News for 'Corbett Park'

Welcome to the jungle! 5 safaris to beat the summer heat

Welcome to the jungle! 5 safaris to beat the summer heat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

A forest safari is the best way to observe animals in their natural habitat.

Why Ola decides to recall 1,441 units of S1

Why Ola decides to recall 1,441 units of S1

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Ola Electric became the latest among electric scooter (e-scooter) makers to have started the exercise of recalling a specific batch of its model after a rap on the knuckles by the government. Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday advised electric vehicle (EV) companies to act responsibly by identifying and recalling defective batches without waiting for orders or guidelines from the ministry. The Bengaluru-based start-up is conducting pre-emptive diagnostics and health check on 1,441 scooters, it said in a statement on Sunday.

Tiger poacher Sansar Chand's aides arrested

Tiger poacher Sansar Chand's aides arrested

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh police in coordination with forest guards of the Jim Corbett National Park have arrested two key aides of notorious poacher of wild life animal skin Sansar Chand and four others who had been having gala time in the national park for the last few years.

Surprise That Charles Became Charles III

Surprise That Charles Became Charles III

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The unfortunate associations with the name Charles for an English king -- one who was executed; the other with a very unsavoury reputation -- led royal observers to assume that Charles would not take his Christian name when he became king.

5 wildlife getaways to make the most of your Diwali weekend

5 wildlife getaways to make the most of your Diwali weekend

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Still unsure about where you want to travel during the long Diwali weekend? We'll help you out.

Hotels roll out red carpet as big fat weddings return

Hotels roll out red carpet as big fat weddings return

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Cash registers are ringing more frequently at hotels and resorts with the return of the big fat Indian wedding after a two-year hiatus. This comes even as the small and intimate ceremonies - which became popular during the pandemic - are also set to keep those employed in the hospitality sector on their toes. As many as 2.5 million marriages are expected to get solemnised during the wedding season that gets underway from next week and stretches on till April, according to industry estimates.

IN PICS: Travelling to the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh

IN PICS: Travelling to the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Harnoor Channi-Tiwary travelled to Madhya Pradesh and returned with these memories.

Rahul's 'prime time minister' jibe at Modi enrages BJP

Rahul's 'prime time minister' jibe at Modi enrages BJP

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Gandhi said the prime minister continued shooting for a film till even three hours after news of the Pulwama terror strike came in.

Uttarakhand: Angry villagers burn leopard to death

Uttarakhand: Angry villagers burn leopard to death

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Angry villagers burnt a leopard alive on Wednesday evening, even after the animal was captured alive in Dhandhar village, on the outskirts of the world famous Corbett National Park.

What are the top tourist spots in India? Tell us!

What are the top tourist spots in India? Tell us!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

What are the top tourist spots in India? Tell us!

Modi goes on wild adventure with Bear Grylls

Modi goes on wild adventure with Bear Grylls

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The episode will premiere on August 12 and will be showcased in more than 180 countries across the world on Discovery network of channels.

She quit the 9-to-5 drill to track tigers

She quit the 9-to-5 drill to track tigers

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Filmmaker and naturalist Kahini Ghosh Mehta talks about her career and the highs and lows of following your passion.

PM reveals how Bear Grylls understood his Hindi in 'Man vs Wild'

PM reveals how Bear Grylls understood his Hindi in 'Man vs Wild'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

'Was the episode edited later? How many times did the shooting happen for this episode and how it happened?'

Test Your Big Cat IQ

Test Your Big Cat IQ

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Do you know the differences between the cheetah and the leopard?

Best of 2017: Picture perfect postcards from India

Best of 2017: Picture perfect postcards from India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

The best of travel photos sent by our readers.

These funny animals are just what we need right now!

These funny animals are just what we need right now!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The world feels like complete panda-monium right now. But thanks to the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, we can all take a brief break from the news cycle and focus on otter things -- like pictures of animals being complete goofballs. The animals were pictured by photographers competing in the sixth annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, which saw thousands of pictures entered, taken around the world. As well as providing a smile, the competition works alongside the Born Free Foundation to highlight a more serious matter -- the importance of conserving our planet's beautiful wildlife. We share a selection of the best finalists' photos...

Rahul calls Modi 'loudspeaker' of rich businessmen

Rahul calls Modi 'loudspeaker' of rich businessmen

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The Congress is seeking to oust the BJP government in Haryana in the October 21 polls.

102 rhinos, 46 tigers, 89 elephants poached in 3 years!

102 rhinos, 46 tigers, 89 elephants poached in 3 years!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Minister of State for Environment and Forests Anil Dave gave these figures to the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Do we care for our wildlife?

Do we care for our wildlife?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

Do our laws really protect our wildlife? What are we doing as citizens to protect our animals?

SC issues notice to Kaal producers

SC issues notice to Kaal producers

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

An application alleges the film was shot in violation of the Wildlife Act.

John Abraham injured

John Abraham injured

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

The actor injured himself while shooting for Soham Shah's Kaal.

'I ran after Ram Gopal's car...'

'I ran after Ram Gopal's car...'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

Three cheers for India's Tigers!

Three cheers for India's Tigers!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

As India celebrates its growing tiger population, Sonil Dedhia/Rediff.com shares some incredible moments he has spent in the proximity of tigers over the years.

Birds, bees and elephants

Birds, bees and elephants

Rediff.com4 Feb 2004

Introducing a new column. Readers' tales of everyday Indian life.

Nargis cast in Shaukeen remake

Nargis cast in Shaukeen remake

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The film will be directed by Rumi Jaffrey.

Top travel destinations 2017: Alleppey, Darjeeling, Ajanta Caves

Top travel destinations 2017: Alleppey, Darjeeling, Ajanta Caves

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Read on to find out if your favourite destination made it to the list!

Long weekend brings cheer to hotels, travel firms as demand picks up

Long weekend brings cheer to hotels, travel firms as demand picks up

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

While airlines are seeing improved demand and industry-wide seat occupancy has increased to over 60%, it is road trips which are generating higher traction. Booking trends show that customers are also choosing homestays or four- star and five-star accommodations, as hygiene and safety is a priority now.

The Briton who is cleaning up India

The Briton who is cleaning up India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

There is a reason Jodie Underhill is called 'garbage girl'. She has been dirtying her hands in a crusade against filth for the last 5 years.

'Our culture does not take life, but promotes it'

'Our culture does not take life, but promotes it'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

'The tiger is the epitome of evolution.' 'Every tiger has a stripe pattern that is unique. Each tiger is unique.' 'Tigers are very elusive. It is said a tiger sees you nine times when you see it once.'

117 kg nilgai meat, 5 deer skulls, 40 guns seized from retd colonel's house

117 kg nilgai meat, 5 deer skulls, 40 guns seized from retd colonel's house

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Kumar's son Prashant Bishnoi is a national-level shooter.

Making computers intelligent

Making computers intelligent

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Computers need to be trained to recognise images, says Devangshu Datta.

PM continued shooting for film after Pulwama attack: Congress

PM continued shooting for film after Pulwama attack: Congress

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

In his hunger for power, the prime minister has forgotten raj dharma, the Congress alleged.

My upbringing does not allow me to take a life: PM

My upbringing does not allow me to take a life: PM

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Modi also stressed on important issues like the need to preserve and embrace nature.

8 adventure holiday destinations for your partner and you!

8 adventure holiday destinations for your partner and you!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The quest for newer and better adventure destinations are always on the rise. Here are eight such destinations popular, especially among young couples.

Floodwaters from Nepal kill 21 people; thousands marooned in UP villages

Floodwaters from Nepal kill 21 people; thousands marooned in UP villages

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

At least 21 persons have died and thousands were marooned in villages across eight districts of Uttar Pradesh where release of water from dams in Nepal have caused major floods, even as large parts of the state were heading towards a drought-like situation due to scanty monsoon rain.

Meet The Tigers of Bollywood

Meet The Tigers of Bollywood

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Here's looking filmi tigers with the loudest roar!

'Tiger populations have boomed'

'Tiger populations have boomed'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Animal populations are increasing. Human populations are increasing. So there is no way the man-animal conflict going to go away.'

Modi's 5 yrs most traumatic for Indian youth: Manmohan

Modi's 5 yrs most traumatic for Indian youth: Manmohan

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Singh asserted that the people have made up their minds to vote out the government

Taking first vacation in 18 yrs: PM on 'Man vs Wild'

Taking first vacation in 18 yrs: PM on 'Man vs Wild'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Recalling his childhood years, Modi said though there was poverty, his family was always connected with nature.