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And So It Begins: Kashmir's CHILLAI KALAN

And So It Begins: Kashmir's CHILLAI KALAN

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Srinagar records a low of minus 4.2 degrees.

Nargis' Swiss Holiday

Nargis' Swiss Holiday

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

When Nargis Fakhri wants to see snow, she makes it a point to see it.

PIX: Snow -- Just what Japan didn't want now

PIX: Snow -- Just what Japan didn't want now

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Japan may be wondering today as to what more could possibly hit them? Inside a week, the country has witnessed a deadly quake, an even deadlier tsunami that swept away towns after towns and then a volcanic eruption.

India will leave China behind on border infrastructure in next...: BRO chief

India will leave China behind on border infrastructure in next...: BRO chief

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The DG said that the previous government was wary of constructing roads near the Line of Actual Control.

PIX: England fans have a ball in nippy Dharamsala!

PIX: England fans have a ball in nippy Dharamsala!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The fifth and final Test is still two days away but thousands of English fans have flocked to the hill station.

Like Disha's Disco Ball Style?

Like Disha's Disco Ball Style?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

She came to sparkle, shine and slay.

6 Must-Visit Shiva Temples

6 Must-Visit Shiva Temples

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Explore some of the majestic temples dedicated to Lord Shiva across the country.

'Matured boy' GSLV places gen-next INSAT-3DS weather satellite into orbit

'Matured boy' GSLV places gen-next INSAT-3DS weather satellite into orbit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

ISRO chairman S Somanath said the success gave the space agency "greater confidence," as the GSLV will be next deployed in the NISAR mission, a collaborative effort with the US' NASA.

Ranveer In Kashmir!

Ranveer In Kashmir!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Umar Ganie captures glimpse of actor Ranveer Singh in action in snow covered Gulmarg during the shooting of a romantic song for Karan Johar's film Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani.

PIX: Real Kashmir sizzle in the snow to go top of I-League

PIX: Real Kashmir sizzle in the snow to go top of I-League

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

The fairy tale run of Real Kashmir Football Club in the I-League continued as the club from the Valley defeated Gokulam Kerala FC by a solitary goal to jump to top of the I-League.

PHOTOS: IAF rescues 2,000 people in snow-slammed Kashmir

PHOTOS: IAF rescues 2,000 people in snow-slammed Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

On Saturday, January 21, the Indian Air Force rescued 2,100 people marooned in snow-bound Jammu and Kashmir. Rediff.com finds out how the IAF managed one of the biggest evacuations in recent times.

North India in grip of biting cold, mercury reaches 0C in Churu

North India in grip of biting cold, mercury reaches 0C in Churu

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Amid a cold wave prevailing in parts of northern India, Palam in Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 6.5C while Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 5C, said India Meteorological Department on Monday.

When Katrina Took A Taxi

When Katrina Took A Taxi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Farhan tells us why he's lucky... Shalini is smiling for a reason...Soha-Kunal-Inaaya play in the snow...

Kargil avalanche: Mortal remains of Sepoy Vijay Kumar retrieved from under 12-ft of snow

Kargil avalanche: Mortal remains of Sepoy Vijay Kumar retrieved from under 12-ft of snow

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Army teams on Sunday recovered the body of a soldier who had gone missing following an avalanche in Kargil area of Jammu and Kashmir.

India's Worst Mountaineering Tragedy

India's Worst Mountaineering Tragedy

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

27 mountaineers perished in an avalanche in the mountains of Uttarakhand last week. The mountaineers were returning from a trek to the Draupadi's Danda mountain peak when disaster struck at 8.45 am in the morning.

Kerala village remembers 4 youth killed in Kashmir

Kerala village remembers 4 youth killed in Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The four young men from Chittur in Palakkad district who died in a car accident in Jammu and Kashmir on December 5 are remembered by their village as 'hardworking youth' who used to go on such trips everywhere.

Srinagar Draped In White Yet Again

Srinagar Draped In White Yet Again

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The Kashmir valley is cut off from the rest of the country as the Srinagar-Jammu national highway is closed and flights stand cancelled.

Siachen avalanche: Soldier survived for 6 days under 25-ft snow, rescued

Siachen avalanche: Soldier survived for 6 days under 25-ft snow, rescued

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

"It was a miraculous rescue. All efforts are being made to evacuate Lance Naik Hanaman Thappa to the hospital in the morning," Lt Gen D S Hooda, northern army commander, said.

Delhi govt plans artificial rain to curb air pollution

Delhi govt plans artificial rain to curb air pollution

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that inducing artificial rain can only be attempted when there are clouds or moisture available.

Tibet quake toll rises to 20; forecast of rain, snow

Tibet quake toll rises to 20; forecast of rain, snow

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The 7.9 Richter Scale temblor that struck Nepal on Saturday also affected parts of Tibet. The two border ports to Nepal were seriously affected.

Gosh! Is That A Tiger On The Streets Of Indore?

Gosh! Is That A Tiger On The Streets Of Indore?

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Tiger was roaming in the streets of Indore on May 08. A state of panic ensued in the area after the incident.

Choose From 20 New Shows/Films On OTT

Choose From 20 New Shows/Films On OTT

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Catch one of Mammootty's career best works, Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh and more on OTT this week.

Ice Ice Baby! The Antarctic Ice Marathon...

Ice Ice Baby! The Antarctic Ice Marathon...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Organisers describe it as "the southernmost marathon on Earth".

Why Nilam Sanjeep Xess Is An Indian Inspiration

Why Nilam Sanjeep Xess Is An Indian Inspiration

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The Army's brave four-legged soldiers. The determined BSF. Magical Gulmarg. Don't miss watching these videos.

Jannat In White

Jannat In White

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Why wait for next summer to bring out your white separates?

Katrina Gets The Summer Blues

Katrina Gets The Summer Blues

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Sara gets poetic... Mithila goes for a concert... Rajkummar is in New York...

Two Polish skiers killed in avalanche in J-K's Gulmarg, 21 rescued

Two Polish skiers killed in avalanche in J-K's Gulmarg, 21 rescued

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Officials said the cable car which ferries tourists up the 14,000 ft Afarwat mountain was used for the rescue operations.

Smriti, Pujara, Shami's Snowy Hols

Smriti, Pujara, Shami's Snowy Hols

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

While Virat Kohli and K L Rahul opted for Dubai to ring in the New Year, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammed Shami and Smriti Mandhana opted for the mountains.

17 ITBP jawans trapped in snow in Chamba, HP

17 ITBP jawans trapped in snow in Chamba, HP

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

The jawans are feared trapped under 12 to 14 feet of snow at the Saunthin post in the alpine region of Chamba district bordering Jammu and Kashmir.

The Splendour Of A Kashmiri Houseboat

The Splendour Of A Kashmiri Houseboat

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

A peek inside a Dal Lake mahal.

Toll rises to 267 in snow-hit J&K

Toll rises to 267 in snow-hit J&K

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

Thirty-three are still missing, while 468 were rescued across the state, they added.

Is Renault Duster Coming Back?

Is Renault Duster Coming Back?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The new Duster will go head-to-head with popular models like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, MG Astor, etc in the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment.

Raging winter storm has so far killed 50 people in US

Raging winter storm has so far killed 50 people in US

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The extreme circumstances in western New York were caused by numbing cold, howling winds, and heavy 'lake-effect' snow, which was picked up by freezing air flowing over warmer lake waters.

Indian Army's Invincibles On The Vigil

Indian Army's Invincibles On The Vigil

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Indian Army personnel patrol the border with China in heavy snow in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, February 7, 2022.

11 Enchanting, Must-Visit Temples

11 Enchanting, Must-Visit Temples

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Steep yourself in the atmosphere of some of most revered Hindu temples in India.

The Ladakh Scouts, Indian Army's snow warriors

The Ladakh Scouts, Indian Army's snow warriors

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind presents the President's Colours to the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre today, August 21. These are normally presented to units that distinguish themselves consistently over decades. The Ladakh Scouts became a regular army regiment only in June 2001 after its stunning performance in the Kargil conflict, notes Ajai Shukla.

Thousands of tourists stuck, Himachal CM calls it 'challenging task'

Thousands of tourists stuck, Himachal CM calls it 'challenging task'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

As many as 2,000 tourists stranded in Kasol area of Kullu district owing to incessant rainfall have been evacuated safely, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Wednesday.

My Maa's Diwalis in Uttarakhand

My Maa's Diwalis in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Though physically distant, the spirit of gaonwali diwali keeps her connected to the mystic hills of Uttarakhand

Salute These Heroes In Ladakh

Salute These Heroes In Ladakh

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

A task synonym of moving mountains is done every winter by Border Road Organisation(BRO) of IndiaIn below freezing temperatures, in the most difficult terrain, Border Road Organisation personnel clear snow many, many times every winter to keep the world's highest motorable roads open during the heavy snow season.

Day after Skymet's warning, IMD predicts normal south-west monsoon

Day after Skymet's warning, IMD predicts normal south-west monsoon

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The country can expect normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon season as a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and a lower snow cover over the northern hemisphere are likely to counter the evolving El Nino conditions, the India meteorological department (IMD) said on Tuesday.