News for 'Gir'

OMG! Men in gowns at the London Fashion Week

OMG! Men in gowns at the London Fashion Week

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Designers went berserk with their collections that showcased men with lipsticks, wedges and cutout dresses!

Lions killed cow skinned by Dalits in Una: CID

Lions killed cow skinned by Dalits in Una: CID

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Cops said it was still a matter of investigation as to who called the 'cow vigilantes' when the Dalits were skinning the cow and what was the motive behind giving such false information, which led to the brutal thrashing.

Una protest: 3 more Dalits attempt suicide

Una protest: 3 more Dalits attempt suicide

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

So far, more than 20 youths have attempted suicide during the ongoing protest.

PICS: Off ramp hotties at fashion week

PICS: Off ramp hotties at fashion week

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

On Day One of Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017, Rediff.com met these beautiful girls to know about their looks and style mantras. Do watch this space for more.

King of the forest ruled over his realm till the end

King of the forest ruled over his realm till the end

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

An old Asiatic lion, who ruled literally like a king in the Dedkadi range of Gir forest on the Saurashtra peninsula of Gujarat, died on Sunday. The cause, according to forest authorities, was an attack of pneumonia coupled with old age

In I-Day address, PM announces plans for environment

In I-Day address, PM announces plans for environment

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Addressing the nation on Independence Day, the prime minister also spoke on renewable energy and the need to maintain a balance between development and the environment. Referring to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), launched in January 2019, Modi said, "A special campaign is being worked out to reduce pollution in 100 selected cities with a holistic approach."

LFW: Raised hemlines for rising temperatures

LFW: Raised hemlines for rising temperatures

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Designer Rehane opted for some smokin' hot minis to up the ante on the fourth day of Lakme Fashion Week. Take a look.

Kyarr to intensify into extremely severe cyclonic storm

Kyarr to intensify into extremely severe cyclonic storm

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Rain or thundershowers have also been predicted in south interior Karnataka and at a few places over Coastal Karnataka and North interior Karnataka.

Junagadh Kesar mango gets GI tag

Junagadh Kesar mango gets GI tag

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

The famous saffron-coloured Kesar variety of mango, largely grown around the foothills of Girnar mountains in Junagadh district of Gujarat, has got a global recognition as 'Gir Kesar' mango, after being granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

Rahul assures help to Dalits in Una as protests continue

Rahul assures help to Dalits in Una as protests continue

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Gandhi, who spent around 40 minutes with the family members, said he is "ashamed" that such incidents are taking place in India.

Modi visits quake-affected villages in Junagadh district

Modi visits quake-affected villages in Junagadh district

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited two villages in Junagadh district which were among the affected in Thursday night's earthquake.

Terror threat to Gujarat, metros too on alert

Terror threat to Gujarat, metros too on alert

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Security was beefed up following a terror alert that said some terrorist have entered the state through Kutch. NSG teams have been sent to Gujarat from Delhi following intelligence inputs, police sources said.

Shahid Kapoor ko gussa kyun aata hai?

Shahid Kapoor ko gussa kyun aata hai?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

In Jharkhand, Priyanka throws back challenge to PM

In Jharkhand, Priyanka throws back challenge to PM

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday sought answers from Narendra Modi on CNT/SPT Acts, starvation deaths and 'divisiveness',a day after the prime minister threw challenges to Congress on citizenship, Article 370 and triple talaq. She also attacked the prime minister on economic slowdown, Citizenship Act, National Register of Citizenship and alleged assaults on women in different parts of the country.

Is India ready to Legalize LGBTQ+ Marriage?

Is India ready to Legalize LGBTQ+ Marriage?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

A fascinating glimpse from Somak Ghoshal's 10 Indian Heroes Who Help People Live With Dignity.

Give Madhya Pradesh some lions, Ramesh tells Modi

Give Madhya Pradesh some lions, Ramesh tells Modi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Thursday pressed Gujarat to part with some of its lions, saying they should be translocated and have a second home in Madhya Pradesh. The minister, who visited Sasan Gir Sanctuary in Junagadh district, the only abode of Asiatic lions, said he is hopeful that the Narendra Modi government will agree to the proposal of having a second home for Gujarat lions in MP. The Gujarat government has already rejected the proposal.

34 chargesheeted, 4 cops arrested in Una Dalit flogging case

34 chargesheeted, 4 cops arrested in Una Dalit flogging case

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The CID also charged three minors, as they were also apprehended during the probe.

Cyclone Tauktae intensifies, 6 dead in 2 states

Cyclone Tauktae intensifies, 6 dead in 2 states

Rediff.com16 May 2021

Gale-force winds, heavy rainfall and high tidal waves swept the coastal belt of Kerala, Karnataka and Goa as Cyclone Tauktae hurtled northwards towards Gujarat on Sunday, leaving four people dead in Karnataka and two in Goa, damaging hundreds of houses, uprooting electricity poles and trees and forcing evacuation.

What's Jyotiraditya Scindia doing at a fashion show?

What's Jyotiraditya Scindia doing at a fashion show?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Politician Jyotiraditya Scindia opened the show on Day one at AIFW Spring/Summer 2017.

Vote: Like Rihanna's bright, bold red look?

Vote: Like Rihanna's bright, bold red look?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Take the poll and tell us if the singer managed to grab your attention in red.

RTI activist's murder: BJP MP's nephew arrested

RTI activist's murder: BJP MP's nephew arrested

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Shiva Solanki, nephew of Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Dinu Solanki was on Tuesday arrested from near the Rajkot airport in connection with the murder of Right To Information activist and green crusader Amit Jethwa in Ahmedabad, police said.

Constable held for RTI activist Jethwa's murder

Constable held for RTI activist Jethwa's murder

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

A constable from Junagadh district has been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of RTI activist and green crusader Amit Jethwa here, the police said on Tuesday. "We have arrested Bahadursinh Wadher, a police constable from Jungadh in connection with the killing of Jethwa. Wadher was posted in the Gir-Gadhada region of Junagadh," DCP (crime), Himanshu Shukla told PTI.

Finally, Indian Idol gets long-awaited elimination

Finally, Indian Idol gets long-awaited elimination

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

This week, Tia Kar was asked to leave.

RTI activist shot dead near Gujarat HC

RTI activist shot dead near Gujarat HC

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

A prominent Right to Information activist, who had filed a public interest litigation against illegal mining in Gir forest region, was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen opposite Gujarat high court in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, police said.

'She's not marrying me because of status issues'

'She's not marrying me because of status issues'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

Is your love life under pressure? Are you troubled by your relationship? Get Ahead's Love Guru hosted a chat with readers on November 11 to help them deal with love problems. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript.

I am broke, Anand Jon tells NY court

I am broke, Anand Jon tells NY court

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

India-born celebrity fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander, sentenced to 59 years in prison for sexually assaulting aspiring models, has told a court in New York that he was a pauper.The 36-year-old fashion designer, who has worked with celebrities like Paris Hilton, said he was broke."I've been incarcerated since 2007," Alexander whined to Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Richard Carruthers on Wednesday, during a hearing on charges that he sexually assaulted nine women.

Western Railway probe blames heavy rain for Elphinstone stampede

Western Railway probe blames heavy rain for Elphinstone stampede

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

The report said people with heavy luggage lost their balance because of which the stampede may have occurred.

'Nothing wrong in wearing just a bra'

'Nothing wrong in wearing just a bra'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

'My walk at LFW was not around feminism at all. Kabir wanted me to show my ink and that's why I removed my jacket'

President offers prayers at Somnath temple

President offers prayers at Somnath temple

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

President offers prayers at Somnath temple

YSR controversy: Notice served on AP news channel

YSR controversy: Notice served on AP news channel

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

As the situation was limping back to normalcy in Andhra Pradesh a day after unprecedented violence and attacks on the offices and retail outlets of both the rival Reliance groups, the state government booked a criminal case against a Telugu news channel TV5 for carrying an unverified report linking the names of Mukesh and Anil Ambani to the alleged foul play behind the death of former Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy in a helicopter crash in September last year.

Painful break-ups: 'How I learned to cope'

Painful break-ups: 'How I learned to cope'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Last week, we invited readers to share their stories of heartbreak with us. Here are five more responses.

Cops issue look out notice for Goa minister's son

Cops issue look out notice for Goa minister's son

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

The issuance of a 'look out' notice means that Rohit will not be able to leave the country. The police have flashed wireless messages to all the airports, ports and borders across the country not to allow the accused, Rohit, to leave the country

Dalits being consistently targeted by 'cow vigilantes'

Dalits being consistently targeted by 'cow vigilantes'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The team members said that Dalits are "soft targets" for these vigilante groups.

Una flogging victims write to Prez, seek to end lives

Una flogging victims write to Prez, seek to end lives

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Seven members of a Dalit family were thrashed by self-proclaimed cow vigilantes on July 11, 2016 in Mota Samadhiyala village in Una taluka of Gir Somnath district.

Cyclonic storm Nilofar weakens, will make landfall tonight

Cyclonic storm Nilofar weakens, will make landfall tonight

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The very severe cyclonic storm Nilofar has weakened into a severe cyclonic storm ahead of making landfall at the northern Gujarat coast and adjoining Pakistani coast around Naliya by Thursday night.

Gujarat CM thinks Dalit agitation is opposition's plan to defame Modi

Gujarat CM thinks Dalit agitation is opposition's plan to defame Modi

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Rupani claimed that the state government had taken 'prompt action' in the incident as all the main culprits were arrested the next day.

Your summer pics: Kids in a tub

Your summer pics: Kids in a tub

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

We invited you, our dear readers, to share your unusual summer pictures with us and here is a fresh set of responses.

Dalits thrashed for skinning dead cow near crematorium in Gujarat

Dalits thrashed for skinning dead cow near crematorium in Gujarat

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

According to the FIR lodged on Monday in connection with the incident that took place in Kasor village of Sojitra taluka, around 15 men from Rajput community thrashed the 22-year-old man and his 45-year-old mother on Saturday night, while accusing them of defying the rules for skinning the dead cattle.

How I became an Army and why BTS is special

How I became an Army and why BTS is special

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

From the boys who used to hand out tickets to people on the streets and invite them to their concerts free of charge to the men selling out Wembley Stadium in less than a day, having about 20 songs on Billboards #1, BTS have come a long way, says Maya Dominic, a fan of the Korean pop band.

Democracy reaches out to lone voters in far flung corners of Gujarat

Democracy reaches out to lone voters in far flung corners of Gujarat

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

There are constituencies in the remote, far-flung corners of certain parts of Gujarat with only a handful of registered voters. Why, there is just one voter, who lives amid the lions and leopards in the Gir forest. But the Election Commission of India ensures that every eligible citizen gets to participate in the country's five-yearly democratic rite.