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World's longest saree unveiled

World's longest saree unveiled

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

The silken masterpiece depicts the pride of Pallava architecture -- Mahabalipuram Shore Temple.

Nicole earns $928,800 per minute!

Nicole earns $928,800 per minute!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

Cooking up a feast

Cooking up a feast

Rediff.com7 Aug 2004

Delhi hosts world's longest dance party

Delhi hosts world's longest dance party

Rediff.com12 Jul 2004

Cleveland's record of hosting the world's longest dance party was broken by 40 dancers of Delhi who have set a new world record.

World's oldest person dies at 114

World's oldest person dies at 114

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Youth makes calendar for 100,000 years

Youth makes calendar for 100,000 years

Rediff.com21 May 2004

Rajasthan Governor Madan Lal Khurana lauded Raj Saini and said the government would sponsor his studies.

The world's most expensive house

The world's most expensive house

Rediff.com27 Apr 2004

Lakshmi N Mittal, Chairman and CEO, of the LNM Group, has bought a central London house for a stunning price of £70 million ($128.25 million or about Rs 560 crore).

Arctic to the Andes: A 15,000-km bicycle ride

Arctic to the Andes: A 15,000-km bicycle ride

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Riding solo from the Arctic to the Andes exposed him to a variety of people and cultures while allowing him to connect with himself, Dhruv Bogra tells Amrita Singh.

How long can you dance? 65 hours?

How long can you dance? 65 hours?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

World's oldest man dies at 114

World's oldest man dies at 114

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

Ayodhya decked up to welcome Korean First Lady

Ayodhya decked up to welcome Korean First Lady

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The main streets of Ayodhya wear a scintillating look with illuminated lamps and special decorations.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

From cutting melons on a stomach to gold ice-cream, here's the weirdest, funniest stories from the world around.

Top-level rejig at Diageo management

Top-level rejig at Diageo management

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Diageo Western Europe President John Kennedy would will take responsibility for Russia, Eastern Europe and Turkey as President, Diageo Europe.

World's oldest person dies in Japan aged 117

World's oldest person dies in Japan aged 117

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Misao Okawa, a Japanese woman recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living person died on Wednesday morning of natural causes.

Stephen Hawking passes into the ages

Stephen Hawking passes into the ages

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

One of the most brilliant theoretical physicists since Einstein passes into worlds beyond our understanding.

The goal-making potential of long throw-ins

The goal-making potential of long throw-ins

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Long throw-ins a perfect secret set-piece weapon

Veteran film producer Dr Daggubati Ramanaidu no more

Veteran film producer Dr Daggubati Ramanaidu no more

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

He was suffering from cancer.

The ODDEST moments of 2018

The ODDEST moments of 2018

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

These 22 bizarre photos are perfect examples of the weird and sometimes hilarious world we live in.

Chinese New Year: Meet the cutest dogs of Instagram in the Year of the Dog

Chinese New Year: Meet the cutest dogs of Instagram in the Year of the Dog

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

They are charming the Internet with their cuteness.

Rolling out the welcome mat for Yoga Day

Rolling out the welcome mat for Yoga Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Celebrations will take place in 150 countries with Indian missions coordinating activities in landmark places such as Eiffel Tower in Paris, Trafalgar Square in London and Central Park in New York.

Big B, Dharmendra launch Hema Malini's music album

Big B, Dharmendra launch Hema Malini's music album

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The latest Bollywood updates!

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there!

These people have the most ABSURD collections ever

These people have the most ABSURD collections ever

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

If you can name it, someone collects it. Here's a gallery of collectors and their (unusual) obsessions.

Ayodhya: Korean First Lady attends Diwali fete at Queen Heo Memorial

Ayodhya: Korean First Lady attends Diwali fete at Queen Heo Memorial

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

A large number of Koreans trace their ancestry to this legendary princess, who is known as Queen Heo Hwang-ok.

Because two is better than one!

Because two is better than one!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

For the first time, Victoria's Secret has launched two Fantasy Bras for its annual Victoria's Secret show.

PHOTOS: Treasures of India

PHOTOS: Treasures of India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

When you think of Indian Maharajas of yore what is the one thing that comes to mind? Jewels! And that is exactly what the world will witness at Christie's, New York during its upcoming auction -- "Maharajas and Mughal Magnificence". The "unprecedented group" of objects is from The Al Thani Collection of the royal family of Qatar. It is expected to see competitive bidding from across the globe. As per Christie's, this collection is poised to be the most valuable auction of jewellery and jewelled objects. The current record is held by The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor, which totals $144 million (Rs 1,003 crore). Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's jade hilted dagger, the priceless jewels of the Nizams of Hyderabad, and a string of pearls belonging to Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur are among the 400 royal artefacts that would be auctioned on Wednesday. Here's a glimpse of the astounding jewels that will be auctioned.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

REWIND: India in the last 48 hours

REWIND: India in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 48 hours.

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.

#InternationalYogaDay: Incredible images from India

#InternationalYogaDay: Incredible images from India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Amid chants of 'Om' and recitation of 'Mantras' for universal peace, millions across the globe today joined in spectacular celebrations to mark the inaugural International Day of Yoga, in a tribute to the ancient Indian spiritual and exercise discipline known to balance mind, body and spirit.

The best of WTF! Top weirdest stories of 2015

The best of WTF! Top weirdest stories of 2015

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

We present you 15 of the weirdest stories that were too funny to be true.

These INSANE death-defying stunts will leave you gasping!

These INSANE death-defying stunts will leave you gasping!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

A look at those who treat the idea of putting their life at risk as FUN!

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Here are 8 images that show we live in a crazy, odd world

Welcome to the home of strange! 10 odd photos from across the world

Welcome to the home of strange! 10 odd photos from across the world

Rediff.com7 May 2015

These photos prove we live in an odd, odd world!

Have you ever seen a Durga idol this tall?

Have you ever seen a Durga idol this tall?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

This Durga Puja, the world's largest Durga idol will be installed at Deshapriya Park in south Kolkata.

World Cup diary: Pak boy makes history at Brazil-Croatia match

World Cup diary: Pak boy makes history at Brazil-Croatia match

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Peru fans take $800 taxi to get to World Cup game

How Indian govt plans to use Jan Dhan accounts

How Indian govt plans to use Jan Dhan accounts

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The announcement comes on the first anniversary of the project.

Stage set for International Yoga Day celebrations on Sunday

Stage set for International Yoga Day celebrations on Sunday

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

The stage is set for International Yoga Day celebrations tomorrow as India leads 191 countries to mark the day with over 35,000 participants expected to perform various yoga 'asanas' at a mega event on Rajpath in New Delhi.