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153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Cyclone Ditwah exits Sri Lanka after causing widespread destruction and over 120 deaths, heading towards the Indian coast. Heavy rains and high winds are expected to continue.

'Ram Setu' as national monument: SC issues notice to Centre

'Ram Setu' as national monument: SC issues notice to Centre

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'Ram Setu', also known as Adam's bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island, off the south-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, and Mannar Island, off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka.

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

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SC to hear plea to declare Ram Setu as national monument

SC to hear plea to declare Ram Setu as national monument

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Ram Sethu, also known as Adam's bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island, off the south-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, and Mannar Island, off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka.

SC to hear Swamy's Ram Setu PIL after Constitution bench matters

SC to hear Swamy's Ram Setu PIL after Constitution bench matters

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to list for hearing a PIL filed by former Rajya Sabha lawmaker Subramanian Swamy seeking a direction to the Centre to declare the Ram Setu as a national heritage monument.

Is Ram Setu a national heritage? Centre says process underway

Is Ram Setu a national heritage? Centre says process underway

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The apex court said the ministry will inform the court about the decision taken by the Centre.

What This Mother And Son Have Achieved

What This Mother And Son Have Achieved

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

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SC to hear Swamy's plea to declare Ram Setu as national monument on July 26

SC to hear Swamy's plea to declare Ram Setu as national monument on July 26

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on July 26 the plea of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy seeking a direction to the Centre to declare the 'Ram Setu' as a national heritage monument.

SC to hear Swamy's plea on national heritage status for Ram Setu on March 9

SC to hear Swamy's plea on national heritage status for Ram Setu on March 9

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on March 9 Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking a direction to the Centre to declare 'Ram Setu' a national heritage monument.

Around the country in 10 stunning photographs

Around the country in 10 stunning photographs

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

From frozen lakes in Sikkim and breathtaking Panoramas in Himachal Pradesh to the Green Route in Karnataka and the lush green tea estates of Munnar, readers share their best #India-Photos!

Dhanushkodi: A ghost town hopes to come alive

Dhanushkodi: A ghost town hopes to come alive

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

50 years after a cyclone wiped it out, Dhanushkodi is slowly finding its feet. A tourist attraction precisely for its desolateness, road connectivity could soon transform it. Saisuresh Sivaswamy, who spent a few hours there, comes back enchanted.