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Why Modi told cheetah caretakers to refuse him entry to KNP

Why Modi told cheetah caretakers to refuse him entry to KNP

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

After releasing cheetahs in special enclosures at the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told 'cheetah mitras' (friends) to protect the carnivores and ensure that human-animal conflict is avoided.

Why Did Kriti Go Back To School?

Why Did Kriti Go Back To School?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

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

Tiger count rises in Shivalik-Gangetic region, dips in Western Ghats: Report

Tiger count rises in Shivalik-Gangetic region, dips in Western Ghats: Report

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

According to the data, the tiger population in the country increased from 2,967 in 2018 to 3,167 in 2022.

PM's cheetah release to divert attention from Bharat Jodo Yatra: Cong

PM's cheetah release to divert attention from Bharat Jodo Yatra: Cong

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's move to release Cheetahs in a Madhya Pradesh national park as a 'tactic to divert attention' from the grand old party's 'immensely successful' 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'.

When Kartik's On A Diet...

When Kartik's On A Diet...

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Abhay celebrates Halloween... Sharvari goes on a safari... Kiara raises the temperature...

Modi flags off longest river cruise, inaugurates Tent City

Modi flags off longest river cruise, inaugurates Tent City

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The maiden voyage has 32 tourists from Switzerland signing up for the entire length of the journey.

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.

India Lost 30 Tigers In 2 Months

India Lost 30 Tigers In 2 Months

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

This is the highest number of tiger deaths in three years.

Lakhimpur tense after woman succumbs to sexual assault injuries

Lakhimpur tense after woman succumbs to sexual assault injuries

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

A police outpost in-charge has also been suspended for not heeding to the family's complaint, in which they had alleged that the woman was sexually assaulted.

Cheetahs back in India after 7 decades

Cheetahs back in India after 7 decades

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

A modified Boeing aircraft carried the cheetahs in special wooden crates during the around 10-hour journey.

Can You Guess What's On Nimrat's Plate?

Can You Guess What's On Nimrat's Plate?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

It hit the sweet spot 'like only home cooked food'.

PHOTOS: Wildlife at Kaziranga struggles to stay afloat

PHOTOS: Wildlife at Kaziranga struggles to stay afloat

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The recent monsoon rains have left almost 85 per cent of the park under water.

Taapsee's Weekend Mantra

Taapsee's Weekend Mantra

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Raveena's on a holiday... Emraan's in Srinagar... Mouni's airport look...

Aye Watan Tere Liye, Promise Jawans

Aye Watan Tere Liye, Promise Jawans

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

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India working with S Africa, Namibia for translocating more cheetahs

India working with S Africa, Namibia for translocating more cheetahs

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

When asked if the African cheetahs will adapt easily to the Indian habitat, she said that the species are adaptable and India has a history of their presence.

An Indian Amazon Adventure

An Indian Amazon Adventure

Rediff.com8 May 2023

An Indian family, the Pandays, spend a few days on the Nepo river.

Modi to release 8 Namibian cheetahs into MP park on his birthday

Modi to release 8 Namibian cheetahs into MP park on his birthday

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The large carnivore got completely wiped out from India due to their use for coursing, sport hunting, over-hunting and habitat loss.

R-Day: U'khand bags best tableau award, Punjab Regiment marching contingent

R-Day: U'khand bags best tableau award, Punjab Regiment marching contingent

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

In a statement, the ministry of defence said the official winners were picked by panels of judges.

SC panel for not allowing tiger safaris, zoos in wildlife parks

SC panel for not allowing tiger safaris, zoos in wildlife parks

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

A Supreme Court-constituted panel has asked the Union environment ministry to amend or withdraw the guidelines related to setting up zoos and safaris within tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries to discourage the use of wildlife habitats for tourism activities which are non-site specific.

Cheetahs to make a comeback in India in August

Cheetahs to make a comeback in India in August

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

India is all set to introduce cheetahs from South Africa in a wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh by August as part of attempts to rehabilitate the species that had become extinct from the country.

A Bike That Climbs Coconut Trees

A Bike That Climbs Coconut Trees

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

SEE How a Maruti Swift became a 'Lamborghini'. WATCH Leopard cubs reunited with mom. SEE India's first multi-faith crematorium. The Best Videos This Week.

Nestle withdraws Kitkat wrappers with Jagannath pictures

Nestle withdraws Kitkat wrappers with Jagannath pictures

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Nestle India, the Indian subsidiary of the Swiss multinational FMCG giant Nestle, had to face on social media the wrath of consumers, who accused the company of hurting religious sentiments by using the sacred images on Kitkat wrappers.

The FUNNIEST Animals You Can See!

The FUNNIEST Animals You Can See!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Guffaw seeing these frontrunners in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2022.

Your Heart Stops When You See A Tiger

Your Heart Stops When You See A Tiger

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

It's one of life's many wonders until God's priceless creation stops walking on Earth for good.

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Domestically, Indians are exploring popular beach destinations, the hills of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and the North-Eastern region as well.

Endgame for MVA? Raut hints at assembly dissolution

Endgame for MVA? Raut hints at assembly dissolution

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Earlier, Raut said he has been holding discussions with Shinde and the talks are "positive".

Save Aarey, Says Lord Ganesha

Save Aarey, Says Lord Ganesha

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The fight for Mumbai's green lung continues through the Ganesh Utsav festival.

Assam's eviction drive in forest land hits over 12,000 people

Assam's eviction drive in forest land hits over 12,000 people

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The Assam government on Tuesday began clearing nearly 1,900 hectares of forest and government land in Sonitpur district, affecting 12,000-odd people who were allegedly staying there illegally for decades, a senior official said.

Iceland Changes You Forever

Iceland Changes You Forever

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The story of Iceland is the story of life, notes Payal Singh Mohanka after a recent journey to that fascinating land.

Have You Seen Pool Garba?

Have You Seen Pool Garba?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

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SEE: Rhino strays from Kaziranga Park, takes break on the road

SEE: Rhino strays from Kaziranga Park, takes break on the road

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

This incident occurred after severe flooding in Assam caused widespread devastation in several areas of the state.

Cruise flagged off by Modi stuck? IWAI says no

Cruise flagged off by Modi stuck? IWAI says no

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The cruise which was scheduled to dock at the shore for the tourists to visit Chirand, an archaeological site, got stuck because of water deficiency in the Ganges near the Doriganj area of the district.

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Some of our leaders were busybusy over the weekend.

IAF MIG-21 crashes in Jaisalmer, pilot killed

IAF MIG-21 crashes in Jaisalmer, pilot killed

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

The pilot killed in action was Wing Commander Harshit Sinha, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said.

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The World Photography Organisation has announced its category winners and shortlist in the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023.

Modi to flag off world's longest Varanasi-Dibrugarh river cruise on Friday

Modi to flag off world's longest Varanasi-Dibrugarh river cruise on Friday

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

MV Ganga Vilas will begin its journey from Varanasi and sail around 3,200 km in 51 days to reach Dibrugarh in Assam via Bangladesh, traversing across 27 river systems in the two countries, it said.

Assam's 4th major eviction drive sees lathicharge, protests

Assam's 4th major eviction drive sees lathicharge, protests

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The drive met with opposition in Tinsukia in upper Assam leading to lathicharge by the security forces, while in Sonitpur the alleged illegal settlers claimed that it was launched about a week before the stipulated date.

The AMAZING Life of Ayushmann Khurrana

The AMAZING Life of Ayushmann Khurrana

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

As he celebrates his 38th birthday, Namrata Thakker takes a closer look at his AMAZING life through his Instagram feed.

Where Are Celebs Holidaying This Summer?

Where Are Celebs Holidaying This Summer?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

With Mumbai's temperature soaring with each passing day, movie celebs have taken a break and headed for beautiful destinations to cool off in style.

Shinde, Fadnavis flag off trial run of Mumbai Metro line-3

Shinde, Fadnavis flag off trial run of Mumbai Metro line-3

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) on Tuesday launched the trial run of the Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Metro line-3 at Sariput Nagar in Aarey Colony in Mumbai.