A forest safari is the best way to observe animals in their natural habitat.
This is the film festival's third edition.
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.
Trekking in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, Sumit Bhattacharya stumbles upon a conservation success story.
One man follows Guru Nanak's visits to multi-faith sites across nine countries.
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.
The annual Amarnath yatra began on Tuesday amid tight security with devotees leaving for the cave shrine from Jammu.
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.
'What happens at a time like this is that you always look up to someone for inspiration and strength.'
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.
4 copters of the IAF and their 10 commandos are involved in the rescue operation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the valour and professionalism of the Chinar Corps personnel.
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.
Sivadasan's family has demanded a probe into his death.
Avni Mehrotra suggests 15 Indian travel destinations where you can cool off your heels this summer.
And the star and her family had a fun time!
Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, gives you ten cues to a better health.
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!
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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.
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.
Consultant, critic, fiction writer, columnist and theatre director and novelist Vijay Nair recounts his seven-day trekking experience to Sikkim.
The duo team up for the first time in Kannada film Paramathma.
We love a leader who oozes authority and firmness, notes Virendra Kapoor.
Cue the drum roll... A 'breathtaking, vast and intimidating' image of ocean waves crashing has won the top prize in a prestigious photography competition celebrating Australian and New Zealand snappers. The Alpha Awards was designed to showcase the work of Australian and New Zealand photographers on Sony Alpha lenses. Take a look at the stunning shots.
The episode will premiere on August 12 and will be showcased in more than 180 countries across the world on Discovery network of channels.
Ashish Narsale gives you 20 reasons to plan your trip.
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.
Ashok Chand Burman, the 82-year-old patriarch of the family and chairman of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Dabur Ltd, died on Saturday while on vacation in London, He was instrumental in fundamentally transforming a mid-rung ayurveda company firm into a FMCG major.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' speaks to Shishir Prashant on the situation after the recent cloudburst and floods in the state.
After impacting power generation and industries badly, it is now the turn of the tourism sector to bear the brunt of the heavy rains.
The aircraft belonging to the private Agni Airlines, was carrying 11 passengers and three crew members. It crashed near Shikharpur village in Makawarnur district, about 80 kilometers south of Kathmandu. The German-built Dornier plane was en route to Lukla, a popular trekking spot in the Everest region of eastern Nepal, from Kathmandu when the accident occurred, the Himalayan Times reported
Groups of tourists on trekking expeditions, people crowding at eating joints, devotees flocking shrines -- life in cloudburst devastated Leh district is gradually limping back to normal. As you enter the Changspa village, the scenes are a contrast to the death and devastation visible a week ago after cloudburst and flashfloods hit the region on August 5.
You wouldn't want to miss these unexplored, mesmerising snow hamlets in India.
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