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Hundreds bid emotional farewell to Siachen bravehearts

Hundreds bid emotional farewell to Siachen bravehearts

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The atmosphere at the funeral was highly emotional with friends, relatives and locals bidding tearful farewell.

Bodies of 9 soldiers likely to be brought to Delhi on Monday

Bodies of 9 soldiers likely to be brought to Delhi on Monday

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

The bodies of nine Siachen bravehearts, who were buried alive in an avalanche, are likely to be brought to New Delhi on Monday.

Siachen braveheart Hanamanthappa's village plunges into grief

Siachen braveheart Hanamanthappa's village plunges into grief

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The village of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad plunged into grief as he passed away on Thursday after battling for life since his miraculous survival in Siachen, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah leading the state in paying homage to the braveheart from Karnataka.

Siachen miracle soldier's condition deteriorates

Siachen miracle soldier's condition deteriorates

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The condition of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad, the Siachen braveheart who defied death for six days buried under snow, has deteriorated, the army said on Wednesday as a team of experts from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences joined in the efforts save his life.

'Hanamanthappa chose conflict areas over peace postings'

'Hanamanthappa chose conflict areas over peace postings'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

"The brave solider displayed a high degree of initiative and has served 10 years in difficult and challenging areas out of 13 years of total service," a senior army officer said.

Siachen tragedy: Mortal remains of remaining 8 soldiers recovered

Siachen tragedy: Mortal remains of remaining 8 soldiers recovered

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The army confirmed the recovery of the mortal remains of nine soldiers buried under Siachen Glacier avalanche debris on Tuesday evening.

It's a rebirth for us, says wife of Siachen survivor

It's a rebirth for us, says wife of Siachen survivor

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Mahadevi said the family was going through a painful ordeal after the members came to know of the tragedy, but the news of his survival brought smiles back on faces.

PM visits Siachen survivor, hails his 'indomitable spirit'

PM visits Siachen survivor, hails his 'indomitable spirit'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

His condition is critical but stable and he is undergoing various tests in the hospital, army sources said.

Avalanche kills 9 ITBP mountaineers

Avalanche kills 9 ITBP mountaineers

Rediff.com21 Sep 2003

The tragedy occurred when they were descending after conquering the 22,652-feet-high Panchachuli peak.

Mars gullies sculpted by dry ice, not water

Mars gullies sculpted by dry ice, not water

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The study conducted by French scientists shows that, during late winter and spring, underneath the seasonal CO2 ice layer heated by the Sun, intense gas fluxes can destabilise the regolith material and induce gas-lubricated debris flows which look like water-sculpted gullies on Earth.

5,000 houses damaged in avalanches

5,000 houses damaged in avalanches

Rediff.com28 Feb 2005

To counter the shortage of commodities following the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar highway, 40 tonnes of green vegetables, 16 tonnes of onion and potatoes, 11 tonnes of powder and liquid milk, 45,000 eggs, 300 packets of medicines, 23 kilolitres of p

Avalanche toll reaches 184

Avalanche toll reaches 184

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

CJI's 'emotional appeal' gets PM's support

CJI's 'emotional appeal' gets PM's support

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

He said following the Law Commission's recommendation, the Supreme Court in 2002 had also supported increasing the strength of the judiciary. A Parliamentary Department Related Standing Committee on Law then headed by Pranab Mukherjee had also recommended taking the judge to people ratio to 50 from 10.

9 feared killed, 30 trapped in avalanches in J&K

9 feared killed, 30 trapped in avalanches in J&K

Rediff.com20 Feb 2005

Five workers involved in road clearance work, who went missing on Friday evening after a snow slide hit the Jawahar Tunnel on the Jammu-Srinagar highway, could not be traced and are presumed dead.

Worrying case of the majestic Gangotri glacier

Worrying case of the majestic Gangotri glacier

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

A research shows that the health of the majestic Gangotri glacier that feeds the river Ganges has been affected, as the maximum temperature in the region has shot up by 0.9 degree Celsius and snowfall reduced by 37 cm annually.

Met dept warns of avalanches in J&K NH

Met dept warns of avalanches in J&K NH

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

The continuous snowfall is making the highway clearance operation by the Border Road Organisation difficult.

Two Americas football bosses arrested as FIFA corruption scandal deepens

Two Americas football bosses arrested as FIFA corruption scandal deepens

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Switzerland's Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) named the men as Alfredo Hawit of Honduras, acting president of the CONCACAF federation and a FIFA vice-president, and Juan Angel Napout of Paraguay, head of the South American football federation CONMEBOL. CONCACAF administers football in North and Central America and the Caribbean.

The avalanche effect of compounding interest

The avalanche effect of compounding interest

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

The earlier you start saving for your rainy day (read retirement) the richer you will be when it finally arrives.

How to deal with Pokemon-obsessed employees

How to deal with Pokemon-obsessed employees

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Stories about Pok-trouble at the office have gone viral, but many say the game can also facilitate bonding among employees.

Abhijeet Gupta wins Hoogeveen International chess tournament

Abhijeet Gupta wins Hoogeveen International chess tournament

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Indian Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta justified his top billing as he won the Hoogeveen International Open Chess Tournament after defeating compatriot Neelotpal Das in the ninth and final round, in Hoogeveen, The Netherlands.

Shivaay: A terrific looking terrible film!

Shivaay: A terrific looking terrible film!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

One can predict the knocks and punches and dives and VFX-aided saves without as much as batting an eyelid, says Sukanya Verma.

Siachen survivor soldiers on for life after daring rescue

Siachen survivor soldiers on for life after daring rescue

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Fortunately, there was no cold exposure-related frost bite or bony injuries to him, a medical bulletin issued by the hospital said.

10 performances 2016 should be proud of!

10 performances 2016 should be proud of!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Here, ladies and gentlemen, is Raja Sen's class of 2016.

'My family freaked out when they saw Shivaay trailer'

'My family freaked out when they saw Shivaay trailer'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

'People will talk about the action but I want the people to talk about the emotions.' Ajay Devgn unveils his directorial debut Shivaay.

Nepal quake: IAF, army made 2,223 sorties, rescued 11,200 people

Nepal quake: IAF, army made 2,223 sorties, rescued 11,200 people

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Indian Air Force and the army flew 2,223 sorties, shifted about 11,200 people to safer places and transported and dropped about 1,700 tonnes of relief material.

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.

Why Drogba can't wait for Sunday?

Why Drogba can't wait for Sunday?

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Didier Drogba is expecting a 'crazy' Stamford Bridge atmosphere.

301 people from Maharashtra rescued from quake-hit Nepal

301 people from Maharashtra rescued from quake-hit Nepal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Over 300 people from Maharashtra have been rescued from the earthquake-hit Nepal in the last four days, while the state government is unable to establish contact with 40 others.

Tibet earthquake toll rises to 25, rescuers struggle to reach out

Tibet earthquake toll rises to 25, rescuers struggle to reach out

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The death toll in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region due to Saturday's earthquake and its aftershocks, climbed to 25 on Tuesday, even as rescuers continued to reach out to the affected people in the remotest of areas.

Rediff Chat! Save The Internet and you

Rediff Chat! Save The Internet and you

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

As the TRAI imposed deadline ends on April 24, Rediff Chat will host a series of net activists and experts to explain the issues involved, what is at stake here, and why net neutrality needs to be an article of faith if the dream of Digital India is to be realised.

Late Aus cricketer Hughes's bat, jerseys head to Mount Everest

Late Aus cricketer Hughes's bat, jerseys head to Mount Everest

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Chhurim Sherpa began her journey for a third ascent to Mount Everest on Sunday but this time some odd items were also part of her climbing gear.

Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad loses battle for life

Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad loses battle for life

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The end for the doughty soldier came a little before noon, three days after he was miraculously pulled out alive from under 30 feet of ice-and-snow debris where he lay buried for six days on the unforgiving Siachen glacier.

'People don't want to marry their daughters to boys in Western UP'

'People don't want to marry their daughters to boys in Western UP'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'Politics is about caste in Eastern UP and religion in Western UP.' Rediff.com's Archana Masih gets a sense of the fault lines in this election's most volatile region -- that can make or break the future of political parties in UP.

Has RBI done the right thing by cutting rates post Budget?

Has RBI done the right thing by cutting rates post Budget?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

RBI's latest rate cut will bring down home, car loan's EMI.

Jaishankar to conclude SAARC Yatra in Afghanistan

Jaishankar to conclude SAARC Yatra in Afghanistan

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar arrived in Kabul on Wednesday to hold talks with the Afghan leadership

Fresh snowfall and rain in parts of Kashmir

Fresh snowfall and rain in parts of Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The famous tourist resort of Gulmarg experienced fresh snowfall while Srinagar and other parts were lashed by rains under the impact of western disturbance

Two football officials plead not guilty in FIFA bribe case

Two football officials plead not guilty in FIFA bribe case

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Two football bosses including a former president of Honduras pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to US charges they took bribes in exchange for media and marketing contracts in a scandal that has rocked the business of global football.

Post-quake renovations begin in Nepal; toll nears 7,700

Post-quake renovations begin in Nepal; toll nears 7,700

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Nepalese authorities initiated post-quake renovation works on Wednesday, including inspection of homes to evaluate safety.