News for 'Shimla'

Sukh Ram's son resigns from Himachal's BJP govt

Sukh Ram's son resigns from Himachal's BJP govt

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Sharma said Jai Ram Thakur's sarcastic comments forced him to resign from the ministry, saying it indicated that the chief minister had lost faith in him.

What was Anupam Kher doing at NASDAQ?

What was Anupam Kher doing at NASDAQ?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Anupam Kher gets the world ready for New Amsterdam.

Fagu: A quaint town where time stands still

Fagu: A quaint town where time stands still

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

A little ahead of Shimla, the town of Fagu is an idyllic escape from the crowd

Economic Recovery can't be taken for granted

Economic Recovery can't be taken for granted

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

The fall in urban sentiments in June is worrisome, observes Mahesh Vyas.

PHOTOS: The world turns white

PHOTOS: The world turns white

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Winter photos from across the world.

BJP stages 'Rahul must apologise' protests over Rafale

BJP stages 'Rahul must apologise' protests over Rafale

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

The BJP said, in a statement, that its workers held protests in district headquarters across the country, with its national general secretary Arun Singh leading the stir in Bhubaneswar, Maharashtra party chief Chandrakant Patil in Mumbai and Bihar unit president Sanjay Jaiswal in Patna, among other places.

PHOTOS: How netas celebrated Holi

PHOTOS: How netas celebrated Holi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Here's how political leaders across the country celebrated the festival of colours.

10 enchanting travel pics that celebrate nature

10 enchanting travel pics that celebrate nature

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too!

J-K youth held for raping girls on pretext of jobs

J-K youth held for raping girls on pretext of jobs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

A team of Jammu and Kashmir police have arrested a youth from Shimla belt in Himachal Pradesh for allegedly raping girls on the pretext of providing them with jobs.

Travel: 10 lesser-known getaways around Delhi

Travel: 10 lesser-known getaways around Delhi

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Here's a list of 10 offbeat places for the next time you plan a quick trip from Delhi.

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Delhi is a dream posting for a Pakistani diplomat'

'Delhi is a dream posting for a Pakistani diplomat'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'Kashmir is the main issue between the two countries.' 'We have not been able to resolve it bilaterally.' 'As the two major countries in South Asia, we have to go back to the drawing board and start engaging.'

When the Gods Smiled on India

When the Gods Smiled on India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

There are times in each nation's life when the gods shower their blessings on it. The right leaders are in place and they make the right decisions. Everything seems to click and good luck favours its people. Such times came to this country 50 years ago, recalls Admiral J G Nadkarni (retd).

PM welcomes Trump, says 'Ab ki baar, Trump Sarkar'

PM welcomes Trump, says 'Ab ki baar, Trump Sarkar'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Addressing over 50,000 Indian-Americans at the NRG stadium, Modi said it was honour and privilege for him to welcome Trump in this magnificent stadium and magnificent gathering.

Samjhauta Express train to run from India on March 3

Samjhauta Express train to run from India on March 3

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The train will start running from the Indian side on Sunday, while on the Pakistan side it will leave Lahore on Monday on its return journey.

It's snowing in Himachal

It's snowing in Himachal

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Snow and rain lashed Himachal Pradesh on Friday, resulting in a sharp fall in temperature.

Why China, Pakistan want Gilgit Baltistan

Why China, Pakistan want Gilgit Baltistan

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Gilgit Baltistan's large frontage with Kashmir and Ladakh across Kargil and the Siachen Glacier gives Pakistan and China the perceived scope for conduct of collusive operations against India and wrest control of the major course of the Indus and Shyok, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

India's first voter Shyam Saran Negi casts his vote

India's first voter Shyam Saran Negi casts his vote

Rediff.com19 May 2019

The 102-year-old was given a warm welcome by election staff at the Kalpa booth in Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, which went to polls in the last and seventh phase of the general elections.

First look: Sanjay Dutt as a cop in Ungli

First look: Sanjay Dutt as a cop in Ungli

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Himachal: 50 IIT trekkers rescued by IAF, 500 people still stranded

Himachal: 50 IIT trekkers rescued by IAF, 500 people still stranded

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

A team of six trekkers from New Delhi and Shimla is missing in Kinnaur district, officials said. A rescue operation will be launched.

Can you guess this actress?

Can you guess this actress?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

REVEALED: Ranbir Kapoor's look in Bombay Velvet

REVEALED: Ranbir Kapoor's look in Bombay Velvet

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Textiles & IT/BPO push job growth

Textiles & IT/BPO push job growth

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Added bulk of rise in labour-intensive sectors for September quarter; export segments fuel increase across the board

Cong holds nationwide protests over rising fuel prices

Cong holds nationwide protests over rising fuel prices

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

The Congress took out marches and observed bandh at several places on Saturday to protest against rising fuel prices.

Blair, PM meet now in Udaipur

Blair, PM meet now in Udaipur

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

Blair, PM meet now in Udaipur

Congress making India mukt of itself

Congress making India mukt of itself

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

When almost the entire political class was engrossed in the Bihar polls, the Congress shahzada was holidaying in a hill station. As the Bihar contest and other by-elections have shown, a large number of states have become Congress-mukt, fulfilling the Hindutva brigade's dream, notes Amulya Ganguli.

PIX: Bappi Lahiri celebrates Durga pooja

PIX: Bappi Lahiri celebrates Durga pooja

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

A look at the picture.

PM 'concerned' over maskless crowds at hill stations, markets

PM 'concerned' over maskless crowds at hill stations, markets

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

He asked the people to shun the argument that they 'want to enjoy before the third wave of coronavirus' and stressed that there should be no compromise in following COVID-19 protocols.

Class VI test for Military Schools

Class VI test for Military Schools

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Applications are invited for the Common Entrance Test for Class VI at Military Schools, for 2005-2006.

BEST OF THE WEEK: From Trump to Dinosaurs

BEST OF THE WEEK: From Trump to Dinosaurs

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

A moment at a piano on the front lines in Ukraine, United States President Trump's State of the Union address and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra taking charge. This is the best of the week gone by.

Hema Malini takes Rajkummar Rao for a ride!

Hema Malini takes Rajkummar Rao for a ride!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Was Nathuram Godse imprisoned here?

Was Nathuram Godse imprisoned here?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

Breathtaking images of a solar eclipse

Breathtaking images of a solar eclipse

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

The partial solar eclipse was visible from certain parts of India.

At least 5 Indian airports have tabletop runways

At least 5 Indian airports have tabletop runways

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Tabletop runways are constructed on hilly or elevated terrains. Also, there could be low lying areas adjacent to such runways and there could be gorges at the end of such runways. Airports Authority of India (AAI) Chairman Arvind Singh told PTI that tabletop runways are there at four airports operated by it.

SNOWFALL: Readers send in their pictures

SNOWFALL: Readers send in their pictures

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

We had asked our readers to send winter pictures they had taken. Here is the first batch:

Best of 2017: 10 breathtaking pics of India

Best of 2017: 10 breathtaking pics of India

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Presenting some stunning views of India's geography sent in by our readers.

Jai Ram Thakur takes oath as Himachal CM

Jai Ram Thakur takes oath as Himachal CM

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 52-year-old Thakur, a five-time MLA from Seraj, and other ministers which included six new faces.

Why Afghan President's India visit is well-timed

Why Afghan President's India visit is well-timed

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Hamid Karzai's visit also comes amidst a number of diplomatic developments in and around New Delhi

10 spectacular images of nature's beauty

10 spectacular images of nature's beauty

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

These images sent by our readers will ignite wanderlust in you.

'Sometimes in politics, there is a need to take two steps back to forge ahead'

'Sometimes in politics, there is a need to take two steps back to forge ahead'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'There is a need for the Congress to introspect.' 'Introspection means to find out where we have gone wrong in the last eight-ten years, how we have gone wrong, where we have failed to succeed.'