Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a novel method for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using concentrated solar energy and captured CO2, potentially reducing reliance on used cooking oil.
Get ready to have your heart stolen, says Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani.
Miss World contestants' heritage itinerary took an interesting turn as the participating beauties immersed themselves in Indian tradition, delved into the spiritual heritage of Telangana.
Cooking oil is often discarded after being used for frying at home or in restaurants. However, a refinery of IndianOil has now won a certification to use the same oil to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the company chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney said.
A special show celebrating love for animals.
These 10 images prove that we live in a wonderfully weird world.
India's Deepak Punia and Udit reached the final of the 92 and 61 categories, respectively, at the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Sunday.
Seventy years after Pather Panchali released on August 26, 1955, we finally get it. Shuttling between the village of Boral and a studio in Calcutta, caught between worrying about the next purse of funds and wondering which item to mortgage next, Satyajit Ray was explaining Indians to themselves, discovers Sreehari Nair.
'Expect India to keep doing well irrespective of geopolitics.'
Ashmita Chaliha produced an inspired show to stun higher-ranked Michelle Li as the India scored a clinical 4-1 victory over Canada to make a positive start in the Uber Cup tournament in Chengdu, China, on Saturday.
In mixed doubles, K Sai Pratheek and Tanisha Crasto prevailed 21-18, 21-14 over Macau's Leong Iok Chong and Weng Chi NG to make a winning start.
That's what happens when it's Dog's Day Out, discovers Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com
Insurance behemoth Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is the fourth largest insurer in the world, according to a ranking based on life and accident & health reserves of companies in 2022 by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The state-owned insurer is ranked after Allianz SE, China Life Insurance Company, and Nippon Life Insurance Company. According to the report, LIC's reserves stood at $503.7 billion. Germany's Allianz SE ($750.20 billion), China Life Insurance Company ($616.90 billion) and Nippon Life Insurance Company ($536.80 billion) are the top three insurance companies in the world.
Two-time Olympic-medallist P V Sindhu made a winning return from a lengthy injury lay-off as India stunned formidable China 3-2 in the women's competition of the Badminton Asia Team Championships in Shah Alam, Malaysia on Wednesday.
Of the 20,831 voters in this assembly constituency, an overwhelming majority of around 18,000 are not tribals.
Hong Kong's first WTA tennis tournament in more than 20 years suffered a major blow on Sunday with main drawcard Eugenie Bouchard withdrawing on medical advice after suffering from the heat at the U.S. Open.
As the model covers Vogue Mexico, she recalls the time she visited the country as a child and fell in love with it.
Megan Rapinoe struck twice as the United States beat hosts France 2-1 in the women's World Cup quarter-finals at the Parc des Princes on Friday to set up a last-four clash with England.
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A tycoon in Macau is betting on casino to turn around his luck.
Cong distances from 'sack police commissioner' demand
Experience the cultural diversity of India's exotic flavours.
Seven Metro stations in Central Delhi will remain closed on Monday as well, the Delhi Metro announced on Sunday night after protests continued near India Gate for the second day today over the gangrape incident.Pragati Maidan, Mandi House, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan, Khan Market and Race Course will remain closed on Monday as well.
A Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration report says that immigration consultants need to be regulated, just as lawyers and other professionals are.
Follow these 10 Chennai foodies to track down the great restaurants and awesome food there!
From working in a Japanese restaurant to heading F&B services for a five-star chain of hospitals, and judging culinary championships, Chef Randy Chow has had diverse experiences in the field. Now, heading the faculty team At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy, Singapore, Chef Randy shares his recipe for the creation of a top chef.
As the government draws attention to the considerable increase in the number of legal immigrants being admitted to Canada, Olivia Chow, New Democratic Party immigration critic in the House of Commons, has spoken about the quotas for parents and grandparents being cut to half.
You've been eating salads for a couple of months now, but haven't been losing any weight?Here's why!
Clever alliterations and Akshay Kumar in a 'spoofy-autobiographical self merged with a Jackie Chan'esque avatar - Chandni Chowk To China might just mark the beginning of a rocking January.
Enters joint venture with Pune-based Unique Delta Force Security
Otherwise detractors, Congress general secretary Ahmad Patel and Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit appeared to team up to keep Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee chief Salman Khurshid out of Delhi.
The actor is said to be filling the shoes of Pat Morita, who played Mr Miyagi in the hit movie.
Kim Kardashian shirtless blazer is not for the faint hearted.
Ram Puneet Tiwary, 27, beat Chow Lyang Tay and Poh Chuan Tan in the head several times and stabbed them in the neck to make sure they were dead, at their home in Kingsford in Sydney on September 15, 2003, the ABC online said.
The Kolkata pro shot a three-under par 67 to lead the field after the opening round in the Hyundai Open.\n\n
The Kolkata pro is on the brink of victory after the penultimate round in the Sir Padampat Singhania Open golf tournament.
Indian companies, key players in the field of generic medicines, especially for AIDS, may benefit from a $15-billion US programme aimed at combating the deadly disease in 14 countries.
The Mumbai police, who are on toes in view of the intelligence inputs about a possible terror attack by Khalistani elements, on Friday appealed to citizens to remain indoors and avoid New Year parties.
Every year around this time San Diego, United States, comes alive as people from all around the world bring their favourite comic book characters alive at Comic Con. From superheroes to villains, fans can be whatever they want to be as they celebrate popular culture and the entertainment industry. Here's a look at just some of the dazzling fans who descended on San Diego this week for the annual convention.
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