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'Left with a suitcase': Harrowing tales of Sikkim floods

'Left with a suitcase': Harrowing tales of Sikkim floods

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The fast-flowing river, which is normally about 250 metre away from her house, was carrying with it camps, utensils and animal carcasses.

Sara Takes Us To Kashmir... Again!

Sara Takes Us To Kashmir... Again!

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Recently, the Kedarnath actress went on a trekking trip to Pahalgam, and made the best memories.

Manasvi Should Be Your Next Style Icon

Manasvi Should Be Your Next Style Icon

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

She brings the best of Indian dressing to LA.

Finding 12 Lifers in Mizoram

Finding 12 Lifers in Mizoram

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Looking for Treasures From Mizoram to embrace through 2024 and beyond.

PIX: Trekking to Chandratal, a lake in the Himalayas

PIX: Trekking to Chandratal, a lake in the Himalayas

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

Chandratal is utterly mesmerizing, says Rediff reader Mridula Dwivedi. Here she shares these amazing pictures of her Himalayan adventure.

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Getaways near Mumbai, Nasik and Pune for memorable weekend day trips in the rains!

'Nowhere to go': Dream Sikkim tour turns nightmare for tourists

'Nowhere to go': Dream Sikkim tour turns nightmare for tourists

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

138 members of Bharat Scouts and Guides from West Bengal, mostly aged between 10 and 15 years, braved their way back to New Jalpaiguri railway station from Sikkim before heading home to Barrackpore near Kolkata to narrate their harrowing experience.

Raigad landslide toll rises to 27; search ops continue

Raigad landslide toll rises to 27; search ops continue

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

The death toll in the landslide at Irshalwadi hamlet in Maharashtra's Raigad district mounted to 27 on Saturday with the recovery of five more bodies from the debris on the third day of the search and rescue operation, a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) official said.

Namratha Nandish Makes History in Kashmir

Namratha Nandish Makes History in Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Bengaluru's Namratha Nandish has trekked to 50 high altitudes lakes in Kashmir in one season to earn the sobriquet of 'Alpine Girl'.

UNESCO Nominated: 12 Amazing Forts

UNESCO Nominated: 12 Amazing Forts

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Know the forts India has nominated to the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Does No One Want To Visit The Taj Anymore?

Does No One Want To Visit The Taj Anymore?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'Rather than visiting famous monuments, travellers now prefer "experiential activities" such as biking, trekking/hiking, camping, river rafting, yachting, parasailing and zip lining; safaris and jungle adventures; and wellness holidays to rejuvenate themselves.'

The Many Moods Of Nirmala Sitharaman

The Many Moods Of Nirmala Sitharaman

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

One is not sure if Nirmalaji, like many South Indian girls, learnt Bharata Natyam when she was growing up, but she is perhaps the most animated minister when she speaks in the House, even more than a colleague who first became famous as a television actress.

Terrorist gives security forces the slip, on the run in J-K

Terrorist gives security forces the slip, on the run in J-K

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Security forces on Tuesday extended the search operation to adjoining villages to track down a terrorist who managed to escape from a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, officials said.

Search op at Maha landslide site enters Day 3; 86 persons still missing

Search op at Maha landslide site enters Day 3; 86 persons still missing

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

The search operation was suspended around 6 pm on Friday due to heavy rains, an NDRF official said.

10 Tips to Enjoy India on a Budget

10 Tips to Enjoy India on a Budget

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Fight the high season and ridiculous prices with these simple and easy travel hacks.

Mumbai woman dies at Everest base camp; body to be brought home tonight

Mumbai woman dies at Everest base camp; body to be brought home tonight

Rediff.com8 May 2022

A 52-year-old woman doctor from Mumbai died while trekking to the base camp of Mount Everest in Nepal, a family member said on Sunday.

Untimely rains dent summer sales; to keep durable stocks in check: Analysts

Untimely rains dent summer sales; to keep durable stocks in check: Analysts

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

With sales of cooling products turning out dismal this summer due to unseasonal rains, the stocks of related companies are now off their March highs. Shares of fan and air conditioner makers such as Voltas, Symphony, Orient Electric, Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning and Crompton Greaves are down 5-23 per cent since March when the summer season saw a firm onset. In comparison, the BSE Sensex index is up 10 per cent.

Team India go trekking after Pune stumble

Team India go trekking after Pune stumble

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

To keep their minds off the Pune disaster, the team went on a hike at Tamhini Ghat on Monday, and the trek to the Western Ghats seemed to have brought out their inner Platos and Ramanujas.

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.

Want to go trekking?

Want to go trekking?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

India Outdoors, an adventure travel company, is organising a hiking and overnight stay at Rajmachi from Mumbai.

Uunchai Review: Too Much Rona Dhona

Uunchai Review: Too Much Rona Dhona

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Uunchai has a simple enough story that drags on for 169 minutes and 48 seconds on the sheer good will of its veteran cast.

Nepali sherpa sets Everest record with 27th ascent!

Nepali sherpa sets Everest record with 27th ascent!

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Kami Rita Sherpa, 53, scaled the 8,849 metre (29,032-foot) mountain early in the morning along the traditional southeast ridge route, guiding a foreign climber.

Honeymoon travels: Trekking in Nainital

Honeymoon travels: Trekking in Nainital

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Readers tell us the story of their honeymoon and share pictures from the memorable trip. Share yours!

Trekking in the Himalayas

Trekking in the Himalayas

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

To trek in a pristine winter under zero degree conditions, head for Harsil.

Monsoon claims 3 in Kerala, displaces thousands; red alert in 2 districts

Monsoon claims 3 in Kerala, displaces thousands; red alert in 2 districts

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

A red alert indicates heavy to extremely heavy rains of over 20 cm in 24 hours, while an orange alert means very heavy rains of 6 cm to 20 cm of rain.

'I am not a star's daughter'

'I am not a star's daughter'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

'Until I was 25, nobody even knew if I existed.'

Have You Been On A Green Date?

Have You Been On A Green Date?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Single Indians are now planning to keep first dates 'active' with a walk in the park or an outdoor picnic.

A Tour Of The Himalayas, Uunchai Style

A Tour Of The Himalayas, Uunchai Style

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Namrata Thakker takes us behind the scenes, and gives us a preview of what's coming up.

Where Do Religious Tourists Go?

Where Do Religious Tourists Go?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

19 per cent of all travel in India (by bus, train or air) was pilgrimage or religious travel (possibly the single largest after business and family-related travel), discovers Ambi Parameswaran.

Want To Eat At The FlyDining Restaurant?

Want To Eat At The FlyDining Restaurant?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

52-yr-old Nepali Sherpa scales Everest for 26th time; breaks own record

52-yr-old Nepali Sherpa scales Everest for 26th time; breaks own record

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Kami Rita and his group of 11 Sherpa guides summitted the 8,848.86-metre peak at 6.55 pm (local time).

Laxmi Raai Loves To...

Laxmi Raai Loves To...

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

The stars love to regale their social media followers with fabulous pictures of their travels!

Karishma Is In The Mood For Goa

Karishma Is In The Mood For Goa

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Bollywood stars love travelling!

Govt stops tourism activities at holy Jain site after protests

Govt stops tourism activities at holy Jain site after protests

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The Union Environment Ministry sent a office memorandum to the state in this regard following directions from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources said.

Deepika-Ranveer's Romantic Holiday

Deepika-Ranveer's Romantic Holiday

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Just how did Ranveer Singh celebrate his 37th birthday on July 6 with wife Deepika Padukone?

Watch: The IAF's Daring Rescue

Watch: The IAF's Daring Rescue

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

'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.'

What's Sara Doing In Kashmir?

What's Sara Doing In Kashmir?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Here's looking at Sara and Ibrahim's dream vacay in Gulmarg.

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.