News for '-manali'

15 roads closed as Himachal sees second snowfall; tourist killed

15 roads closed as Himachal sees second snowfall; tourist killed

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Himachal Pradesh experienced its second snowfall of the season, leading to the closure of 15 roads, including two national highways. A tourist from New Delhi died in an accident on an icy road in the Lahaul Spiti district, while three others sustained injuries.

Bhumi's Bikini Break In Goa

Bhumi's Bikini Break In Goa

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Parineeti gets a haircut... Mallika has a question ... Manushi shares a throwback pic...

Himachal: Paragliders collide mid-air, Belgian national killed

Himachal: Paragliders collide mid-air, Belgian national killed

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

A Belgian paraglider was killed after colliding mid-air with another paraglider in Himachal's Kangra district, five days ahead of the Paragliding World Cup 2024 set to take place in Bir-Billing, police said on Wednesday.

Brrrr... It's Freezing In North India

Brrrr... It's Freezing In North India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Residents of North India battle freezing conditions.

Cong's challenge to Kangana Ranaut

Cong's challenge to Kangana Ranaut

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The Himachal Pradesh Congress on Monday challenged Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut to prove her allegation that the state government took loans and diverted the money to Sonia Gandhi, failing which it said it would file a defamation case against her.

Grilled trout on a holiday in Manali

Grilled trout on a holiday in Manali

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Discovering the charms of Manali's numerous eateries.

Cold wave grips north, east India; Srinagar shivers at minus 5.3 degrees C

Cold wave grips north, east India; Srinagar shivers at minus 5.3 degrees C

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

A cold wave has gripped many parts of north and east India, with Srinagar recording a minimum temperature of minus 5.3 degrees Celsius. Other areas experiencing below-freezing temperatures include Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Konibal, Qazigund, Kupwara, and Kokernag in Kashmir. Himachal Pradesh has issued an orange warning for severe cold wave conditions in several districts. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 5.9 degrees Celsius, while Faridkot in Punjab was the coldest in the region at 0 degrees Celsius. Extreme cold conditions also continued in parts of Rajasthan and Jharkhand. The Met office has forecast mainly dry weather until December 26, with the possibility of light snowfall in the higher reaches of Kashmir on the intervening night of December 21-22.

Naam Review: Forgettable!

Naam Review: Forgettable!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

If Naam was made today, there wouldn't even have been enough audiences to boo it out of the halls, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Restaurant review: Johnson's Cafe, Manali

Restaurant review: Johnson's Cafe, Manali

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Rediff reader and a communications professional with a telecom company, Manisha Singh visited Manali with her girl friends recently and discovered a charming little cafe. Read on to find out more:

And It's Snowing In Solang!

And It's Snowing In Solang!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Glimpses of vehicles stuck in a traffic jam during fresh snowfall at Solang in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, on Monday, April 29, 2024.

2025: 13 Least Explored Places In India

2025: 13 Least Explored Places In India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

A list of lesser-travelled destinations in India that you must explore this year!

The Great Indian Waterfalls

The Great Indian Waterfalls

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A trip to any of these enchanting waterfalls guarantees a memorable vacation.

Now, Nature's Fury In North India

Now, Nature's Fury In North India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The aftermath of the cloudburst triggered by heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

Houses washed away after cloudburst in Himachal; 5 dead, 50 missing

Houses washed away after cloudburst in Himachal; 5 dead, 50 missing

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Five people were killed and about 50 missing following several incidents of cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh where rains washed away many houses, bridges and roads, officials said on Thursday.

Video: Scanty snowfall disappoints tourists in Manali

Video: Scanty snowfall disappoints tourists in Manali

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

A bout of early snow on November 9, kept the tourism industry dreaming of a favourable winter season. However, most tourists have been unable to enjoy winter sports as there has been little to no snowfall here or even nearby tourist spots, such as Solang Nala.

India's 10 Prettiest Villages

India's 10 Prettiest Villages

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Here's your travel guide to exploring some of India's most beautiful villages.

Spotted: Bobby Deol in Kullu Manali

Spotted: Bobby Deol in Kullu Manali

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Reader Lokesh Kankaria has sent us a photograph.

PIX: Pallavi Sharda's Manali holiday

PIX: Pallavi Sharda's Manali holiday

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Let us explore the beauty of the mountains.

Video: My trip to Manali

Video: My trip to Manali

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

We invited readers to share their vacation videos with us. Share yours too!

Manali gang-rape: Accused remanded in judicial custody

Manali gang-rape: Accused remanded in judicial custody

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Three Nepalese citizens, arrested for allegedly raping a 30-year-old American woman in Manali, were on Friday remanded in 10-day judicial custody by a local court.

Manali-Leh road trip: Stop before you continue

Manali-Leh road trip: Stop before you continue

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Go, live your life in Leh for as long as you want.

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Popular doesn't always mean best. Here's why.

'India-China Ties Will Be Deeply Strained'

'India-China Ties Will Be Deeply Strained'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'Tensions and dialogue are likely to go hand-in-hand with China.' 'The goal should be to cultivate power so that one can negotiate from a position of strength.'

'At 18, I Decided To Pursue An MBBS Degree, So I Gave Up Acting'

'At 18, I Decided To Pursue An MBBS Degree, So I Gave Up Acting'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'In Krrish, I was playing Hrithik's child version.' 'I also did Ishq Vishk with Shahid Kapoor.' 'In Aetbaar, I remember doing scenes with Amitabh Bachchan.'

Snow Snow All Around in Himachal!

Snow Snow All Around in Himachal!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

On Friday, November 10, the high reaches of Himachal Pradesh experienced a fresh spell of snowfall, causing significant disruptions in vehicular traffic along the Manali-Leh and Kaza highways.

Manali-Leh railway link soon

Manali-Leh railway link soon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

In a major move to push tourism in the hill states and counter Chinese expansion in the Tibetan region, the Railways ministry has prepared a blueprint to set up an ambitious 480 kilometre Manali - Leh railway line link criss-crossing the treacherous mountains in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.

Video: Postcards from Shimla and Manali

Video: Postcards from Shimla and Manali

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

We invited readers to share their vacation videos with us. Share yours too!

Video: Postcards from Shimla and Manali

Video: Postcards from Shimla and Manali

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

We invited readers to share their vacation videos with us. Share yours too!

Villages To Safeguard India's Borders

Villages To Safeguard India's Borders

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

In underlining the role of border villages as custodians of India's frontiers, New Delhi is following China's example in Tibet.

Discover India's 10 Great Lakes

Discover India's 10 Great Lakes

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Which are India's most impressive lakes? Choose and journey there now!

3 arrested for gang rape of US tourist in Manali

3 arrested for gang rape of US tourist in Manali

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The three accused in the gang rape of a 30-year-old American national in Manali were arrested on Thursday.

No relief from heat in north, central India as mercury stays above 47 deg C

No relief from heat in north, central India as mercury stays above 47 deg C

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The weather office said intensity of heat wave/severe heat wave has slightly reduced over some parts of northwest and adjoining central India.

Manali-Jispa: The magic of Nature

Manali-Jispa: The magic of Nature

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

'As the night wore on, we could hear insects, see fireflies and slowly, the stars took over the naked sky.' 'For those of us who spend the largest part of our lives in a cement jungle and wake up to machine sounds, this was music.'

Days after heavy rain, parts of Chennai still under water

Days after heavy rain, parts of Chennai still under water

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The government said relief activities have been expedited and that efforts to pump out stagnant water were on in different places in the city.

Chopper crashes near Manali, four killed

Chopper crashes near Manali, four killed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

The chopper, belogning to a private skiiuing company crashed minutes after takeoff.

Muthiah makes way for son at Manali Petro

Muthiah makes way for son at Manali Petro

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Latest in generational change trend in South Indian majors.

When Sun's Rays Touch A Shiva Linga...

When Sun's Rays Touch A Shiva Linga...

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The sun makes its annual visit to the Gavi Gangadhareshwara cave temple in Bengaluru.

HP floods: 11 passengers of Punjab bus swept away on July 10 yet to be found

HP floods: 11 passengers of Punjab bus swept away on July 10 yet to be found

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The wreckage of the Pepsu Roadways Transport Corporation bus was found 300 metres down from the green tax barrier of the Allo (potato) ground in the middle of the Beas river in Manali on Saturday and a search is on for the 11 passengers.

'India can become centre of exporting fertiliser'

'India can become centre of exporting fertiliser'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'The government has put in a lot of effort to provide infrastructure for the industry.'