News for 'jaisalmer'

Suzlon to invest Rs 15,000 cr for power projects in MP

Suzlon to invest Rs 15,000 cr for power projects in MP

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The world's fifth largest wind turbine supplier Suzlon Energy will invest close to Rs 15,000 crore in the next five years to set up power projects of 2,000 MW capacity in Madhya Pradesh.

Riteish Deshmukh launches Marathi Filmfare awards

Riteish Deshmukh launches Marathi Filmfare awards

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Swarms of immature pink locusts and adult yellow locusts are currrently active. Not only are fresh locusts swarms expected to arrive in the coming weeks, but even those already present in India have mated and are breeding new offspring.

Jaipur: Locals hurl mud at minister over cleanliness issue

Jaipur: Locals hurl mud at minister over cleanliness issue

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Rajasthan Industry Minister Rajendra Pareek on Friday faced the heat of public anger in Sikar district when a group of people hurled mud at him and damaged his stationery vehicle, protesting poor cleanliness around a cremation ground.

'Sudarshan Shakti': Army's BIGGEST war games to date

'Sudarshan Shakti': Army's BIGGEST war games to date

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

With frontline IAF fighter aircraft such as the Sukhoi-30, AWACS and UAVs providing live feed of war games to battle field commanders, army is testing its war-fighting doctrine in the Barmer-Jaisalmer sector.

'Made in Amethi' now a reality: PM mocks Rahul on his turf

'Made in Amethi' now a reality: PM mocks Rahul on his turf

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

Modi was addressing a public rally after laying the foundation stone of a factory to manufacture advanced AK-203 rifles in Amethi, represented by the Congress president in Lok Sabha.

Coming Attraction! Waheeda Rehman back on the big screen

Coming Attraction! Waheeda Rehman back on the big screen

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Her co-stars will be Irrfan and Iranian beauty Golshifteh Farahani.

32 years on, IAF gets first Tejas light combat aircraft

32 years on, IAF gets first Tejas light combat aircraft

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Thirty-two years after the project was sanctioned, the first indigenously-built Tejas Light Combat Aircraft was on Saturday handed over by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to the Indian Air Force, a red letter day for Indian defence and aerospace sector.

Summer pics: Every drop counts

Summer pics: Every drop counts

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Reader share their summer memories.

Amid border tension, Pak Rangers refuse BSF's Diwali sweets

Amid border tension, Pak Rangers refuse BSF's Diwali sweets

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Border Security Force personnel offered Diwali sweets to their Pakistani counterparts on the Indo-Pakistan border in Jaisalmer but very few of them accepted it amid border tensions between the two countries.

8 food pix that are guaranteed to make you hungry!

8 food pix that are guaranteed to make you hungry!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!

India's Light Combat Helicopter fires first rocket

India's Light Combat Helicopter fires first rocket

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

This comes after successful completion of basic performance flight testing and outstation trials for cold weather, hot weather and hot and high altitude testing in 2015, HAL said.

How armed forces are ready for coronavirus crisis

How armed forces are ready for coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'This week will be crucial and we are prepared.'

How these small-town girls topped the CS finals!

How these small-town girls topped the CS finals!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Meet Mahima Kapoor from Satna and Geetika Bhatia from Jaisalmer who stood first and second in in the Company Secretary final exam.

9 unique ways to experience Rajasthan

9 unique ways to experience Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

You'll see that there's more to the state than just its forts and havelis!

Pilot's back and Gehlot's headache continues

Pilot's back and Gehlot's headache continues

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The coming weeks will be a tightrope walk for Gehlot who has 100 loyalists MLAs waiting to be rewarded on one side and the dissidents who wanted to be rehabilitated on the other, observes Prakash Bhandari.

Govt says avian flu confirmed in 6 states

Govt says avian flu confirmed in 6 states

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The Centre said bird flu has been confirmed so far in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat, and asked these six states to contain the disease as per the action plan.

EC to conduct 'simulated polls' to check EVM trail

EC to conduct 'simulated polls' to check EVM trail

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Acting on the suggestions of political parties, the Election Commission will conduct a field trial of paper backup in the EVMs in a "simulated election" at five locations on July 24. The field trial of 'Vote Verifiable Paper Audit Trail' would be held in Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir) Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Cherrapunjee (Meghalaya), East Delhi (Delhi) and Jaisalmer (Rajasthan). The decision to go in for a field trial has been taken by the EC.

On trial, Tejas fighter jet bombs target

On trial, Tejas fighter jet bombs target

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

In a key step towards attaining final operational clearance from the Indian Air Force, the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is undergoing weapons trials, including firing air-to-air missiles to test its capability to bring down enemy planes.

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Amid rising coronavirus cases in India, the government has asked people not to panic, saying no community transmission of the virus has been observed and there has only been a few cases of local transmission so far and that it is "not a health emergency" in India at present.

Why does Modi want more power?

Why does Modi want more power?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Power is held to effect change. Modi has shown himself incapable of affecting it in the positive sense. On the economy, on the border, on employment, on the epidemic, observes Aakar Patel.

An open letter to Arnab Goswami

An open letter to Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Having made your point and got bail, it might be useful to reflect and reinvent your brand of journalism that am sure would still be unique, advises Sanjeev Nayyar.

'Veettilekkulla Vazhi is at par with world cinema'

'Veettilekkulla Vazhi is at par with world cinema'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Writer-director Dr Biju talks about life after winning a national award for Veettilekkulla Vazhi

Royal Rajasthan: Of sand dunes, palaces and colours

Royal Rajasthan: Of sand dunes, palaces and colours

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Readers share their travel pics of Rajasthan. You can share yours too!

Yamla Pagla Deewana's music fails to sizzle

Yamla Pagla Deewana's music fails to sizzle

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Yamla Pagla Deewana's music starts out with promise but loses sizzle half-way.

After Durga, Rajasthan cop transferred under political pressure

After Durga, Rajasthan cop transferred under political pressure

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Days after the suspension of Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagal, an Indian Police Service officer was transferred two days after he reopened the history-sheet of the father of a Congress member of Legislative Assembly in Rajasthan, who had allegedly been involved in smuggling and other anti-social activities.

'Congress has shifted from general ward to ICU'

'Congress has shifted from general ward to ICU'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

It is likely that the party's allies in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, two of the five states going to the polls in April-May, might insist on allocating fewer seats than they did in 2016, reports Archis Mohan.

Expansion plans cleared for three airports

Expansion plans cleared for three airports

Rediff.com17 May 2010

A central panel has given the nod for expansion and modernisation of airports at Jalgaon, Hyderabad and Jaisalmer.

Waheeda Rehman: 'I almost didn't do Guide'

Waheeda Rehman: 'I almost didn't do Guide'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The iconic Waheeda Rehman tells Subhash K Jha why she refused her most memorable role in Guide until...

These Indians chase stars and blackholes

These Indians chase stars and blackholes

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The astrophotography community in India is a fast-growing one.

Unusual summer pics: Crazy desert dance!

Unusual summer pics: Crazy desert dance!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Indigenous fighter Tejas receives initial operational clearance

Indigenous fighter Tejas receives initial operational clearance

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

In a major milestone in the country's military aviation, indigenous supersonic fighter aircraft LCA-Tejas on Friday received the Initial Operational Clearance, that takes it a step closer to its induction into the Indian Air Force squadron.

Meet the Ghostbusters

Meet the Ghostbusters

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Exploring India hopes to bust myths surrounding ghosts. 'The only way to defeat fear is by facing it. If that happens, we'll just deal with it,' say Exploring India's founders.

North India sizzles under intense heat wave

North India sizzles under intense heat wave

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The heat wave continued across the northern region of the country on Wednesday where Sriganganagar in Rajasthan sizzled at a high of 49.3 degree celsius.

Your pix: From sand dunes to snow-capped hills

Your pix: From sand dunes to snow-capped hills

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

We invited readers to share pictures of their travels. Here are some of the pics we received. Share yours!

Travel pics: Revelling in the beauty of Rajasthan

Travel pics: Revelling in the beauty of Rajasthan

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Readers share their favourite travel pics of Rajasthan. Share yours from across the country!

Seductive, summery creations from Anupamaa

Seductive, summery creations from Anupamaa

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

Here's what designer Anupama Dayal had to offer on Day Two of the LFW -- a resort collection inspired by the nomads of the Thar desert. Check it out.

Eurofighter's mission in India

Eurofighter's mission in India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

The IAF has already tested four fighters in this six-aircraft, $11-billion contest to select a Medium Multi-role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA): the American F/A-18 Super Hornet and the F-16IN Super Viper; the French Rafale; and the Russian MiG-35. On the heels of the Eurofighter will come the last contender, Sweden's Gripen NG.

Pilot calls truce with Gandhis, panel to tackle his issues

Pilot calls truce with Gandhis, panel to tackle his issues

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Top Congress sources said the meeting took place a little after noon at Rahul Gandhi's residence and a 'positive outcome' was expected.

Grounded Sukhoi fighter jets fly again

Grounded Sukhoi fighter jets fly again

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Sukhoi fighter jet planes resumed flying on Monday after being grounded for a week following a crash involving one of the aircraft in the fleet in Jaisalmer on November 30."The Sukhoi aircraft has started flying again and the first flight of the fighter jet, after being grounded for a week, took place this afternoon at Lohegaon airbase near Pune," said an officer of the Indian Air Force.