News for 'Avalanche'

Siachen survivor soldiers on for life after daring rescue

Siachen survivor soldiers on for life after daring rescue

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Fortunately, there was no cold exposure-related frost bite or bony injuries to him, a medical bulletin issued by the hospital said.

3rd Test: Pakistan lose late wickets after South Africa collapse

3rd Test: Pakistan lose late wickets after South Africa collapse

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Vernon Philander took two wickets in as many balls to leave Pakistan on 17 for two wickets at the end of the first day of the third Test after they had rallied earlier on Friday and bowled hosts South Africa out for 262.

Requiem for the Pajero: An SUV like none other!

Requiem for the Pajero: An SUV like none other!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

With Mitsubishi pulling the plug on it the days of the Pajero maybe over, but nobody who ever owned one will forget it. Some even learnt life-long lessons from it, says Pavan Lall.

Hundreds bid emotional farewell to Siachen bravehearts

Hundreds bid emotional farewell to Siachen bravehearts

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The atmosphere at the funeral was highly emotional with friends, relatives and locals bidding tearful farewell.

Smith shines again as Australia crush India to seal ODI series

Smith shines again as Australia crush India to seal ODI series

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Australia buried India under an avalanche of runs for a 51-run drubbing in the second ODI and an unassailable 2-0 series lead after the majestic Steve Smith produced another master-class in the form of a 64-ball 104, in Sydney, on Sunday.

7 MYTHS about infertility

7 MYTHS about infertility

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

As unique as every child is born, and as unique are the two individuals who conceive it -- every fertility journey has its own unique features.

Time on my side, says beaten Wozniacki

Time on my side, says beaten Wozniacki

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

The Dane says it is just a matter of time before she reclaims her crown.

Gadkari launches work on Zojila tunnel to connect Srinagar with Leh

Gadkari launches work on Zojila tunnel to connect Srinagar with Leh

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The project holds strategic significance as Zojila Pass is situated at an altitude of 11,578 feet on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh National Highway and remains closed during winters due to heavy snowfall.

In a first, Ladakh civilians get bravery award from Army

In a first, Ladakh civilians get bravery award from Army

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

For the first time, three civilians from Ladakh region, including a porter in Siachin, who saved two soldiers buried in an avalanche, have been honoured by Army with special award for their exemplary courage and devotion to duty.

The Gouri Amma I Knew

The Gouri Amma I Knew

Rediff.com12 May 2021

She was capable of a level of human compassion that is rare today among politicians, recalls Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who knew the Communist legend K R Gowri, who passed into the ages on May 11, from his childhood.

'Women can be sexual AND talented': Ariana shuts down Piers Morgan

'Women can be sexual AND talented': Ariana shuts down Piers Morgan

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

The American singer spoke up in defense of her mum, Ellen DeGeneres, Little Mix and all the women out there.

Fresh snowfall and rain in parts of Kashmir

Fresh snowfall and rain in parts of Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The famous tourist resort of Gulmarg experienced fresh snowfall while Srinagar and other parts were lashed by rains under the impact of western disturbance

Man who climbed Mt Everest 19 times goes missing

Man who climbed Mt Everest 19 times goes missing

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Chhewang Nima, a Nepalese Sherpa famous in mountaineering circles for climbing the Mount Everest 19 times, has gone missing after being struck by an avalanche while nearing the peak of Mount Baruntse in Nepal. Chhewang was leading an expedition of seven people when he went missing on Saturday, said Sherpa Shangri-la Treks and Expedition, the company for which he worked.He was fixing ropes at an elevation of 7,045 metres while guiding the expedition.

Warning: Security perils for India on road ahead

Warning: Security perils for India on road ahead

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

The apparent Indian smugness and inability to see the gathering clouds on the security horizon is at the heart of our problems, warns Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

Review: Prateik wows in Dhobi Ghat

Review: Prateik wows in Dhobi Ghat

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

Dhobi Ghat is an unsual film but it lacks punch.

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'Above 2,000 metres the gradient of the Himalayas is very steep and if you build any infrastructure (roads, dams, hydro power projects) in these regions, it will not be able to sustain these events (the onslaught of debris that comes down with great speeds).'

Global tremors jolt markets

Global tremors jolt markets

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

The NSE Nifty shed 92 points to end at Nifty shed 92 points to end at 5215. The BSE market breadth was overwhelmingly in favour of the bears, with three declining stocks as against an advancing one.

Politicians love to rule our sports administration

Politicians love to rule our sports administration

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

The perks (foreign travel, ringside seats and so on) that come with these jobs are an obvious attraction for politicians, never mind India's mostly poor global sporting performance.

Please don't harass us!

Please don't harass us!

Rediff.com1 May 2020

When her surgeon-father tested positive for COVID-19, his daughter did not expect the troubles that followed.

Media buyers bat for IPL for better returns

Media buyers bat for IPL for better returns

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Media planners and executives of TV rating agencies say general entertainment channels have started feeling the heat, as the Indian Premier League is receiving not only an avalanche of advertisements but also taking away their viewers.

Obama names Schapiro as new SEC chief

Obama names Schapiro as new SEC chief

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Barack Obama on Thursday named Mary Schapiro, head of the securities industry's self-regulatory body, as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

After bloodshed and violence, school bells finally ring in Kashmir

After bloodshed and violence, school bells finally ring in Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The students were happy to reunite with their classmates after so long and wished that there are no further disruptions to their studies.

I feel sorry for Dhoni, says Smith

I feel sorry for Dhoni, says Smith

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

South Africa captain Graeme Smith offered his support to under-fire India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday after the defending champions crashed out of the World Twenty20.

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

What is particularly worrying is that the vast majority will not have access to testing or even to proper treatment. These cases could have been avoided if the government had shown the political will to do so, observes Rashme Sehgal.

Siachen miracle soldier's condition deteriorates

Siachen miracle soldier's condition deteriorates

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The condition of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad, the Siachen braveheart who defied death for six days buried under snow, has deteriorated, the army said on Wednesday as a team of experts from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences joined in the efforts save his life.

Pressure on outsourcing

Pressure on outsourcing

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

India's celebrated IT outsourcing industry, which contributes about 25 per cent of the country's total exports, is feeling the pinch as it struggles to deal with the avalanche effects of the global financial crisis.

Gina Haspel, Super Spy

Gina Haspel, Super Spy

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Donald Trump's new CIA pick hasn't been greeted with the avalanche of media gush that inevitably follows a woman who becomes the first among her gender to get a top job.

Consultants reel as M&A advisory biz disappear

Consultants reel as M&A advisory biz disappear

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

The economic slowdown, which has come like an avalanche in the last few months, has changed the way the country's top management consultants do business.

Nepali woman scales Mount Everest with anti-trafficking message

Nepali woman scales Mount Everest with anti-trafficking message

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Kanchhi Maya Tamang, a trafficking survivor, summited Mt Everest with the message on Sunday, becoming the first to climb the world's highest peak for women empowerment and gender equality, according to UN Women Nepal.

Where the 'pain' will strike next

Where the 'pain' will strike next

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

We plowed through the financials of thousands of privately held companies to find the next pockets of trouble.

Mayhem at the Karachi Stock Exchange

Mayhem at the Karachi Stock Exchange

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

It was mayhem at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) this week with foreign investors withdrawing around $185 million from equity and $50 million from government bonds on four trading days after imposition of emergency by Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf.

What experts say: Don't panic!

What experts say: Don't panic!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

Following the herd right now is exactly the wrong thing to do, say market historians and economists.

Lest we forget: The 9 other Siachen bravehearts

Lest we forget: The 9 other Siachen bravehearts

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The mortal remains of the nine Siachen bravehearts, who were buried alive on February 3 in an avalanche in the world's highest battlefield, were on Monday brought to New Delhi.

Real Madrid let BATE off lightly

Real Madrid let BATE off lightly

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

Newcomers BATE Borisov got away lightly with a 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in their Champions League debut in Group H on Wednesday. Sergio Ramos gave the nine-times European champions an early lead and they threatened an avalanche of goals but BATE held firm until early in the second half. Ruud van Nistelrooy doubled the advantage with his 54th goal in the competition.

What 7 hours of sleep can do to your body

What 7 hours of sleep can do to your body

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

It is important to give the body the rest it deserves, which will ultimately help to enhance memory, improve focus and develop the capacity for learning new information, says Chaitanya Ramalingegowda.

Italy split over season re-start; Turkmenistan league set to resume

Italy split over season re-start; Turkmenistan league set to resume

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

The Italian federation (FIGC) is determined to complete the season and its president Gabriele Gravina has been presenting new ideas on an almost daily basis of how that can be done. Meanwhile, Turkmenistan in Central Asia is set to resume its soccer season with spectators at the weekend, making it only the second country in the world to let fans attend matches as the new coronavirus shuts down almost all of world football.

How India Inc is making the most of PM-CARES

How India Inc is making the most of PM-CARES

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'If the government was serious about co-opting the corporate sector meaningfully in the fight against COVID-19, it could have specified activities beyond cheque-writing,' notes Kanika Datta.

Four in race for Rs 10,000-cr tunnel in Kashmir

Four in race for Rs 10,000-cr tunnel in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The tunnel would provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh-Ladakh

Will Modi help the light-makers of Chandernagor?

Will Modi help the light-makers of Chandernagor?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

2020 has dimmed the animated bulbs that create magical images and transform Kolkata into a mesmerising fairyland during Durga Puja.

US elections trigger recessions?

US elections trigger recessions?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

Since 1945, most US presidential elections have been accompanied by a recession.