In recent years, the twin demands of both religion and defence have been added to the development argument to sweep aside environmental and terrain considerations while undertaking infrastructure......
Expressing concern over land subsidence at Joshimath in Uttarakhand, the rawal or head priest of the famed Badrinath shrine, Easwaraprasad Namboothiri, has urged the authorities to stop the......
A 12-kilometer long tunnel connected to the Tapovan Vishnugad hydroelectric project is 1 kilometers away from Joshimath town and at least a kilometer below the ground, state-owned National Thermal......
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.Archana Masih/Rediff.com recounts what transpired during Operation......
After being trapped in a cleft on a mountain face in Malampuzha area of Palakkad district in Kerala for nearly two days, rescue teams of the Army were able to reach Babu, provide him food and water......
The Home Ministry has conveyed to Google that its plans to cover India through the Google Street View is rejected. India has rejected Google's plans to put Indian cities, tourists spots,......
Image: Uttarakhand's Valley of Flowers. Photograph: Araghu/Wikimedia Commons Hotels, airlines offer discounts to attract customers during lean season; attractions include treks, nature trails,......
When Shibchandra Singh, a worker at Hindustan Motors' plant at Uttarpara, close to Kolkata, left the factory last Friday, he was briefed by his supervisor about the work to perform on Sunday. After......
Now, one can virtually visit famous monuments from the comfort of their own homes, notes Tanima Banerjee Ever struck by the sheer amazement of the idea of taking a tour in and around the Taj......
With 3G network reaching the world's highest peak, making calls from the Mount Everest has become faster, easier and cheaper. Ncell, a mobile phone and internet operator in Nepal, has set up a 3G......
Emotions run higher than usual on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options. La MaisonWhere to watch? Apple TV+Language: French (with subtitles) Determined to bounce......
There's no doubt that Sara Ali Khan absolutely loves Kashmir. She has visited this 'paradise on earth' before and doesn't mind returning to the beautiful Valley. Recently, the Kedarnath......
2020 should be a case study of how film-makers from around India coped with the pandemic and the lockdown. Some were ready with their films, while others rushed through post-production working......
Bisile, the Kannada film directed by Sandeep is the story of two trekkers who lose their way while on a trek to a tourist spot in Bisile Ghat. Jennifer Kotwal, who debuted in the blockbuster film......
Virat Kohli turned 31 on Tuesday. Ahead of his birthday, the Indian skipper spent the day with his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma in the mountains. Wishing Virat on his birthday,......
Phillip Hughes of Australia. Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images 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......