News for 'himalayas'

Amarnath yatra suspended for second day due to heavy rain, landslide

Amarnath yatra suspended for second day due to heavy rain, landslide

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

According to the officials, fresh batches of pilgrims were not allowed to leave Jammu to embark on their yatra due to closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.

Alia-Ayan Party With The Ambanis

Alia-Ayan Party With The Ambanis

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

*Everyone* turned up when Nita and Mukesh Ambani invited them to their home Antilia in south Mumbai for Ganesh Chaturthi.

How Kuldeep, Ashwin sent England crashing on Day 1

How Kuldeep, Ashwin sent England crashing on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Kuldeep Yadav wrecked England's top order and fellow spinner Ravichandran Ashwin polished off the tail to bundle out England in just over two sessions.

What's Mrunal Doing In Kashmir?

What's Mrunal Doing In Kashmir?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Aditi honoured in Dubai... Sonal turns poet...Kalki goes surfing...

Bhutanese beer crosses the Himalayas into India

Bhutanese beer crosses the Himalayas into India

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Bhutanese brewery Serbhum is behind Kati Patang, a beer sold by Delhi-based Empyrean Spirits. Launched in Zesty Amber and Snappy Wheat variants in 2018, Kati Patang prides itself on being "brewed with the happiest water on earth".

Once Nehru said 'India second, China first': Jaishankar

Once Nehru said 'India second, China first': Jaishankar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday targeted Jawaharlal Nehru and claimed that past mistakes were responsible for the problems such as Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) and occupation of some parts of the Indian territory by China.

Looking at Shriya's Australian Holiday

Looking at Shriya's Australian Holiday

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Shriya Pilgaonkar loves to travel.

When Manushi, Rekha, Raveena Glittered!

When Manushi, Rekha, Raveena Glittered!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The GlobalSpa Awards, held in Mumbai on September 13, had a red carpet it could be proud of.

Registration for Kedarnath yatra suspended till Apr 30 due to bad weather

Registration for Kedarnath yatra suspended till Apr 30 due to bad weather

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

The government will review the weather conditions in the coming days and accordingly take a decision in the interest of the pilgrims, he said.

El Nino Clouds Hover Over August Rainfall

El Nino Clouds Hover Over August Rainfall

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The El Nino impact on the Indian monsoon typically manifests by way of extended break in rainfall.

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Popular doesn't always mean best. Here's why.

Manisha Koirala treks in the Himalayas

Manisha Koirala treks in the Himalayas

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

The actress is traveling in her native Nepal.

Sonakshi Gets Naughty In Egypt!

Sonakshi Gets Naughty In Egypt!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The New Year has started, and many film folk have resumed work. But for many others, the holiday isn't over just yet!

Shriya's Holiday In The Clouds!

Shriya's Holiday In The Clouds!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Shriya Pilgaonkar takes a break from her busy shoot life to relax in the Himalayas!

PIX: England fans have a ball in nippy Dharamsala!

PIX: England fans have a ball in nippy Dharamsala!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The fifth and final Test is still two days away but thousands of English fans have flocked to the hill station.

Amarnath Yatra leaves Saina grateful and inspired

Amarnath Yatra leaves Saina grateful and inspired

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Nehwal expressed gratitude to the J-K administration, the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) and the security forces.

6 Must-Visit Shiva Temples

6 Must-Visit Shiva Temples

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Explore some of the majestic temples dedicated to Lord Shiva across the country.

Aamir Khan, Sanjay Dutt At A Prayer Meet

Aamir Khan, Sanjay Dutt At A Prayer Meet

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Quite a few film folk attended the prayer meet for restaurateur Kishor Bajaj on March 22.

'No emergency exit was built inside the tunnel'

'No emergency exit was built inside the tunnel'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'If you are constructing the tunnel in the Himalayan region, then if you have constructed 10 metres of tunnel, first you will have to do proper treatment and ensure the stability of this constructed structure.' 'You cannot just throw concrete on the ceiling and sidewall of the tunnel for permanent stability. That will not work.'

Aamir Parties With Kartik Aaryan

Aamir Parties With Kartik Aaryan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Arpita Khan and Aayush Sharma invited their friends from the industry over for their annual Eid party.

Mago Chuna Is Ready To Defend India Against China

Mago Chuna Is Ready To Defend India Against China

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The residents of the Arunachali village, Mago Chuna, have a message for our neighbouring nation.

There isn't going to be a war in the Himalayas

There isn't going to be a war in the Himalayas

Rediff.com7 May 2018

'That is important for Modi politically when he launches a do-or-die campaign seeking a renewed mandate in the 2019 poll,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Did US provide real-time intel to India on Chinese 'incursion'?

Did US provide real-time intel to India on Chinese 'incursion'?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The US provided crucial intelligence to the Indian military last year that helped it successfully tackle the Chinese "incursions".

'We're going to bring these kids home'

'We're going to bring these kids home'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'I would put my hand in the ground and have a little listen to what the mountain was doing.' 'Actually, it was still collapsing.' 'And there was a very real possibility that at some stage, without warning, the collapse could continue -- and continue across us, the people who were doing the rescue and also across to the men on the other side, who were being rescued.'

3D Printer Creates Post Office!

3D Printer Creates Post Office!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

This post Office in Bengaluru has been constructed using 3D printing technology.

Joshimath land subsidence mainly due to NTPC's hydel project: Experts

Joshimath land subsidence mainly due to NTPC's hydel project: Experts

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

They said rampant infrastructure development without a plan is making the fragile Himalayan ecosystem even more vulnerable to the effects of climate change which acts as a force-multiplier.

Silkyara tunnel work to resume after safety audit, repairs

Silkyara tunnel work to resume after safety audit, repairs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The 4.5 kilometre-long Silkyara tunnel project in Uttarakhand, which is part of the central government's strategic 900-km 'Char Dham Yatra All Weather Road', will continue after the necessary safety audit and repair of the broken structure, a senior road ministry official said on Wednesday.

The Fighter Absurdity Goes Beyond The Thinkable

The Fighter Absurdity Goes Beyond The Thinkable

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Bullets fly, the noise becomes unbearable and the plot finally ends with the hero doing an unbelievable leap on to the ski of the helicopter aka Schwarzenegger, flown by our pretty heroine. UFF UFF! Squirming in my seat, I ponder over what I have been through, sighs Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Jahnvi, Bhumi Make Bathrobes Cool

Jahnvi, Bhumi Make Bathrobes Cool

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

A moment of silence for people who think bathrobes don't have a place outside the confines of, well, the bathroom.

'My mum was worried I was going to be killed'

'My mum was worried I was going to be killed'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'They had been locked up for 17 days and the door was opened and they're like, 'We're not going on one of these stretcher things. We're out of here'!' 'Then someone says, 'They're all out!' 'They are all safe?' 'Yes, they're all safe'.' 'I am like aaaaahhh. I cried happy tears.'

Paneer Tikka, Kheer, Gehun Ka Aata Halwa...

Paneer Tikka, Kheer, Gehun Ka Aata Halwa...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

10 recipes our readers savoured this year.

What's Unusual About This Picture?

What's Unusual About This Picture?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Captain Cerruti, Lieutenant Russell, Lieutenant Brown and Lieutenant Hack became the first four US army officers to be promoted in the Himalayas, near Nanda Devi, during Yudh Abhyas, the 18th edition of the India-US joint military exercise, November 28, 2022.

Deficient Rains Threaten Kharif Crop

Deficient Rains Threaten Kharif Crop

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Any long dry spell could cause moisture stress in the standing crop during the crucial maturing stage and also make it prone to pest and disease attacks.

'Even Himalayas can't stop China and India, if there is political trust'

'Even Himalayas can't stop China and India, if there is political trust'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Shed suspicion and manage differences to improve Sino-Indian ties, says Chinese Foreign Minister.

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The NRSC satellite imagery revealed that the lake covered approximately 162.7 hectares. Its area increased to 167.4 hectares on September 28 but drastically reduced to 60.3 hectares.

Nushrratt Chills In The Snow

Nushrratt Chills In The Snow

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Kartik is in the US for the first time. Bhagyashree is in New Jersey. Sunny is in Ahmednagar.

MP: Another Congress MLA calls Hanuman a tribal

MP: Another Congress MLA calls Hanuman a tribal

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Earlier, another Congress legislator, Arjun Singh Kakodiya, had called Lord Shiva and Bajrangbali, or Lord Hanuman, tribals.

Recipe: Aloo Dum Wai Wai

Recipe: Aloo Dum Wai Wai

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

It's a monsoon favourite from Darjeeling.

Travel Quiz: How Well Do You Know India?

Travel Quiz: How Well Do You Know India?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

If you consider yourself a passionate India traveller, have a go at this quiz on fallen-off-the-map places to visit in our country.

This 2021 study warned about devastation in Sikkim

This 2021 study warned about devastation in Sikkim

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

A study by an international team of researchers had warned two year ago that the South Lhonak lake in Sikkim may burst in the future and significantly impact the downstream region.