News for 'himalayas'

'Nepal still new to the culture of safety among adventure companies'

'Nepal still new to the culture of safety among adventure companies'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Ten-time Everest summiteer Tendi Sherpa tells Rediff.com contributor Anusha Subramanian why he cancelled his international climbing assignments to be with his community in the worst affected districts of earthquake hit Nepal.

At Jammu rally, Modi calls for debate on Article 370 for J&K

At Jammu rally, Modi calls for debate on Article 370 for J&K

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi called for a relook at the entire ambit of Article 370, which grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Gorkhaland stir costs Darjeeling Rs 400 cr

Gorkhaland stir costs Darjeeling Rs 400 cr

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

The unrest in the hills has led to the tea sector losing its entire second flush, and Rs 200 crore of its annual earnings.

Australia eye 'rare series win' on Dharamsala's Test debut

Australia eye 'rare series win' on Dharamsala's Test debut

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

With India and Australia clashing in a winner-takes-all finale to an enthralling series, the picturesque town of Dharamsala in the Himalayan foothills could hardly have asked for a better debut as a Test venue.

The nuclear tests: Vajpayee's finest hour

The nuclear tests: Vajpayee's finest hour

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

'It was India's good fortune to have a Vajpayee lead the government at this crucial moment in history.' 'By taking the N-decision he saved future generations of Indians from being 'Kosovoed' or 'Iraqed',' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

This man believes Modi's degrees are fake

This man believes Modi's degrees are fake

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Roshan Shah, a Canadian citizen and an Overseas Citizen of India, filed a Right to Information application in Gujarat in 2013 to demand that Narendra Modi, then the Gujarat chief minister, make his educational qualifications public.

Kareena swears by her diet tips... Will you?

Kareena swears by her diet tips... Will you?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

She is Bollywood's favourite nutritionist. So why are some people in the medical fraternity raising red flags about Rujuta Diwekar's advice?

Govt allows women to be combat officers in all central forces

Govt allows women to be combat officers in all central forces

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

After declaring reservation for women in constabulary in paramilitary forces, they can now also be inducted as officers in combat roles in all five Central Armed Police Forces.

The Walk of Hope from Kanyakumari to Kashmir

The Walk of Hope from Kanyakumari to Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

'Lives are lost and the social fabric is torn. The progress of the nation comes to a grinding halt.'

Troops go on high alert along LoC as snow begins to melt

Troops go on high alert along LoC as snow begins to melt

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

"As temperatures go up and the snow starts melting, our neighbouring country Pakistan tries to push more and more terrorists into our land. But our army is alert (to scuttle the attempts)," General Officer Commanding of Srinagar-based 15 corps Lt Gen Om Prakash told reporters on the sidelines of a function in Rangreth.

Enfield taps techies for Himalayan journey

Enfield taps techies for Himalayan journey

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The Himalayan is the company's second motorcycle after the Continental GT to move away from its age-old cruiser design

'Tiger populations have boomed'

'Tiger populations have boomed'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Animal populations are increasing. Human populations are increasing. So there is no way the man-animal conflict going to go away.'

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