News for '-himalayas'

Cave where Modi meditated sees unprecedented spike in tourists

Cave where Modi meditated sees unprecedented spike in tourists

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Since the prime minister's visit in May, not a single day has passed when the 'dhyan gufa' was not occupied by someone, an official said.

Pics: The Sikkim that made A R Rahman fall in love

Pics: The Sikkim that made A R Rahman fall in love

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The music composer is the state's first ever brand ambassador!

10 more Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 61

10 more Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 61

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Ten pilgrims died en route to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas since Monday night, taking the toll during this year's pilgrimage to 61, officials said.

How realtors have profited from rising India, China

How realtors have profited from rising India, China

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

This extract from The $10 Trillion Prize demonstrates how property developers have profited from the rising affluence in India and China.

Amarnath yatra: Five pilgrims dead, seven injured

Amarnath yatra: Five pilgrims dead, seven injured

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Five pilgrims, including two women, died enroute the 3,880 metre high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the toll during the ongoing yatra to six, police said on Wednesday.

Travel: 10 weekend destinations around Kolkata

Travel: 10 weekend destinations around Kolkata

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Life in the metros can be more taxing than you can imagine and nothing is more welcome than a weekend getaway. Aditi Bose lists out her favourite places around Kolkata.

CIA device: Why I climbed Nanda Devi

CIA device: Why I climbed Nanda Devi

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'Nanda Devi is not an easy mountain to climb.'

Video: Fire in Delhi high-rise; guard charred to death

Video: Fire in Delhi high-rise; guard charred to death

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The blaze was reported from the 15 storeyed building, which is around 50 metres high, on K G Marg near Connaught Place at around 6:20 AM and 32 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire.

'India should tell China to get lost'

'India should tell China to get lost'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'We are not going to be threatened by China neither are we going to threaten China.'

Modi, the mendicant-prince

Modi, the mendicant-prince

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'Coronavirus has occasioned us to see how copious Modi's mojo bag is,' says Shreekant Sambrani.

Saha reveals why he played second fiddle to Dhoni

Saha reveals why he played second fiddle to Dhoni

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Undoubtedly India's first choice in the longest format, Saha has been unable to make an impact with the limited-overs sides

TOP 15: MUST-VISIT summer destinations in India!

TOP 15: MUST-VISIT summer destinations in India!

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Avni Mehrotra suggests 15 Indian travel destinations where you can cool off your heels this summer.

One more Amarnath pilgrim dies, toll touches 98

One more Amarnath pilgrim dies, toll touches 98

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

One more pilgrim on Monday died while returning from 3,880-mt high Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the death toll in the ongoing yatra to 98.

Amarnath yatra toll touches 97

Amarnath yatra toll touches 97

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

Nine more pilgrims, including a couple from Odisha, died en route to the 3,880-metre high holy shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas during the last 24 hours, taking the death toll in the ongoing yatra to 97.

Three more Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 88

Three more Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 88

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Three pilgrims died en route to the 3,880 metre high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the death toll in the ongoing yatra to 88, officials said on Thursday.

Over 5 lakh pilgrims visit Amarnath cave

Over 5 lakh pilgrims visit Amarnath cave

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Over 500,000 pilgrims have so far visited the holy Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas, although only 3.50 lakh had registered themselves from different parts of the country for this year's yatra.

Amarnath pilgrimage death toll touches 72

Amarnath pilgrimage death toll touches 72

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Sixty-year-old Nirmala Tripathi, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, died of cardiac arrest at the 3,880 metre high cave shrine after paying obeisance to the naturally formed ice-shivlingam on Thursday night, the officials said.

6 more Amarnath pilgrims die, toll touches 30

6 more Amarnath pilgrims die, toll touches 30

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Six pilgrims died en route to the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the death toll during the pilgrimage to 30 this year, officials said.

Want to experience white Christmas in India?

Want to experience white Christmas in India?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

You wouldn't want to miss these unexplored, mesmerising snow hamlets in India.

Old is gold: Heritage pharma brands take the lead

Old is gold: Heritage pharma brands take the lead

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

At a time when pharmaceutical companies are investing billions of dollars to develop new and path-breaking medicines, it is the old and heritage brands that continue to dominate the market. Sales in 2011 show that the average age of the top 10 pharma brands is 19.3 years, and some of them are as old as 25 years.

Quake: Part of India slid about 1 foot to 10 feet northwards

Quake: Part of India slid about 1 foot to 10 feet northwards

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

A part of India slid about one foot to 10 feet northwards and underneath Nepal in a matter of seconds during the devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake that hit the neighbouring country on Saturday, a US scientist has said.

Nepal quake: GIC Re stares at Rs 1,000-cr claim payouts

Nepal quake: GIC Re stares at Rs 1,000-cr claim payouts

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

GIC Re hinted that it may increase its reinsurance premium in Nepal.

Assam flood: Over 200 animals drown at Kaziranga

Assam flood: Over 200 animals drown at Kaziranga

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The National Park is facing the worst floods in the past 10 years.

Five more Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 83

Five more Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 83

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Five more pilgrims died en route to the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the toll during this years's pilgrimage to 83, officials said on Monday.

Six more Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 67

Six more Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 67

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Six more Amarnath pilgrims died en route to the holy cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the toll during this year's pilgrimage to 67, officials said.

Darbar trailer: Rajinikanth seems to age backwards

Darbar trailer: Rajinikanth seems to age backwards

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Darbar's music, the direction, sets, props, the rest of the cast are all there with one single purpose: To make Rajinikanth look like the superstar he already is, says A Ganesh Nadar.

Pilgrim, porter die; Amarnath Yatra toll rises to 32

Pilgrim, porter die; Amarnath Yatra toll rises to 32

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

A 55-year-old pilgrim and a porter died en route to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the death toll during the ongoing pilgrimage to 32, officials said.

PIX: Amarnath Yatra begins; security tight, weather grim

PIX: Amarnath Yatra begins; security tight, weather grim

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

The annual pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine of Amarnath took off on Sunday as the first batch of pilgrims set off from winter capital Jammu in the morning.

Herbal drug cos to swallow bitter European pills

Herbal drug cos to swallow bitter European pills

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Domestic majors, such as Himalaya and Baidyanath, are in a dilemma after the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency made traditional herbal registration mandatory for herbal medicines.

5 things I learnt from the IAF

5 things I learnt from the IAF

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe reveals what he learnt from the Indian Air Force, which he served for 35 years. An Air Force Day Special.

Complete shutdown over Article 35-A brings Kashmir to a standstill

Complete shutdown over Article 35-A brings Kashmir to a standstill

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Shops and business establishments were closed across the Valley while all kinds of transport remained off the roads due to the strike called.

When Kareena went BUNGEE JUMPING

When Kareena went BUNGEE JUMPING

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Daredevilry is second nature to Bollywood actors. Be it riding horses, leaping off cliffs or sprinting atop moving buses and trains, the crazier the better. You can only imagine how much adventure sports appeal to the adrenaline junkie in them.

Baba Ramdev ready for a tough fight from FMCG companies

Baba Ramdev ready for a tough fight from FMCG companies

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The Rs 2,000-crore Patanjali, looking to grow its turnover two-and-a-half times in FY16.

In PIX: Life by the mighty Brahmaputra

In PIX: Life by the mighty Brahmaputra

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

It originates in the Tibetan Himalayas and enters the Indian landmass at Upper Siang in Arunachal Pradesh before flowing east to west through the entire stretch of Assam valley towards its final destination the Bay of Bengal.

Mcleodganj: The town that slows you down

Mcleodganj: The town that slows you down

Rediff.com8 May 2015

You cannot just swing by to say hello to the Dalai Lama when you're in Mcleodganj but there's plenty to experience discovers Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com.

Video: Raageshwari unlocks secret to eternal youth

Video: Raageshwari unlocks secret to eternal youth

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Check out Raageshwari Loomba as she talks about and demonstrates the Five Tibetan Rites that are said to be the secret to youth and vitality.

Video: Raageshwari unlocks secret to eternal youth

Video: Raageshwari unlocks secret to eternal youth

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Check out Raageshwari Loomba as she talks about and demonstrates the Five Tibetan Rites that are said to be the secret to youth and vitality.

Video: Raageshwari unlocks secret to eternal youth

Video: Raageshwari unlocks secret to eternal youth

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Check out Raageshwari Loomba as she talks about and demonstrates the Five Tibetan Rites that are said to be the secret to youth and vitality.

Amarnath Yatra to resume from today: J-K govt

Amarnath Yatra to resume from today: J-K govt

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said Amarnath Yatra would resume on Tuesday from Jammu base camp after being suspended for the last three days due to the curfew.

Want adventure, go holidaying

Want adventure, go holidaying

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Indian appetite for adventure tourism is increasing consistently, with the segment seeing an over 10 per cent year on year increase in travellers.