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'No actor is in a happy space professionally'

'No actor is in a happy space professionally'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'Having taken much time off, and come back and worked again, and then gone back... I'm really blessed to have the kind of work that I'm still doing.'

Pics: Vidya Malavade attempts yoga on mountain top

Pics: Vidya Malavade attempts yoga on mountain top

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Vidya Malavade trekked up to the Triund Temple top and performed some badass yoga there.

OTT This Week: Badla, Bhoots, Sex...

OTT This Week: Badla, Bhoots, Sex...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Badla, bhoots and a barrage of detective dramas bombard the streaming platforms this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can see or skip.

What led to Chinese buildup in Ladakh sector

What led to Chinese buildup in Ladakh sector

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

The paper suggests the strategy needs to be area-specific eg, border tourism can be promoted aggressively in the Turtuk or Siachen sector, and Daulat Beg Oldi or Depsang plains.

Travel: Trekking to the living bridges of Cherrapunji

Travel: Trekking to the living bridges of Cherrapunji

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Although a wonder like the double-decker living root bridge in Meghalaya should not remain in oblivion and hidden from the world, it is also important to ensure it is left untouched in nature's care, say Vivek Garg and Ravishankar Mantha.

Women's Day: 6 Solo Trips For Ladies

Women's Day: 6 Solo Trips For Ladies

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Looking for an adventure escape or a soulful vacay? Here's our guide for your next solo travel jaunt.

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Ekta Mohanani Kamra, travel enthusiast and founder, Hop & Bop, lists places and activities to add to your monsoon bucket list.

Why We Love Meghalaya's Living Root-Bridges

Why We Love Meghalaya's Living Root-Bridges

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Rediff readers who travelled to Meghalaya offer their experiences of visiting the living root-bridges.

What is Milind Soman doing at 12,000 ft?

What is Milind Soman doing at 12,000 ft?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The 55 year old trekked 21 km to Sandakphu. the highest peak in West Bengal.

Like Mrunal-Shahid's Chemistry?

Like Mrunal-Shahid's Chemistry?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Raveena shares a pic from her 'make-up room'... Dharmendra has a warning... Neil's adorable pic...

Trekking in the shadow of the Himalayas, in Bhutan

Trekking in the shadow of the Himalayas, in Bhutan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

This sample itinerary takes you to the Himalayas on an exhilarating trek through remote valleys, while hiking in the shadow of the spectacular Jhomolhari, Bhutan's most sacred mountain.

Respecting Religious Sentiments Doesn't Mean Constructing 6-Lane Highways

Respecting Religious Sentiments Doesn't Mean Constructing 6-Lane Highways

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

In recent years, the twin demands of both religion and defence have been added to the development argument to sweep aside environmental and terrain considerations while undertaking infrastructure development in the Himalayan zone, points out former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Time to explore possibility of remote voting, says Election Commission

Time to explore possibility of remote voting, says Election Commission

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Days after Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar undertook an hours-long trek to a remote polling station in Uttarakhand, the poll panel on Tuesday decided to double the remuneration of polling officials going to such booths as early as three days before voting day.

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

If you are planning a vacation, choose from these most clicked on destinations.

Former Maharashtra Ranji player Gawli dies

Former Maharashtra Ranji player Gawli dies

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Former Maharashtra Ranji player Shekhar Gawli died after falling in a 250-feet deep gorge in Nashik district, police said on Wednesday. Gawli, 45, who played two first class matches for Maharashtra, went for trekking in the Western Ghat mountains of Igatpuri hill station in Nashik along with some of his friends on Tuesday evening.

AB Gets Ready for KBC!

AB Gets Ready for KBC!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Suneil Shetty turns 60... Why does Katrina look different?

Deepika, Hrithik ready for Fighter

Deepika, Hrithik ready for Fighter

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Sanya in Telugu film remake... Varun finishes Bhedhiya...

What is Alia Celebrating?

What is Alia Celebrating?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Hrithik goes on a drive... Raveena turns photographer... Sobhita in Shimla...

What's Kangana up to?

What's Kangana up to?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

What are the stars doing these days?

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Deployed at 15,632 feet, Captain Shiva Chauhan, 25, highlights the calibre of the Indian Army's women officers.

What are Salman and Amitabh doing these days?

What are Salman and Amitabh doing these days?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

What are these Bollywood stars up to?

MCD polls: BJP-AAP direct battle on cards as Congress nowhere in picture

MCD polls: BJP-AAP direct battle on cards as Congress nowhere in picture

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

After the alteration of the boundaries, the BJP assessed the wards afresh to see what changes in strategy were needed

How Mercedes is gaining speed in a slowing car market

How Mercedes is gaining speed in a slowing car market

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

From watches and sunglasses to trekking/fitness bicycles, online shoppers seem ready to loosen purse strings.

Theni forest fire toll mounts to 11; forest officer suspended

Theni forest fire toll mounts to 11; forest officer suspended

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The 'Chennai Trekking Club' has blamed the local farmers for the fire that engulfed the area.

10 Ways To Improve Your Sex Life

10 Ways To Improve Your Sex Life

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Lasting longer in bed does not spice up things. Spending quality time together, being comfortable with each other, communicating your needs, and asking about your partner's needs and expectations will help improve the quality of your relationship, suggests Sybil Shiddell.

Chardham yatra halted as rains lash Uttarakhand for 2nd day

Chardham yatra halted as rains lash Uttarakhand for 2nd day

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Incessant rains lashed Uttarakhand for the second consecutive day on Monday, prompting the authorities to advise Chardham pilgrims not to proceed to the Himalayan temples till the weather improves.

How to trek light and safe this monsoon

How to trek light and safe this monsoon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Opting for a lightweight, waterproof back pack is ideal for a monsoon trek.

Virat Kohli shares throwback pic with Anushka

Virat Kohli shares throwback pic with Anushka

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

The couple never ceases to set goals for all.

Like Sobhita's look in Sitara? VOTE!

Like Sobhita's look in Sitara? VOTE!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Amitabh celebrates his wedding anniversary...Kareena has a warning...

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Rubina Dilaik?

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Rubina Dilaik?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Namrata Thakker takes a closer look this 33-year-old actress through her Instagram feed.

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Abhinav Shukla?

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Abhinav Shukla?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Abhinav Shukla may not be as popular as his wife Rubina Dilaik, but the good looking television actor is slowly becoming a household name, thanks to his stint on Bigg Boss 14.

Jomolhari Diaries: A walk in the clouds

Jomolhari Diaries: A walk in the clouds

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Guru Bhoopala's seven-day trek took him to the base camp of Jomolhari, a majestic 7,500 metre mountain, unclimbed and revered by the Bhutanese.

Pet pics: This dog loves to trek

Pet pics: This dog loves to trek

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Readers share pics of their pets.

Across Nongriat's double decker root-bridge

Across Nongriat's double decker root-bridge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

UNESCO is looking at adding another Indian locale to its prestigious index of World Heritage Sites -- Meghalaya's Living Root-Bridges.

Search team rediscovers 3 lost Chardham trek routes

Search team rediscovers 3 lost Chardham trek routes

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The 25-member team returned to Rishikesh on Monday after traversing a distance of 1,158 km on foot braving the vagaries of the weather in highly difficult terrain in 50 days.

Glass ceiling? What's that, ask these gritty women

Glass ceiling? What's that, ask these gritty women

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

These inspiring stories of women shattering the glass ceiling will make you believe in a brighter, gender positive future for India.

Raigad bus mishap: Rescue work didn't stop despite rains, fog

Raigad bus mishap: Rescue work didn't stop despite rains, fog

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

"The rescue personnel did not rest till all the bodies were recovered from the 800-feet deep gorge where the bus fell on Sunday," Raigad district collector Dr Vijay Suryawanshi said.

How A 50-Year-Old Cop Became Mr Tamil Nadu

How A 50-Year-Old Cop Became Mr Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Two years ago, Inspector Stephen Jose told his colleagues he was going to participate in a body-building contest. He was 48. They didn't think he was serious. But he was. In January 2022, he became Mr Tamil Nadu.

Devotees trek to Sabarimala, pray at Lord Ayyappa temple

Devotees trek to Sabarimala, pray at Lord Ayyappa temple

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

It is the first annual pilgrimage season at the hill temple after the coronavirus outbreak and authorities have decided to restrict the number of devotees to 1,000 per day and to 2,000 on weekends.

Uttarakhand rain fury leaves 52 people dead, 5 missing

Uttarakhand rain fury leaves 52 people dead, 5 missing

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Landslides blocked roads, many villages went without electricity and the death toll climbed to 52 as authorities on Wednesday faced the aftermath of the rains that had battered Uttarakhand for over two days.