News for 'trekking'

Plan your monsoon holiday at cheap rates

Plan your monsoon holiday at cheap rates

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Short trips can be made to interesting places at 15-20 per cent lower prices.

Dating online? What women want to SEE

Dating online? What women want to SEE

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

When women see your photos, they want to see you in different settings, doing different activities and just you being yourself.

Kerala Devaswom Board to challenge SC verdict on Sabarimala

Kerala Devaswom Board to challenge SC verdict on Sabarimala

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

"The TDB is for resolving the issue and there is no politics for the board..."

German tourist still missing

German tourist still missing

Rediff.com3 Nov 2005

The German may even have died.

Have you seen Dia more beautiful?

Have you seen Dia more beautiful?

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Dia Mirza will appear in Kaafir, which will be streamed on ZEE5.

12 dead in stampede at Vaishno Devi during New Year rush

12 dead in stampede at Vaishno Devi during New Year rush

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh told PTI that preliminary information from the scene suggests there was a minor altercation among some young boys, and within seconds, there was a stampede situation.

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Babu R was trapped in a mountain gorge without food or water for two days till the Indian Army rescued him in a daring mission.

How Himachal contained Covid-19 and earned Modi's praise

How Himachal contained Covid-19 and earned Modi's praise

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Behind the state's success in containing coronavirus positive cases is one novel initiative -- Active Case Finding or ACF, which even Prime Minister Narendra Modi endorsed for the bigger states to follow. The ACF campaign began in April with 16,000 basic health personnel, ASHA, anganwadi workers and auxiliary nurse midwives (ANM) out on foot trekking to most mountain valleys, snow-bound districts and remote passes of the state, reports Ashwani Sharma.

Jim Corbett Still Lives Here

Jim Corbett Still Lives Here

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

With his name or without, Jim Corbett continues to live on in his home in Uttarakahand's Kaladunghi and in the jungles he loved.

Nearly 125 Indians stranded in quake-hit Nepal

Nearly 125 Indians stranded in quake-hit Nepal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Nearly 125 people from Maharashtra and Telangana are stranded in Nepal after a high-magnitude earthquake struck the Himalayan nation.

Ladakh Film Fest: Deepti Naval pays tribute to Farooque Shaikh

Ladakh Film Fest: Deepti Naval pays tribute to Farooque Shaikh

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

This is the film festival's third edition.

Meet Ladakh's first female tourist guide

Meet Ladakh's first female tourist guide

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

She began her career as Ladakh's first woman guide, but now runs her own, all-women tourist company and won an award recently for rural entrepreneurship.

Welcome to the jungle! 5 safaris to beat the summer heat

Welcome to the jungle! 5 safaris to beat the summer heat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

A forest safari is the best way to observe animals in their natural habitat.

In the footsteps of the snow leopard

In the footsteps of the snow leopard

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Trekking in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, Sumit Bhattacharya stumbles upon a conservation success story.

IN PIX: The extraordinary journey to Lord Amarnath

IN PIX: The extraordinary journey to Lord Amarnath

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

The annual Amarnath yatra began on Tuesday amid tight security with devotees leaving for the cave shrine from Jammu.

4 Indians among 40 killed in Nepal avalanche as search comes to an end

4 Indians among 40 killed in Nepal avalanche as search comes to an end

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Nepal on Monday wrapped up week-long rescue operations in the Himalayas after rescuing about 300 people stranded in one of the worst snowstorms that killed 40 hikers, including four Indians.

Nepal: 3 Indians among 30 dead in Hudhud-triggered blizzard

Nepal: 3 Indians among 30 dead in Hudhud-triggered blizzard

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

An Indian was among 21 trekkers killed while 85 others remained missing after being hit by one of the worst snowstorms in western Nepal on Wednesday.

10 trekkers killed in Theni forest fire

10 trekkers killed in Theni forest fire

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

4 copters of the IAF and their 10 commandos are involved in the rescue operation.

Now, charge your cell phones with water!

Now, charge your cell phones with water!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Based on micro fuel cell technology developed at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, the MyFC PowerTrekk uses ordinary water to extend battery life for devices of up to 3 watts.

How Waluscha spent the lockdown with Salman

How Waluscha spent the lockdown with Salman

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'What happens at a time like this is that you always look up to someone for inspiration and strength.'

Odisha's Dongria Kondhs face Covid threat

Odisha's Dongria Kondhs face Covid threat

Rediff.com29 May 2021

There is little doubt that the Dongria Kondhs are facing their biggest challenge. Being small in number, they need special attention and care in order to fight this deadly virus.

Why I followed Guru Nanak

Why I followed Guru Nanak

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

One man follows Guru Nanak's visits to multi-faith sites across nine countries.

PIX: Jacqueline Fernandez's Bali holiday

PIX: Jacqueline Fernandez's Bali holiday

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Stars go for the loveliest holidays.

Nepal plane crashes minutes after take-off, 19 dead

Nepal plane crashes minutes after take-off, 19 dead

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

All 19 people, including seven Britons and five Chinese, aboard a private airlines-owned Dornier aircraft were killed on Friday as the plane crashed minutes after taking off from the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

Tube strike hits millions of Londoners

Tube strike hits millions of Londoners

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Millions of Londoners endured a chaotic start to the week on Monday after a strike shut down most of the Underground network, including many city centre stations.

Travel: 10 weekend destinations around Kolkata

Travel: 10 weekend destinations around Kolkata

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Life in the metros can be more taxing than you can imagine and nothing is more welcome than a weekend getaway. Aditi Bose lists out her favourite places around Kolkata.

Why so many die climbing Everest

Why so many die climbing Everest

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Long queues near the top prolonged the wait times this year, causing oxygen tanks and physical endurance to drain on the way down. The 'traffic jams' likely contributed to the death of 11 people including three Indians.

TOP 15: MUST-VISIT summer destinations in India!

TOP 15: MUST-VISIT summer destinations in India!

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Avni Mehrotra suggests 15 Indian travel destinations where you can cool off your heels this summer.

Ten ways to get fit WITHOUT going to the GYM

Ten ways to get fit WITHOUT going to the GYM

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, gives you ten cues to a better health.

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor's Seychelles holiday

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor's Seychelles holiday

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

And the star and her family had a fun time!

LIVE EXHIBITION of Ladakh photos! Click here!

LIVE EXHIBITION of Ladakh photos! Click here!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Varun Gupta of Travelling Lens will share with us pictures from and memories of his various trips to Ladakh on Rediff ZaraBol from 2pm onwards today!

BJP protests claiming Sabarimala pilgrim killed in police action

BJP protests claiming Sabarimala pilgrim killed in police action

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Sivadasan's family has demanded a probe into his death.

12 incredible travel experiences in India

12 incredible travel experiences in India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

How many of these have you tried already?

SEE: Army carries pregnant woman in waist-deep snow

SEE: Army carries pregnant woman in waist-deep snow

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the valour and professionalism of the Chinar Corps personnel.

Dalit woman puts off plan to visit Sabarimala due to heavy rain

Dalit woman puts off plan to visit Sabarimala due to heavy rain

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Police had earlier said it was verifying the background of the woman, said to be in her late 30s, and a decision regarding her trekking would be taken on Sunday morning.

Photos: My trek to Sikkim

Photos: My trek to Sikkim

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Consultant, critic, fiction writer, columnist and theatre director and novelist Vijay Nair recounts his seven-day trekking experience to Sikkim.

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

It will never be possible to recreate an exact account of this epic battle to remember and honour other brave jawans, but one thing that the nation will always do is to bow down their heads in respect and reverence at the war memorial at Chushul called 'The Rezang La War Memorial -- Ahir Dham'.

PHOTOS: Tourists, pilgrims leave valley in wake of advisory

PHOTOS: Tourists, pilgrims leave valley in wake of advisory

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

The order led to panic in Kashmir which has remained tense for the past few days after the Centre ordered deployment of 100 companies of additional troops in the valley.

Puneet-Yograj Bhat, a winning combination

Puneet-Yograj Bhat, a winning combination

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

The duo team up for the first time in Kannada film Paramathma.

Sabarimala stampede: 'Tourist vehicles a reason'

Sabarimala stampede: 'Tourist vehicles a reason'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

The Kerala forest department is of the view that unrestricted entry of vehicles for ferrying pilgrims into the Pullumedu trekking path was one of the factors that paved the way for the January 14 stampede that claimed the lives of 102 Sabarimala pilgrims.