News for 'Wildlife photographs'

Need travel ideas for May?

Need travel ideas for May?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

From Bali to Bhutan, we'll tell you the places to head to!

'The power crisis will not last long'

'The power crisis will not last long'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

'This is a crisis which did not happen overnight. It was happening slowly.' 'Now we are mining very fast and this crisis won't last long.'

Of beach bods and colourful bikinis

Of beach bods and colourful bikinis

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

These bikini clad models will give you some serious fitness goals.

On Day 1, Biden signs 15 executive orders

On Day 1, Biden signs 15 executive orders

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The president said he will be signing a number of executive orders over the next several days of the week.

Assam artist chronicles lockdown events in 100 drawings

Assam artist chronicles lockdown events in 100 drawings

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Kishor Kumar Das minutely observed ordinary household objects, mostly traditional Assamese items, and used them as motifs to interpret them in relation to the happenings beyond one's home.

2 lionesses run over by train near Gir forest

2 lionesses run over by train near Gir forest

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Two fully-grown Asiatic lionesses were killed under a running train in eastern Gir, Gujarat on Wednesday.

Indian green economist wins 'environment Nobel'

Indian green economist wins 'environment Nobel'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Renowned Indian environmental economist and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) goodwill ambassador Pavan Sukhdev has won the 2020 Tyler Prize, regarded as the 'Nobel Prize for the Environment', for his ground-breaking "green economy" work. Sukhdev, 59, who will receive the award alongside conservation biologist Gretchen Daily, has been acknowledged for his work on bringing the economic consequences of environmental degradation and loss to the attention of corporate and political decision-makers.

Mumbaikars step out to save city's green lung from metro project

Mumbaikars step out to save city's green lung from metro project

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Braving the downpour, Mumbaikars came together on Sunday to protest against the cutting of over 2,700 trees in Aarey milk Colony for the upcoming metro shed project.

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'The projects that the government started to bring within Goa were totally anti-Goa and anti-people.' 'Can anyone describe a project as development when it is going to cause wanton destruction of people's houses, their surroundings and livelihoods and destruction of forests?'

Why I left my wealth to my elephants

Why I left my wealth to my elephants

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

'My elephants saved my life.' 'They love me more than my family members who only love my property.'

17 reasons to LOVE Barbie dolls on International Women's Day

17 reasons to LOVE Barbie dolls on International Women's Day

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Can you guess even one of them?

Leonardo DiCaprio's brush with India

Leonardo DiCaprio's brush with India

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

The actor met Indian Minister of Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh at an event in New York on Thursday.

Assam flood toll rises to 11, lakhs affected

Assam flood toll rises to 11, lakhs affected

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

The flood situation affected nearly 26.5 lakh people across 28 districts.

Goa, Bali among Indian's favourite destination this monsoon

Goa, Bali among Indian's favourite destination this monsoon

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Read on to find out about the other destination trending this season.

PHOTOS: In Kaziranga, Wills-Kate enjoy Bihu on the eve of Assamese New Year

PHOTOS: In Kaziranga, Wills-Kate enjoy Bihu on the eve of Assamese New Year

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The royal couple received a warm welcome at the national park, which is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinos, as young men and women danced to foot-tapping music.

Over 1,000 bird deaths reported; Centre issues advisories

Over 1,000 bird deaths reported; Centre issues advisories

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Fresh bird deaths were reported on Tuesday, including over 900 from Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, amid cases of avian influenza in 10 states and union territories, with the Centre saying it has issued advisories on testing and maintaining sufficient stock of PPE kits for culling operations.

'Let's appreciate what remains of our wilderness'

'Let's appreciate what remains of our wilderness'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Sandesh Kadur dropped out of a University of Texas hotel management course over five years ago to join the environment protection movement and began to focus on wildlife photography. Today, he is one of the most recognised names in the field.

Unusual summer pics: Even dewdrops cast a shadow!

Unusual summer pics: Even dewdrops cast a shadow!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Why must so many elephants die on the railway tracks?

Why must so many elephants die on the railway tracks?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'The prime minister can think of bullet trains and speed, but cannot think of special measures to save these magnificent creatures.'

The ticking time bombs in the Constitution

The ticking time bombs in the Constitution

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The Constitution is a terrific document, but it is also one that has suppressed the Hindu majoritarian sentiment. We are living through times when this suppression is being popularly rejected, notes Aakar Patel.

What judge said while sentencing Salman

What judge said while sentencing Salman

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

'The accused is a popular actor whose deeds are followed by people.'

Not Indian culture: Govt on elephant's killing in Kerala

Not Indian culture: Govt on elephant's killing in Kerala

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The elephant had died on May 27 after she ate the pineapple stuffed with crackers and forest officials said that it died standing in river Velliyar after it suffered an injury in its lower jaw.

The beauty that lies below the water!

The beauty that lies below the water!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The underwater world has never looked so magical, mysterious and mesmerising. These photographs are some of the stunning medal winners in the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021 contest.

Why India should be worried even though tiger numbers are up

Why India should be worried even though tiger numbers are up

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

'We are rushing to 'develop' without carefully valuing natural areas.' 'With careful land use planning and scientific zonation at least 5 to 10 per cent of the country's land can be secured for tigers and other such species, and another 5 to 15 per cent kept under low-impact uses to support biodiversity that can coexist with human uses.'

Jobs lost due to lockdown, homes ravaged by cyclone: Migrants' plight

Jobs lost due to lockdown, homes ravaged by cyclone: Migrants' plight

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Migrant labourers in South 24 Parganas who lost their jobs due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown are left with nothing due to the monstrous cyclone now.

Raveena sizzles in PETA ad

Raveena sizzles in PETA ad

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

The Bollywood actress bares all in sexy new PETA ad.

#IncredibleIndia: The best travel pics of 2016

#IncredibleIndia: The best travel pics of 2016

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

We bring you the best travel pics shared by you, dear readers.

Antarctica in photos: What the end of the world looks like

Antarctica in photos: What the end of the world looks like

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Get ready to pack your bags!

10 road trips you can take from Mumbai

10 road trips you can take from Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Think beyond the obvious and explore these unusual getaways.

Captain Tania Shergill makes history

Captain Tania Shergill makes history

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'Every bit of the parade is important. Everything that is being executed, you have to be completely in it,' says Captain Tania Shergill, the first woman adjutant at a Republic Day parade.

Why we need our flying jewels

Why we need our flying jewels

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Butterflies aren't just easy on the eyes. Their presence in a place indicates the relative health of the environment.

Son of Cecil the lion killed by trophy hunter

Son of Cecil the lion killed by trophy hunter

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Xanda, a six-year-old male, was killed just outside Hwange National Park in north west Zimbabwe -- near the spot where Cecil died two years ago.

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Warne, Ponting, Langer to play Twenty20 bushfire match; Serena donates Auckland winnings to help raise money.

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'This is the only place on earth where Elephas maximus climbs to these heights.'

Rain, floods kill 69 in 3 states; red alert in Kerala

Rain, floods kill 69 in 3 states; red alert in Kerala

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

At least 33 people have been killed in flash floods in Bihar till Tuesday evening and 25.71 lakh people are affected in 16 districts of the state.

Inside the Botswana camp where Harry and Meghan's love blossomed

Inside the Botswana camp where Harry and Meghan's love blossomed

Rediff.com4 May 2018

A glimpse of the 854 (Rs 77,400)-a-night safari where the British royal's love blossomed with the American star.

WOW! 14 images that steal the show

WOW! 14 images that steal the show

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Take a look at some of the most striking images from the contest, and see a full gallery on Smithsonian's website.

Meet the Ghostbusters

Meet the Ghostbusters

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Exploring India hopes to bust myths surrounding ghosts. 'The only way to defeat fear is by facing it. If that happens, we'll just deal with it,' say Exploring India's founders.

Onboard the amazing Tiger Express

Onboard the amazing Tiger Express

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Get ready for a great safari across some of the best national parks in the country, courtesy the Indian Railways.

PHOTOS: Royals in the jungle: Will and Kate@Kaziranga

PHOTOS: Royals in the jungle: Will and Kate@Kaziranga

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

British royal couple Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton on Thursday visited the Kaziranga National Park in a jeep safari.