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'India-China Ties Will Be Deeply Strained'

'India-China Ties Will Be Deeply Strained'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'Tensions and dialogue are likely to go hand-in-hand with China.' 'The goal should be to cultivate power so that one can negotiate from a position of strength.'

US struggles to recover after storm dumps 40 inches of snow

US struggles to recover after storm dumps 40 inches of snow

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

States across America are beginning the process of digging their way out of record-breaking snowfall on Monday after Winter Storm Jonas battered the nation's East Coast, wreaking havoc on millions and turning major cities into ghost towns.

J&K: Srinagar-Jammu NH stays shut; snow, rains continue

J&K: Srinagar-Jammu NH stays shut; snow, rains continue

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

About 10 inches of snow had accumulated on ground around Jawahar Tunnel areas, but the real problem is continuous landslides and shooting of stones triggered by incessant rains in Ramban sector which is hampering the efforts of early restoration of the highway.

Tamannaah's Baahubali Dream

Tamannaah's Baahubali Dream

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

It's been nine years since magnum opus Baahubali: The Beginning hit the screen, and Tamannaah Bhatia goes down memory lane.

Bhumi Says Hello From Jaipur

Bhumi Says Hello From Jaipur

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Varun catches a sunset... Namrata enjoys the snow... Maniesh counts his blessings...

Charlize Theron to star in Snow White?

Charlize Theron to star in Snow White?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Tiger Deaths Decline By 29 Percent

Tiger Deaths Decline By 29 Percent

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

2023 was the worst for the tiger population, recording the highest number of mortalities in a decade with 178 tigers dying.

Best pics 2010: Desert snow

Best pics 2010: Desert snow

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

We invited readers to share their unique, original photographs from this past year with us. Here are some more responses!

Kirti Chakra conferred to colonel killed in J-K op, 3 others

Kirti Chakra conferred to colonel killed in J-K op, 3 others

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Col Singh was a combat veteran and was awarded Sena Medal during his tenure as second-in-command of the 19 Rashtriya Rifles.

Snow hits League Cup semifinals

Snow hits League Cup semifinals

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Freezing temperatures and heavy snow have forced the postponement of this week's League Cup semi-final first leg matches.

Snow leaves Himachal under a white blanket; roads blocked, power out

Snow leaves Himachal under a white blanket; roads blocked, power out

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Several parts of Himachal Pradesh, including state capital Shimla, got another bout of snowfall on Monday as about 850 roads across the state remained blocked and disruption of power supply affected normal life.

Villages To Safeguard India's Borders

Villages To Safeguard India's Borders

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

In underlining the role of border villages as custodians of India's frontiers, New Delhi is following China's example in Tibet.

Arsenal wary of snow and Makaay

Arsenal wary of snow and Makaay

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

NASA Mars Lander detects snow from Martian clouds

NASA Mars Lander detects snow from Martian clouds

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Snow falling from the Martian clouds have been detected by NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander, with possibilities of it even reaching the planet's surface. Laser instruments on the lander have detected the snow clouds about 2.5 miles above the spacecraft's landing site and also followed its precipitation.

Siachen Gets First Woman Medical Officer

Siachen Gets First Woman Medical Officer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Captain Geetika Koul etched her name in Indian military history history by becoming the first women medical officer from the Indian Army to be deployed at the world's highest battlefield, the Siachen glacier.

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

A sneak peek of some extraordinary entries for the 60th annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year event.

Uttarakhand Receives Fresh Snowfall

Uttarakhand Receives Fresh Snowfall

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Glimpses of Chamoli in Uttarakhand which received fresh snowfall on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Anjali quickly decided not to pursue her career in medicine. If she had worked in a government hospital, she would have had to do her fair share of nights and weekends in hospital, which would have been tough when Sachin was back in Bombay between tours. Had she worked in private practice as Dr Anjali Tendulkar, she reckoned she would be consulted for her name rather than her expertise. Anjali is an all-or nothing person and she couldn't have just dabbled in doctoring. Moreover, she wanted to devote herself to keeping her husband in the right frame of mind to play his best cricket. A fascinating excerpt from Annabel Mehta and Georgina Brown's book, My Passage to India.

School Children, Teacher Dance For Shri Ram

School Children, Teacher Dance For Shri Ram

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya saw different kinds of celebrations across the country. This was one of them.

Amarnath Yatra begins, army clears snow-bound trac

Amarnath Yatra begins, army clears snow-bound trac

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

The annual pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine of Amarnath was flagged off from winter capital Jammu on Monday morning.The yatra is being initially allowed via the north Kashmir Baltel route as the traditional south Kashmir route remains snow bound.

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

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

Washington snowed out by heavy blizzard

Washington snowed out by heavy blizzard

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

A blizzard, accompanied by heavy snow and powerful winds, pummeled the US mid-Atlantic on Saturday, causing at least two fatalities and paralysing travel in the region.

5 soldiers killed after T-72 tank swept away in river in Ladakh

5 soldiers killed after T-72 tank swept away in river in Ladakh

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The T-72 tank with five soldiers on board sank due to flash floods while they were crossing the river.

Army to get snow mobiles for Kargil-Siachen sector

Army to get snow mobiles for Kargil-Siachen sector

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Over 30 snow mobiles were inducted into the Kargil-Siachen sector soon after the Kargil war, to give better mobility to the troops patrolling the Indo-Pak border, the sources said. Now, these snow mobiles have almost completed their effective utility period, they said, adding that was the reason why snow scooters were required.

Snow-hit Kashmir Valley remains cut-off

Snow-hit Kashmir Valley remains cut-off

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

The Kashmir Valley remained cut-off from rest of the country for the second consecutive day on Saturday, but improvement in weather has raised hopes of early restoration of traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway.

What Are Deepika, Ranveer Thinking?

What Are Deepika, Ranveer Thinking?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Hand-in-hand, the well-dressed pair left the airport for their car.

6 Pak soldiers among 12 killed in snow slides along LoC

6 Pak soldiers among 12 killed in snow slides along LoC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

At least nine people, including five Pakistani soldiers, were killed and several others were missing after being hit by snow slides along the Line of Control.

Pix: Heavy snow brings Kashmir to halt, power supply cut

Pix: Heavy snow brings Kashmir to halt, power supply cut

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for the second day on Saturday even as fresh snowfall across Kashmir prompted authorities to issue an avalanche warning in higher reaches of the Valley.

'LoC jawans battle 70-feet snow for life'

'LoC jawans battle 70-feet snow for life'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

"Unprecedented snow gripped the frontiers in Uri and Gulmarg sectors making it difficult for jawans to move out of their barracks. This is the heaviest snowfall recorded in 43 years," officiating corps commander Maj Gen R S Mehta said.

Behold! The Kedarnath Temple

Behold! The Kedarnath Temple

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Auli, Munsiyari received fresh snowfall on Monday, October 16, 2023.

Millions to be affected by melting snows: report

Millions to be affected by melting snows: report

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Melting snow and glaciers on the mountains of Asia alone could affect approximately 40 per cent of the planet's population, the report noted.

Anderson's 'Lovely' Recovery Dip

Anderson's 'Lovely' Recovery Dip

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

This breathtaking backdrop sets the stage for an iconic moment as England's James Anderson stands on the cusp of a historic achievement -- just two wickets away from the coveted 700 in Test cricket.

PHOTOS: It's March and still snowing in Kashmir

PHOTOS: It's March and still snowing in Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Just as Kashmir valley was ready and waiting for a pleasant spring after a long and harsh winter, it seems to have been struck with heavy snowfall, throwing life completely out of gear.

Brrrr... Everything Is Frozen!

Brrrr... Everything Is Frozen!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Tourists amaze at the frozen waterfall of Drung near Baramulla. The waterfall has completely frozen due to freezing temperatures.

Deepika Enjoys A Day In Bed

Deepika Enjoys A Day In Bed

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Amyra enjoys diamonds... Allu Arjun in Berlin... Arjun promotes Crakk...

Why Shabnam Sheikh Went To Ayodhya

Why Shabnam Sheikh Went To Ayodhya

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

As she reached Ayodhya, she said, she felt a new sense of energy.

J&K: Army rescues 11 govt employees trapped in snow

J&K: Army rescues 11 govt employees trapped in snow

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

The army on Monday safely rescued 11 state government employees trapped in snow in the mountainous Doda district of Jammu region.

Sushmita Takes A Dip In Freezing Temperatures

Sushmita Takes A Dip In Freezing Temperatures

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Kareena says hi... Tisca has fun in sarson ka khet... Preity wears a happy smile...

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

For India, it is a symbol of will and a successful feat of arms.

Oscar Nominations: A Quick Glance

Oscar Nominations: A Quick Glance

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The nominations for the 96th annual Academy Awards have been announced.