News for 'hill station'

Asha Bhosle's birthday gift to her fans

Asha Bhosle's birthday gift to her fans

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Not one to mince words, Asha Bhosle is expected to drop a few hot potatoes, which may embarrass her illustrious Mangeshkar family.

#FIFAFever: The Real Reason Ananya Is Excited!

#FIFAFever: The Real Reason Ananya Is Excited!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

When stars travel, they make lovely pictures on social media.

Travel pix: A monastery in Karnataka

Travel pix: A monastery in Karnataka

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Rediff readers shared these pictures of India from their travels.

Blast at Assam railway station kills 3

Blast at Assam railway station kills 3

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Suspected militants hurled the grenade and escaped using the crowd at the station as cover.

Top 6: Getaways to beat the Delhi heat

Top 6: Getaways to beat the Delhi heat

Rediff.com19 May 2014

If you want to escape the sweltering Delhi summers, these are the places to visit.

Curfew imposed in Imphal valley after violent protests

Curfew imposed in Imphal valley after violent protests

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Curfew was imposed in the entire Imphal valley on Thursday following violent protests for the release of five men, including a trained cadre of a banned terror outfit, who were arrested earlier this week on the charges of extortion.

Five stoned to death near Pune

Five stoned to death near Pune

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

The victims were sleeping outside the railway station of the popular hill station when the incident happened, police said.

The breathtaking Himalayan town of Kalimpong

The breathtaking Himalayan town of Kalimpong

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Bornav Raychaudhury goes on a journey to this beautiful Himalayan town in West Bengal.

'What did the people we vote for in past do for us?'

'What did the people we vote for in past do for us?'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

'If the government can conduct elections during such a time, I am sure they can find ways to bring peace and address the concerns of people. Everything that we had built over the years got burnt and now we are supposed to start our lives from scratch and we should also vote?'

10 Metro stations to remain closed on Sunday as well

10 Metro stations to remain closed on Sunday as well

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Ten Metro stations in Central Delhi, which were closed down on Saturday for an indefinite period, will be out of bounds for the public on Sunday as well to prevent agitators from reaching India Gate to protest the death of the gang-rape victim.

Why Lavasa simply can't stay out of controversy

Why Lavasa simply can't stay out of controversy

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Lavasa Corporation is rushing to complete its township. No one knows if the promoter is complying with environmental conditions on which it was allowed to resume work.

Jayasurya, Anoop Menon in David & Goliath

Jayasurya, Anoop Menon in David & Goliath

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The film is directed by National award winning director Rajeev Nath.

Recommend your favourite monsoon weekend getaway!

Recommend your favourite monsoon weekend getaway!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

This monsoon suggest to our readers your favourite getaways and things you can do there.

IAF chopper roped in to douse massive forest fires in U'khand

IAF chopper roped in to douse massive forest fires in U'khand

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The situation in the district worsened on Friday with the flames reaching the high court colony in the Pines area.

6 Places To Visit For A Memorable Diwali

6 Places To Visit For A Memorable Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

You can have a traditional Diwali celebration with your family at these special spots.

Tendulkar heads for Mussoorie post ODI retirement

Tendulkar heads for Mussoorie post ODI retirement

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

After announcing retirement from One-day cricket, Sachin Tendulkar headed straight for hill station Mussoorie in Uttarakhand, where he is likely to celebrate Christmas and the New Year.

In the isle of serendipity

In the isle of serendipity

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Sudatta Roy's fear gave way to awe during her five-day long vacation in Sri Lanka.

Shiv Sena man shot by BJP MLA critical; Oppn guns for Shinde

Shiv Sena man shot by BJP MLA critical; Oppn guns for Shinde

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The BJP MLA alleged that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is "trying to create a kingdom of criminals in Maharashtra".

Violent protests continue in Manipur over killing of youths

Violent protests continue in Manipur over killing of youths

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Protest rallies erupted in Imphal with thousands of students marching towards the centre of the city, sloganeering against the kidnapping and killing of two youths for the second consecutive day on Wednesday.

Warring Kukis, Meitis agree on one thing: Not right time for polls

Warring Kukis, Meitis agree on one thing: Not right time for polls

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Living separately and refusing to co-exist in future, many members of both Kukis and Meitis communities ask - why elections at this time and what difference will they make?

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The OTT boom has proved a boon for a lot of hibernating '90s beauties as they rediscover themselves in exciting new avatars.

Misty days in Coorg!

Misty days in Coorg!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

A slice of nature, a sip of wine

A slice of nature, a sip of wine

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

In violence-hit Manipur, the general buzz associated with elections and the related paraphernalia of posters, banners and rallies are missing but it is the presence of these brown boxes with pictures of guns that is symbolic of the strife-ridden society struggling to return to normalcy.

A mountain railway that existed 125 years ago

A mountain railway that existed 125 years ago

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Meghalaya does not have a rail link at present but around 125 years ago people from this quaint hill-station made memorable journeys on one of the most romantic mountain railways of the world the Cherra Companyganj State Railways (CCSR).

A taste of heaven? Dalhousie beckons

A taste of heaven? Dalhousie beckons

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

Blurr Review: Striking Atmosphere, Wobbly Vision

Blurr Review: Striking Atmosphere, Wobbly Vision

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Taapsee's strong performance powers through an intriguing premise gone kaput in a bogus third act, observes Sukanya Verma.

Kuki students' shutdown call affects normal life in Manipur's Churachandpur

Kuki students' shutdown call affects normal life in Manipur's Churachandpur

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

All marketplaces in the town were deserted and attendance in government and private offices was nil. Schools and colleges also remained shut, officials said.

Where would you like to holiday?

Where would you like to holiday?

Rediff.com7 May 2007

Are you a beach-lover, or are you at home in hillstations? Tell us why!

Day 7 of tunnel rescue: Vertical drilling to begin soon

Day 7 of tunnel rescue: Vertical drilling to begin soon

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Larger diameter pipes have also been inserted up to a length of 42 metres through the debris on Sunday morning to provide enough food and other essentials to the trapped workers, a control room set up at the site said.

CBI takes over probe in Manipur sexual assault video

CBI takes over probe in Manipur sexual assault video

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The video, which drew widespread condemnation, shows the men constantly molesting the two helpless women, who cry and plead with their captors to spare them the horror.

Don't miss! 7 breathtaking pics from Darjeeling

Don't miss! 7 breathtaking pics from Darjeeling

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The mesmerising hill station located in West Bengal is a must visit place for every travel enthusiast, says Hitesh Harisinghani.

VOTE: India's most overrated New Year's travel destinations

VOTE: India's most overrated New Year's travel destinations

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

No one wants to be home on New Year's Eve right? But would you instead want to be at one of these places? We should doubt it. Presenting the most overrated New Year's Eve destinations! Take a poll and tell us which one tops the list:

'Desh Se Bada Kuch Bhi Nahi Hai'

'Desh Se Bada Kuch Bhi Nahi Hai'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'He fulfilled his farz to his country,' a grieving mother says of Major Mustafa Bohara who was awarded the Shaurya Chakra, the nation's third-highest medal for gallantry in peacetime. 'He fulfilled his farz to his country,' said his proud mother of her soldier son.

Manipur women paraded naked: 5 cops suspended

Manipur women paraded naked: 5 cops suspended

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

The officials said immediately after the video of the incident surfaced on July 19, Manipur police decided to suspend the station in-charge of Nongpok Sekmai police station in Thoubal district and four other police personnel.

Sports Shorts: Ennis-Hill not expecting apology; F1 to ditch 'halo' protection

Sports Shorts: Ennis-Hill not expecting apology; F1 to ditch 'halo' protection

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

PIX: Salman Khan's SWANKY Bigg Boss pad!

PIX: Salman Khan's SWANKY Bigg Boss pad!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Here's a peek at the actor's incredible Swiss-style chalet in Lonavla.

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Wayanad will continue to support Rahul but not to the same extent as in 2019, when his margin of victory had been enormous. Articulate, to the point and speaking in fluent Malayalam, CPI's Annie Raja, had the people who gathered to see her, listening in rapt attention, notes Shyam G Menon.

Betting: Rs 10,000 crore riding on the World Cup!

Betting: Rs 10,000 crore riding on the World Cup!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

With the cricket World Cup mood building up, bookies and punters across India have taken their positions. Sources involved in betting, who did not want to be identified, fearing police action, estimate a turnover of about Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion).

Munnar second-best Asian travel destination for 2010

Munnar second-best Asian travel destination for 2010

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The serene hills of Munnar in Kerala, have been honoured as Asia's second best in TripAdvisor's 2010 Traveller's Choice Destination awards. Asia's top destination is Tokyo, followed by Munnar in second and Siem Reap in third spot. To see which other vacation hotspots made it to the top 25 list, read on.