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The CFO who runs 20 km a day

The CFO who runs 20 km a day

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Pankaj Vasani tells us how he moved from an unhealthy life to walking and running 20 kilometres a day.

Legendary Tamil actress Manorama, remembered as 'Aachi', dies

Legendary Tamil actress Manorama, remembered as 'Aachi', dies

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Legendary Tamil actress Manorama died at a private hospital in Chennai following a heart attack on Saturday night, family sources said. She was 78. She is survived by her son Boopathi.

Diageo-Pernod Ricard slugfest reaches India

Diageo-Pernod Ricard slugfest reaches India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

The acquisition of United Spirits will arm Diageo with a formidable mass-market portfolio, but consumers are up-trading rapidly.

WATCH: Alyssa Healy breaks World record for highest catch

WATCH: Alyssa Healy breaks World record for highest catch

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The Australian wicket-keeper batswoman caught a ball, which was dropped from a drone, 80 metres above the MCG surface to break the previous record of 62 meters set by an Englishman Kristan Baumgartner in 2016.

World's shortest woman Jyoti Amge to enter Bigg Boss 6

World's shortest woman Jyoti Amge to enter Bigg Boss 6

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

The 18-year-old girl will enter the house on November 22.

IN PICS: Couples lock lips to break record

IN PICS: Couples lock lips to break record

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

With a day to go for Valentine's, these couples try to break the world record for the longest kiss in Pattaya.

PHOTOS: Ayodhya lit-up with 5 lakh diyas on Diwali eve

PHOTOS: Ayodhya lit-up with 5 lakh diyas on Diwali eve

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel participated in the celebrations.

World's lowest roadworthy car is 18 inches only!

World's lowest roadworthy car is 18 inches only!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Mirai was created by students and teachers of The Automobile Engineering Course of Okayama Sanyo High School in Asakuchi, Japan, the Daily Mail reported.

World's oldest person aged 115 dies

World's oldest person aged 115 dies

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Dina Manfredini, who lived at the Bishop Drumm Retirement Centre in Johnston, died on Monday, according to her granddaughter Lori Logli.

VOTE: Sensual sirens in lingerie costing millions!

VOTE: Sensual sirens in lingerie costing millions!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Each year, the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show features a showstopping 'Fantasy Bra' crafted from real jewels and worth millions of dollars. Here's a look at the hottest pieces modelled by the likes of Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima and Miranda Kerr over the years -- vote for your favourite!

These are the weirdest records this year

These are the weirdest records this year

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

The 63rd edition of the famous annual is filled with jaw-dropping photos and never-before-seen stories.

Thirty Glorious Years Of Attenborough's Gandhi

Thirty Glorious Years Of Attenborough's Gandhi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Rediff.com celebrates the epic, which was released 30 years ago on November 30, 1982.

Farah Khan: I never miss Bigg Boss!

Farah Khan: I never miss Bigg Boss!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

The filmmaker-choreographer talks about her new stint on yet another reality show.

In PHOTOS: Weirdest world records

In PHOTOS: Weirdest world records

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Rediff.com brings to you some of the weirdest records set around the world.

Adorable India Rhodes marks Yoga Day, or so it seems!

Adorable India Rhodes marks Yoga Day, or so it seems!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The former South African cricketer posted a picture of his adorable daughter stretching in bed and Jonty gave the photograph a relevant spin.

At 6'9, she is the tallest model in the world

At 6'9", she is the tallest model in the world

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

This Russian model has been officially declared to have the 'world's longest legs'.

Meet Kannada cinema's actress of substance

Meet Kannada cinema's actress of substance

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Kannada actress Bhavana talks about her film Bhageerathi, her role and how she prepared for it.

AMU students set world record with peace envelop

AMU students set world record with peace envelop

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

The 39ft x 27ft envelop was made in a period of ten days last month by a group of 24 students belonging to the faculties of Fine Arts, Engineering, Architecture and Law, a varsity official said

Stunning photos of the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Stunning photos of the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

One of the world's most beautiful landmarks, Sydney Harbour Bridge has completed 80 years.

11-year-old Indian roller skater sets new world record

11-year-old Indian roller skater sets new world record

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

An 11-year-old Indian boy set a new world record by flattening himself enough to skim under poles just 6.75 inches from the ground.

He's cycling around the world to bring light to Africa

He's cycling around the world to bring light to Africa

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

A freelance photographer by profession, Sean Conway embarked on a world tour in February this year on his bicycle. He aims to raise funds and bring solar power to several poor families in Africa.

2011's Wildest World Records

2011's Wildest World Records

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

A collection of some of the most bizarre world records in the last one year

Meet the world's youngest director

Meet the world's youngest director

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Guinness World Record holder Kishan Shrikanth directed his first feature film at the age of 9! Now, at 15, Kishan has big plans for the future.

Amul advertisements capture the essence of India

Amul advertisements capture the essence of India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

The longest running advertisement campaign has also found a place in the Guiness Book of world records.

Story of gold: Interesting facts and figures

Story of gold: Interesting facts and figures

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Gold is one of the world's most sought after metals.

World's oldest man dies at 112 in Japan

World's oldest man dies at 112 in Japan

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Koide died on Tuesday at a hospital in Nagoya, central Japan, where he had been treated for chronic heart problems.

PHOTOS: Indian teen becomes shortest woman alive

PHOTOS: Indian teen becomes shortest woman alive

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

An Indian teenager measuring just 62.8 centimeters was on Friday named the world's shortest living woman, eclipsing the previous record of Bridgette Jordan of the United States, set earlier this year.

Swantham Bharya Zindabad is insipid

Swantham Bharya Zindabad is insipid

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Lines get crossed in this Malayalam movie.

Telugu production house Suresh Productions completes 50 years

Telugu production house Suresh Productions completes 50 years

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The production house, has produced about 150 films in 15 languages

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 66

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 66

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Modi visited his 97-year-old mother Hiraba in Gandhinagar and took her blessings.

Meet the world's shortest man

Meet the world's shortest man

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Edward Nino Hernandez, 24, from Bogota, Colombia, who stands at just 27-inches, won the title of World's Shortest Man on September 6.

100-year-old marathoner Fauja, PETA's new poster boy

100-year-old marathoner Fauja, PETA's new poster boy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Just days after registering his name in the Guinness World Record as the oldest person to complete a marathon, 100-year-old Fauja Singh has now become the oldest man to star in a PETA ad campaign.

Boy spins a world record, on a wheelchair

Boy spins a world record, on a wheelchair

Rediff.com20 May 2011

For this 18-year-old boy, his handicap is just another motivating factor. Crippled by a wrong diagnosis of his polio and its subsequent medication by a village doctor when he was just one-year-old, Gulshan Kumar has come a long way.

Is Priyanka being fooled about family magic?

Is Priyanka being fooled about family magic?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

'Overnight, with zero qualification whatsoever for the responsibility of prime ministership, Priyanka is being projected as an alternative to Narendra Damodardas Modi!' says Nazarwala who predicted Mayawati's win in the 2007 UP elections, forecast her rout in the 2012 polls, and called right the 2017 UP assembly election result.

Home of the strange: The incredibly bizarre world!

Home of the strange: The incredibly bizarre world!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

15 photographs that prove we live in an odd, odd world!

Rana: I shared a great rapport with Bipasha

Rana: I shared a great rapport with Bipasha

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Rana Daggubati talks about his maiden Bollywood venture Dum Maaro Dum

World's biggest gold ring now worth $3 million

World's biggest gold ring now worth $3 million

Rediff.com18 May 2011

According to its owners, its value has multiplied several times over the years, because of the record gold price now.

Television -- last resort for Bollywood's heroines?

Television -- last resort for Bollywood's heroines?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

After their life on the big screen comes to an end, these actresses turned to the small screen.

At 21, she's the youngest to travel to 196 countries

At 21, she's the youngest to travel to 196 countries

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

America's Lexie Alford has travelled to almost every country on earth.

Khagendra Thapa, the world's smallest man

Khagendra Thapa, the world's smallest man

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Nepalese teenager Khagendra Thapa Magar has been named the world's smallest man, after being just two feet tall.