News for 'Himalaya'

Assam, Bihar fight devastating floods

Assam, Bihar fight devastating floods

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The UNICEF said an estimated 2.4 million children have been affected by the recent floods in the country.

Exclusive: 'Railways is an orphan seeking attention'

Exclusive: 'Railways is an orphan seeking attention'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Former minister for Railways Dinesh Trivedi speaks exclusively to rediff.com on a day when the Railway Budget will be presented in Parliament.

Economy will determine Modi's political future

Economy will determine Modi's political future

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Mr Modi has a huge opportunity before him.' 'Whether he grabs it the way Mrs Gandhi did in 1969 or squanders it as he did in 2014 will determine his economic legacy,' notes T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

PICS: The quiet splendour of the Ganga

PICS: The quiet splendour of the Ganga

Rediff.com5 May 2013

Presenting the many faces of India's holiest river.

Sunil Mittal's $2 bn gamble on space

Sunil Mittal's $2 bn gamble on space

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Bharti Global is planning to put up more satellites and has set a stiff deadline to launch commercial Internet services by October in the UK, Alaska, northern Russia and northern Europe.

Russell Brand invites Demi Moore on a trip to India

Russell Brand invites Demi Moore on a trip to India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The British comedian and Moore became friends after Moore started attending his Yoga class.

The future looks bright

The future looks bright

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

A quick round-up of all that's happening in the lives of our top models!

Lessons from Cyclone Tauktae

Lessons from Cyclone Tauktae

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'Storms push a lot of water into land, then there is heavy rainfall due to the cyclone.' 'Along with this, we see the gradual rising of the sea level.' 'We see this during and after the latest Cyclone Tauktae.' 'This kind of overlapping events are increasing and we do not know much about how to tackle them.'

Quad nations vow better cooperation to check Chinese influence

Quad nations vow better cooperation to check Chinese influence

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

In his opening remarks at a ministerial meeting in Tokyo of the Quadrilateral coalition, also known as 'Quad', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remained committed to a rules-based world order, respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, and peaceful resolution of disputes.

4 simple ways you can detox at home

4 simple ways you can detox at home

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Start the day with a glass of warm water, lemon, and a teaspoon of honey.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.

HUL drops 'Fair' from 'Fair & Lovely', to rebrand skincare cream

HUL drops 'Fair' from 'Fair & Lovely', to rebrand skincare cream

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

"Taking forward the brand's journey towards a more inclusive vision of beauty, the company will stop using the word 'Fair' in the brand name 'Fair & Lovely'. The new name is awaiting regulatory approvals and we expect to change the name in the next few months," Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) said in a statement. As part of the rebranding, the company will also be announcing the new name for the 'Fair & Lovely' Foundation, set up in 2003 to offer scholarships to women to help them pursue their education.

The world of Raghu Rai through his photographs

The world of Raghu Rai through his photographs

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The author talks to the veteran photographer about his work, and some of his favourite images over the years

10 more Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 61

10 more Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 61

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Ten pilgrims died en route to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas since Monday night, taking the toll during this year's pilgrimage to 61, officials said.

Amarnath yatra: Five pilgrims dead, seven injured

Amarnath yatra: Five pilgrims dead, seven injured

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Five pilgrims, including two women, died enroute the 3,880 metre high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the toll during the ongoing yatra to six, police said on Wednesday.

How realtors have profited from rising India, China

How realtors have profited from rising India, China

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

This extract from The $10 Trillion Prize demonstrates how property developers have profited from the rising affluence in India and China.

Travel: 10 weekend destinations around Kolkata

Travel: 10 weekend destinations around Kolkata

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Life in the metros can be more taxing than you can imagine and nothing is more welcome than a weekend getaway. Aditi Bose lists out her favourite places around Kolkata.

Video: Fire in Delhi high-rise; guard charred to death

Video: Fire in Delhi high-rise; guard charred to death

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The blaze was reported from the 15 storeyed building, which is around 50 metres high, on K G Marg near Connaught Place at around 6:20 AM and 32 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire.

These 10 scenic photos of India will leave you spellbound

These 10 scenic photos of India will leave you spellbound

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Readers share their travel photos of India. You can share yours too!

TOP 15: MUST-VISIT summer destinations in India!

TOP 15: MUST-VISIT summer destinations in India!

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Avni Mehrotra suggests 15 Indian travel destinations where you can cool off your heels this summer.

One more Amarnath pilgrim dies, toll touches 98

One more Amarnath pilgrim dies, toll touches 98

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

One more pilgrim on Monday died while returning from 3,880-mt high Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the death toll in the ongoing yatra to 98.

Amarnath yatra toll touches 97

Amarnath yatra toll touches 97

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

Nine more pilgrims, including a couple from Odisha, died en route to the 3,880-metre high holy shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas during the last 24 hours, taking the death toll in the ongoing yatra to 97.

Three more Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 88

Three more Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 88

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Three pilgrims died en route to the 3,880 metre high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the death toll in the ongoing yatra to 88, officials said on Thursday.

Over 5 lakh pilgrims visit Amarnath cave

Over 5 lakh pilgrims visit Amarnath cave

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Over 500,000 pilgrims have so far visited the holy Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas, although only 3.50 lakh had registered themselves from different parts of the country for this year's yatra.

Amarnath pilgrimage death toll touches 72

Amarnath pilgrimage death toll touches 72

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Sixty-year-old Nirmala Tripathi, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, died of cardiac arrest at the 3,880 metre high cave shrine after paying obeisance to the naturally formed ice-shivlingam on Thursday night, the officials said.

6 more Amarnath pilgrims die, toll touches 30

6 more Amarnath pilgrims die, toll touches 30

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Six pilgrims died en route to the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the death toll during the pilgrimage to 30 this year, officials said.

Old is gold: Heritage pharma brands take the lead

Old is gold: Heritage pharma brands take the lead

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

At a time when pharmaceutical companies are investing billions of dollars to develop new and path-breaking medicines, it is the old and heritage brands that continue to dominate the market. Sales in 2011 show that the average age of the top 10 pharma brands is 19.3 years, and some of them are as old as 25 years.

'I want to show the world that India has potential in skiing'

'I want to show the world that India has potential in skiing'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'To represent one's country at the biggest stage is what drives us.' 'My goal is to reach the Olympics. So, Beijing 2022 it is!'

India has done its best to respond to Chinese aggression: Pompeo

India has done its best to respond to Chinese aggression: Pompeo

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

"I've spoken with Foreign (External Affairs) Minister (S) Jaishankar a number of times about this (Chinese aggressive actions). The Chinese took incredibly aggressive actions. The Indians have done their best to respond to that," Pompeo told reporters at a news conference in Washington, DC.

Quake: Part of India slid about 1 foot to 10 feet northwards

Quake: Part of India slid about 1 foot to 10 feet northwards

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

A part of India slid about one foot to 10 feet northwards and underneath Nepal in a matter of seconds during the devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake that hit the neighbouring country on Saturday, a US scientist has said.

Nepal quake: GIC Re stares at Rs 1,000-cr claim payouts

Nepal quake: GIC Re stares at Rs 1,000-cr claim payouts

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

GIC Re hinted that it may increase its reinsurance premium in Nepal.

Five more Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 83

Five more Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 83

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Five more pilgrims died en route to the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the toll during this years's pilgrimage to 83, officials said on Monday.

Pics: The Sikkim that made A R Rahman fall in love

Pics: The Sikkim that made A R Rahman fall in love

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The music composer is the state's first ever brand ambassador!

Six more Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 67

Six more Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 67

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Six more Amarnath pilgrims died en route to the holy cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the toll during this year's pilgrimage to 67, officials said.

Pilgrim, porter die; Amarnath Yatra toll rises to 32

Pilgrim, porter die; Amarnath Yatra toll rises to 32

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

A 55-year-old pilgrim and a porter died en route to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the death toll during the ongoing pilgrimage to 32, officials said.

PIX: Amarnath Yatra begins; security tight, weather grim

PIX: Amarnath Yatra begins; security tight, weather grim

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

The annual pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine of Amarnath took off on Sunday as the first batch of pilgrims set off from winter capital Jammu in the morning.

Herbal drug cos to swallow bitter European pills

Herbal drug cos to swallow bitter European pills

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Domestic majors, such as Himalaya and Baidyanath, are in a dilemma after the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency made traditional herbal registration mandatory for herbal medicines.

Assam flood: Over 200 animals drown at Kaziranga

Assam flood: Over 200 animals drown at Kaziranga

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The National Park is facing the worst floods in the past 10 years.

Amarnath yatra suspended in view of separatists' strike

Amarnath yatra suspended in view of separatists' strike

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The annual pilgrimage to the 3,880 metre high holy cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas will resume on Tuesday, they said.