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When Smriti Said Yes...

When Smriti Said Yes...

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Palash Muchhal took to Instagram on Friday to share a heartwarming video of his proposal to cricket star Smriti Mandhana.

Finding The Perfect Goan Seafood Curry

Finding The Perfect Goan Seafood Curry

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Sona Bahadur's Goa currython yielded interesting results.

Army ditches winter lull with new counter-terror doctrine

Army ditches winter lull with new counter-terror doctrine

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Amid freezing temperatures and treacherous terrains, the Indian Army has intensified its counter-terrorism operations across Kishtwar and Doda districts in Jammu and Kashmir to pursue and neutralise Pakistani terrorists attempting to exploit the harsh winter for concealment, sources said on Saturday.

How To Deal With Avalanche Debt?

How To Deal With Avalanche Debt?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Make minimum payments on all debts, then use extra funds to tackle the smallest debt first.

'Such Catastrophes Will Only Worsen'

'Such Catastrophes Will Only Worsen'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'There is a clear relationship between the Char Dham road widening and these landslides.' 'The situation has further worsened with the massive influx of tourists whose number are running into several lakhs per month.' 'No parameters have been laid down to control tourist inflow and the result is that the Char Dham yatra has seen a sharp escalation in accidents and loss of lives.'

Rohit's Wife Sparks Row Over Stray Dog Removal Order

Rohit's Wife Sparks Row Over Stray Dog Removal Order

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Ritika Sajdeh, wife of India cricket star Rohit Sharma, has stepped into the heart of a raging debate - publicly condemning the Supreme Court's order to clear Delhi-NCR's streets of stray dogs, calling them 'a heartbeat, not a menace.'

Uttarkashi avalanche: 10 bodies recovered, 27 mountaineers missing

Uttarkashi avalanche: 10 bodies recovered, 27 mountaineers missing

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Twenty-seven mountaineers remained missing on Wednesday after rescue workers brought 14 injured members of their team to safety, a day after an avalanche claimed 10 lives in Uttarkashi.

3 Nepalese Sherpas buried alive in avalanche on Mt Everest

3 Nepalese Sherpas buried alive in avalanche on Mt Everest

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Three Nepalese Sherpa guides went missing on Wednesday after they fell into a deep crevasse on the most dangerous section of Mt Everest amidst an avalanche, in the season's first accident at the world's tallest peak.

10 mountaineers killed, many stuck in U'khand avalanche

10 mountaineers killed, many stuck in U'khand avalanche

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The team consisted of trainee mountaineers from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering and their trainers.

7 tourists killed in massive avalanche near China border in Sikkim

7 tourists killed in massive avalanche near China border in Sikkim

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The avalanche hit the arterial Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, which connects Gangtok to Nathu La at the China border, around 11.30 am, trapping five-six vehicles with around 30 people under the snow, the Army said in a statement.

Two Polish skiers killed in avalanche in J-K's Gulmarg, 21 rescued

Two Polish skiers killed in avalanche in J-K's Gulmarg, 21 rescued

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Officials said the cable car which ferries tourists up the 14,000 ft Afarwat mountain was used for the rescue operations.

Uttarkashi avalanche: 10 more bodies recovered, toll climbs to 26

Uttarkashi avalanche: 10 more bodies recovered, toll climbs to 26

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Ten more bodies were recovered from the site of an avalanche in Uttarkashi, taking the death toll to 26, the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering said on Friday.

Why are the Himalayas hit by frequent flash floods

Why are the Himalayas hit by frequent flash floods

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

A new study identifies flash flood hotspots in India, highlighting the influence of land features, rainfall, and the growing impact of climate change.

7 Army personnel hit by avalanche in Arunachal found dead

7 Army personnel hit by avalanche in Arunachal found dead

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Bodies of all seven individuals have been recovered from the avalanche site. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of everyone involved, all seven have been confirmed deceased,' the Army said in a statement.

Avalanche hits army patrol in Arunachal, 7 trapped

Avalanche hits army patrol in Arunachal, 7 trapped

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

"The area has been witnessing inclement weather with heavy snowfall since the last few days," it said.

Inspired by Gill, Suryavanshi targets 200 next

Inspired by Gill, Suryavanshi targets 200 next

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a sparkling 143 off just 78 balls to become the fastest and youngest batter to register a hundred in Youth ODIs during India Under-19's fourth match against England on Saturday at Worcester.

Why India-Pak clash in Asia Cup will go on as planned

Why India-Pak clash in Asia Cup will go on as planned

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

In multilateral contests, it would go by the Olympic Charter, which prohibits any discrimination based on political issues, which is why the government has stated that it would not stop Pakistan from coming to India for international events.

'I was surrounded by bodies': J-K cloudburst survivor recalls horror

'I was surrounded by bodies': J-K cloudburst survivor recalls horror

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Nine-year-old Devanshi was among the hundreds of pilgrims who had gathered in Chositi for the last leg of the yatra to Machail Mata temple when tragedy struck on Thursday. Buried under mud and debris when a Maggi-point shop was hit by flash floods, she emerged hours later, rescued by her uncle and other villagers.

How To Tackle Credit Card Debt

How To Tackle Credit Card Debt

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'Revolving credit without full repayment causes interest to outpace repayment capacity, and leads to financial distress.'

U'khand avalanche: Toll rises to 16 as 12 more bodies retrieved, 15 missing

U'khand avalanche: Toll rises to 16 as 12 more bodies retrieved, 15 missing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Of the 16 bodies retrieved, 14 are of trainees and two of instructors, NIM said in a bulletin.

'You Will See More Devastation In Uttarakhand'

'You Will See More Devastation In Uttarakhand'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'The government only wakes up after devastation.' 'The government does not understand the gravity of the situation nor they do not want to understand the gravity of the situation.'

Flash floods devastate Uttarkashi village; 4 killed, houses buried

Flash floods devastate Uttarkashi village; 4 killed, houses buried

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A cloudburst in the high altitude villages of Dharali in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand led to flash floods, causing damage to houses and sweeping away structures. Several people are feared buried under debris.

Uttarkashi floods: 2 bodies recovered, fear grows for trapped

Uttarkashi floods: 2 bodies recovered, fear grows for trapped

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Landslides blocked arterial roads leading up to Dharali where dozens of people were trapped and many homes and cars swept away by the raging waters on Tuesday. Eleven Army personnel from the nearby camp in Harsil were among those missing.

8 dead, 31 missing in avalanche in Uttarakhand's Chamoli

8 dead, 31 missing in avalanche in Uttarakhand's Chamoli

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

A total of 430 BRO workers were at the road-construction site when the avalanche occurred on Friday, Uttarakhand Director General of Police Ashok Kumar said.

2 army personnel killed as avalanche hits Siachen

2 army personnel killed as avalanche hits Siachen

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

An army patrol operating at an altitude of approximately 18,000 feet in Southern Siachen Glacier was hit by an avalanche during the early hours of Saturday, Srinagar-based defence spokesperson Col Rajesh Kalia said in a statement.

Aunt Amanda's victory lap with nephew steals the show

Aunt Amanda's victory lap with nephew steals the show

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Once a beaming Anisimova had lifted herself off the ground, she scooped up her three-year-old nephew Jackson for a victory lap.

Ooty in South shivers at 0 degrees Celsius

Ooty in South shivers at 0 degrees Celsius

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Udhagamandalam, popularly known as Ooty, and Sandynallah recorded zero degree Celsius on Friday, affecting normal life in the hill town. Many parts of Udhagamandalam and nearby areas were covered with frost, and water stored in containers froze. The extreme cold forced people to stay indoors, with roads deserted and people seen lighting fires to keep warm.

Four tourists trapped in Arunachal's Sela Lake rescued

Four tourists trapped in Arunachal's Sela Lake rescued

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Four tourists from Assam fell into the frozen Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh while attempting to walk on its icy surface. Despite clear risks, they ventured onto the lake's frozen surface but were quickly pulled to safety by their companions. Local authorities had previously issued warnings against such activities, emphasizing the cultural and spiritual significance of the lake. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also cautioned tourists about the dangers of walking on frozen lakes and advised them to exercise caution when traveling in the mountains.

10 feared dead in Khardung La avalanche

10 feared dead in Khardung La avalanche

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Bodies of five of the deceased have been recovered so far, while efforts are on to find the remaining five persons, whose chances of survival are bleak, a police official said in Srinagar.

IN PHOTOS: Z-Morh Tunnel, J-K's landmark project

IN PHOTOS: Z-Morh Tunnel, J-K's landmark project

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

It provides all-weather access to Sonamarg, replacing the avalanche-prone Z-turn road.

6 dead after avalanche hits army patrol in Siachen

6 dead after avalanche hits army patrol in Siachen

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The Siachen Glacier at the height of around 20,000 ft in the Karakoram range is known as the highest militarised zone in the world where the soldiers have to battle frostbite and high winds.

7 cops dead in Kulgam avalanche, 2 rescued

7 cops dead in Kulgam avalanche, 2 rescued

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The rescued police personnel were shifted to hospital where their condition is stated to be stable.

'If You Make One Mistake, You Can Lose Your Life'

'If You Make One Mistake, You Can Lose Your Life'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

'Mountaineering is never 'easy'. Nothing is in your hands, you have to be prepared. That's the same for life as well.'

Snowfall, rains, roads closes, avalanche warning... It's all happening up north

Snowfall, rains, roads closes, avalanche warning... It's all happening up north

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Fresh snowfall disrupted normal life in Jammu and Kashmir, where an avalanche warning was issued in five districts, higher reaches and tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh and the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand on Monday.

Fresh avalanches hit J&K, toll over 20

Fresh avalanches hit J&K, toll over 20

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Several avalanches and landslides hit the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Friday even as the death toll in the series of snow slides that have hit Jammu and Kashmir crossed 20 with the recovery of the bodies of four soldiers.

11 bodies recovered from avalanche site in Kashmir

11 bodies recovered from avalanche site in Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

State announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of those killed.

Avalanches kill three more soldiers

Avalanches kill three more soldiers

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Two avalanches hit Siachin Glacier, the world's highest battlefield in Ladakh region on Wednesday morning killing three army troopers.

Three soldiers killed in avalanche in Machhil

Three soldiers killed in avalanche in Machhil

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

They have been identified as Havaldar Kamlesh Singh, 39, Naik Balveer, 33, and Sepoy Rajinder, 25.

Himachal: 1 Army jawan dead, 5 others trapped in avalanche

Himachal: 1 Army jawan dead, 5 others trapped in avalanche

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The body of one of the jawans was recovered, but there was no trace of five others.

Siachen avalanche: Body of second jawan recovered

Siachen avalanche: Body of second jawan recovered

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

The body of an army jawan, who had gone missing after an avalanche hit a patrol in Siachen's Turtuk sector in Ladakh region, was recovered from under the snow on Saturday.