News for 'Jaisalmer'

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

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.

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.

'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.'

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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25 STUNNING FRAMES of Gupt

25 STUNNING FRAMES of Gupt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Gupt's greatest success lies in how attractive it remains despite the suspense becoming common knowledge, feels Sukanya Verma.

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.

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.

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,

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!

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.'

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.

'Mumtaz looked great in Western clothes'

'Mumtaz looked great in Western clothes'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'Other designers take empty suitcases and go shopping for the actors's clothes in New York.' 'To me, this is bankruptcy of imagination.'

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.

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite frames from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

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.

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!

Music tourism emerges as top travel trend for 2018

Music tourism emerges as top travel trend for 2018

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

India's appetite for music tourism is only growing.

74% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan, 67% in Telangana

74% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan, 67% in Telangana

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

At places in the border districts of Barmer and Jaisalmer, people walked miles through the desert to cast their votes.

A new palace-on-wheels by Dec

A new palace-on-wheels by Dec

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

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.

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.

1 dead as heatwave rages unabated

1 dead as heatwave rages unabated

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

The IMD said heatwave conditions are likely to continue over the northern plains, and central and southern parts of the country for two more days and abate gradually.

IAF set to show its 'Iron Fist' in Thar desert

IAF set to show its 'Iron Fist' in Thar desert

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The massive exercise code-named Iron First 2016 would involve the participation of 181 aircraft departing from multiple bases, and demonstrate a synchronized aerial ballet that would showcase its deadly combat capability over the entire spectrum of aerial operations.

Smriti, Nirmala tie rakhi to 'brothers' at borders

Smriti, Nirmala tie rakhi to 'brothers' at borders

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The festival of Rakshabandhan is being celebrated across the country on Thursday.

Anti-tank HeliNa missile hits targets in crucial test

Anti-tank HeliNa missile hits targets in crucial test

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

In fresh trials, India has test-fired its indigenously developed Nag anti-tank guided missile, which can hit a target up to seven km, from a helicopter at a firing range in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.

Cyclone Hudhud's fallout brings unusual rains in Rajasthan

Cyclone Hudhud's fallout brings unusual rains in Rajasthan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Fallout of cyclone Hudhud which caused havoc in Andhra Pradesh has brought unusual rains in Rajasthan causing the night temperature to dip by one to three degree in areas across the state, the MET department has said.

Jet to offer 31,000 seats in winter schedule

Jet to offer 31,000 seats in winter schedule

Rediff.com29 Oct 2003

Jet Airways on Wednesday said it would offer about 31,000 seats daily by operating 255 flights to 40 destinations in its new winter schedule with immediate effect.

Newsbytes!

Newsbytes!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2003

Godfrey Phillips sees 10% revenue growth

Godfrey Phillips sees 10% revenue growth

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

Leading cigarette maker Godfrey Phillips expects its revenues to grow by over 10 per cent in the fiscal ending March 31, 2004 on the back of rising sales.

'People called me mad when I was preparing for winning at Olympics'

'People called me mad when I was preparing for winning at Olympics'

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Olympic silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore says people called him a 'mad' when he first started dreaming about Olympic medal.

21 dead as UP hit by thunderstorm, rain; rest of North reels under heat

21 dead as UP hit by thunderstorm, rain; rest of North reels under heat

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Rain and thunderstorm wrecked havoc in several parts of Uttar Pradesh leaving at least 21 dead

Around the country in 10 stunning photographs

Around the country in 10 stunning photographs

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

From frozen lakes in Sikkim and breathtaking Panoramas in Himachal Pradesh to the Green Route in Karnataka and the lush green tea estates of Munnar, readers share their best #India-Photos!

ONGC plans $15 mn spend on Rajasthan gas find

ONGC plans $15 mn spend on Rajasthan gas find

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp will invest around $15 million in developing Chinnewala Tibba oil and gas discovery in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan.