footloose in the Himalayas

My solo bike trip: Footloose in the Himalayas

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Gaurav Jani writes about his solo bike journey from Mumbai to the Changthang Plateau in Ladakh. Riding Solo To The Top Of The World was the first documentary produced by Dirt Track Productions.

PIX: Trekking to Chandratal, a lake in the Himalayas

PIX: Trekking to Chandratal, a lake in the Himalayas

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

Chandratal is utterly mesmerizing, says Rediff reader Mridula Dwivedi. Here she shares these amazing pictures of her Himalayan adventure.

Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Review: Only Bhai No Jaan

Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Review: Only Bhai No Jaan

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Salman Khan is so neck deep in his formulaic rut that the only way he knows out is to dole out some more of the bunk. Except now, the swagger has traded places with desperation, notes Sukanya Verma.

Northwest, central India witnessed hottest April in 122 years

Northwest, central India witnessed hottest April in 122 years

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

The average temperatures observed pan-India for April was 35.05 degrees, which was the fourth highest in 122 years.

'Guru' to 'habitual offender': Asaram's fall from grace

'Guru' to 'habitual offender': Asaram's fall from grace

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The disgrace is compounded by the fact that the 81-year-old self-styled godman is already serving a life sentence in a Jodhpur jail for raping a minor girl at his ashram in Rajasthan in 2013.

Bollywood's Mantra for 2023: 'Make It Count'

Bollywood's Mantra for 2023: 'Make It Count'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Just where did Bollywood spend New Year's Eve? They tell us.

Fairytale Fights. Fables. Time Travel

Fairytale Fights. Fables. Time Travel

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Romance in the nineties, fairytale fights, fables and time travelling between mythological times to modern -- fantasy and reality collide on OTT this week.

'We are not saying everybody has to pay that much'

'We are not saying everybody has to pay that much'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'If you are going to have only a handful of telecom players on whom the entire dream of Digital India rests, it's important they are financially sustainable.'

Uunchai Review: Too Much Rona Dhona

Uunchai Review: Too Much Rona Dhona

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Uunchai has a simple enough story that drags on for 169 minutes and 48 seconds on the sheer good will of its veteran cast.

Sonam Wangchuk on 5-day hunger strike, alleges house arrest

Sonam Wangchuk on 5-day hunger strike, alleges house arrest

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The Ladakh-based innovator had announced a five-day long hunger strike at 18,380 feet high Khardung La from January 26 to invite attention of the BJP-led Centre to the demands of the people of Ladakh.

Delhi temp drops to season's lowest, fog delays train

Delhi temp drops to season's lowest, fog delays train

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Delhi's minimum temperature on Wednesday morning plunged to 4.4 degrees Celsius -- the season's lowest -- making the national capital colder than Dharamsala, Nainital and Dehradun.

Amarnath yatra kicks off after 3 years with 2750 pilgrims

Amarnath yatra kicks off after 3 years with 2750 pilgrims

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The annual Amarnath Yatra began on Thursday as a batch of about 2,750 pilgrims left the base camp in Nunwan, Jammu-Kashmir, for the cave shrine housing the naturally formed ice-lingam in the south Kashmir Himalayas.

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'If the authorities go about completing this project the way they have proposed, this is going to cause a HUGE environmental impact not only on Malabar Hill but also on the rest of the city.'

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks the top 10 Karan Johar films -- some that he directed and others that he produced or co-produced -- that you can watch on steaming platforms.

Vaani's SOUL THERAPY

Vaani's SOUL THERAPY

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Aisha celebrates her birthday... Diana is winter-ready... Nora sees red...

A new look for your 40th birthday, Mahi?

A new look for your 40th birthday, Mahi?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Handlebar moustache and beard is Dhoni's new look...

Reader pics: The beauty of the Himalayas & more

Reader pics: The beauty of the Himalayas & more

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Readers share their favourite pics of their travels across India. Share yours.

Reader pix: From the Andamans to the Himalayas

Reader pix: From the Andamans to the Himalayas

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Readers share their favourite photographs of India. Share yours!

India's cry for water falls on deaf ears

India's cry for water falls on deaf ears

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

India's water future remains very bleak. The monsoon season, which once extended to 4 months, is now down to less than 30 days of heavy rain.

Every vote for lotus will enhance my strength: Modi to Himachal voters

Every vote for lotus will enhance my strength: Modi to Himachal voters

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Modi said at a time when people are about to vote for the future of the state, "I want to offer you gratitude for your blessings and affections."

China's PLA troops withdraw from Eastern Ladakh

China's PLA troops withdraw from Eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

The army shared pictures of tanks and convoys of light armored vehicles moving with soldiers and equipment towards the rear areas as part of the disengagement process. Large number of Chinese tanks can be seen moving away from the south bank of the Pangong Tso.

The 7 Year Old With Down Syndrome Trekking To Everest

The 7 Year Old With Down Syndrome Trekking To Everest

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'The Mount Everest Base Camp is at a height of 5,364 metres and no child with Down Syndrome has trekked till there at such a young age; Avnish is only seven years old.'

Search team rediscovers 3 lost Chardham trek routes

Search team rediscovers 3 lost Chardham trek routes

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The 25-member team returned to Rishikesh on Monday after traversing a distance of 1,158 km on foot braving the vagaries of the weather in highly difficult terrain in 50 days.

Projects that harm Joshimath should be stopped: Badrinath head priest

Projects that harm Joshimath should be stopped: Badrinath head priest

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Talking to PTI, he said the development works should be implemented by protecting the lives of the people.

Glaciers in Karakoram region stable, others melting faster: Govt

Glaciers in Karakoram region stable, others melting faster: Govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Glaciers in the Karakoram region are in a stable condition, but those feeding the Ganga and the Brahmaputra river basins are melting at a faster rate, the earth sciences ministry has said.

Trekking in the shadow of the Himalayas, in Bhutan

Trekking in the shadow of the Himalayas, in Bhutan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

This sample itinerary takes you to the Himalayas on an exhilarating trek through remote valleys, while hiking in the shadow of the spectacular Jhomolhari, Bhutan's most sacred mountain.

Highways within 100 km of borders won't need green nod: Govt

Highways within 100 km of borders won't need green nod: Govt

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The notification issued by the Union Environment Ministry also exempts projects pertaining to the expansion of terminal buildings at airports (without an increase in the existing area of the airport) from seeking green nod.

Indo-US military drills near LAC in October make China see red

Indo-US military drills near LAC in October make China see red

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Tan said that China has always stressed that military cooperation of relevant countries, especially on exercises and training activities, should not be targeted at any third party, but rather serve to help maintain regional peace and stability.

Study warned Himalayan glaciers melting at alarming speed

Study warned Himalayan glaciers melting at alarming speed

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Melting of Himalayan glaciers has doubled since the start of the 21st century due to rising temperatures, losing over a vertical foot and half of ice each year and potentially threatening water supply for hundreds of millions of people in countries, including India, according to a study published in 2019.

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

If you are planning a vacation, choose from these most clicked on destinations.