News for 'elephant'

'Dragon, elephant's tango' to boost BRICS: China

'Dragon, elephant's tango' to boost BRICS: China

Rediff.com19 May 2013

As Premier Li Keqiang left Beijing for India, China on Sunday said that if the two Asian giants "tango" together, the BRICS grouping would get a boost and efforts to safeguard the rights of developing countries strengthened.

India ready to back any effort for better environment, global wellness: Modi

India ready to back any effort for better environment, global wellness: Modi

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Giving the slogan of "one earth, many efforts", he said India is ready to lend its support to actions to make environment better and improve global wellness.

Why the elephant is dancing

Why the elephant is dancing

Rediff.com4 May 2006

The Woes Of Wayanad Continue

The Woes Of Wayanad Continue

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Away from the distraction of its new high-profile politics, Wayanad's worries seemed very down to earth, discovers Shyam G Menon.

Virat Kohli bats for Number 44

Virat Kohli bats for Number 44

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Virat Kohli calls for relocation of Jaipur elephant

Photos! What you missed at Thailand's Songkran festival

Photos! What you missed at Thailand's Songkran festival

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Every year in the month of April, Thailand celebrates the Songkran festival.

The gentle giants of Sonepur

The gentle giants of Sonepur

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Asia's oldest and largest cattle fair may soon lose its star attraction.

'We Will Stop Bharat Jodo Yatra'

'We Will Stop Bharat Jodo Yatra'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

'If Mr Rahul Gandhi is coming to Rajasthan he should also know how his own chief minister is throttling the voices of the people belonging to the most backward classes.'

Mountbatten's Indian valuables auctioned for Rs 56 crore

Mountbatten's Indian valuables auctioned for Rs 56 crore

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

A diamond bracelet and jewelled decorative elephants from Jaipur are some of the Indian heirlooms that made up a collection of 350 personal items belonging to Patricia Mountbatten, Lord Louis Mountbatten's eldest daughter, which fetched over £5.6 million (Rs 56 crore) at an auction in London.

Why doesn't Amit Shah rule out NRC in clear terms: Chidambaram

Why doesn't Amit Shah rule out NRC in clear terms: Chidambaram

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

The former home minister also said that the "highest quarters (in government) don't inspire trust".

Elephant Amazon strides quietly as rivals scurry around

Elephant Amazon strides quietly as rivals scurry around

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Next month, US e-commerce giant Amazon is set to complete a year in India.

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been the longest-running and most prestigious nature and wildlife photography competition that has been recognising the world's best nature photography every year since 1965.

'Human beings are scary'

'Human beings are scary'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

'Animals understand you well.' 'They understand your vibe.' 'If they feel there is no harm from you, they will love you for life.'

Meet The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

Meet The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The results for the People's Choice Award for the Wildlife Photographer Of The Year are in.

Heavy rains claim 18 lives in Kerala so far, thousands displaced

Heavy rains claim 18 lives in Kerala so far, thousands displaced

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

In a statement, it said 198 properties in the state were partially damaged and 30 houses completely destroyed in the rains from July 31 to till date.

Ponniyin Selvan: 1 Review: AWESOME!

Ponniyin Selvan: 1 Review: AWESOME!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Watch this dream come true for Mani Ratnam and cinema on the largest screen possible, insists Sukanya Verma. Ponniyin Selvan: 1 Review

Buddhism revived under Modi govt: Global Buddhist body; hails India's mission

Buddhism revived under Modi govt: Global Buddhist body; hails India's mission

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

He recalled PM Modi's message at the United Nations and hailed India's mission "to save the planet from conflict and violence" through the principles of Buddhism.

Over 1,200 gifts of Modi go under hammer, NCC card among most sought after

Over 1,200 gifts of Modi go under hammer, NCC card among most sought after

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

The auction is being conducted through web portal pmmementos.gov.in and it has one section that lists items under the head 'Most Participated Auction'.

For 2nd year, Thrissur Pooram to be held without people's participation

For 2nd year, Thrissur Pooram to be held without people's participation

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Kerala's iconic Thrissur Pooram, considered as the festival of festivals in the state, will be held this week without people's participation, considering the surge in Covid-19 cases in the southern state, officials said Thrissur on Tuesday.

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.

Rahul does not like backseat driving: Jairam Ramesh

Rahul does not like backseat driving: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The Bharat Jodo Yatra, Ramesh said, has been a "real booster dose" for the public relationship of the Congress.

Can Modi Halt The Brutal Ukraine War?

Can Modi Halt The Brutal Ukraine War?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

India has maintained communication with both Russia and Ukraine. It is time Narendra Modi steps up on the world stage and plays the role of peacemaker, suggests military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Let the Dragon and Elephant tango

Let the Dragon and Elephant tango

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

To enter into a strategic partnership with India is not an expedient. Rather, it is a firm goal and a strategic decision for the Chinese government.

Collectors' items: Some of these exotic pets cost Rs 150,000!

Collectors' items: Some of these exotic pets cost Rs 150,000!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

White-lipped tamarin is a type of monkey that lives in the Amazon area of Brazil and Bolivia. Prevost's squirrel is a colourful species from the forests in the Thai-Malay Peninsula and nearby islands. Sugar gliders are tiny marsupials - 6.3 to 8.3 inches in length - native to Australia.

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).

Asaram Bapu, the 'elephant', calls critics 'barking dogs'

Asaram Bapu, the 'elephant', calls critics 'barking dogs'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Addressing his supporters, an unapologetic Asaram described himself as elephant and said, "First one dog started barking. Then another dog started barking. And then all dogs started barking. If the elephant runs after dogs, then their (dogs) value increases and the elephant's decreases. Why should I run after them?"

Junglee Review: Gimmicky affair

Junglee Review: Gimmicky affair

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

What could have been an extraordinary movie fails to hit the mark, notes Urvi Parikh.

'Adani port project will be an environmental disaster'

'Adani port project will be an environmental disaster'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'People should realise that what we are fighting for today is actually for tomorrow, for future generations.'

Will submit to the majesty of law: Sidhu on SC order

Will submit to the majesty of law: Sidhu on SC order

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Sidhu was in Patiala to take part in a protest against inflation when the Supreme Court verdict came in.

Neeraj's javelin, Lovlina's gloves headline second day of e-auction

Neeraj's javelin, Lovlina's gloves headline second day of e-auction

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Neeraj Chopra's Tokyo Olympics javelin and Lovlina Borgohain's boxing gloves hogged the limelight on day two of the third edition of the e-auction of gifts presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.

Jaipur: Elephant kills guide, injures 2

Jaipur: Elephant kills guide, injures 2

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

The animal got irritated at being turned around for photographs.

Wild jumbos score over Rahul for Wayanad tribals

Wild jumbos score over Rahul for Wayanad tribals

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

'We face problems due to attacks by elephants at our homes inside the forest. We won't cast vote this time. There is no use of participating in elections'

Psst... Anushka joins Virat in Sri Lanka

Psst... Anushka joins Virat in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

The Star and the Skipper and some adorable elephants.

My statues represent 'will of the people': Mayawati

My statues represent 'will of the people': Mayawati

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Mayawati also sought the dismissal of a plea, which alleged that pubic funds were misused in the construction of memorials and statues.

All about Junglee

All about Junglee

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Junglee is about elephant rescue operation.

Congress' SC leader Joginder Mann quits party

Congress' SC leader Joginder Mann quits party

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Sources said that Mann is likely to join the Aam Aadmi Party.

Buy these photos and you might help save the wildlife

Buy these photos and you might help save the wildlife

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Love wildlife and want to help in saving them? Here's a chance to do so from the comfort of your house. Presenting Prints for Nature -- a fine art photographic print sale offering collectors the chance to own work from some of the most impactful names in the photography industry and contribute to conservation. The initiative was created by National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale and includes eighty-five fine art and nature photographers who have generously donated prints for this cause. All of the net proceeds will go directly to support Conservation International's core initiatives. It will support those on the front lines protecting our wild lands and our most vulnerable species, at a time of critical need. The sale ends December 10, 2020. Please visit https://www.printsfornature.com/ to learn more.

Up Close, With Tiger Shroff

Up Close, With Tiger Shroff

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Kangana, Shahid shoot (not for the same film)... Kareena's cute wish for Soha...

Why PETA is upset with Priyanka-Nick's wedding

Why PETA is upset with Priyanka-Nick's wedding

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

They congratulated the couple, but slammed them for animal abuse at the wedding.

'Election results will shock Akhilesh'

'Election results will shock Akhilesh'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

'The people of Uttar Pradesh have already made up their mind to puncture the Samajwadi Party's cycle, kick away the Bahujan Samaj Party's elephant, and remove shadows of the already-vanished hand of the Congress.'