News for 'Mountain'

#MonsoonTrek: 'Felt relaxed amid mountain clouds'

#MonsoonTrek: 'Felt relaxed amid mountain clouds'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Anshul Gupta, 26, who works in Gurgaon tells us about his two-day trek with his friends.

Cola, beverage, ice cream makers expect surge in sales as temp soars

Cola, beverage, ice cream makers expect surge in sales as temp soars

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

With a gradual rise in temperature and the start of heatwave, FMCG and dairy firms selling cola-based fizz drinks, juices, mineral water, ice creams and milk-based beverages expect a spike in sales and have ramped up their production and stocks to meet the anticipated consumer demand. The makers are launching new products keeping in mind the evolving consumer preferences and also investing substantially on promotions and expansion of the channels this season, company executives of beverage and ice cream makers said. Beverages major PepsiCo said summer months are naturally the most favourable season for its category and it is "optimistic" that its portfolio of brands will continue to delight consumers during the period.

Priyanka's Day In The Clouds

Priyanka's Day In The Clouds

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Kajol admires the blue skies... Sonakshi goes scuba diving... Kajal has a cute travel companion...

6 killed as helicopter crashes near Mt Everest in Nepal

6 killed as helicopter crashes near Mt Everest in Nepal

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The passengers aboard the helicopter are reported to be five Mexican nationals, whose identities have yet to be disclosed and pilot senior captain Chet B Gurung, the Himalayan Times newspaper reported

Armstrong can relax over mountains

Armstrong can relax over mountains

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

The American may let others battle it out for a podium place or a secondary classification in the 17th stage of Tour de France.

What Makes Sanya-Fatima Proud

What Makes Sanya-Fatima Proud

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Plabita shoots in Assam... Urmila relaxes in Goa... Shehnaaz explores the mountains...

Indian-origin techie shot wife, himself; kids' death remains mystery

Indian-origin techie shot wife, himself; kids' death remains mystery

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Anand Henry, an Indian-origin former Meta software engineer is suspected of killing his wife and twin sons before turning a gun on himself in a gruesome murder-suicide in the United States state of California, according to authorities.

Yoga Or Gym? What's Better For Weight Loss?

Yoga Or Gym? What's Better For Weight Loss?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

rediffGURU and yoga expert Radhika Iyer offers advice on how yoga can help you improve your overall health and wellness.

Indian mountaineer goes missing in Andes; Indian govt slammed

Indian mountaineer goes missing in Andes; Indian govt slammed

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The next two days are extremely crucial to locate top Indian mountaineer Malli Mastan Babu, who is lost in South America's Andes since March 24, say the handlers of his rescue operations while slamming the central government for not acting swiftly on the matter.

Astarloza tames mountains to win stage

Astarloza tames mountains to win stage

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Spain's Mikel Astarloza used his climbing and downhill skills to win the mountainous 16th stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday as the leading contenders unsuccessfully tested each other out. Spaniard Alberto Contador retained his leader's yellow jersey one minute 37 seconds ahead of team mate Lance Armstrong with Briton Bradley Wiggins third, 1:46 behind.

India Counters China, Focus On Border Villages

India Counters China, Focus On Border Villages

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'We are developing infrastructure on the mountains and deploying the troops on hill borders in such a way that it is ensuring the safety of the people there.'

'What is happening is not vikas but vinash'

'What is happening is not vikas but vinash'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'These kinds of tunnels are not meant for the Himalayas.' 'Development should be good for all people and not where you make a tunnel and 40 people get trapped.'

2024 LS polls: Longest poll season since 1st general elections

2024 LS polls: Longest poll season since 1st general elections

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Lok Sabha polls will be held in seven phases beginning from April 19 and the counting of votes will take place on June 4 for the world's biggest election exercise in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will bid for a third consecutive term.

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year. The lush tea bushes, the delegates joining in for the moonlight plucking of Silver Tips Imperial first flush, a favourite of late Queen Elizabeth II, cut a picture of mystical magic. But it's not the Kurseong tea garden's only shining moment - the last few years have been busy for the estate and its bungalow.

Beautiful Dal Lake In The Rain

Beautiful Dal Lake In The Rain

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Shikaras on Dal Lake with cloud- covered mountains for company.

Ever Studied At A Seasonal School?

Ever Studied At A Seasonal School?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Students from the nomadic Bakerwal community attend a seasonal school in the mountains of Tosa Maidan in Kashmir.

Kajal's Swiss Break

Kajal's Swiss Break

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Richa-Ali go to Sundance...Sidharth feels at home in Delhi... Harshvardhan leads a van life...

Finding 12 Lifers in Mizoram

Finding 12 Lifers in Mizoram

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Looking for Treasures From Mizoram to embrace through 2024 and beyond.

Want a J-K where violence is history, stand by statehood promise: PM

Want a J-K where violence is history, stand by statehood promise: PM

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said his government has made a "solemn promise" for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and will stand by it, adding the Centre was working very hard to create the right conditions.

Dharamsala Special: Fog Stops Play!

Dharamsala Special: Fog Stops Play!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

In a rare occurence in cricket, the World Cup 2023 match between India and New Zealand in Dharamsala was halted temporarily because of fog.

Are you ready for India's Brokeback Mountain?

Are you ready for India's Brokeback Mountain?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Kapil Sharma, who plays a closet gay in Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyun tells us why.

Wangchuk ends 21-day hunger strike for Ladakh statehood, stir to continue

Wangchuk ends 21-day hunger strike for Ladakh statehood, stir to continue

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The renowned education reformist said the end of the hunger strike is the beginning of the new phase of the ongoing agitation.

Mexican family killed in Nepal crash had toured India

Mexican family killed in Nepal crash had toured India

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The five Mexican nationals killed in a helicopter crash in eastern Nepal near Mount Everest on Tuesday visited India before touring the Himalayan nation for sightseeing.

The Fighter Absurdity Goes Beyond The Thinkable

The Fighter Absurdity Goes Beyond The Thinkable

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Bullets fly, the noise becomes unbearable and the plot finally ends with the hero doing an unbelievable leap on to the ski of the helicopter aka Schwarzenegger, flown by our pretty heroine. UFF UFF! Squirming in my seat, I ponder over what I have been through, sighs Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Morocco earthquake death toll surpasses 2000

Morocco earthquake death toll surpasses 2000

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The earthquake took place at 03:41:01 (UTC+05:30) at a depth of 18.5 km. The magnitude of the earthquake caused pulses to travel from Sidi Ifni in the south to Rabat in the north and beyond.

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

Tour de France: Peters wins 8th stage after first mountain test

Tour de France: Peters wins 8th stage after first mountain test

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Stage eight winner Nans Peters had long crossed the line when fellow Frenchman Thibaut Pinot's ordeal ended after the Groupama-FDJ rider, highly fancied to become the first local winner of the race in 35 years, had been dropped in the second ascent of the 141-km trek through the Pyrenees.

What Sara Seeks

What Sara Seeks

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Nushrratt enjoys a detox getaway... Kangana promotes Tejas in Gujarat... Sandeepa visits Kashmir after 30 years...

'No emergency exit was built inside the tunnel'

'No emergency exit was built inside the tunnel'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'If you are constructing the tunnel in the Himalayan region, then if you have constructed 10 metres of tunnel, first you will have to do proper treatment and ensure the stability of this constructed structure.' 'You cannot just throw concrete on the ceiling and sidewall of the tunnel for permanent stability. That will not work.'

'A Kejriwal will emerge from every house'

'A Kejriwal will emerge from every house'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

She alleged that the ED has become a "political tool" of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Images: Mountain springers are here to stay

Images: Mountain springers are here to stay

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Though Mother Nature provided very little help, the Olympics freestyle skiing events established themselves as a real focal point at Cypress Mountain, providing some of the most exciting moments of the Vancouver Games.

KKR Vs RCB: Who Played The Best Knock?

KKR Vs RCB: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

A look at the best batters in the RCB-KKR game on Friday, March 29, 2024.

French Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; De Minaur stuns Medvedev

French Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; De Minaur stuns Medvedev

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Novak Djokovic produced a superhuman effort to subdue Argentine Francisco Cerundolo.

I have mountain to climb against Federer in final, says Cilic

I have mountain to climb against Federer in final, says Cilic

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Wimbledon finalist Marin Cilic said he had a "big mountain to climb" to defeat seven-time champion Roger Federer, but that winning the title would mean the world to him.

Inside Devdutt Padikkal's dream Test debut

Inside Devdutt Padikkal's dream Test debut

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Padikkal made a classy 65, including 10 fours and a six. His play on the off-side oozed elegance associated with left-handers.

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.

More than me, I am happy for my father: Sarfaraz

More than me, I am happy for my father: Sarfaraz

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Sarfaraz Khan made a dream debut, scoring 62 off 66 balls before he was unfortunately run out on Day 1 of the third Test in Rajkot.

Nationhood is made up of...: NSA Ajit Doval

Nationhood is made up of...: NSA Ajit Doval

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Nationhood is constituted by people who share a "common sense of their history" and a "common vision of their future", National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said as he released an 11-volume book series that charts different phases of the history of ancient India and its accomplishments.

Will TDP, JD-U Toe BJP Line On Hindutva?

Will TDP, JD-U Toe BJP Line On Hindutva?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The TDP and JD-U will have a lot to answer inside Parliament, day after day, session after session, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Smita looked very serene and happy'

'Smita looked very serene and happy'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'She was this untameable stream gushing down from the Himalayas which I had the privilege of having touched in my life before it disappeared into the mountains again.'