Search results for ' Skyscraper'

Colourful Desi Girl Kavveri Priiyam

Colourful Desi Girl Kavveri Priiyam

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'Kavs' plays with colours every morning when she roots through her almirah.

Pretty, Stylish Mahekk

Pretty, Stylish Mahekk

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

She is logging major miles in fashion.

Why We Are Moonstruck

Why We Are Moonstruck

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Deciphering its secrets will unlock the early history of not only our planet, but also of the star system, explains Kumar Abishek.

Air India Building's High-Flying Days Ends

Air India Building's High-Flying Days Ends

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

India's first escalator, its shortest elevator, a terror attack, a rescue operation -- the building's seen a lot.

From shining skyscrapers to dilapidated shells: 2018's Architectural Photography Awards

From shining skyscrapers to dilapidated shells: 2018's Architectural Photography Awards

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The shortlist for the Architectural Photography Awards 2018 has been revealed. The awards are split into four categories: Exterior, Interior, Sense of Place, and Buildings in Use, with each comprising five finalists. The 20 photographs that make up the shortlist will be exhibited at the World Architecture Festival in Amsterdam between November 28 - 30, and an overall winner will be announced on the 30. Here are some of the brilliant photos in the shortlist.

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'If the authorities go about completing this project the way they have proposed, this is going to cause a HUGE environmental impact not only on Malabar Hill but also on the rest of the city.'

Realty boom: How safe are Noida's skyscrapers?

Realty boom: How safe are Noida's skyscrapers?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Noida is going vertical with several high-rise luxury apartment complexes, malls and offices in the works. But are these safe?

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The World Photography Organisation has announced its category winners and shortlist in the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023.

Four skyscrapers named best buildings in the world

Four skyscrapers named best buildings in the world

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Dramatic towers in Canada, Qatar, Australia and Italy have been named the best tall buildings in the world.

Uneasy peace in Indo-Pacific due to recent Chinese actions: US Congressman

Uneasy peace in Indo-Pacific due to recent Chinese actions: US Congressman

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

The Congressman said the Chinese Communist Party has, unfortunately, botched its response to COVID-19, causing tremendous economic uncertainty and a slowdown in China's economy.

30 Indians injured in fire in Dubai skyscraper

30 Indians injured in fire in Dubai skyscraper

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Two workers have also been killed; their identities are yet to be established.

Dive into the world's first sky pool!

Dive into the world's first sky pool!

Rediff.com21 May 2021

If you are all in for thrills, London has a new offering: A pool positioned nearly 115 feet in the air. Welcome to The Sky Pool -- a 82-foot (25-metre) transparent swimming pool stretched between the 10th stories of two residential skyscrapers in southwest London's Nine Elms neighbourhood -- and it's only open to the apartment complex's lucky residents. Here's at how amazing it looks!

10 Outstanding Images from The Sony World Photography Awards

10 Outstanding Images from The Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The winners of the Open category of the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed.

Ambani's Antilia most expensive billionaire home

Ambani's Antilia most expensive billionaire home

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

The house has six stories of underground parking, three helicopter pads, and reportedly requires a staff of 600 to keep it running.

Daredevil walks a tightrope into history, blindfolded

Daredevil walks a tightrope into history, blindfolded

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Chills, thrills and more in Nik Wallenda's death-defying feat

Is this the world's 'highest' selfie?

Is this the world's 'highest' selfie?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

47-year-old Gerald Donovan took incredible pictures of himself from the top of the world's tallest skyscraper which could be the world's highest selfie, the Telegraph reported.

Tallest buildings in Dubai

Tallest buildings in Dubai

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

The history of skyscrapers in Dubai began with the construction of the 149-metre (489 ft) Dubai World Trade Centre in 1979.

World's tallest residential buildings

World's tallest residential buildings

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Dubai reigns supreme in residential skyscrapers.

PHOTOS: The weirdly, wonderful world we live in!

PHOTOS: The weirdly, wonderful world we live in!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

These 10 images prove that it's an odd, odd world out there...

Dubai has Chicago to thank for the Burj

Dubai has Chicago to thank for the Burj

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Sixty-five-year-old Adrian Smith, a Chicago-based architect has designed the Burj Dubai, the silvery, heat-deflecting skyscraper that rises to more than 2,600 feet.

Work from home forever

Work from home forever

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'Employees may well be expected to be on call at almost all times -- much like the standard Indian approach to the workday,' points out Mihir S Sharma.

Gorgeous pics of Pink supermoon to distact you from COVID-19

Gorgeous pics of Pink supermoon to distact you from COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Looking to catch a break from all the events surrounding coronavirus, then here's some amazing images from the pink supermoon that occurred on Tuesday night, enthralling all!

PHOTOS: Revellers welcome 2013

PHOTOS: Revellers welcome 2013

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

A collection of PHOTOS on New Year celebrations from around the world

This is Boman Irani's secret talent!

This is Boman Irani's secret talent!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Presenting 8 knockout pics from Boman Irani's Instagram account. Yes! You heard it right.

Siblings walk on high wire 25 stories over New York

Siblings walk on high wire 25 stories over New York

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The Flying Wallendas astonished the world once again, becoming the first to cross New York's Times Square on a tightrope 25 stories above the city streets. It was an incredible comeback for daredevil Nik Wallenda and his sister Lijana after she took a catastrophic fall during a high-wire stunt in 2017 and broke every bone in her face and suffered additional injury to her ribs and foot. Seventh-generation daredevil Nik Wallenda, 40, and his sister Lijana, 42, started at opposite ends of the 1,300-foot wire between 1 and 2 Times Square and crossed in the middle, in a sweat-inducing stunt aired live on ABC.

PHOTOS: Thousands evicted from world's TALLEST slum in Venezuela

PHOTOS: Thousands evicted from world's TALLEST slum in Venezuela

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Perhaps no other skyscraper is as infamous as Venezuela's 'Tower of David', a 45-storey unfinished building that has housed approximately 5,000 squatters since 2007.

15 best buildings of 2013

15 best buildings of 2013

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Upcoming Bollywood Museum in Mumbai is among the projects that have won awards for best architecture in 2013.

Blaze sweeps Dubai's Torch Tower for second time

Blaze sweeps Dubai's Torch Tower for second time

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Flames shot up the sides of the Torch tower in the second blaze to hit the high-rise since 2015, forcing hundreds of occupants to flee as burning debris showered down the sides of the 1,105 foot structure.

PHOTOS: Empire State building, Burj Khalifa lit up to celebrate Diwali

PHOTOS: Empire State building, Burj Khalifa lit up to celebrate Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

For the first time, New York's iconic structure turned orange on Wednesday night in celebration of Diwali.

10 stunning towers around the world

10 stunning towers around the world

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Take a look at these impressive towers with huge atriums...

New TALLEST buildings in India!

New TALLEST buildings in India!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Most of the new skyscrapers in India are coming up in the financial hub of Mumbai.

China plans to build world's tallest building in 10 months

China plans to build world's tallest building in 10 months

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Let's have a look at 20 tallest buildings in the world and the time it took to construct them.

Namaste Tower: A reflection of India's economic boom

Namaste Tower: A reflection of India's economic boom

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

More than 85 skyscrapers are set to adorn the Mumbai skyline in a few years.

Amazing images of One World Trade center

Amazing images of One World Trade center

Rediff.com7 May 2013

One World Trade center became the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.

Like the Dhoom 3 trailer? VOTE!

Like the Dhoom 3 trailer? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Dhoom 3 boasts of more noise, more bikes and a whole lot of scowling from Aamir Khan.

Isha, Akash Ambani, Byju's Raveendran debut in Fortune's list

Isha, Akash Ambani, Byju's Raveendran debut in Fortune's list

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

This year's list includes 40 influential people under 40 years of age in five categories -- finance, technology, healthcare, government and politics, and media and entertainment.

How far will the Cybertruck go?

How far will the Cybertruck go?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'The unveiling of the Cybertruck seems to me the turning point in the design and manufacture of automobiles in much the same way as American skyscrapers were the turning point of architectural design in the world,' says Aakar Patel.

Gurgaon master plan a gold mine for realtors

Gurgaon master plan a gold mine for realtors

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Since 2004, licences have been given to develop as much land in the area as in the entire state during the earlier 25-odd years.

Sandy switches OFF the City of Blinding Lights

Sandy switches OFF the City of Blinding Lights

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Large parts of New York City remained powerless even after superstorm Sandy receded late on Tuesday. The city, fabled for its towering skyscrapers and incandescent lights, has been reeling under a power cut.