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Impossibly remote, incredibly beautiful... Will you go to Shaama?

Impossibly remote, incredibly beautiful... Will you go to Shaama?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Reaching is one thing, surviving another. The camp has no Wi-Fi, almost no phone signal and no electricity.

Top monsoon destinations in India

Top monsoon destinations in India

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Time to pack your bags and pamper the wanderlust in you.

4 fresh tremors hit Nepal as toll crosses 8,000

4 fresh tremors hit Nepal as toll crosses 8,000

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Four fresh tremors on Sunday jolted Nepal, triggering panic among the people already battered by the devastating earthquake and over 150 aftershocks as the death toll crossed 8,000.

'An actor can't do his own thing all the time'

'An actor can't do his own thing all the time'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'Hopefully, I will become more evolved as a performer in the future.'

'Impure women shouldn't be allowed in Sabarimala temple'

'Impure women shouldn't be allowed in Sabarimala temple'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'Considering menstruating women impure is a Dravidian custom and is associated with the worship of nature by the tribal people'

Girl ad power: The new Ms India

Girl ad power: The new Ms India

Rediff.com9 May 2017

A confident, assertive single woman is finding her way into popular advertising narratives.

Kalikho Pul: A carpenter who became Arunachal's CM

Kalikho Pul: A carpenter who became Arunachal's CM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Kalikho Pul trekked a long way in his political career to become the eight chief minister of the state, a position he could hold only for six months.

#MonsoonTrek: Escape to Changey waterfalls

#MonsoonTrek: Escape to Changey waterfalls

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The sound of the water amidst the silence of nature will remove all the tiredness of the journey, says Ashim Chakravarty.

Female mountaineer from Arunachal scales new heights

Female mountaineer from Arunachal scales new heights

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Anshu Jamsenpa was felicitated by the Nepal government after she climbed three Himalayan peaks in six days. Anurag Kashyap reports.

Infiltration in J&K on rise as terrorists choose old routes

Infiltration in J&K on rise as terrorists choose old routes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir is on the rise, with nearly 100 terrorists sneaking into the Valley this year from across the Line of Control taking routes, including those chosen by Pakistani raiders in 1947, to move towards south, which has emerged as the epicentre of militancy.

Pune wicket was not poor, it was a challenging wicket: Vijay

Pune wicket was not poor, it was a challenging wicket: Vijay

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

India's opening batsman Murali Vijay on Wednesday differed with International Cricket Council match referee Chris Board, who gave a poor rating to the Pune wicket, saying the surface at best could be called a 'challenging one'.

10 reasons why your CV was REJECTED!

10 reasons why your CV was REJECTED!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Unless you are a fresher, you should not circulate a generic CV for all openings, says Achin Bhattacharyya.

'We will lick the Chinese!'

'We will lick the Chinese!'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'The Chinese -- up to the highest leadership -- will avoid a conflict because they know they will be badly licked.' 'The reputation they have painstakingly built over the last two-three decades of being a global power will be destroyed.'

They don't know what Rs 6,000 means for farmers: PM

They don't know what Rs 6,000 means for farmers: PM

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Speaking at the inauguration and laying of foundation schemes of various schemes, Modi said, Leh and Ladakh will also be benefited by this.

Sabarimala: 'It's very difficult to go back to normalcy'

Sabarimala: 'It's very difficult to go back to normalcy'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

'Sometime back, there was not much empathy for communal sentiments or traditions in Kerala.' 'The situation is totally different now.' 'The forces which were not so powerful earlier are getting more powerful now.'

Meet the Daredevil biker on Republic Day

Meet the Daredevil biker on Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Captain Shikha Surabhi is the first woman to lead a formation of 36 men and 9 Royal Enfields of the Indian Army's motorcycle display team on Republic Day.

7 breathtaking waterfalls near GOA you cannot miss

7 breathtaking waterfalls near GOA you cannot miss

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Plan your day trekking, camping, swimming, bird-watching around these spots.

Amid protests, third woman breaches ban at Sabarimala

Amid protests, third woman breaches ban at Sabarimala

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Sasikala, said she was not allowed to undertake the trek to the shrine and sent back by the police, official sources said that she entered the sanctum sanctorum and offered prayers.

Meet the 1st woman who visited Sabarimala at 41

Meet the 1st woman who visited Sabarimala at 41

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Braving threats from conservatives and the tough terrains of the hillock, K B Valsala Kumari, then collector of Pathanamthitta district, visited the temple complex at least four times during 1994-95.

Looking out of the Maratha Empire's two crown jewels

Looking out of the Maratha Empire's two crown jewels

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Rediff reader Rashmi Parab trekked to the twin forts of Lohgad and Visapur this monsoon. Here's an account of her trek in breathtaking photographs!

How an IPS officer conquered Antarctica

How an IPS officer conquered Antarctica

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Aparna Kumar fought pneumonia and extreme weather conditions to make history.

Has tourism changed Ladakh for good?

Has tourism changed Ladakh for good?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

A decade has seen many welcome changes in this hill district of Jammu and Kashmir, says Anjuli Bhargava.

2 women come close to reaching Sabarimala, forced to retreat

2 women come close to reaching Sabarimala, forced to retreat

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Bindu from Malappuram and Durga of Kozhikode were trying hard to become part of history by trying to enter the shrine under heavy police protection.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019: Stunning shots of animals

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019: Stunning shots of animals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Humans rarely get to glimpse the animal kingdom up-close. But, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest, which is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum in London, offers a peek into the lives of species around the world. The competition has just revealed the shortlist of 25 photos for the LUMIX People's Choice Award. Voting is open until February 4, 2020, and the overall winner will be announced in February.

Indian treasure worth Rs 2 crore found on frozen French peak!

Indian treasure worth Rs 2 crore found on frozen French peak!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

A French climber recently found a box full of precious stones while trekking at Mont Blanc, the highest mountain range in Western Europe, with jewellery worth over Rs 2 crore.

6 awesome camping sites in India

6 awesome camping sites in India

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Why check into a hotel when you can pitch a tent and get close to nature.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People's Choice Award

Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People's Choice Award

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Here are some of the beautiful images in the contest.

2 women script history as they set foot in Sabarimala; protests erupt

2 women script history as they set foot in Sabarimala; protests erupt

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Temple priest performed a 'purification' ritual for an hour before the doors were opened again.

How to get the best deals on your summer holiday

How to get the best deals on your summer holiday

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Travel companies and agencies are offering early bird discounts going up to 40 per cent. Priyadarshini Maji reports

North Kerala: The unexplored 'God's Own Country'

North Kerala: The unexplored 'God's Own Country'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Not many have seen the Kerala in which coconut trees are sparse but waterfalls, lush valleys, and deep forests are abundant.

'I believed in my dreams and took a leap of faith'

'I believed in my dreams and took a leap of faith'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Solo female traveller Swati Jain, who quit her job to travel, speaks of her adventures, challenges, learnings and what keeps her going.

To counter BJP-RSS' Hindutva, Rahul visits temples in Gujarat

To counter BJP-RSS' Hindutva, Rahul visits temples in Gujarat

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The BJP took a dig at Gandhi, saying the Congress vice president was visiting temples as his party has failed to win elections in the state for long time.

First Thing People Subconsciously Notice - Your Shoes

First Thing People Subconsciously Notice - Your Shoes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

What is the first thing people subconsciously notice - Your Shoes. Find here why it is important to wear the right shoes at the right time.

A non-Belieber among Beliebers

A non-Belieber among Beliebers

Rediff.com11 May 2017

His daughter is a Belieber. He is most definitely not.

Nepal struggles to recover from tremors; toll nears 7,000

Nepal struggles to recover from tremors; toll nears 7,000

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Fresh tremors rocked parts of Nepal today, triggering landslides as the death toll in last Saturday's devastating earthquake neared 7,000 and protests mounted over relief not reaching several affected areas.

13 Nepalese guides killed in worst-ever Everest accident

13 Nepalese guides killed in worst-ever Everest accident

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

A massive avalanche on Friday struck Mount Everest killing at least 13 Nepalese Sherpa guides and injuring several others in the deadliest mountaineering accident on the world's highest peak.

Bhutan: Tiger's Nest, giant momos, Happiness

Bhutan: Tiger's Nest, giant momos, Happiness

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera takes in the best of Bhutan, a beautiful little kingdom that has bundles and bundles of goodness to offer.

Maharashtra farmers call off protest as state agrees to demands

Maharashtra farmers call off protest as state agrees to demands

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

It's a major victory for the farmers who trekked 180 km from Nashik over six days under the blazing sun, some even barefooted.

Indian envoy in China working for new Kailash yatra route

Indian envoy in China working for new Kailash yatra route

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

India's ambassador to China is on a rare visit to Tibet to make preparations for the opening of a new route through Sikkim for Indian pilgrims to travel to the holy site of Kailash-Manasarovar which was agreed during last month's visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to India.

Too much TV or computer shrinks your lifespan!

Too much TV or computer shrinks your lifespan!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

We live increasingly in a wired world but let's not forget that we need to get a few strides out in the sun.