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'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Babu R was trapped in a mountain gorge without food or water for two days till the Indian Army rescued him in a daring mission.

Salman's star burns bright even though he heads to jail for 5th time

Salman's star burns bright even though he heads to jail for 5th time

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Bollywood's 'bad boy' continues to be a fan favourite despite his many personal troubles.

After poll wins, Rahul enjoys some R&R with sister in Shimla

After poll wins, Rahul enjoys some R&R with sister in Shimla

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Rahul accompanied by Priyanka Vadra arrived in Shimla on Tuesday by road to see the latter's under-construction house at Chharabra, a local Congress leader said.

Asia's Top 10 destinations for 2018

Asia's Top 10 destinations for 2018

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Lonely Planet unveiled its list of Asia's Top 10 destinations for 2018.

Assam floods claim 5 more lives; around 40 lakh hit

Assam floods claim 5 more lives; around 40 lakh hit

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Dhubri is the worst hit with over 8.72 lakh people affected, followed by Barpeta with more than 4.78 lakh people and Goalpara with around 4.28 lakh population.

Rain-triggered landslide in Mumbai kills 2

Rain-triggered landslide in Mumbai kills 2

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

At least two people were killed and one was injured after a landslide in Antop Hill area of the city on Wednesday.

Rajnath Singh appeals for peace as GJM supporters take out silent protest

Rajnath Singh appeals for peace as GJM supporters take out silent protest

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Security personnel in large numbers were deployed in the hill district of West Bengal after widespread clashes between GJM activists and the police were witnessed on Saturday.

Stunning photos: Kashmir turns into a snowy wonderland

Stunning photos: Kashmir turns into a snowy wonderland

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

It's the time of snowball fights and snowmen in Srinagar as the Kashmiri capital witnessed its season's first snowfall on Tuesday. Check out these stunning photos of Srinagar all wrapped up in a snowy blanket.

Maha bus accident: 30 bodies retrieved from gorge

Maha bus accident: 30 bodies retrieved from gorge

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

The police, fire brigade, teams of the National Disaster Response Force and local trekkers were making efforts to pull out all bodies from the accident spot, a senior police official said.

Tarun Gogoi cremated with full state honours, thousands attend funeral

Tarun Gogoi cremated with full state honours, thousands attend funeral

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Amid the chanting of hymns, preceded by a gun salute and band played by the Assam Police, the state's longest serving chief minister's mortal remains were consigned to flames by his son Gaurav Gogoi.

SC clears Chardham highway project; forms fresh green panel

SC clears Chardham highway project; forms fresh green panel

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The NGT had constituted a committee headed by a former Uttarakhand high court Judge to monitor the project.

The women who tried to make history at Sabarimala Temple

The women who tried to make history at Sabarimala Temple

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Since the temple opened at least 13 women have attempted to enter the shrine, but fallen short despite their valiant attempts.

US President Trump sits in a truck, Twitter goes into overdrive

US President Trump sits in a truck, Twitter goes into overdrive

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Trump was mercilessly mocked on Twitter for his whimsical reactions while seated in the truck.

Terrorists storm 5-star hotel in Pak's Gwadar, 1 killed

Terrorists storm 5-star hotel in Pak's Gwadar, 1 killed

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Three terrorists attempted a forced entry into the hotel. A guard at the entrance challenged them after which the terrorists opened fire and killed him, the army's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations said.

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Like millions of people across the world, the year 2020 had dealt me irreplaceable losses and the lowest of blows. Like I have always done at such junctures, I had sought the refuge of the mountains. I wanted to end the year on a high, to show the finger to life, says Sumit Bhattacharya after a memorable journey to North Sikkim.

Spotted: Uttarakhand's Independents and their symbols

Spotted: Uttarakhand's Independents and their symbols

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

From the torch, to the gas cylinder, to the sewing machine, to a whistle, to a camera... Uttarakhand's Independent candidates are in the fray with some interesting election symbols.

Want to have a 'freaky' good time?

Want to have a 'freaky' good time?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

What are you doing this Halloween? Here's our list of the top 6 spookiest parties for a 'freaky' good time.

Himachal: 50 IIT trekkers rescued by IAF, 500 people still stranded

Himachal: 50 IIT trekkers rescued by IAF, 500 people still stranded

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

A team of six trekkers from New Delhi and Shimla is missing in Kinnaur district, officials said. A rescue operation will be launched.

For Rohingyas, Tamil Nadu offers succour during lockdown

For Rohingyas, Tamil Nadu offers succour during lockdown

Rediff.com8 May 2020

A cyclone shelter building at Kelambakkam, which was recently given a fresh coat of paint, is the current home of nearly 100 Rohingyas who belong to 18 families. The neighbourhood is on the way to Mamallapuram, about 25 km from Tiruvanmiyur in south Chennai. While some Rohingya men work as butchers, some are helpers in restaurants and others do odd jobs like delivering goods on their fish cart.

Where did you go this summer? We want to know!

Where did you go this summer? We want to know!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

It's that time of the year when you take your annual leave and wear your travelling pants. So where did you go this summer? Share your photos!

Raksha Mantri, please read this!

Raksha Mantri, please read this!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

'It's doubtful if serving defence personnel and their families will retain their faith in this government if such gimmicks allowing political considerations to over-ride security issues are allowed to prevail,' warns Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Audi's electric SUV -- no gear, no sound and no engine!

Audi's electric SUV -- no gear, no sound and no engine!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

However, it has an auditory feature that throws up a soft but audible whirring sound like a spaceship while driving as well as a different tone on the outside to let bystanders know a car is on its way, says Pavan Lall.

'You need violence and gore to shake things up'

'You need violence and gore to shake things up'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'I always feel that to shake up human beings, you have to go a little extreme.'

Stop posing for cameras, help trapped miners: Rahul urges Modi

Stop posing for cameras, help trapped miners: Rahul urges Modi

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The Congress chief accused Modi of instead posing for cameras and strutting on the Bogibeel bridge on the mighty Brahmaputra river in neighbouring Assam after inaugurating it on Tuesday.

14 killed in Bangladesh due to landslides, flashfloods

14 killed in Bangladesh due to landslides, flashfloods

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

35 others have been injured in the landslides and flashfloods triggered by torrential rains.

A daily wage labourer who turned multimillionaire

A daily wage labourer who turned multimillionaire

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Authors and documentary makers are chasing the entrepreneur.

NIIT's big plan: Teach one billion students!

NIIT's big plan: Teach one billion students!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

NIIT Chairman Rajendra Pawar on why he's building a new university in hot, dry Rajasthan.

Paradise on Earth: Breathtaking images of snow in Kashmir

Paradise on Earth: Breathtaking images of snow in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Some stunning glimpses of Kashmir's first snowfall

Weekend getaways: All you need to know about India's best wine trails

Weekend getaways: All you need to know about India's best wine trails

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

It's time to eat, drink and be merry.

What India Needs In Ladakh: Light Tanks

What India Needs In Ladakh: Light Tanks

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

India has over 4,000 medium tanks, but not a single light tank. It remains to be seen whether the Ladakh face-off with China galvanises a change, observes Ajai Shukla.

The best places to eat in Mumbai

The best places to eat in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Zomato's Users Choice Awards features the best restaurants in Mumbai.

Heavy rain causes havoc in Hyderabad; 1 killed

Heavy rain causes havoc in Hyderabad; 1 killed

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The rains also led to waterlogging in the low-lying areas of the city, they said.

Sputnik V-makers to supply vaccine to Delhi: Kejriwal

Sputnik V-makers to supply vaccine to Delhi: Kejriwal

Rediff.com26 May 2021

He also said that there were around 620 cases of black fungus or mucormycosis in the city, but there is a shortage of Amphotericin-B injections used in its treatment.

Aamir, Hrithik, Ranbir, Farhan: Posh celebrity houses

Aamir, Hrithik, Ranbir, Farhan: Posh celebrity houses

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Take a look at these famous addresses from around Mumbai.

Kolkata bridge collapse: Toll rises to 3

Kolkata bridge collapse: Toll rises to 3

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

National Disaster Response Force personnel left the spot, while State Disaster Management Department personnel continued their rescue work at the accident site with cranes, earth movers and drilling machines.

A journey to spiritual ecstasy

A journey to spiritual ecstasy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

The Isha Foundation is full of spiritual surprises and a must-halt for those who wish to find out the various aspects of yoga in a safe and elegant place.

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'Above 2,000 metres the gradient of the Himalayas is very steep and if you build any infrastructure (roads, dams, hydro power projects) in these regions, it will not be able to sustain these events (the onslaught of debris that comes down with great speeds).'

Why a trip to Landour and Dhanaulti is a must!

Why a trip to Landour and Dhanaulti is a must!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

While Mussoorie is the nerve point with all the hustle bustle of the tourist activities, Landour lies quietly reminiscent of a 19th century British suburb.

Tirath Singh Rawat sworn-in as new Uttarakhand CM

Tirath Singh Rawat sworn-in as new Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Known as a simple and down-to-earth leader, Tirath Singh Rawat takes over the rein of power in Uttarakhand at a time when the BJP is preparing for the state assembly polls due early next year.

The luxurious Volvo XC60 D5 Inscription is a treat

The luxurious Volvo XC60 D5 Inscription is a treat

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

I was particularly impressed with the radar-enabled car, which assists you to keep to your marked lanes at speeds between 40 kmph to 160 kmph.