News for 'Jaisalmer'

Travel 2015: Start planning for February already!

Travel 2015: Start planning for February already!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

In the second of a 12-part series, we list out all the places you should visit and all the festivals you should celebrate through the New Year!

The best of India's photos this week

The best of India's photos this week

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Readers sent us the best of India's photographs from their travels.

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

In Uttar Pradesh, the death toll due to lightning strikes rose to 42.

HPCL wind power project to relocate

HPCL wind power project to relocate

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation's wind power foray is facing teething troubles. The state-run company plans to set up 100 mw capacity at an investment of Rs 500 crore. Its first project - a pilot of 25 mw coming up in Maharashtra's Dhule district - is being shifted to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan following protests by farmers.

Holi Special: Bollywood's colourful songs!

Holi Special: Bollywood's colourful songs!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

With the festival of colours only a few days away, we thought we'd bask in the glory of its many shades through effervescent Bollywood songs.

3 Indian cities that offer best hotel services

3 Indian cities that offer best hotel services

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Most of the cities on the list have a lot to explore and the offered accommodation in these areas are economical with highly rated services, according to trivago's 'Best Value City Index 2015'.

The RISE, the FALL, and COMEBACK of Bobby Deol

The RISE, the FALL, and COMEBACK of Bobby Deol

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at Bobby Deol's career over the years.

Cong suffers blow in Raj panchayat polls; BJP says mandate for farm laws

Cong suffers blow in Raj panchayat polls; BJP says mandate for farm laws

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The BJP bagged 1,989 of the 4,371 panchayat samiti seats while the Congress won 1,852 with almost all results of the four-phase local government polls being declared.

India, Pak to hold DIG-level talks

India, Pak to hold DIG-level talks

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

While the Indian delegation would represented by DIG BSF, Jaisalmer, K R Patel, the Pakistani side will be led by Khushnood Mahmood, Director General of Sindh Rangers.

Air Force may open more bases for civilian aircraf

Air Force may open more bases for civilian aircraf

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

The Indian Air Force has around 60 air bases, of which 18 are open for civilian flights.

From Jaguar to AN-32, IAF lost nearly 10 aircraft in 2019

From Jaguar to AN-32, IAF lost nearly 10 aircraft in 2019

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

A MiG-21 Bison of the IAF, piloted by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was downed during a dogfight between India and Pakistan sides on February 27 after the Balakot airstrike

1,074 COVID-19 patients recovered in 24 hrs, highest in single day

1,074 COVID-19 patients recovered in 24 hrs, highest in single day

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The outcome ratio of COVID-19 -- the ratio of recoveries and deaths of closed cases -- was recorded at 90:20.

India scrambles fighter jets as aircraft entering via Pak spark alert

India scrambles fighter jets as aircraft entering via Pak spark alert

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

The Indian Air Force on Sunday scrambled fighter planes from its air base in Jodhpur after two commercial passenger aircraft sought to enter the Indian territory from Pakistan side using similar identification codes, sparking a security alert.

Chat with Explorers on a rickshaw through India

Chat with Explorers on a rickshaw through India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The Education Explorers, a non-governmental organisation, has planned a rickshaw run from Cochin in Kerala to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan to collect funds to educate girls.

PHOTOS: Country reels under scorching sun

PHOTOS: Country reels under scorching sun

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Vast swathes of the country are reeling under scorching heat with the mercury soaring to above 40C mark in many areas.

10 pics that will make you rethink your foreign vacation

10 pics that will make you rethink your foreign vacation

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Readers share their travel pics across India. You can share yours too!

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.

Army officer killed in training drill in Rajasthan

Army officer killed in training drill in Rajasthan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

A major rank official of the Indian Army died during a training exercise in western sector near the Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan.

PHOTOS: International Army Games 2019

PHOTOS: International Army Games 2019

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

India is hosting the fifth Army International Scout Masters Competition as part of the games in Jaisalmer .

Deserts, lakes, temples: Readers share their best pics

Deserts, lakes, temples: Readers share their best pics

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

We invited you, dear readers, to share your BEST photographs of 2013. Check out these amazing photographs!

PHOTOS: Rajasthan forts, Mt Fuji on the World Heritage List

PHOTOS: Rajasthan forts, Mt Fuji on the World Heritage List

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Rediff.com takes a look at the new entrants on the World Heritage List.

'I will be shocked if Rangrasiya doesn't work out'

'I will be shocked if Rangrasiya doesn't work out'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Television actress Sanaya Irani is back with a new show, Rangrasiya.

'I had an overdose and almost killed myself'

'I had an overdose and almost killed myself'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'God gave me a second chance to live and I had to make the most of it.'

ISI spy nabbed in Pokhran for leaking IAF details

ISI spy nabbed in Pokhran for leaking IAF details

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

An alleged Inter Services Intelligence spy has been arrested for passing information to an officer of the Pakistani intelligence agency about the just-concluded Indian Air Force exercise 'Iron Fist' in Pokhran.

PICS: IAFs supremacy at IRON FIST along Pak border

PICS: IAFs supremacy at IRON FIST along Pak border

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Executing its mission with honour and pride, the Indian Air Force displayed its firepower at IRON FIST -- 2013 in the august presence of President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Defence Minister A K Antony on Friday.

PICS: IAFs supremacy at IRON FIST along Pak border

PICS: IAFs supremacy at IRON FIST along Pak border

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Executing its mission with honour and pride, the Indian Air Force displayed its firepower at IRON FIST -- 2013 in the august presence of President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Defence Minister A K Antony on Friday.

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Swarms of immature pink locusts and adult yellow locusts are currrently active. Not only are fresh locusts swarms expected to arrive in the coming weeks, but even those already present in India have mated and are breeding new offspring.

Monsoon to hit Kerala early this year: Skymet

Monsoon to hit Kerala early this year: Skymet

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Monsoon will hit Kerala between May 28 and 30, two-three days before its normal onset date of June 1, private forecasting agency Skymet said.

Two Indians arrested for spying for Pak in Jodhpur

Two Indians arrested for spying for Pak in Jodhpur

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested three Indians for allegedly passing strategic information about national security and military installations to Pakistan.

IAF radars, helicopters to be deployed in Rajasthan

IAF radars, helicopters to be deployed in Rajasthan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

While Jodhpur airbase will soon have a squadron of transport helicopters Mi-17 V5, medium power radars would also be deployed at Jaisalmer airbase, Air Marshal Anjan Kumar Gogoi, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South-Western Air command, said at a press conference in Jodhpur.

Suzlon to invest Rs 15,000 cr for power projects in MP

Suzlon to invest Rs 15,000 cr for power projects in MP

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The world's fifth largest wind turbine supplier Suzlon Energy will invest close to Rs 15,000 crore in the next five years to set up power projects of 2,000 MW capacity in Madhya Pradesh.

'Made in Amethi' now a reality: PM mocks Rahul on his turf

'Made in Amethi' now a reality: PM mocks Rahul on his turf

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

Modi was addressing a public rally after laying the foundation stone of a factory to manufacture advanced AK-203 rifles in Amethi, represented by the Congress president in Lok Sabha.

Riteish Deshmukh launches Marathi Filmfare awards

Riteish Deshmukh launches Marathi Filmfare awards

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Govt says avian flu confirmed in 6 states

Govt says avian flu confirmed in 6 states

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The Centre said bird flu has been confirmed so far in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat, and asked these six states to contain the disease as per the action plan.

How armed forces are ready for coronavirus crisis

How armed forces are ready for coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'This week will be crucial and we are prepared.'

Pilot's back and Gehlot's headache continues

Pilot's back and Gehlot's headache continues

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The coming weeks will be a tightrope walk for Gehlot who has 100 loyalists MLAs waiting to be rewarded on one side and the dissidents who wanted to be rehabilitated on the other, observes Prakash Bhandari.

Why does Modi want more power?

Why does Modi want more power?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Power is held to effect change. Modi has shown himself incapable of affecting it in the positive sense. On the economy, on the border, on employment, on the epidemic, observes Aakar Patel.

An open letter to Arnab Goswami

An open letter to Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Having made your point and got bail, it might be useful to reflect and reinvent your brand of journalism that am sure would still be unique, advises Sanjeev Nayyar.

Coming Attraction! Waheeda Rehman back on the big screen

Coming Attraction! Waheeda Rehman back on the big screen

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Her co-stars will be Irrfan and Iranian beauty Golshifteh Farahani.