News for 'CAMEL'

Is Alisha Chopra 'That Girl'?

Is Alisha Chopra 'That Girl'?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'That girl' refers to a woman who exemplifies an aspirational lifestyle marked by routines like early workouts, healthy eating and organised spaces.

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.

5 Asanas To Strengthen Your Back, Neck, Shoulders

5 Asanas To Strengthen Your Back, Neck, Shoulders

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Let's explore five transformative yoga asanas designed to fortify your back, neck and shoulders, ensuring you stand tall and strong, just like a tree rooted firmly in the ground.

Pralay missiles battlefield surveillance systems to debut on Republic Day

Pralay missiles battlefield surveillance systems to debut on Republic Day

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Ahead of Republic Day, the Indian Army announced on Thursday the addition of two new features to this year's parade: battlefield surveillance systems and a Defebce Research and Development Organisation tableau showcasing Pralay, short-range ballistic missiles.

'Utterly blindsided': Gillespie slams Pakistan Cricket Board

'Utterly blindsided': Gillespie slams Pakistan Cricket Board

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie revealed that he stepped down as Pakistan's Test head coach after being 'completely and utterly blindsided' by the PCB.

PICS: World's LARGEST camel fair starts in Pushkar

PICS: World's LARGEST camel fair starts in Pushkar

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The famous Pushkar fair, which attracts lakhs of people including foreign tourists, has begun in Ajmer, Rajasthan, with a number of cultural programmes, group dance and camel race attracting lakhs of visitors.

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.

'Ashwin has the right to take his own call'

'Ashwin has the right to take his own call'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

An astute reader of the game both on and off the field, Ashwin might have gauged what was in store going forward and that perhaps made it easier for him to take a call.

Pushkar Fair Ends On A Dazzling Note

Pushkar Fair Ends On A Dazzling Note

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

The Pushkar Camel Fair 2023 came to a close this week.

Mystical Mongolia

Mystical Mongolia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Mongolia can take a lifetime to happen but rewards the intrepid traveller with enduring memories of a surreal, delightful land.

Have you seen a camel smiling?

Have you seen a camel smiling?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Rediff readers share fascinating photos of India from their travels.

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'Not many know I am a Rajput from Jodhpur.' 'My ancestors shifted to Kolhapur as my great grandfather and grandfather were both engineers.' 'They were called by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj to build the city of Kolhapur.'

PHOTOS: Bikaner's camels get a buzz cut for festival

PHOTOS: Bikaner's camels get a buzz cut for festival

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

The three-day camel festival organised by the Rajasthan government in Bikaner -- from January 26 to January 28 -- saw a flurry of activity with camels and their owners competing in several contests.

Amul plans to bring camel milk to the breakfast table

Amul plans to bring camel milk to the breakfast table

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Amul plans to bring camel milk to the breakfast table

BSF camel contingent marches on Google doodle on R-Day

BSF camel contingent marches on Google doodle on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

As a tribute on 67th Republic Day, search giant Google's doodle on Tuesday showed a march of a richly caparisoned camel contingent of the Border Security Force, a major attraction at the annual parade at the Rajpath on January 26.

Images: Where camels walk the ramp

Images: Where camels walk the ramp

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

The kaleidoscopic display of Rajasthani culture and tradition makes the Bikaner Camel Festival a must-see, says Ajay Jain.

ODD PHOTOS: Wrestling camels, guitar-shaped coffin, more...

ODD PHOTOS: Wrestling camels, guitar-shaped coffin, more...

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Odd photos wrestling camels guitar shaped coffin more

The Battle Of The Moustache

The Battle Of The Moustache

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

A couple of glimpses from the moustache competition at the camel fair in Pushkar on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Camel demand up as oil price soars

Camel demand up as oil price soars

Rediff.com3 May 2008

Farmers in the Indian state of Rajasthan are rediscovering the humble camel.

Australia to shoot down 650,000 camels

Australia to shoot down 650,000 camels

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Amid widespread criticism, Australia has decided to slaughter as many as 650, 000 camels in the remote Outback area of the country.

The Woman Who Lost Everything

The Woman Who Lost Everything

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

When the landslide hit, Sruthi's house was washed away, along with its inhabitants. She lost her entire family and some relatives. All she had left for a close confidante was her fiance Jenson. Days after the landslide and the loss of her family, Jenson died in a road accident that also left Sruthi with serious injuries. News of the accident and Sruthi's backdrop as the lone surviving member of a family wiped out in the July landslide, was picked up by the media, and people rushed to help.

Gujarat: BSF officer, jawan die due to extreme heat

Gujarat: BSF officer, jawan die due to extreme heat

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

A Border Security Force officer and a jawan died during patrol due to exposure to 'extreme weather' at the Harami Nallah creek area along the India-Pakistan international front in Gujarat, the force said on Saturday.

Nayanthara Lets Her Eyes Do The Talking

Nayanthara Lets Her Eyes Do The Talking

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Shraddha has a question for you... Rakul feels cute... Sonam flaunts her jewellery...

UAE to ban child camel jockeys

UAE to ban child camel jockeys

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

Jockeys under 16 years of age will be banned from competing in camel races in the UAE with effect from March 31, 2005, Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs said.

Tradition stays: BSF camel contingent to march in R-day parade

Tradition stays: BSF camel contingent to march in R-day parade

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

In an afterthought, the contingent of camels caparisoned in rich bridal attire and silver bracelets jingling has been finally called in to march down the Rajpath, keeping alive the 66-year-old tradition of the country's main parade on January 26.

Travel: Snapshots from India's largest camel fair

Travel: Snapshots from India's largest camel fair

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

GetAhead reader Ajit Singh sent us pictures of his visit to the Pushkar Camel Fair in Rajasthan, held from October 25 to November 2 this year.

Gagan hogs limelight on camel back

Gagan hogs limelight on camel back

Rediff.com5 Nov 2003

The India hockey ace opted for a camel back instead of a hockey stick to manoeuvre his way through a strong cattle line-up at the Pushkar fair.

Review: Jayaraj hits a low with Camel Safari

Review: Jayaraj hits a low with Camel Safari

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Jayraj's Camel Safari fails to connect with the youth at whom it was aimed to.

Black Panthers, Camels to get President's colours

Black Panthers, Camels to get President's colours

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

The award of Colours and Standard by the President is a great honour bestowed in recognition of the distinguished service rendered by a unit to the nation.

Kalam honours Black Panthers, Camels

Kalam honours Black Panthers, Camels

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

The award of colours and Standard by the President of India is an honour bestowed in recognition of the distinguished service rendered by a unit to the nation.

BJP Is Leaving Nothing To Chance In J&K

BJP Is Leaving Nothing To Chance In J&K

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Every trick in the trade is being tried unabashedly.
In simple arithmetical terms every possible 'arrangement' is being made to deny a majority to its rivals. A split verdict would hand a vital advantage to the BJP which is adept at extracting the best out of such a situation, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

What Macron Will See On Republic Day

What Macron Will See On Republic Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

A couple of days before the grand spectacle on Kartavya Path on Republic Day, a full dress rehearsal of what will be for sure a magnificent parade.

Travel bugs, it's time for the Pushkar camel fair!

Travel bugs, it's time for the Pushkar camel fair!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Travelling to Rajasthan this month and haven't planned your itinerary? We'll help you out!

For first time in 66 years, camel contingent won't trot down at R-Day parade

For first time in 66 years, camel contingent won't trot down at R-Day parade

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Officials said the 90-member Border Security Force camel-mounted troops and band contingent has not been practising during the dress rehearsals of the event.

IN PICS: World's LARGEST camel fair in Pushkar

IN PICS: World's LARGEST camel fair in Pushkar

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

The famous Pushkar fair, which attracts lakhs of people including foreign tourists, has begun in Ajmer, Rajasthan, with a number of cultural programmes, group dance and camel race attracting lakhs of visitors.

Lord Ram posters removed from Muslim man's shop in Dehradun

Lord Ram posters removed from Muslim man's shop in Dehradun

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Earlier this week, the group led by Radha Dhoni who objected to the display of the posters, forcibly entered the shop saying that the man no right to display the posters of Hindu deities as he is a Muslim.

The Yoga Day Quiz: Identify These Asanas

The Yoga Day Quiz: Identify These Asanas

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Here's a simple quiz to test your knowledge on yoga postures!

What Message Will The J&K Polls Have For India?

What Message Will The J&K Polls Have For India?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'With all outlets of public expression virtually choked for the last five years, suppressed anger and frustration is looking for an opening via the ballot box.' 'There is no escape from the inevitability of the 'Engineer Rashid' factor surfacing in a big enough way to upset everyone's applecart,' alerts Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Rajasthan Hotels Offer Off-Season Bargains

Rajasthan Hotels Offer Off-Season Bargains

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Hotel rooms, usually in the range of Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 a night during the peak season, are now available for Rs 7,000 to Rs 10,000 a night.

The Goat Life Review: Prithviraj Is Terrific In Blessy's Survival Epic

The Goat Life Review: Prithviraj Is Terrific In Blessy's Survival Epic

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Aadujeevitham marks a new direction for Malayalam cinema, where ambition meets resources and the right people, all in favour of stories that deserve to be told on the biggest stage of them all, notes Arjun Menon.