News for 'Kutch'

Now, Gujarat to grow apples

Now, Gujarat to grow apples

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

If everything falls in place, apples will be grown in arid region of Kutch in Gujarat. A local agriculture company named Shree Ashapura Farm and Nursery has taken up apple farming in Bhuj on experimental basis. Apple farming is being done for the first time in the state.

Monsoon deficiency drops to 21% from 33%

Monsoon deficiency drops to 21% from 33%

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

According to the Central Water Commission, of the 91 major reservoirs in the country, 62 water bodies reported 80 per cent or below of normal storage.

11 places to vacation this Christmas!

11 places to vacation this Christmas!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

If you plan to go on a holiday soon, we can help you out with the list of places which are really fascinating.

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

Coast Guard seize Pak boat off Gujarat coast

Coast Guard seize Pak boat off Gujarat coast

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

The Gujarat Coast Guard on Tuesday seized a Pakistani fishing boat off the Jakhao coast near Kutch and detained the seven people on board the boat."We have taken into custody a Pakistani fishing boat off the Jakhao coast. There were seven crew members in the boat. We have handed over the boat to the local police for investigation," Coast Guard officials said.The Coast Guard and the Navy have increased patrolling in the Indian waters.

Chinkara case: Warrants issued against Aamir

Chinkara case: Warrants issued against Aamir

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

In the movie Lagaan, shooting was held mostly in Kutch, Chinkara footage was taken without the permission of the forest department, the sources said. A Bhuj court had issued bailable warrants against Aamir Khan, director of the movie Ashutosh Gowarikar, Aamir's former wife Reena Dutta, executive director Srinivas Rao and photographer Ashok Mehta on March 27.

Camel milk, the new superfood

Camel milk, the new superfood

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Camel milk is an excellent source of iron and protein when compared to cow milk. It also has high Vitamin B3 and good probiotics. With the variety of nutrients camel milk has, experts feel it should be labelled a superfood.

Meet the Jeep so beloved of the Indian Army

Meet the Jeep so beloved of the Indian Army

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

For all those auto enthusiasts who thought Mahindra have only been manufacturing Jeeps and trucks in the '90s, Timeless Mahindra offers plenty of interesting surprises, discovers Rajesh Kareka/Rediff.com.

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Each region in India has its own culinary narrative that speaks through its distinct dishes. Each cuisine packs within itself, textures, layers, ideas and historical nuggets so that all of Indian food cannot be pigeonholed together to say that there is one Indian cuisine. A fascinating extract from Sonal Ved's Whose Samosa Is It Anyway?.

15 times Aishwarya looked UNFORGETTABLE

15 times Aishwarya looked UNFORGETTABLE

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

On her 47th birthday on November 1, Sukanya Verma showcases 15 of her most memorable silver screen costumes.

'Pak spy was trying to get info for a possible 26/11-style attack'

'Pak spy was trying to get info for a possible 26/11-style attack'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Akhtar was trying to gather information pertaining to deployment of security forces along the western coast, Sir Creek and Kutch areas and also about military installations in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa

India reports 3 new Covid deaths, toll 7; cases rise to 360

India reports 3 new Covid deaths, toll 7; cases rise to 360

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Maharashtra has reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases with 74, including three foreigners, followed by Kerala at 52 including seven foreign nationals.

Cyclone Nilofar: About 30,000 to be evacuated on Wednesday

Cyclone Nilofar: About 30,000 to be evacuated on Wednesday

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

An estimated 30,000 people along coastal areas will be moved to safer places in Kutch district of Gujarat from Wednesday as the very severe cyclonic storm Nilofar hurtles towards the state and slams it by November 1 afternoon.

GPS to track endangered bird species

GPS to track endangered bird species

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Global Positioning System would be used by Forest Department officials in Gujarat to keep track of the movement of endangered bird species.

Indo-Pak border fence being extended

Indo-Pak border fence being extended

Rediff.com5 May 2007

To prevent intrusion at night, work is going on in full swing to lay electric lines, installation of large lights and power station.

'If menstruating woman cooks, she will be born a dog'

'If menstruating woman cooks, she will be born a dog'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'If men consuming food prepared by women having periods will reborn as bullocks'

4.1 quake hits Gujarat, mild tremors in Mumbai

4.1 quake hits Gujarat, mild tremors in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude on the Richter scale hits Rapar Taluka in Kutch, Gujarat. Mild tremors were felt in Mumbai, Pune and western Maharashtra.

Gujarat police reopen case against Salman Khan

Gujarat police reopen case against Salman Khan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

The case is against Salman Khan for killing chinkara.

Two arrested in Gujarat for espionage

Two arrested in Gujarat for espionage

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

The official said investigations had revealed that the alleged agent was sent by the Pakistani intelligence agency to keep track of sensitive Army information and pass it on to them.

Godwoman doesn't get relief from court, faces more allegations

Godwoman doesn't get relief from court, faces more allegations

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Troubles increased for Sukhvinder Kaur alias Radhe Maa, the self-styled godwoman, on Thursday, with a court in Mumbai denying her pre-arrest bail and a Gujarat MLA seeking probe against her in connection with a suicide case in Kutch district.

Modi govt in Gujarat favoured Adani for Mundra port: Congress

Modi govt in Gujarat favoured Adani for Mundra port: Congress

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

The leader of the opposition in the Gujarat Assembly Shankarsinh Vaghela on Wednesday alleged that Gujarat government, when Narendra Modi was chief minister here, had favoured billionaire Gautam Adani promoted Adani Group to set up private port at Mundra.

Wild ass robs agarias' livelihood

Wild ass robs agarias' livelihood

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

The Little Rann has been a traditional salt producing area as it produces 21 per cent of total salt production of India.

Modi picks man from Manmohan's PMO as private secretary

Modi picks man from Manmohan's PMO as private secretary

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

In a curious turn of events on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi picked Rajeev Topno, a 1996 batch Indian Administrative Service officer from the Gujarat cadre and a part of the Prime Minister's Office under former PM Manmohan Singh, as private secretary.

25 SPECTACULAR frames of Lagaan

25 SPECTACULAR frames of Lagaan

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Lagaan's dream run on screen and off it is a much needed reminder of winning against all odds in these pandemic ravaged times, notes Sukanya Verma.

Video: How to dress to get noticed at work

Video: How to dress to get noticed at work

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Power dressing lessons from designer Sunita Shanker.

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'An armed helicopter equipped with counter-drone systems will provide the airborne counter-drone capability and flexibility needed to protect India's critical assets.'

Cyclone Ockhi takes wind out of Gujarat poll campaign; rallies cancelled

Cyclone Ockhi takes wind out of Gujarat poll campaign; rallies cancelled

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rallies for Wednesday were cancelled.

Implement Narmada tribunal award: SC to Gujarat

Implement Narmada tribunal award: SC to Gujarat

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

The Kutch region, which was in the forefront of the movement for raising the height of the Sardar Sarovar dam, was not receiving its due share of water in terms of the award of the tribubal.

Tremors rock Gujarat twice

Tremors rock Gujarat twice

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

There are no reports of any damage.

COVID-19 peak in India may arrive mid-Nov: Study

COVID-19 peak in India may arrive mid-Nov: Study

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

There could be a paucity of isolation and ICU beds, and ventilators, according to a study.

Here's the list of 80 districts under lockdown till March 31

Here's the list of 80 districts under lockdown till March 31

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

It has also been decided to suspend the interstate bus services till March 31, the officials said. The decisions have been taken at a high-level meeting attended by chief secretaries of all states and the cabinet secretary and the principal secretary to the prime minister.

'The diversity in Indian textiles is unmatched. It is one-of-its-kind'

'The diversity in Indian textiles is unmatched. It is one-of-its-kind'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Designer Archana Jaju's brand is focused on bringing India's fine craftmanship into everyday clothing.

17 containers slip from ship in Guj waters, alert sounded

17 containers slip from ship in Guj waters, alert sounded

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Seventeen containers on board amerchant vessel slipped off Okha West and began floating in sea prompting the Gujarat Maritime Board to sound an alert for ships approaching Gulf of Kutch, a major corridor for crude oil imports.

15 must-do road trips in India!

15 must-do road trips in India!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Here, the journey is your destination...

Armed forces to conduct fly-pasts to thank COVID warriors

Armed forces to conduct fly-pasts to thank COVID warriors

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The Indian Armed Forces will express their gratitude to all "corona warriors" by conducting fly-pasts, showering petals on hospitals treating COVID-19 patients and illuminating naval vessels, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said on Friday.

When the nation stood as one: Pages from a Indo-Pak war journal

When the nation stood as one: Pages from a Indo-Pak war journal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Fifty years ago, India and Pakistan fought a short but bloody war. The author finds out how Sainik Samachar, the defence ministry's journal, reported it.

Rahul attacks Modi on migrants issue

Rahul attacks Modi on migrants issue

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Monday targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party and Narendra Modi alleging that they brand migrants from other states as "outsiders" as part of their divisive politics and were taking credit for achievements made by Congress over the years.

See before you die: India's most breathtaking natural wonders!

See before you die: India's most breathtaking natural wonders!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

From the Magnetic Hill of Ladakh and the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, we list out some of the most amazing natural wonders of our country.

20 missing as cargo vessel sinks off Gujarat coast

20 missing as cargo vessel sinks off Gujarat coast

Rediff.com28 Aug 2004

The crew is not traceable, sources said.