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6 budget-friendly monsoon getaways

6 budget-friendly monsoon getaways

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Budget travelers, these monsoon getaways are meant for you!

'We have become a corrupt people'

'We have become a corrupt people'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

'What kind of education have we had if we can't treat another human being with equal respect?'

Nauheed Cyrusi loves Sonam Kapoor! Here's why

Nauheed Cyrusi loves Sonam Kapoor! Here's why

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Nauheed who was spotted at LFW on Day Two revealed what she thought of Sonam's style.

PIX: Fans pay tribute to Spock

PIX: Fans pay tribute to Spock

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Leonard Nimoy, 83, passed away on February 27.

6 Tips For A Healthy Valentine's Year

6 Tips For A Healthy Valentine's Year

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Walk down the pathway of improved habits like regular exercising, a balanced diet and sufficient sleep with your partner.

Across Nongriat's double decker root-bridge

Across Nongriat's double decker root-bridge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

UNESCO is looking at adding another Indian locale to its prestigious index of World Heritage Sites -- Meghalaya's Living Root-Bridges.

See what Shah Rukh made Jeff Bezos say!

See what Shah Rukh made Jeff Bezos say!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The world's richest man and the founder of Amazon Jeff Bezos bonded with Bollywood at a grand party thrown in his honour.

Gifts For Dad Under 5,000

Gifts For Dad Under 5,000

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Choose from a range of accessories to make his life easy, enjoyable and stress-free.

William Shatner to miss Leonard Nimoy's funeral

William Shatner to miss Leonard Nimoy's funeral

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Shatner is scheduled to attend a Red Cross Ball in Florida while the funeral will be held in Californis.

What is Milind Soman doing at 12,000 ft?

What is Milind Soman doing at 12,000 ft?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The 55 year old trekked 21 km to Sandakphu. the highest peak in West Bengal.

The women who tried to make history at Sabarimala Temple

The women who tried to make history at Sabarimala Temple

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Since the temple opened at least 13 women have attempted to enter the shrine, but fallen short despite their valiant attempts.

Jobless, homeless: Migrant labourers in time of COVID-19

Jobless, homeless: Migrant labourers in time of COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Hundreds of migrant workers from Delhi, Haryana and even Punjab reached Anand Vihar, Ghazipur and Ghaziabad's Lal Kuan area after taking arduous treks of many kilometers on foot to take buses to their respective native places

No Emmy for Kevin Spacey

No Emmy for Kevin Spacey

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Spacey has also been citicised by Star Trek actor, Zachary Quinto, for his 'calculated manipulation to deflect attention from the very serious accusation (of making an unwanted sexual advance)'.

Tour de France: Zakarin wins 17th stage, Froome keeps lead

Tour de France: Zakarin wins 17th stage, Froome keeps lead

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Chris Froome took another big step towards a third Tour de France title when he dropped his main rivals in the finale of the 17th stage, a 184-km mountain trek won by Russian Ilnur Zakarin on Wednesday.

Photos: The mesmerising Valley of Flowers

Photos: The mesmerising Valley of Flowers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

GetAhead reader Mridula Dwivedi shares pictures of her trek to the Valley of Flowers and Hemkunt Sahib in Uttarakhand.

The longest pedestrian bridge is now open and it's frightening

The longest pedestrian bridge is now open and it's frightening

Rediff.com11 May 2021

What's the last best place for the world's longest pedestrian bridge? If your answer is suspended 500 feet over a river gorge, you may have a new post-Covid bucket list destination. Check out '516 Arouca' -- so called because it's 516 metres long and is in the town of Arouca, an hour south of Porto in Portugal - connecting the Aguieiras Waterfall and the Paiva Gorge.

Avoid full meals, keep white flag: Dos/don'ts for Indians stuck in Kharkiv

Avoid full meals, keep white flag: Dos/don'ts for Indians stuck in Kharkiv

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

According to the ministry, "potentially dangerous or difficult situations" that are "to be expected" include use of Molotov cocktails (including by local people or militia), building collapse, falling debris, internet jamming, lack of electricity or food or water, exposure to freezing temperature, psychological trauma, injuries, lack of medical support, lack of transportation and face-to-face situation with armed fighters or military personnel.

Nepali Sherpa climbs Mount Everest for record 24th time

Nepali Sherpa climbs Mount Everest for record 24th time

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Kami has already climbed most peaks above 8,000 metres, including K2, Cho-oyu, Lhoste and Annapurna among others.

Only 'women activists' expected to visit Sabarimala: TDB chief

Only 'women activists' expected to visit Sabarimala: TDB chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

"Is it possible for women to trek kilometers through the forest path and stand amongst the packed crowd?"

Meet Tara, Karan Johar's new Student Of The Year

Meet Tara, Karan Johar's new Student Of The Year

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Get ready to watch this gorgeous debutante on the big screen.

Benelli TNT 25 street-fighter to take on KTM Duke 200

Benelli TNT 25 street-fighter to take on KTM Duke 200

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

The Benelli TNT 25 is a single-cylinder quarter-litre offering positioned below the TNT 300 that will take on the KTM Duke 200, Mahindra Mojo and Honda CBR250R in the segment, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.

Badhai Do For This Arunachal Actor!

Badhai Do For This Arunachal Actor!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'The whole state is very proud of me.' 'I have been home twice after the release of the movie and I could feel the pride in the people's eyes.'

25 killed, 17 missing as flash floods ravage Andhra Pradesh

25 killed, 17 missing as flash floods ravage Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Tracing the remaining persons was proving a daunting task as the river remained in spate with over two lakh cusecs of floodwater gushing, sources said.

Kragh Andersen wins stage 14 of the Tour de France

Kragh Andersen wins stage 14 of the Tour de France

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Sagan is hoping to claim a record-extending eighth green jersey but he has been far from his best this season.

Kazakh Lutsenko wins Tour de France stage six

Kazakh Lutsenko wins Tour de France stage six

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Briton Adam Yates retained the overall leader's yellow jersey after staying tucked in the main peloton, which crossed the line with a deficit of 2:53.

#I-Day Special: Readers share their tricolour pics

#I-Day Special: Readers share their tricolour pics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

We asked you to send us your most interesting tiranga pictures and videos. This is what our readers shared.

The Indian-American leading NASA's Perseverance rover landing on Marsa

The Indian-American leading NASA's Perseverance rover landing on Marsa

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

While she has been a member of the Perseverance Rover mission since the beginning at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, Dr Mohan has also been a part of various important missions of NASA. The Indian-American Scientist worked on projects Cassini (a mission to Saturn) and GRAIL (a pair of formation flown spacecraft to the Moon).

In PHOTOS: Trekking in the Western Ghats

In PHOTOS: Trekking in the Western Ghats

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Ria Gada, a Class VII student, describes her breathtaking experience enroute to Peth Gadh, a popular trekking site near Karjat in Maharashtra.

11 Sabarimala-bound women chased away; SC verdict yet to be implemented

11 Sabarimala-bound women chased away; SC verdict yet to be implemented

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Accompanied by police personnel, the members of Chennai-based women empowerment outfit 'Manithi' could barely move 100 metres through the traditional forest path towards the temple when hundreds of devotees rushed down to the valley to chase them away.

AP: Pregnant woman carried on pole to hospital, delivers midway

AP: Pregnant woman carried on pole to hospital, delivers midway

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

A youth shot the video of the trek of the pregnant woman on his mobile phone and posted it on social media, saying he wanted to highlight the misery suffered by people of the tribal villages.

Tour de France: Roglic in total command after tough mountain stage

Tour de France: Roglic in total command after tough mountain stage

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Lopez prevailed at the end of the 170-km trek from Grenoble, 15 seconds ahead of Roglic, who extended his advantage over fellow Slovenian Tadej Pogacar to 57 seconds, four days before the final parade in Paris.

Heights of Love! Couple weds on Mount Everest

Heights of Love! Couple weds on Mount Everest

Rediff.com12 May 2017

James Sissom, 35, and Ashley Schmieder, 32, from California decided to trek through the snow for three weeks to tie the knot on Mount Everest.

Authorities take steps to decongest Vaishno Devi after stampede

Authorities take steps to decongest Vaishno Devi after stampede

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A high-powered probe committee set up by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the site and appealed to the general public to share videos, statements or any other evidence about the incident.

Trekking high in the rains: My Annapurna Circuit tale

Trekking high in the rains: My Annapurna Circuit tale

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Get Ahead reader Mridula Dwivedi, an academician from Gurgaon who blogs at Travel Tales from India, took a trek to the Annapurna Mountain ranges and sent us these amazing pictures.

10 UNUSUAL holiday destinations in India

10 UNUSUAL holiday destinations in India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Forget Munnar and Manali, these places in India are worth your time.

Love trekking? Visit these 10 forts near Mumbai

Love trekking? Visit these 10 forts near Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Milind Bhade presents a list of 10 forts near Mumbai that offer a slice of history along with breathtaking views.

Invite: Share your cute, funny monsoon pics

Invite: Share your cute, funny monsoon pics

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Send us your most interesting monsoon pictures and videos.

Reader's pix: Stunning views of Mount Everest

Reader's pix: Stunning views of Mount Everest

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Rediff readers shared these beautiful photographs of India from their travels.

Have you ever been to Dharamkot?

Have you ever been to Dharamkot?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Want a detox from the city crowds? Visit Dharamkot and watch the glorious sunset!

Team India go trekking after Pune stumble

Team India go trekking after Pune stumble

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

To keep their minds off the Pune disaster, the team went on a hike at Tamhini Ghat on Monday, and the trek to the Western Ghats seemed to have brought out their inner Platos and Ramanujas.