News for 'birds'

Nicobar to lose 8.5 lakh rainforest trees for mega project

Nicobar to lose 8.5 lakh rainforest trees for mega project

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The project involves development of a military-civil, dual-use airport; international container trans-shipment terminal; a gas, diesel, and solar-based power plant, and a township.

India's Winter Olympic contingent COVID-free

India's Winter Olympic contingent COVID-free

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Wani is a part of the six-member Indian delegation at the Winter Olympics where Jammu and Kashmir skier Arif Khan is the only athlete from the country to have qualified this time.

The Water Warrior

The Water Warrior

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Coimbatore-based environmental activist R Manikandan, was named the South Zone Water Warrior by the Government of India's Jal Shakti ministry.

In Gandhi's Gujarat, elocution competition on 'role model' Godse

In Gandhi's Gujarat, elocution competition on 'role model' Godse

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

This issue came to light on Wednesday when local newspapers in the Valsad district published reports claiming that a girl student has won the elocution competition for speaking on the subject -"My Role Model - Nathuram Godse (Maro Adarsh - Nathuram Godse)".

Bird flu: High alert in Meghalaya

Bird flu: High alert in Meghalaya

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

With avian flu spreading fast in West Bengal, Meghalaya has sounded a high alert and an expert team is expected to reach the state on Thursday to oversee precautionary measures.

Bird flu: Assam on tight vigil

Bird flu: Assam on tight vigil

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Assam has instructed its bordering districts to keep a tight vigil and not to allow poultry products from the neighbouring West Bengal, where an outbreak of avian influenza has been reported.

PIX: Animals' day out

PIX: Animals' day out

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

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

The Designer Who Dressed Rashmika, Tejasswi

The Designer Who Dressed Rashmika, Tejasswi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Soham Acharya presented his nature-inspired fashion collection at the ongoing FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.

BJP used Raj Thackeray as pawn, will have to pay for his own karma: NCP

BJP used Raj Thackeray as pawn, will have to pay for his own karma: NCP

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Maharashtra NCP's chief spokesperson Mahesh Tapase also accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of following the use-and-throw policy and added that Raj Thackeray "will have to pay for his own karma".

The FUNNIEST Animals You Can See!

The FUNNIEST Animals You Can See!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Guffaw seeing these frontrunners in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2022.

Top line jitters for early birds

Top line jitters for early birds

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

India Inc's first quarter scorecard has been mixed so far. While net profit growth has shot up, the 154 companies that have declared their results have faltered on the turnover growth rate.

What are Akshay, Twinkle Celebrating?

What are Akshay, Twinkle Celebrating?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The holiday season has begun and Bollywood is busy vacationing. Just where are they?

MiG 25: The Fighter who Shot Differently

MiG 25: The Fighter who Shot Differently

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'Windows shook and rattled, and the thunderous growl of the engines doused even the sound of our noisy helicopter till such time the plane had lifted itself into the skies and disappeared from view.'

'Everybody in UP BJP is fed up of Yogi's dictatorial ways'

'Everybody in UP BJP is fed up of Yogi's dictatorial ways'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'Scores of important BJP MLAs are in touch with Akhileshji, but he has very humbly said that the SP's doors are now closed to BJP MLAs and leaders.'

The Parrot Whisperer From Pune!

The Parrot Whisperer From Pune!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The Hottest Videos of the Week!

Modi releases Namibian cheetahs in MP's Kuno National Park

Modi releases Namibian cheetahs in MP's Kuno National Park

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Seven decades after they became extinct in India, eight Cheetahs arrived in the country from Namibia by a special flight on Saturday morning and were released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park (KNP).

World Raises Its Voice. Will Leaders Listen?

World Raises Its Voice. Will Leaders Listen?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Even as world leaders continue to debate, climate change activists took to the streets of Glasgow for the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice march.

How BJP hopes to gain by taking Kuldeep Bishnoi into its fold

How BJP hopes to gain by taking Kuldeep Bishnoi into its fold

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

According to experts, Bishnoi had been sulking since the Congress ignored him for the post of its Haryana unit chief during a revamp earlier this year.

The Akasa Air experience as it takes to the skies

The Akasa Air experience as it takes to the skies

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Sundays are generally quiet days for air travel, but this Sunday was a tad different. There was quite an excitement at Gate 28 of Mumbai airport's Terminal 1 as Akasa Air, India's newest airline, prepared to take to the skies on Day 1. With a new fuel-efficient Boeing 737 Max aircraft and soft cushioned seats equipped with USB ports, Akasa Air hopes to bring freshness to the flying experience.

Arif Khan carries the tricolour and a billion dreams in Beijing

Arif Khan carries the tricolour and a billion dreams in Beijing

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Arif will be competing in Slalom and Giant Slalom events during the Games to be held from February 4 to 20.

'CDS must build military to win wars, not just defend borders'

'CDS must build military to win wars, not just defend borders'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

'General Anil Chauhan ticks all the right boxes as the new chief of defence staff.'

Photos! Futuristic styles that are too SEXY for this world

Photos! Futuristic styles that are too SEXY for this world

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Presenting some of the best looks from designer Iris Van Herpen's collection.

Kites music: Smooth like a bird's flight

Kites music: Smooth like a bird's flight

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Rajesh Roshan's score stays true to his tangent, traditionalist style while embracing modern sounds that impart the movie its smooth flight and soaring touch.

250 terrorists waiting across LoC, Army steps up vigil to counter intrusion

250 terrorists waiting across LoC, Army steps up vigil to counter intrusion

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

For the soldiers at this frontier, it's a battle that has to be fought on two fronts -- hostile neighbour and harsh winter, which is approaching.

Astounding Images from Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Astounding Images from Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Over 340,000 images from 211 territories were submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards 2022 and over 156,000 were entered into the Professional competition - the highest number of entries in the history of the Awards.

Yami's GORGEOUS photoshoot!

Yami's GORGEOUS photoshoot!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The actor posed for Elle India's latest cover.

Bird flu presence confirmed in Pakistan

Bird flu presence confirmed in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

The farms premises were disinfected after Ministry of Health sent teams to examine the workers and declared them healthy and free of infection.

Snags: DGCA orders SpiceJet to operate 50% of flights for 8 weeks

Snags: DGCA orders SpiceJet to operate 50% of flights for 8 weeks

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

During these eight weeks, the budget carrier will be subjected to "enhanced surveillance" by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

10 Ways To Keep Elderly Parents HEALTHY

10 Ways To Keep Elderly Parents HEALTHY

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Taking care of an elderly person in the family can be challenging. Here are some tips from Manali Sharma who works at the Aurum Senior and Assisted Living in Gurugram.

WATCH! Jaguar pilot drops bombs to save lives

WATCH! Jaguar pilot drops bombs to save lives

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Immediately after the take off, it encountered a flock of birds. The bird hit resulted in the failure of one of its engines.

Shamshera Review

Shamshera Review

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Shamshera's problem is a shocking inability to support its bombastic ideas with gripping drama. The result is the wastage of not one but two Ranbir Kapoors, observes Sukanya Verma.

Look what's hanging from Sonam's ears!

Look what's hanging from Sonam's ears!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Priyanka puts on a bikini... Radhika turns cinematographer...

1900 Olympics: The only time cricket was played at Games

1900 Olympics: The only time cricket was played at Games

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

With the Tokyo Olympics set to start on July 23, here is some trivia from the first two editions of the modern Olympics held in 1896 and 1900.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park.

How our netas killed 4 birds with one shot

How our netas killed 4 birds with one shot

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The passage of the historic Lokpal Bill by Rajya Sabha on Tuesday was celebrated by the entire political class but for reasons other than those stated publicly. Anita Katyal reports

Test Your Big Cat IQ

Test Your Big Cat IQ

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Do you know the differences between the cheetah and the leopard?

2 SpiceJet flights suffer snag, 1 had to land in Pak

2 SpiceJet flights suffer snag, 1 had to land in Pak

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The two episodes on a single day have taken the total number of technical malfunction incidents involving SpiceJet aircraft to seven in the last 17 days.

How I went from 0 to 50 surya namaskars in a day

How I went from 0 to 50 surya namaskars in a day

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Mandar Jog shares a list of things he learned during the lockdown.

Tiger shoots for Heropanti 2

Tiger shoots for Heropanti 2

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Ali works with Gal Gadot... Kalki enjoys a thali... Rahul finds Bollywood Hollywood in his drawer...

Marriage proposal at SCG melts hearts

Marriage proposal at SCG melts hearts

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The man wearing an Indian team jersey went down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend who was wearing a Socceroos jersey.