Extensive anthropogenic interference, as part of developmental activities, is a significant factor that increases this hazard manifold. As a result, the landscape in the Himalayan, north-eastern regions and many other regions of India are highly susceptible to reoccurrence of landslides, says Dr Nitish Priyadarshi.
Very few today realise that without Brigadier John Dalvi's courage, we would never have known what really happened during those tragic days of October/November 1962, reveals Claude Arpi.
A quick guide into the life of Serena Williams, the GOAT - The Greatest of All Time!
A curious fox cub, an inquisitive orca all play starring roles in images from the finalists of Wildlife Photographer of the Year's fifty-second competition.
Pricing can help prioritise the best use of conservation efforts and funding
Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera made an 11-day road voyage across some of South Asia's most deserted, challenging, terrain, always under the gaze of the sacred, dazzling Himalaya.
Peter told Judge Jagdale that there was only jewellery in the locker -- some of it that he had "gifted to my wife" and some that "she had received" at the time of their marriage, that the CBI had already inspected the locker in his presence and were aware of what was there.
Maintaining that the situation is peaceful, police said stringent action would be taken against miscreants or vandals.
We present an excerpt from Kishore Kumar: Method In Madness by Derek Bose.
Bring out your earthenware and clay pots, don your apron and get cooking!
Rai Mamta Kumari's first shot at politics ended before it could begin. She had gone to file her nomination with a procession of 56 four wheelers and distributed 1,800 food packets. But then something went wrong.
Tarun Vijay visits 20 Durga Puja pandals in five towns in Bangladesh and comes back impressed.
'One thing is sure: After this Budget, no Ambani-Adani tag will be attached to the government.'
And it's written with tears, blood and unspoken lines.
'Power sits lightly on Arun Jaitley's shoulders. Just because earth-shaking election results have brought his party in power, he has not gone recklessly ambitious. "Too soon, too fast" is not what he likes,' says Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com about Budget 2014.
In villages in Palghar district -- in Mumbai's backyard -- more than 254 children have died from malnutrition.
On the occasion of Chinese New Year, we bring you a look at what 2015, the Year of the Sheep has in store for you!
