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Landslide buries several vehicles in Shimla suburb

Landslide buries several vehicles in Shimla suburb

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

No loss of life was reported in the incident.

President Murmu Plays Badminton With Saina

President Murmu Plays Badminton With Saina

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'The President's inspiring step is in keeping with India's emergence as a badminton-power house, with women-players making a great impact on the world stage.'

How Bhumi Spent Her English Holiday

How Bhumi Spent Her English Holiday

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Nimrat's foodie holiday... Bipasha's fun time with Devi... Sidharth explores Europe...

Cong observers meet Himachal MLAs one-on-one; 6 rebels disappear

Cong observers meet Himachal MLAs one-on-one; 6 rebels disappear

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

uring the meeting at the Cecil Hotel in Shimla, discussions were being held and feedback taken from MLAs, sources said.

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Exploring the best of Indian roads.

Children's Day Recipe: Khow Suey Rice Noodle Soup

Children's Day Recipe: Khow Suey Rice Noodle Soup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Plan a nutritional treat for your bachhas on Children's Day.

The Zakir Bhai I Knew

The Zakir Bhai I Knew

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Ustad Zakir Hussain's story will be told in a thousand ways by each person who met him, loved him, spent time with him, got to know him and shared some precious time off stage with him, says Maanveer Singh.

Priyanka Gandhi has assets worth Rs 12 cr; faces cheating case in MP

Priyanka Gandhi has assets worth Rs 12 cr; faces cheating case in MP

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Her immovable assets are worth over Rs 7.74 crore, which includes two inherited half shares of agricultural land in Mehrauli area of New Delhi and a half share in a farmhouse building located therein, all of which together are now worth over Rs 2.10 crore.

This summer, head to Shimla!

This summer, head to Shimla!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

Beat the heat. Visit Shimla, known for its breathtaking beauty and architecture.

Jyoti Punwani: December 6, 1992, All Over Again?

Jyoti Punwani: December 6, 1992, All Over Again?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Can ordinary citizens counter this backward march? Can peace activists ensure that the two communities retain their bonds? Do they have a choice, asks Jyoti Punwani.

Mahatma Gandhi statue desecrated in Shimla

Mahatma Gandhi statue desecrated in Shimla

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

Miscreants on Tuesday desecrated a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Ridge in Shimla on his birth anniversary.

Why the 1972 Shimla accord was a disaster

Why the 1972 Shimla accord was a disaster

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

'Indira Gandhi proved herself a great war leader, but failed as a statesman,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

28 killed as bus falls into gorge in Shimla

28 killed as bus falls into gorge in Shimla

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

The bus carrying about 40 persons was on its way from Reckong Peo in Kinnaur to Nauni in Solan.

'Jai Shri Ram, ban gaya kaam': Rebel Cong MLAs return to HP

'Jai Shri Ram, ban gaya kaam': Rebel Cong MLAs return to HP

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The returnees also included three independent MLAs, who too had landed in Panchkula on Tuesday after casting their votes in the Rajya Sabha election.

Kangana moves SC seeking transfer of cases from Mumbai to Shimla

Kangana moves SC seeking transfer of cases from Mumbai to Shimla

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli Chandel have moved the Supreme Court seeking transfer of cases pending against them in Mumbai to a court in Shimla, alleging there would be threat to their lives if the trial proceeds there because of 'personal vendetta' of Shiv Sena leaders against them.

Snowfall, rain hit normal life in Himachal; 720 roads blocked

Snowfall, rain hit normal life in Himachal; 720 roads blocked

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

As many as 720 roads, including four national highways, in Himachal Pradesh are blocked following snow while 2,243 transformers are disrupted.

No pension for MLAs who defect: Himachal passes new bill

No pension for MLAs who defect: Himachal passes new bill

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Himachal is first state in the country to pass such a bill under which "A person shall not be entitled for pension under the Act, if he has been disqualified at any point of time under the tenth schedule of the Constitution".

E-commerce Creating Jobs For Women

E-commerce Creating Jobs For Women

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'Women are taking on key roles in warehouses, such as picking and packing, as well as in our last-mile operations across India.'

Very soon you will see result: Rebel Himachal Cong MLA

Very soon you will see result: Rebel Himachal Cong MLA

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Six rebel Congress MLAs, including Rana, who were disqualified for defying the party whip asking them to be present in the assembly and vote in favour of the state government during cut motions and the budget, moved the Supreme Court on Tuesday against their disqualification.

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'I joined Heeramandi's shoot right after completing Laapataa Ladies.' 'When I landed on the Heeramandi sets, I was like "Oh my God!" because this was for the first time I was seeing such a huge set in my life.'

After poll wins, Rahul enjoys some R&R with sister in Shimla

After poll wins, Rahul enjoys some R&R with sister in Shimla

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Rahul accompanied by Priyanka Vadra arrived in Shimla on Tuesday by road to see the latter's under-construction house at Chharabra, a local Congress leader said.

SC sets aside HC order for removal of Himachal DGP

SC sets aside HC order for removal of Himachal DGP

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

In a relief to senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sanjay Kundu, the Supreme Court on Friday set aside the Himachal Pradesh high court direction to remove him from the post of state Director General of Police over allegations that he tried to pressure a businessman who claimed to have received a threat to his life from his partners.

Kanpur colder than Shimla, Srinagar

Kanpur colder than Shimla, Srinagar

Rediff.com16 Jan 2003

Sukhu expands cabinet, but regional imbalance remains

Sukhu expands cabinet, but regional imbalance remains

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The one-year-old Himachal Pradesh Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was expanded on Tuesday with the induction of Rajesh Dharmani and Yadvinder Goma as cabinet ministers.

Flood-like situation in Bengal, Bihar rivers in spate

Flood-like situation in Bengal, Bihar rivers in spate

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Many low-lying areas in West Bengal's sub-Himalayan region were reeling from a flood-like situation while major rivers in Bihar were flowing above the danger level at several places as unabated heavy rain lashed the country's eastern parts on Sunday.

Trip from Shimla became a learning experience

Trip from Shimla became a learning experience

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

A taxi driver laments the state of affairs in Shimla.

HP crisis: BJP MLAs meet guv, says Cong govt in minority

HP crisis: BJP MLAs meet guv, says Cong govt in minority

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The Congress has 40 MLAs while the BJP has 25 in the 68-member state assembly. The remaining three seats are held by independents.

IMD predicts above-normal rainfall in Aug-Sep; warns of landslides, floods

IMD predicts above-normal rainfall in Aug-Sep; warns of landslides, floods

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The IMD said that rainfall over India in August and September would be around 106 percent of the long-period average of 422.8 mm.

Dr Mohan's Desi-Chinese Chilly Paneer

Dr Mohan's Desi-Chinese Chilly Paneer

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Paneer can be had Indian-style with Chinese sauces and turn out delicious.

DLF plans townships in Chandigarh, Shimla

DLF plans townships in Chandigarh, Shimla

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Leading real estate developer DLF Ltd, which is aiming to raise up to Rs 9,625 crore (Rs 96.25 billion) through its initial public offer, plans to set up three townships in Chandigarh and its suburbs and Shimla.

Himachal assembly speaker expels 15 BJP MLAs amid crisis

Himachal assembly speaker expels 15 BJP MLAs amid crisis

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

They were suspended for misbehaviour and shouting slogans in the House.

High drama as Himachal ministers storm out of cabinet meet

High drama as Himachal ministers storm out of cabinet meet

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

High drama was witnessed during the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet meeting on Saturday with ministers Jagat Negi and Rohit Thakur leaving midway following a 'heated debate' over policy decisions, sources said.

Fire demolishes heritage building in Shimla

Fire demolishes heritage building in Shimla

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

A devastating fire swept through the British-era Gorton Castle, which houses the office of the Accountant General of Himachal Pradesh, in the wee hours of Tuesday, reducing two floors of the magnificent heritage building to ashes.

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Popular doesn't always mean best. Here's why.

Secured in Dhaka, but squandered in Shimla

Secured in Dhaka, but squandered in Shimla

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

'Indira Gandhi, it appears, did not to consult her Cabinet colleagues, or diplomats, or civil servants when she decided to sign the agreement in Shimla.' 'We ruefully recall Bhutto's perfidy and the Indian prime minister's gullibility,' says Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd).

Himachal cloudburst, landslide toll rises to 51; heavy rains hamper rescue op

Himachal cloudburst, landslide toll rises to 51; heavy rains hamper rescue op

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Many people are feared trapped following two landslides at Shiv temple in the Summer Hill area and the Fagli area of Shimla city.

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.

SEE: Buildings collapse in Kullu, hundreds stranded after landslides

SEE: Buildings collapse in Kullu, hundreds stranded after landslides

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

A row of buildings in Kullu district collapsed Thursday and hundreds of travellers were stranded in relief camps after landslides blocked the road to Mandi in rain-battered Himachal Pradesh.

45 killed after bus falls into river in Shimla

45 killed after bus falls into river in Shimla

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The passengers were on their way from Vikasnagar in Uttarakhand to Tuni and the accident took place on the Uttarakhand-Himachal border in Himachal territory.

When Nature's Fury Struck Himachal

When Nature's Fury Struck Himachal

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Glimpses of the devastation caused by heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, July 9, 2023.