News for 'Hill Road'

Afternoon rain multiplies Delhi's woes amid flood, main roads still inundated

Afternoon rain multiplies Delhi's woes amid flood, main roads still inundated

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Floodwaters of the overflowing Yamuna reached the entrance of the Supreme Court in Central Delhi on Friday as the regulator of the Delhi irrigation and flood control department at Indraprastha suffered damage on Thursday evening.

Aamir Khan cracks the summer code!

Aamir Khan cracks the summer code!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

HP rain fury: Death toll rises to 57; schools, colleges shut

HP rain fury: Death toll rises to 57; schools, colleges shut

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Heavy rains have battered Himachal Pradesh since Sunday, triggering landslides in Shimla's Summer Hill, Krishna Nagar and Fagli.

India Counters China, Focus On Border Villages

India Counters China, Focus On Border Villages

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'We are developing infrastructure on the mountains and deploying the troops on hill borders in such a way that it is ensuring the safety of the people there.'

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The monsoon spelt mayhem in several parts of the country on Monday, particularly Mumbai where local train services and flight operations were hit and everyday life disrupted as well as Assam that was grappling with floods yet again.

'Look at me. This happens with me all the time'

'Look at me. This happens with me all the time'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Mahesh Nair, who directed Farooque Sheikh in his directorial debut Accident On Hill Road, reveals a lesser-known side of the late veteran -- of a passionate actor, who took failures in his stride with a rare dignity.

Heavy rains lash Kerala, cloudburst in Kochi; flood-hit shifted to camps

Heavy rains lash Kerala, cloudburst in Kochi; flood-hit shifted to camps

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Tourist centres have been closed in many districts, including Kottayam and Thiruvananthapuram, and a night travel ban has been imposed in the hilly areas of Idukki district.

Off-roading with Mahindra Thar

Off-roading with Mahindra Thar

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Off-road driving allows you to get to remote places which are likely to be less visited and unpopular. It's also fun and a challenge and will give a rewarding experience.

6 hill stations in South India that you must visit

6 hill stations in South India that you must visit

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Tea and coffee estates, the smell of eucalyptus in the crisp mountain air, cool nights huddled in shawls, sylvan lake rides and mountain treks... Peace and tranquility is at hand!

Tribal women protest against deployment of police commandos in Manipur town

Tribal women protest against deployment of police commandos in Manipur town

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Women are on a sit-in at Chikim village, around 3 km from Tengnoupal district's Moreh, a Kuki majority town.

Tunnel projects in Uttarakhand to be reviewed: CM Dhami

Tunnel projects in Uttarakhand to be reviewed: CM Dhami

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

All tunnels being constructed in Uttarakhand will be reviewed, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Thursday after drilling began at the Silkyara tunnel with a heavy duty machine to rescue 40 labourers trapped there for four days.

What causes frequent landslides in HP? Experts answer

What causes frequent landslides in HP? Experts answer

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

According to experts, slopes in Himachal have become highly vulnerable to landslides due to cutting of rocks at the foothills and the lack of proper drainage system, and high intensity rainfall is making the things worse for the state.

Gunmen target security forces in Manipur, commando injured

Gunmen target security forces in Manipur, commando injured

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Police said, "Initially, two bombs exploded, followed by 350 to 400 rounds of fire."

What Mahabali Won't Hear

What Mahabali Won't Hear

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Questions that the state had come to recognise over time but consistently delayed treating seriously because doing so requires an overhaul of perspective and lifestyle, notes Shyam G Menon.

Millennials Spark Luxury Homes Demand

Millennials Spark Luxury Homes Demand

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

High-end apartments, penthouses, and bungalows boasting amenities like swimming pools, expansive driveways, and premium interiors are becoming highly sought after.

41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel for a week, rescue op on hold

41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel for a week, rescue op on hold

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Rescue work at the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand was virtually on hold Sunday as the agencies involved in the effort set themselves up for the next stage -- adopting multiple approaches to reach the 41 men trapped inside for a week.

How Bollywood ushered in the New Year

How Bollywood ushered in the New Year

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to on the weekend.

Assam Rifles personnel withdrawn from a Manipur checkpoint

Assam Rifles personnel withdrawn from a Manipur checkpoint

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The withdrawal of Assam Rifles comes at a time when several groups of women in valley districts launched a demonstration on Monday, demanding the removal of the paramilitary force from the ethnic strife-torn northeastern state.

Will Pinarayi Vijayan Survive Ally Anvar's Attack?

Will Pinarayi Vijayan Survive Ally Anvar's Attack?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

At a time when none in Kerala's Left politics questioned the chief minister's authority, MLA P V Anvar hurled a series of accusations against Pinarayi Vijayan's government, notes Shyam G Menon.

3 months on, CBI charges five in missing Manipuri students case

3 months on, CBI charges five in missing Manipuri students case

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The agency filed the charge sheets in the interconnected cases before a designated special court in Kamrup, giving a sequence of events before they went missing.

The best off-road SUVs in India

The best off-road SUVs in India

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Three hardcore machines that will ensure your safety as you head into the wilderness in the summer.

9 dead as boulders slide down hill in Himachal

9 dead as boulders slide down hill in Himachal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Heavy boulders fell on a tempo traveller carrying 11 people and of them, eight were killed and three were injured, according to the police.

Navi Mumbai international airport's commercial launch expected in Dec 2024

Navi Mumbai international airport's commercial launch expected in Dec 2024

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

The outer structure of Navi Mumbai International Airport's first terminal building is almost ready. Exactly behind the under-construction building, stands a partially demolished hill. Executives from the airport company are now hopeful the hill will be flattened by mid-January, paving the way for the first commercial take-off by December next year.

Love in most unusual places

Love in most unusual places

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Essential Services, A Very Short Story, by Amitava Kumar.

Manipur: After multiple attacks, commando units to be relocated

Manipur: After multiple attacks, commando units to be relocated

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Manipur government's security advisor Kuldiep Singh on Thursday said the current locations of the three state police commando units in violence-hit Moreh town were unsuitable, making them vulnerable targets.

6 spectacular road trips to take from Delhi

6 spectacular road trips to take from Delhi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

From majestic forts to scenic lakes, choose between trips that offer the best of history and culture and tranquility.

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Images that should keep you grinning for days on end.

My trek to the hill fort of Harishchandragad

My trek to the hill fort of Harishchandragad

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

N Ghia explores the unexplored terrain of Harishchandragad through Pachnai, a few hours from Mumbai, and comes away with memories of a lifetime.

Urban Realtors Ride Redevelopment Bandwagon

Urban Realtors Ride Redevelopment Bandwagon

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

15 to 25 per cent of property registrations in Mumbai come from redevelopment, with over 3,500 projects approved by May 2024.

8 fresh forest fires in 24 hours in U'khand; Army joins IAF to douse fire

8 fresh forest fires in 24 hours in U'khand; Army joins IAF to douse fire

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Efforts have also intensified to extinguish the raging forest fires in the state, especially in the worst-affected areas of Nainital, Haldwani and Ramnagar forest divisions, forest officials here said on Sunday.

Kathua ambush: How troops forced terrorists to retreat

Kathua ambush: How troops forced terrorists to retreat

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Taken by surprise when heavily armed men ambushed their convoy but quickly gathering themselves, jawans of the 22 Garhwal regiment fired more than 5,100 rounds to protect their injured colleagues and forced the terrorists to retreat into Kathua's wooded hills, officials said.

Discover India's 10 Great Lakes

Discover India's 10 Great Lakes

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Which are India's most impressive lakes? Choose and journey there now!

10 road trips you can take from Mumbai

10 road trips you can take from Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Think beyond the obvious and explore these unusual getaways.

The harrowing tale of a landslide in Shimla

The harrowing tale of a landslide in Shimla

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

"Will we also die, will our house too break, papa," my six-year-old daughter asked as the horror of the devastating rains in Shimla hit home on Independence Day.

He chucked a Rs 1-lakh salary to make films

He chucked a Rs 1-lakh salary to make films

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Journalist turned filmmaker Mahesh Nair speaks to Syed Firdaus Ashraf about his struggle to make it in Bollywood.

India's Gorgeous Beaches: Byndoor, Rushikonda...

India's Gorgeous Beaches: Byndoor, Rushikonda...

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Rediff.com readers Harsha Bhatt and Gaurav Deshpande share their favourite beach pictures.

Lost 10 of family in tragedy, will haunt always: Cgarh accident survivor

Lost 10 of family in tragedy, will haunt always: Cgarh accident survivor

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Jodhiram Dhurve said he will never be able to forget the accident as he has lost 10 members of his family.

CBI's action was planned, alleges tainted ex-coal minister

CBI's action was planned, alleges tainted ex-coal minister

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

A day after Central Bureau of Investigation searches, former Minister of State for Coal Dasari Narayana Rao, who has been accused of alleged cheating and graft by the probe agency in its fresh FIR in the coal scam, alleged that it was a 'planned' action against him.

Day 7 of tunnel rescue: Vertical drilling to begin soon

Day 7 of tunnel rescue: Vertical drilling to begin soon

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Larger diameter pipes have also been inserted up to a length of 42 metres through the debris on Sunday morning to provide enough food and other essentials to the trapped workers, a control room set up at the site said.

The Cutest Singham You've Ever Met

The Cutest Singham You've Ever Met

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

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