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Pushkar Fair Ends On A Dazzling Note

Pushkar Fair Ends On A Dazzling Note

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

The Pushkar Camel Fair 2023 came to a close this week.

Coming Soon! Pushkar Camel Fair 2025

Coming Soon! Pushkar Camel Fair 2025

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

The iconic Pushkar Camel Fair 2025 is set to take place from October 30 in Rajasthan. Camel herders from across the region have begun arriving in Pushkar and Ajmer with their magnificent camels, while cultural performances with foreign tourists add vibrant energy to the preparations.

Pushkar fair from November 22

Pushkar fair from November 22

Rediff.com24 Oct 2004

The annual fair includes a cattle fair, the oldest in north India.

In PHOTOS: Curtains down on colourful Pushkar fair

In PHOTOS: Curtains down on colourful Pushkar fair

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

The famous Pushkar fair, which began last week in Ajmer, concluded on Thursday with thousands of devotees taking dips in the Pushkar lake, officials said.

Pushkar Fair: Rajasthan's cultural extravaganza

Pushkar Fair: Rajasthan's cultural extravaganza

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Coinciding with a religious festival of Hindus, the Pushkar camel fair is held during the full moon of the Hindu month of Kartik when devotees visit Pushkar for a holy dip in Pushkar lake.

Ready For The Pushkar Camel Fair?

Ready For The Pushkar Camel Fair?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Glimpses from the Pushkar Camel Fair which begins from Saturday November 9, 2024.

Yeh Hai India: The Pushkar Camel Fair

Yeh Hai India: The Pushkar Camel Fair

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Glimpses from the annual Pushkar Fair.

Ankita Bhandari murder case: Uttarakhand CM recommends CBI probe

Ankita Bhandari murder case: Uttarakhand CM recommends CBI probe

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Ankita's father, Virendra Singh Bhandari, and mother, Soni Devi, met Dhami on Wednesday night and handed him a letter demanding an enquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the case under the supervision of a Supreme Court judge.

PICS: World's LARGEST camel fair starts in Pushkar

PICS: World's LARGEST camel fair starts in Pushkar

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The famous Pushkar fair, which attracts lakhs of people including foreign tourists, has begun in Ajmer, Rajasthan, with a number of cultural programmes, group dance and camel race attracting lakhs of visitors.

Welcome To The Largest Camel Fair!

Welcome To The Largest Camel Fair!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The Pushkar Camel Fair -- also called Kartik Mela or Pushkar ka Mela -- is an annual multi-day livestock fair and cultural fete held in the town of Pushkar near Ajmer in Rajasthan.

IN PICS: World's LARGEST camel fair in Pushkar

IN PICS: World's LARGEST camel fair in Pushkar

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

The famous Pushkar fair, which attracts lakhs of people including foreign tourists, has begun in Ajmer, Rajasthan, with a number of cultural programmes, group dance and camel race attracting lakhs of visitors.

Uttarakhand to abolish madrasa board, have one law for minority schools

Uttarakhand to abolish madrasa board, have one law for minority schools

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Uttarakhand Governor approves the Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill 2025, abolishing the Madrasa Board and establishing a uniform law for all minority educational institutions.

Monsoon Mayhem Forces Change In Travel Plans

Monsoon Mayhem Forces Change In Travel Plans

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Strong demand for cultural and spiritual hubs is expected for destinations like Varanasi, Kolkata during Durga Puja, and Pushkar for the camel fair, besides leisure destinations like Goa, Udaipur, Jaipur and Coorg.

Travel: Snapshots from India's largest camel fair

Travel: Snapshots from India's largest camel fair

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

GetAhead reader Ajit Singh sent us pictures of his visit to the Pushkar Camel Fair in Rajasthan, held from October 25 to November 2 this year.

Review: Can't Root For This Maalik

Review: Can't Root For This Maalik

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Maalik is just unpleasant, not even slightly engaging, observes Deepa Gahlot.

How About A Selfie With Camels?

How About A Selfie With Camels?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The annual Pushkar Camel Fair in Rajasthan begins on Saturday, November 9, 2024.

Uttarkashi floods: 2 bodies recovered, fear grows for trapped

Uttarkashi floods: 2 bodies recovered, fear grows for trapped

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Landslides blocked arterial roads leading up to Dharali where dozens of people were trapped and many homes and cars swept away by the raging waters on Tuesday. Eleven Army personnel from the nearby camp in Harsil were among those missing.

Travel bugs, it's time for the Pushkar camel fair!

Travel bugs, it's time for the Pushkar camel fair!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Travelling to Rajasthan this month and haven't planned your itinerary? We'll help you out!

Want To Buy A Camel?

Want To Buy A Camel?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The Pushkar Camel Fair also known as the Pushkar Mela begins on Thursday, November 11, and will culminate on Friday next, November 19.

See The Camels Dance

See The Camels Dance

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

It was a competition and each camel performed to the best of their ability, delighting the crowd.

#Pushkarfair2015: 12 fantastic reasons why you should head to Pushkar

#Pushkarfair2015: 12 fantastic reasons why you should head to Pushkar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Where the most popular camel fair in the world is on...

The Battle Of The Moustache

The Battle Of The Moustache

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

A couple of glimpses from the moustache competition at the camel fair in Pushkar on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

When Ramdev can reveal identity, why can't Rehman: Yoga guru on Kanwar Yatra order

When Ramdev can reveal identity, why can't Rehman: Yoga guru on Kanwar Yatra order

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Ramdev said one does not need to hide their name, but do one's work with truth and honesty.

Now shop owners in MP's Ujjain asked to display names

Now shop owners in MP's Ujjain asked to display names

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Violators will have to pay a Rs 2,000 fine for the first offence and Rs 5,000 if they defy this order for the second time, Ujjain Mayor Mukesh Tatwal said on Saturday.

The Most Amazing Food Pix!

The Most Amazing Food Pix!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The winners of Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2024 have been revealed.

'Annual placements at B-schools like cattle fair'

'Annual placements at B-schools like cattle fair'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

The annual placements at B-schools like Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) and others are like a 'cattle fair' held in Pushkar, Rajasthan, every year, said Tata Sons' Chief Group HR Satish Pradhan.

Tribals launch protests against eviction from 54 tiger reserves

Tribals launch protests against eviction from 54 tiger reserves

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The tribal communities, asserting their rights under the Forest Rights Act, are now planning to gather in Delhi to demand "justice" for their livelihoods and traditions that are closely linked to the forests.

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Rediff.com24 May 2024

While the Aam Aadmi Party is contesting on four seats, the Congress has fielded candidates for the remaining three seats.

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Phase VI: 58 LS seats, including all 7 in Delhi, to vote on Saturday

Phase VI: 58 LS seats, including all 7 in Delhi, to vote on Saturday

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Besides the national capital, polling for the sixth round of the marathon seven-phase elections will be held Saturday in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, all 10 seats of Haryana, eight seats each in Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand and one seat in Jammu and Kashmir.

Watch Out For These New Directors

Watch Out For These New Directors

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Looking at Bollywood's Class of 2023 Directors.

'Something unique in the mitti and paani of Bharat'

'Something unique in the mitti and paani of Bharat'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'There is something in our desh ki mitti that has held us together.'
'So many conquerors, colonisers, cultures came and went, but we withstood them and rose up again.'

Delhi police challenges trial court's discharge of Tharoor in Sunanda murder case

Delhi police challenges trial court's discharge of Tharoor in Sunanda murder case

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

The Delhi police on Thursday approached the high court challenging a trial court's 2021 order discharging Congress leader Shashi Tharoor in connection with his wife Sunanda Pushkar's death case.

MotoGP revs up for Bharat edition

MotoGP revs up for Bharat edition

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The Indian promoters of the event, Fairstreet Sports, presented the UP CM, who has been instrumental in paving the way for MotoGP's smooth ride to make its maiden entry into the country, with the first ticket of the historic race.

It's BJP vs INDIA in bypolls in 4 states, except in Kerala and WB

It's BJP vs INDIA in bypolls in 4 states, except in Kerala and WB

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

While the opposition alliance is putting up a united front in Ghosi constituency in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand's Dumri, Dhanpur and Boxanagar in Tripura and Uttarakhand's Bageshwar, its constituents are contesting against each other in Dhupguri in West Bengal and Puthuppally in Kerala.

J-K Cong in a spot as ex-minister who defended Kathua accused to join yatra

J-K Cong in a spot as ex-minister who defended Kathua accused to join yatra

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

He said the party has not extended an invitation to Singh to join the yatra.

Ferrando joins ATK Mohun Bagan

Ferrando joins ATK Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Tandon said that Ferrando left no room for discussion.

9 unique ways to experience Rajasthan

9 unique ways to experience Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

You'll see that there's more to the state than just its forts and havelis!

Kartik Can't Make Up His Mind

Kartik Can't Make Up His Mind

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Sidharth shoots in Bhopal... Gul gives us Lalita... Soha's little girl goes to school...

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.