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Record-breaker! Around the world on a cycle in 78 days...

Record-breaker! Around the world on a cycle in 78 days...

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

A British endurance cyclist has smashed the Guinness World Record for the fastest circumnavigation of the planet on a bicycle, riding 18,000 miles (29,000km) in under 80 days.

London terror attacker identified, Islamic States claims responsibility

London terror attacker identified, Islamic States claims responsibility

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

"We are not afraid. An act of terrorism tried to silence our democracy, but today we meet as normal," May said.

#WorldBookDay: Readers recommend their favourite books!

#WorldBookDay: Readers recommend their favourite books!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

You can share yours too!

EPL: Liverpool held; City thrash Burnley

EPL: Liverpool held; City thrash Burnley

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Liverpool frustrated as they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at Brighton on Saturday

Uber objects to fare limits, higher permit fees

Uber objects to fare limits, higher permit fees

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Uber has received support from 118,000 riders to its online petition against some of the rules.

Nations League: England stun Belgium; France-Portugal in goalless draw

Nations League: England stun Belgium; France-Portugal in goalless draw

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Marcus Rashford's penalty and a deflected strike from Mason Mount helped England come from a goal down to overcome top-ranked Belgium 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday and climb above them in their UEFA Nations League group.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

A collection of oddball, amazing moments from the world!

'We are not afraid': Barcelona comes out to remember those killed in attack

'We are not afraid': Barcelona comes out to remember those killed in attack

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

The shouts of "No tinc por!" (I am not afraid) rang out across Barcelona's Plaa de Catalunya, repeated rhythmically by the thousands of people who had gathered at noon in the hot sun to pay respects to the dead and injured after Thursday's terrorist attack.

London Tube stabbing suspect charged with murder

London Tube stabbing suspect charged with murder

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

A machete-wielding man who stabbed three men at London Underground train station on Saturday has been charged with attempted murder.

Falafel, gelato and Turkish bread: 9 must-try street foods around the world

Falafel, gelato and Turkish bread: 9 must-try street foods around the world

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

How many of these have you tasted?

UK records 6,193 post-Brexit hate crimes

UK records 6,193 post-Brexit hate crimes

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

The overall level of racist and hate related incidents was up 20 per cent in July 2015.

UK plans unique pension deal for Tata Steel UK

UK plans unique pension deal for Tata Steel UK

Rediff.com26 May 2016

There are seven potential buyers, ranging from the Port Talbot steelworks' management to the UK steel industry investors Liberty House

REWIND: 10 moments from the day gone by

REWIND: 10 moments from the day gone by

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

A look back at some moments from Thursday

10 unbelievably odd images from across the world!

10 unbelievably odd images from across the world!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Here's a look at some of the weirdest photos from out there!

Cairns in limbo as perjury trial heads into ninth week

Cairns in limbo as perjury trial heads into ninth week

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Former New Zealand captain Chris Cairns must wait until Monday at the earliest to learn the result of his perjury trial after jurors failed to reach a verdict following a second day of deliberations.

London perjury trial: Jury in Cairns' case retires

London perjury trial: Jury in Cairns' case retires

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Jurors in the London perjury trial of former New Zealand cricket captain Chris Cairns retired to consider their verdicts on Tuesday.

It's official! Harry and Meghan are husband and wife

It's official! Harry and Meghan are husband and wife

Rediff.com19 May 2018

The royal couple chose a modern touch to their marriage ceremony.

EPL PIX: Fulham stun Leicester; West Ham rise to fifth

EPL PIX: Fulham stun Leicester; West Ham rise to fifth

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Fulham fixed their penalty jinx as Ivan Cavaleiro's spot kick eased them out of the relegation zone with a shock 2-1 win at high-flying Leicester City in the English Premier League on Monday.

Day before UK mosque attack, suspect cursed Muslims and vowed to do 'some damage'

Day before UK mosque attack, suspect cursed Muslims and vowed to do 'some damage'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Father-of-four Darren Osborne was arrested by police for ploughing a van into Muslims in London. On his arrest, he yelled, "I want to kill all Muslims."

'Events in Greece not to have any direct impact on India'

'Events in Greece not to have any direct impact on India'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Euro zone leaders clinched a deal with Greece on Monday.

British Airways union blames outsourcing to India for disruption

British Airways union blames outsourcing to India for disruption

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The airline said it intends to run a full schedule at Gatwick on Monday and to operate a full long-haul schedule and a "high proportion" of its short-haul programme at Heathrow.

In Pics: Bold, fearless red carpet styles

In Pics: Bold, fearless red carpet styles

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Nicole Scherzinger showed off her curves and Jourdan Dunn almost suffered a wardrobe malfunction.

UK police make 8 arrests in Manchester bombing case

UK police make 8 arrests in Manchester bombing case

Rediff.com25 May 2017

British PM Theresa May said the threat level in the country will remain at critical and that 1,000 army troops have been deployed to boost security.

The odd, crazy world we live in!

The odd, crazy world we live in!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images that show it's an odd, crazy world we live in.

Jamaican Marlon James wins Man Booker Prize for 'A Brief History of Seven Killings'

Jamaican Marlon James wins Man Booker Prize for 'A Brief History of Seven Killings'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Marlon James made literary history by becoming the first Jamaican author to win the prestigious 2015 Man Booker Prize for Fiction for his book A Brief History of Seven Killings.

10 things about Jeremy Corbyn that will surprise you

10 things about Jeremy Corbyn that will surprise you

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Jeremy Corbyn is a most unusual politician in these times.

What is the biggest threat to India's e-vehicle dream?

What is the biggest threat to India's e-vehicle dream?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

E-vehicles may face pollution hurdle with hazardous batteries. One lithium-ion battery has a potential to poison the whole water aquifer of Delhi.

PIX: Italy, Belgium win to book Nations League semis spot

PIX: Italy, Belgium win to book Nations League semis spot

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Belgium finished five points clear at the top of League A Group 2 and will meet world champions France and former World Cup winners Italy and Spain in the final four next October.

New Harry Potter book to be out in July 2016

New Harry Potter book to be out in July 2016

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The book titled Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I and II is co-authored by JK Rowling.

Why was this billionaire arrested?

Why was this billionaire arrested?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It is not every day that one of the planet's richest men is arrested by his government.

Alice, Charlotte, Diana? Guessing game for Britain's royal baby's name

Alice, Charlotte, Diana? Guessing game for Britain's royal baby's name

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Britain's newborn princess has spent her first night at home in Kensington Palace - but the guessing game continues over what her name will be.

Terror in the UK: A timeline of attacks

Terror in the UK: A timeline of attacks

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The two "terrorist incidents" at London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday night are among several attacks that have taken place in the United Kingdom in recent years.

The world lights up for Christmas

The world lights up for Christmas

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The spirit of Christmas is on show in streets across the world, with Christmas lights displays popping up in people's front yards.

Maruti to start production of electric vehicles soon

Maruti to start production of electric vehicles soon

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The investment will be made through a joint venture with Toshiba and Denso. The battery is the most expensive single part of an EV.

Han Kang's The Vegetarian wins Man Booker Prize 2016

Han Kang's The Vegetarian wins Man Booker Prize 2016

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Kang, 45, beat writers including Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk and international bestseller Elena Ferrante to win the 50,000-pound award on Monday night which she shared with her novel's translator Deborah Smith.

Uber takes its ride beyond app

Uber takes its ride beyond app

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The new feature is up and running in Nagpur, Guwahati and Jodhpur

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

10 images that prove it's an incredibly bizarre world

UK has no Brexit plan, claims leaked memo

UK has no Brexit plan, claims leaked memo

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

The report claims it will take another six months before the government decides precisely what it wants to achieve from Brexit

Highest French court suspends burkini ban amidst global outrage

Highest French court suspends burkini ban amidst global outrage

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The French Council of the Muslim Faith hailed the ruling as a "victory for common sense".

London knife attacker quiet, nice schoolboy

London knife attacker quiet, nice schoolboy

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

"He was a quiet, nice kid who had banter with people. He was just a nice kid. I have seen some reports that say he was bullied but it was just banter - he gave back as good as he got."