News for 'Jaisalmer'

Travel pics: Revelling in the beauty of Rajasthan

Travel pics: Revelling in the beauty of Rajasthan

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Readers share their favourite travel pics of Rajasthan. Share yours from across the country!

Seductive, summery creations from Anupamaa

Seductive, summery creations from Anupamaa

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

Here's what designer Anupama Dayal had to offer on Day Two of the LFW -- a resort collection inspired by the nomads of the Thar desert. Check it out.

Waheeda Rehman: 'I almost didn't do Guide'

Waheeda Rehman: 'I almost didn't do Guide'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The iconic Waheeda Rehman tells Subhash K Jha why she refused her most memorable role in Guide until...

Eurofighter's mission in India

Eurofighter's mission in India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

The IAF has already tested four fighters in this six-aircraft, $11-billion contest to select a Medium Multi-role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA): the American F/A-18 Super Hornet and the F-16IN Super Viper; the French Rafale; and the Russian MiG-35. On the heels of the Eurofighter will come the last contender, Sweden's Gripen NG.

Meet the Ghostbusters

Meet the Ghostbusters

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Exploring India hopes to bust myths surrounding ghosts. 'The only way to defeat fear is by facing it. If that happens, we'll just deal with it,' say Exploring India's founders.

Grounded Sukhoi fighter jets fly again

Grounded Sukhoi fighter jets fly again

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Sukhoi fighter jet planes resumed flying on Monday after being grounded for a week following a crash involving one of the aircraft in the fleet in Jaisalmer on November 30."The Sukhoi aircraft has started flying again and the first flight of the fighter jet, after being grounded for a week, took place this afternoon at Lohegaon airbase near Pune," said an officer of the Indian Air Force.

After 2 crashes, IAF grounds all Sukhoi jets

After 2 crashes, IAF grounds all Sukhoi jets

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Two days after a Sukhoi fighter jet crashed, the second this year, the Indian Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of 100 SU-30 aircraft.

Bomb falls off IAF jet, inquiry ordered

Bomb falls off IAF jet, inquiry ordered

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

A bomb from an Indian Air Force fighter aircraft fell on a vacant land 15 km off the Pokhran firing ranges near Jaisalmer and exploded, leaving behind a huge crater and causing panic among residents of the area.

Reliance Power commissions world's largest solar project

Reliance Power commissions world's largest solar project

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The project is the largest investment undertaken by any private sector entity in CSP in India.

Pilot calls truce with Gandhis, panel to tackle his issues

Pilot calls truce with Gandhis, panel to tackle his issues

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Top Congress sources said the meeting took place a little after noon at Rahul Gandhi's residence and a 'positive outcome' was expected.

Can you resist these food pix?

Can you resist these food pix?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!

11 of world's 15 hottest places in India

11 of world's 15 hottest places in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Churu in Rajasthan is sizzling with a record temperature of 50 degree Celsius.

Voters approve of Modi's vision of Ram Rajya

Voters approve of Modi's vision of Ram Rajya

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

This is something that Modi's critics are reluctant to accept: He is the most popular leader that India has seen since Indira Gandhi, says Vir Sanghvi.

Top 5 most romantic drives in India

Top 5 most romantic drives in India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

What better way to rekindle your passion than a road trip right? Anita Rao Kashi suggests these five routes:

India foiled expansionist move in Ladakh: Prez on R-Day eve

India foiled expansionist move in Ladakh: Prez on R-Day eve

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

"Though we reiterate our commitment to peace, our defence forces -- the army, the air force and the navy -- are adequately mobilised in a well-coordinated move to thwart any attempt to undermine our security. Our national interest will be protected at all costs. We have also ensured a widespread understanding in the international community of India's firm and principled stand," the President said. India and China are locked in a nearly nine-month long military standoff in eastern Ladakh.

Madonna arrives in Mumbai

Madonna arrives in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

The pop diva is in Mumbai, with her husband and three children.

'It did not take me long to convince Salman'

'It did not take me long to convince Salman'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

Director Samir Karnik talks about his film, Heroes, working with Salman Khan and shooting the movie at difficult locations.

Four children among 19 dead in Rajasthan accident

Four children among 19 dead in Rajasthan accident

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

At least 19 people, including eight women and four children, were killed and six others critically injured when the vehicle in which they were travelling collided head-on with a truck in Rajasthan's Jodhpur district on Wednesday night, the police said. The accident occurred near Kanodia village, about 100 km from Joghpur on the Jodhpur-Jaisalmer road.

A small measure of peace

A small measure of peace

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

There's something quite serene about an endless stretch of barren land discovers Abhishek Mande Bhot/Rediff.com

Ties with Russia are not on single issue: Antony

Ties with Russia are not on single issue: Antony

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

Relations with Russia are very important for India and do not depend on one contract or a single event, Defence Minister A K Antony said after witnessing a live demonstration of Indian Air Force's ability to deliver the lethal punch at Pokharan near Jaisalmer on Saturday.

Jeep-truck collision claims 15 lives

Jeep-truck collision claims 15 lives

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

The jeep carrying them collided with a tanker on the NH 15 at Kirwa.

3 terrorists, 1 jawan killed in encounter in Ramban

3 terrorists, 1 jawan killed in encounter in Ramban

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

The success for security forces comes days after Inspector General of Police, Jammu, Mukesh Singh said that four cases of killings and weapon snatching in Kishtwar district have been solved with the arrest of three Hizbul Mujahideen activists.

11 photos that'll inspire you to hit the road

11 photos that'll inspire you to hit the road

Rediff.com23 May 2015

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'I must get credit for Beti Bachao Beti Padhao slogan'

'I must get credit for Beti Bachao Beti Padhao slogan'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

'I wrote to the PMO to know who has written the slogan. but did not get an answer.'

Muted Raksha Bandhan celebrations amid COVID pandemic

Muted Raksha Bandhan celebrations amid COVID pandemic

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Raksha Bandhan festivities were little subdued this year owing to the coronavirus pandemic, with siblings having to rely on technology to wish each other.

Cold wave disrupts normal life in Rajasthan

Cold wave disrupts normal life in Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

\nThe hill resort of Mount Abu recorded 0º Celsius on Sunday night. Pilani was at 4ºC, followed by Jaipur at 5ºC.

Storming the Thar

Storming the Thar

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The six-day Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm Rally through Rajasthan is a test of skill and endurance, says Aakash S Paul.

Pak prisoners heading for Wagah border

Pak prisoners heading for Wagah border

Rediff.com11 Sep 2005

Pak prisoners heading for Wagah border

Venezuela, India plan oil exploration

Venezuela, India plan oil exploration

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

Venezuela and India would start a pilot project on heavy oil exploration in Rajasthan in August, Centre said on Tuesday.

The saga of late trains and dirty stations continues

The saga of late trains and dirty stations continues

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The Manduadih-Rameswaram Weekly Express tops the list of latecomer trains, with the highest average delay time of 11.5 hours!

A goal for Amitabh Bachchan!

A goal for Amitabh Bachchan!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2003

Amitabh Bachchan will play at a football match which will feature in director Anil Sharma's Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyon.

A new palace-on-wheels by Dec

A new palace-on-wheels by Dec

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

Proposal for Indo-Pak bus through Thar desert

Proposal for Indo-Pak bus through Thar desert

Rediff.com31 Dec 2003

The road link was mooted because the proposed rail link may take some time to open as it entails gauge conversion.

Rs 21 lakh and a house for Rathore

Rs 21 lakh and a house for Rathore

Rediff.com18 Aug 2004

The Rajasthan Govt. announced a cash prize of Rs 11 lakh and a house while Samsung will award Rs 10 lakh to the ace shooter.

No respite from heat; Churu, Banda sizzle above 47C

No respite from heat; Churu, Banda sizzle above 47C

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

There was no relief for the national capital, with the mercury crossing the 44C mark in some parts of the city.

Heat wave enters 2nd week with no end in sight

Heat wave enters 2nd week with no end in sight

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Large swathes of the country reeled under heatwave conditions on Tuesday with Churu in Rajasthan recording a high of 48 degree Celsius.

Heat wave grips India, Raj's Churu crosses 50-degree mark

Heat wave grips India, Raj's Churu crosses 50-degree mark

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The national capital battled weather conditions in the "red category" as the maximum temperature recorded at the Palam observatory was 46.1C,

Breathtaking photographs of India! Share yours too!

Breathtaking photographs of India! Share yours too!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Readers share their best #India-Photos. You can too! Post them on ZaraBol and we will carry the best ones right here on Rediff.com!

Amitabh's heartfelt tribute to Veeru Devgan

Amitabh's heartfelt tribute to Veeru Devgan

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'Veeruji and I worked together in most of my films where he did the action.'