News for 'Lakes'

'NH10 is not inspired by Eden Lake'

'NH10 is not inspired by Eden Lake'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

'I never expected this kind of a response to NH10,' director Navdeep Singh tells Subhash K Jha.

Mago Chuna Is Ready To Defend India Against China

Mago Chuna Is Ready To Defend India Against China

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The residents of the Arunachali village, Mago Chuna, have a message for our neighbouring nation.

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Getaways near Mumbai, Nasik and Pune for memorable weekend day trips in the rains!

And So It Begins: Kashmir's CHILLAI KALAN

And So It Begins: Kashmir's CHILLAI KALAN

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Srinagar records a low of minus 4.2 degrees.

22 killed as boat capsizes in lake near Chennai

22 killed as boat capsizes in lake near Chennai

Rediff.com25 Dec 2011

Twenty-two persons were killed on Sunday after the boat in which they went on a pleasure trip capsized in Pulicat Lake, about 60 km from Chennai, police said.

Woods hot favourite in East Lake showdown

Woods hot favourite in East Lake showdown

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Tiger Woods is the red-hot favourite to win this week's Tour Championship, the fourth and final event in the inaugural FedExCup playoff series.

Nathula, other parts of Sikkim cut off in landslides

Nathula, other parts of Sikkim cut off in landslides

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Landslides triggered by heavy rain cut off large parts of northern and eastern Sikkim, including Nathula pass, while efforts were being made to restore connectivity, officials said on Friday.

Modi-Xi to meet in Johannesburg? Govt says no word as yet

Modi-Xi to meet in Johannesburg? Govt says no word as yet

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg are being finalised, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Monday but did not give a direct reply on the possibility of a meeting between Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

'Left with a suitcase': Harrowing tales of Sikkim floods

'Left with a suitcase': Harrowing tales of Sikkim floods

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The fast-flowing river, which is normally about 250 metre away from her house, was carrying with it camps, utensils and animal carcasses.

Sikkim floods toll rises to 26, including 7 soldiers; 142 missing

Sikkim floods toll rises to 26, including 7 soldiers; 142 missing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

On day three after a flash flood wreaked havoc in Sikkim's Teesta basin, the number of bodies recovered from the river and mud embankments downstream rose to 22, including seven army men.

The Holy Waterfalls and the Great Guru

The Holy Waterfalls and the Great Guru

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

It is on the exact spot where the Guru is said to have created 108 waterfalls, that the Yangtse clash took place between the Indian Army and the Chinese PLA on the night of December 9, 2022. As it had done in Ladakh in May 2020, the PLA tried to change the unmarked LAC in the Yangtse sector in Arunachal Pradesh. It was the most serious border incident since the Galwan Valley clash in June 2020, notes Claude Arpi.

For PM's Wuhan visit, a walk by the lake and boat ride with Xi

For PM's Wuhan visit, a walk by the lake and boat ride with Xi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The summit is being seen as an effort by India and China to rebuild trust and improve ties that were hit by the 73-day-long Doklam standoff last year among other contentious issues.

Centre clears Rs 365 crore for Dal Lake restoration

Centre clears Rs 365 crore for Dal Lake restoration

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

The Union Cabinet Thursday sanctioned Rs 356 crore for relocation of the dwellers around the Dal Lake for restoration of its lost glory.

What Gadget Are Police Wearing?

What Gadget Are Police Wearing?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Yeh Hai India: Capturing Events And Moods Across Our Incredible Country.

PIX: Trekking to Chandratal, a lake in the Himalayas

PIX: Trekking to Chandratal, a lake in the Himalayas

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

Chandratal is utterly mesmerizing, says Rediff reader Mridula Dwivedi. Here she shares these amazing pictures of her Himalayan adventure.

J&K govt to relocate houseboats on Dal Lake to check pollution

J&K govt to relocate houseboats on Dal Lake to check pollution

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

In a bid to conserve the world famous Dal Lake in Srinagar, which has been facing serious dangers from pollution and encroachments, the Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to relocate houseboats from their present locations.

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

UNESCO Nominated: 12 Amazing Forts

UNESCO Nominated: 12 Amazing Forts

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Know the forts India has nominated to the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

For the Stalin government to win back the confidence of voters ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, post-flooding restoration works, their speed and efficacy would be closely watched, and not just by the political Opposition, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

NDRF readies for Amarnath yatra with aerial surveys, sniffer dogs

NDRF readies for Amarnath yatra with aerial surveys, sniffer dogs

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

A dozen teams of the NDRF will be deployed to ensure the safety of the people who embark on the yatra from July 1, they added.

No THG in Salt Lake City samples

No THG in Salt Lake City samples

Rediff.com8 Jan 2004

STUNNING! Frozen By Ice

STUNNING! Frozen By Ice

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Buildings and trees in Hamburg, New York state, draped in the spray of Lake Erie waves that froze on the shore during the worst winter storm in decades.

Nature Like Never Before

Nature Like Never Before

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Extraordinary award-winning photographs from more than 20,000 images from all over the world.

Girl kidnapped from posh Salt Lake area

Girl kidnapped from posh Salt Lake area

Rediff.com4 Feb 2005

Rama Jhawar (21) is the daughter of a businessman and studies at the G D Birla College.

US investor BlackRock slashes Byju's valuation by 95% to $1 billion

US investor BlackRock slashes Byju's valuation by 95% to $1 billion

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

BlackRock has again reduced the valuation of its share in edtech firm Byju's - this time to about $1 billion, TechCrunch reported on Friday, citing disclosures made by the US-based asset manager. This is 95 per cent less than its peak valuation of $22 billion in 2022. The markdown comes at a time when the company is facing a multitude of challenges, including securing fresh capital, delays in financial reporting and legal disputes with lenders.

Bizarre! Mortar shell carried by floodwaters explodes, boy killed

Bizarre! Mortar shell carried by floodwaters explodes, boy killed

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

At least two persons were killed and four others injured in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district as a mortar shell, reportedly carried by the floodwaters of Teesta river, exploded, police said on Friday.

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

10 dead, 22 Army personnel among 82 missing in Sikkim flash flood

10 dead, 22 Army personnel among 82 missing in Sikkim flash flood

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The release of water from the Chungthang dam led to a sudden increase in water levels up to 15-20 feet high downstream, defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said.

Photos: Floating in a giant salt lake in the Middle-East

Photos: Floating in a giant salt lake in the Middle-East

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

With its shores being devoured by sinkholes, the Dead Sea would soon disappear right before your eyes.

Admissions open at Salt Lake Shiksha Sadan

Admissions open at Salt Lake Shiksha Sadan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

Admissions are open to LKG, UKG and Classes I to V at Salt Lake Shiksha Sadan, Kolkata.

Formula One: Stolen Red Bull trophies found in lake

Formula One: Stolen Red Bull trophies found in lake

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Silverware stolen from the Red Bull Formula One factory in Milton Keynes has been found in a lake, police said on Tuesday.

'Arre wah!, he kept saying between mouthfuls'

'Arre wah!," he kept saying between mouthfuls'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Chef par excellence Satish Arora recalls his days working as a chef to prime ministers to Chandrima Pal.

Can KCR Score A Hat-Trick?

Can KCR Score A Hat-Trick?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Experts foresee possible scenarios: A BRS government with less majority, a BRS government with BJP and AIMIM support, or a Congress government.

Himachal has not seen such rains in 50 yrs: CM

Himachal has not seen such rains in 50 yrs: CM

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Himachal Pradesh has not witnessed such 'widespread heavy rains' in the past 50 years and the state has suffered a loss of about Rs 3,000 crore in this monsoon season so far, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Monday.

Majority of Himalayan glaciers melting at varying rates: Govt to Parl panel

Majority of Himalayan glaciers melting at varying rates: Govt to Parl panel

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

It has noted that melting glaciers due to any impact of climate change will not only severely affect the flow in Himalayan river system but will also give rise to natural disasters.

Byju's in talks with investors to raise $300 mn in return for more controls

Byju's in talks with investors to raise $300 mn in return for more controls

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

With investors asking for a change in the board structure at Byju's, the edtech giant's founder and chief executive officer (CEO), Byju Raveendran, is now asking them to put $300 million into the company for more control. The company has rung up $5.8 billion from investors such as General Atlantic, Sofina, the Qatar Investment Authority, Sumeru Ventures, Vitruvian Partners, BlackRock, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Sequoia, Silver Lake, Bond Capital, Tencent, and Tiger Global.

Tiger lands first blow in East Lake 'duel' with Rory

Tiger lands first blow in East Lake 'duel' with Rory

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Tiger Woods delivered the best possible response to suggestions earlier this week that he is intimidated by Rory McIlroy as he outscored the World No. 1 by three shots in the Tour Championship first round on Thursday.

Top Indian Army commanders 'draw lessons' from Gaza, Ukraine wars

Top Indian Army commanders 'draw lessons' from Gaza, Ukraine wars

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Top commanders of the Indian Army deliberated on the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas conflict at a five-day conclave to draw relevant lessons besides focusing on ways to make the force 'future ready' in line with with emerging contours of threats and challenges.

India, China diplomats discuss Ladakh disengagement

India, China diplomats discuss Ladakh disengagement

Rediff.com31 May 2023

The Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an over three-year confrontation in certain friction points in eastern Ladakh even as the two sides completed disengagement from several areas following extensive diplomatic and military talks.