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India has world's 3rd most active Facebook users' base

India has world's 3rd most active Facebook users' base

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

US topped the list with more than 169 million unique users per month.

Now, a robot that can smile and grimace

Now, a robot that can smile and grimace

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

The robot baby called Diego-San is modelled on a one-year-old child and a YouTube video shows its face reflecting a series of emotions including happiness, sadness, alarm, puzzlement and anger.

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.

Now, a dancing robot that can groove to your tunes

Now, a dancing robot that can groove to your tunes

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Researchers at Georgia Technology developed the gyrating Robotic dock that looks like a bizarre futuristic table lamp, but in fact is a fully featured dancing robot called 'Shimi'

Royal hoax call: Nurse blamed DJs for death

Royal hoax call: Nurse blamed DJs for death

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

An Indian-origin nurse, who was found dead after a hoax call to a United Kingdom hospital treating Prince William's pregnant wife Kate, left a note blaming the two Australian DJs behind the prank for her tragic death.

We'll like to get answers: Hoax call nurse's family

We'll like to get answers: Hoax call nurse's family

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

The distraught family of an Indian-origin nurse, who got caught up in a prank call made to a hospital treating Prince William's wife Kate, believe she died of shame after falling for the hoax. Jacintha Saldanha, 46, was found dead at the nurses' quarters next to the private King Edward VII hospital in Marylebone, central London on Friday.

Gisele Bundchen gives birth to baby girl

Gisele Bundchen gives birth to baby girl

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

This is the second time that the Brazilian stunner has been visited by the stork.

Anonymous threat to Mars rover 'Curiosity'

Anonymous threat to Mars rover 'Curiosity'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

The hacking group, Anonymous had reportedly brought down websites, including Visa and several US government sites, as a protest against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's arrest, and 'Curiosity' could be their next target, the Daily Mail reported.

Pix: The Hottest Women in the World

Pix: The Hottest Women in the World

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Last year's winner Katy Perry makes way for model-actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in this Maxim Top 10 list.

Did Gaddifi fund Sarkozy's 2007 election campaign?

Did Gaddifi fund Sarkozy's 2007 election campaign?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

French President Nicolas Sarkozy allegedly received nearly 42 million pounds from former Libyan dictator Colonel Muanmmar Gaddafi during his election campaign in 2007, a media report said.

Being unfaithful helps weight loss?

Being unfaithful helps weight loss?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Having an affair may be one of the most effective ways to shed the pounds, a shocking new survey has found.

Amazing photos of $50m French chateau in China

Amazing photos of $50m French chateau in China

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Chinese multi-millionaire has built a replica of the Paris landmark Chateau de Maisons-Laffitte in Beijing.

India most sober nation in the world!

India most sober nation in the world!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Britons are the world's heaviest tipplers while Indians drink the least, with just 27 per cent ever having a drink, according to a survey.

Now, edible deodorant to keep you 'smelling of roses'

Now, edible deodorant to keep you 'smelling of roses'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

While it is received wisdom that deodorants are applied to the armpits, the new 'candy' will keep you smelling fresh from the inside out.

Man's mark on the moon still flying high

Man's mark on the moon still flying high

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Four decades after America's last landing on the Moon, new images from National Aeronautics and Space Administration's camera have shown that all flags except one planted during Apollo missions are still standing and waving, despite the harsh lunar climate.

PHOTOS: The Rs 27,500 satellite made in a basement

PHOTOS: The Rs 27,500 satellite made in a basement

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

A 34-year-old South Korean engineer who scavenged cheap electronic stores for six years has made a $500 (Rs 27,500) satellite in his basement, which will be launched into space this year.

Soon, roads that glow in the dark

Soon, roads that glow in the dark

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

The companies behind the project said their goal is to turn around the usual route of transport innovation by focusing on the highway rather than the vehicles which use it.

PHOTOS: Mona Lisa's skeleton may have been found

PHOTOS: Mona Lisa's skeleton may have been found

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Archaeologists have inched closer to unravelling the secret behind Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile, as they believe to have discovered the skeleton of the model who posed for Da Vinci's masterpiece.

Eiffel Tower shut after 'terror suspect with large rucksack' scales French landmark

Eiffel Tower shut after 'terror suspect with large rucksack' scales French landmark

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

The Eiffel Tower has been closed to visitors after a terror suspect carrying a large rucksack was reportedly spotted scaling the attraction.

Candice's cheeky Twitter pic and more fashion news!

Candice's cheeky Twitter pic and more fashion news!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

7-year-old 'Mozart' girl composes her own opera

7-year-old 'Mozart' girl composes her own opera

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Alma Deutscher is not only an accomplished composer, she is also a skilled violinist and pianist and her first major composition has been highly commended by the English National Opera.

Now, 'Zero' noodles that could help lose weight

Now, 'Zero' noodles that could help lose weight

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

The manufacturers claim that Zero noodles contain only 10 calories in each 200g packet, meaning they can trick you into feeling fully satiated without increasing your weight.

PHOTOS: Britain's LETHAL pilotless fighter plane

PHOTOS: Britain's LETHAL pilotless fighter plane

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Pilotless fighter planes have come a step closer to reality, as British Aerospace revealed that it would test such a new fighter jet next year.

Stamp with Victoria's head upside down for sale

Stamp with Victoria's head upside down for sale

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

The stamps were printed in 12 to a sheet and more than 206,000 stamps were produced. It is believed the error was made on three sheets.

Hollywood's SEXIEST Women Of The Millenium

Hollywood's SEXIEST Women Of The Millenium

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Katie Holmes leads the list.

60,000 Britons duped by Delhi-based call centres

60,000 Britons duped by Delhi-based call centres

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

According to the Daily Mail, more than 1,000 people a day who had legitimately sought unsecured loans with banks and finance companies were being 'cold called' from call centers in New Delhi, with 100 of them daily being duped into signing-up and paying a 'processing fee' to secure non-existent cash.

Hitler planned to invade Ireland during WWII

Hitler planned to invade Ireland during WWII

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Hitler had planned to invade Ireland during World War II but scrapped the operation because of Germany's failure to gain air supremacy over England, according to a top-secret Nazi war dossier recently uncovered.

Wenger rules out Henry's Arsenal return

Wenger rules out Henry's Arsenal return

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has ruled out bringing legend Thierry Henry back to the club for a second loan spell.

Ferguson believes Mourinho has the personality to succeed him

Ferguson believes Mourinho has the personality to succeed him

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has backed his Real Madrid counterpart Jose Mourinho to succeed him at Old Trafford once he eventually decides to retire.

Lines most used when dumping a lover

Lines most used when dumping a lover

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Here's what your partner is most likely to say if s/he breaks up with you!

Natalie Portman goes nude for Dior

Natalie Portman goes nude for Dior

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Ramiz Raja rubbishes claims of match-fixing

Ramiz Raja rubbishes claims of match-fixing

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Former Pakistan captain, Ramiz Raja has rubbished the sensational match-fixing claims made by British journalist, Ed Hawkins in his recent book.

Now, free app to control TV with phone

Now, free app to control TV with phone

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Owners can swipe on their phone's screen to change channels, and see the programming guide for the coming week with this new Sky+ app, the Daily Mail reported.

Pak captures Al Qaeda's 'foreign minister'

Pak captures Al Qaeda's 'foreign minister'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

A senior Al Qaeda leader, who direct took orders from Osama Bin Laden to hit targets in the United States and Europe, has been arrested in Pakistan, according to officials.

Don't treat Sachin with too much respect: Anderson

Don't treat Sachin with too much respect: Anderson

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

The Test series is still a few days away but England have started the mind games with pacer James Anderson saying that his team needs to make sure that it does not treat senior Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar "with too much respect in the middle".

Doctor killed 2 patients as he checked cricket scores

Doctor killed 2 patients as he checked cricket scores

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Rajendra Kokkarne, 37, was checking cricket results, looking at news, doing personal banking and reading e-mails during working hours when he prescribed the doses.

Is BBC's Jeremy Clarkson racist?

Is BBC's Jeremy Clarkson racist?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Controversial TV personality Jeremy Clarkson has once again been accused of racism after mocking Indian culture in a 'Top Gear' Christmas Special on BBC.

Football Focus: United's Lingard reflects on difficult season

Football Focus: United's Lingard reflects on difficult season

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Alarm clock beats iPhone in most enduring gadgets list

Alarm clock beats iPhone in most enduring gadgets list

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

The humble alarm clock has beaten the iPhone and flat-screen TV to top the list of most enduring gadgets we can't do without, a new research found.

Now, a machine to filter your toilet waste into water

Now, a machine to filter your toilet waste into water

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

British scientists claim they are developing a unique device which can turn used toilet waste into drinking water.