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Tiger walks record 1,300 km for mate and prey

Tiger walks record 1,300 km for mate and prey

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The big cat walked across two states for five months.

Chinkara case: Warrants issued against Aamir

Chinkara case: Warrants issued against Aamir

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

In the movie Lagaan, shooting was held mostly in Kutch, Chinkara footage was taken without the permission of the forest department, the sources said. A Bhuj court had issued bailable warrants against Aamir Khan, director of the movie Ashutosh Gowarikar, Aamir's former wife Reena Dutta, executive director Srinivas Rao and photographer Ashok Mehta on March 27.

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'Similar to the case of the digital payment system where the government created a public platform and others joined in, we are exploring a similar structure to create a PPP platform where the compute required for AI could be accessed by the small player.'

Build Ram temple in K'taka on lines of Ayodhya, minister urges Bommai

Build Ram temple in K'taka on lines of Ayodhya, minister urges Bommai

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Narayan said that Sri Ram temple should be built using 19 acres of space which belong to the Department of Muzrai at Ramadevarabetta.

Snakes to people, TN floods keep rescuers busy

Snakes to people, TN floods keep rescuers busy

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

During the heavy rains through the week here and other regions of Tamil Nadu not only inflatable boats, but preparedness, determination and presence of mind came in handy for personnel including policemen and women, civic and forest workers who rescued people, animals and snakes.

AP: High court wants report on autopsy of victims of police encounter

AP: High court wants report on autopsy of victims of police encounter

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

A human rights group on Wednesday moved the Hyderabad High Court on the killing of 20 people by Andhra Pradesh police in Tirupati forests saying it was "murder and not an encounter" even as the HC asked the state police chief to file a report by April 10 on steps taken for autopsies of the bodies.

Heroic auto driver and other amazing videos

Heroic auto driver and other amazing videos

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

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Scary! Couple spends 'chilling' morning with leopard in hotel room

Scary! Couple spends 'chilling' morning with leopard in hotel room

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

A couple vacationing in Nainital was chilled to the bones when they found a leopard pacing about their room.

Tribal eviction: 'SC order a setback for conservation in India'

Tribal eviction: 'SC order a setback for conservation in India'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Calling the Supreme Court order 'unjust' to the tribals as well as against the interest of wildlife conservation in India scientists have demanded cancellation of SC order

Assam: CBI inquiry into rhino poaching demanded

Assam: CBI inquiry into rhino poaching demanded

Rediff.com1 May 2008

As the state Wildlife and Forest Department's all 'efforts to gear up vigil in the habitats of endangered one-horned Asiatic rhinoceros' has come to a naught, the All Assam Students Union alleging nexus between rhino poachers and a section of people in power in the state has demanded an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation into incidents of rhino poaching in the state.

Are Adivasis being driven out to save the tiger?

Are Adivasis being driven out to save the tiger?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

'Why do you want the tribal communities to come out of the jungles?' 'For development?' 'Why cannot their development take place over there?' 'The Modi government is diluting the Forest Rights Act in the name of industrialisation and Project Tiger.'

Allu Arjun to star alongside Varun Dhawan in ABCD 2

Allu Arjun to star alongside Varun Dhawan in ABCD 2

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Telugu cinema right here!

It's time to rest for TN elephants

It's time to rest for TN elephants

Rediff.com23 Oct 2005

About 75 elephants were expected to take 'rest' in the camp at Theppakkadu, being organised by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments for the third year in a row.

Tiger poaching kingpin surrenders

Tiger poaching kingpin surrenders

Rediff.com24 Jun 2005

Mehtrotra also said the fresh tiger census at the Sariska was completed last week but the findings are yet to be released by the state government.\n

Former legislator surrenders in tiger skin case

Former legislator surrenders in tiger skin case

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

Former legislator Subhash Karemore, in trouble because of his alleged involvement in the illicit trade of tiger skins, finally surrendered before wildlife authorities after evading the law for almost a week.

Shahtoosh case: Sahil Zaroo gets bail

Shahtoosh case: Sahil Zaroo gets bail

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

Sahil Zaroo, held in a shahtoosh shawl theft case, was on Tuesday granted bail by a Mumbai court.

Manipur: Several feared dead in fresh clashes; CM defers rally

Manipur: Several feared dead in fresh clashes; CM defers rally

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Rumours are flying that several people were killed and injured in police action in the town, hours after a bandh called by Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) concluded at 4 pm.

Digvijaya Singh booked for sharing FB post on RSS ex-chief Golwalkar

Digvijaya Singh booked for sharing FB post on RSS ex-chief Golwalkar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Following the post, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accused Congress leaders of spreading "misinformation" and creating social hatred by sharing a "false" post on Golwalkar.

Freedom evades white crocodile

Freedom evades white crocodile

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

The Orissa forest department has once again deferred a proposal to release Gori, the country's only white crocodile in captivity, in the wild.

Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga Review

Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga Review

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga is a boring, overlongm tale of an eccentric with delusions of leadership, sighs Deepa Gahlot.

'Congrats Param, you just made sanitation sexy'

'Congrats Param, you just made sanitation sexy'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

No prizes for guessing what the BJP's election campaign is going to be, and who will provide important inputs for it.

Kerala CM turns the heat on Tata Tea

Kerala CM turns the heat on Tata Tea

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan has taken up the anti-encroachment drive on a war footing and was in Munnar on Wednesday to monitor the taking over of 1,300 acres allegedly held by Tata Tea.

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM, allots portfolios

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM, allots portfolios

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Patel was administered the oath as the 18th chief minister by Governor Acharya Devvrat at a function held at the Helipad Ground near the new Secretariat.

Cabinet secretary Gauba to head panel monitoring civil servants' training

Cabinet secretary Gauba to head panel monitoring civil servants' training

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba will head a top panel, including a senior official from the Prime Minister's Office and seven secretaries, to monitor the implementation of the Centre's ambitious Mission Karmayogi programme for training of government employees, officials said on Monday.

SC allows sand mining in Bihar, says ban causes huge loss

SC allows sand mining in Bihar, says ban causes huge loss

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The top court said a balanced approach of sustainable development ensuring environmental safeguards needs to be resorted to while dealing with the issue of sand mining.

Muslim Marries Off Daughter to Hindu

Muslim Marries Off Daughter to Hindu

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

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Wild ass robs agarias' livelihood

Wild ass robs agarias' livelihood

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

The Little Rann has been a traditional salt producing area as it produces 21 per cent of total salt production of India.

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

At 79, Zoramthanga is working to rebuild his image as the people's CM.

Virat Kohli bats for Number 44

Virat Kohli bats for Number 44

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Virat Kohli calls for relocation of Jaipur elephant

I was forced to testify against Salman: witness

I was forced to testify against Salman: witness

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

Dulani had turned hostile in 2001 and has been absconding since then.

NGO Centre for Policy Research barred from receiving foreign funds

NGO Centre for Policy Research barred from receiving foreign funds

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The ministry of home affairs has suspended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licence of prominent public think-tank Centre for Policy Research (CPR) over violation of laws, officials said on Thursday.

Stalin keeps home portfolio, PT Rajan gets finance

Stalin keeps home portfolio, PT Rajan gets finance

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's Cabinet, including him, would be 34-member strong and he has retained senior leaders like Duraimurugan and over a dozen shall be ministers for the first time.

U'khand CM Dhami allots portfolios, keeps over 2 dozen depts for himself

U'khand CM Dhami allots portfolios, keeps over 2 dozen depts for himself

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

These include home, industrial development (mining), justice, labour, excise, environment conservation and climate change, disaster management and rehabilitation and civil aviation.

Mughal Garden turns a beautiful gold

Mughal Garden turns a beautiful gold

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

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Bird flu outbreak: Centre issues advisory to 4 states

Bird flu outbreak: Centre issues advisory to 4 states

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The Centre on Wednesday said Avian Influenza, or the bird flu outbreak, has been reported at 12 epicentres in four states -- Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh -- and advisories have been issued to contain further spread of the infection in poultry ducks, crows and migratory birds.

Stalin's son Udhayanidhi made minister, says work will speak

Stalin's son Udhayanidhi made minister, says work will speak

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam legislator and the party's youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin was sworn in as minister in Chennai on Wednesday by Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi.

Why we must save our tigers

Why we must save our tigers

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Amith Bhavikatti shares his story.

11 more die in Assam floods, toll rises to 47

11 more die in Assam floods, toll rises to 47

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

A total of 1.79 lakh hectare agricultural land was submerged and around 90 per cent of rhino habitats -- the Kaziranga National Park and the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary -- are under water.

Militants attack police vehicle in Jammu region

Militants attack police vehicle in Jammu region

Rediff.com7 Sep 2003

The vehicle was carrying the bodies of a forest department official and an SPO, killed on Saturday in an encounter, for burial.