An unusually large pink diamond sold for a record-breaking $50 million (Rs 361 crore) on Tuesday at Christie's auction house in Geneva. Christie's said renowned jeweller Harry Winston was the buyer, saying it was a new world record price per carat for a pink diamond.
As 2013 nears its end, rediff.com presents a selection of the most enduring images of year from around the world
At a time when human contact seems is at its lowest, two people meeting for the first time oblivious to their romantic future together is alluring than ever.
The government had issued standard operating procedures for devotees and officials managing places of worship to ensure strict implement of coronavirus-related protocols and curb spread of the infection.
In a move that could change the sweepstakes in the Indian beer market, brewing giant SABMiller plans to acquire rival Scottish & Newcastle in a $12.8 billion deal, the Sunday Express said on Sunday.
'Soul might not win trophies. But, unlike trophies, soul actually matters,' says Shougat Dasgupta.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Vijay Mallya to overturn charges against him for allegedly violating foreign exchange rules, adding to the legal challenges facing one of the country's most prominent businessmen.
Lord Bilimoria, Britain's beer millionaire, speaks to Anvar Alikhan.
The man who ran Mohan Meakin for over four decades was a teetotaller.
Mallya holds a 32.86 per cent stake in United Breweries, after having ceded control to Dutch brewer Heineken in December last year.
RBI's elbow room is limited in the matter of capital inflows because the finance minister will not ban PNs.
My son, lolling in front of the television, says, 'You have had yourself a Sunday break, Dad, won't you cook us something nice for dinner?'
India is currently among the top 3 markets in Asia in terms of expected growth rates.
Here's a look at some of the more interesting sights at the G7 2015 summit.
One person was arrested in connection with the attack later.
Team principal Otmar Szafnauer and technical Andrew Green said in a video interview at last weekend's British Grand Prix that it was time to 'give credit where credit was due'.
Is this a classic case of throwing the baby out with the bath water?
Seven-time European champions AC Milan hit back from two goals down against Celtic to claim a 4-2 victory that sent them into the Europa League knockout phase on Thursday as they were among 14 teams to progress in Europe's second-tier competition.
Justin Langer was the foundation rock upon which Australia erected towering piles of runs during a golden era of success.
'I need a haircut, but who can I trust with a pair of scissors?', asks Kishore Singh.
Delhi's Election Commission has detected instances of "paid news" relating to five candidates in the run-up to assembly election and added expenditure in this regard in their poll expenses.
Presenting the least and the most expensive cities to go out on a cheap date! Where are you going tonight? :-P
'Hot Mess Holiday airs on December 11 -- it's a really fun story.'
We're an educated family, I said, let's not act like the mindless hordes who spread misinformation over WhatsApp, says Kishore Singh.
Sex and soccer have long been comfortable bedfellows in Brazil.
This Sanjay Dutt starrer is cringe-inducing fare.
The mass gathering was organised to celebrate the Lag B'Omer holiday at Mount Meron.
Over 5,000 street parties were in full swing to celebrate the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton, breaking out the champagne, beer and cucumber sandwiches in Britain. The Royal fever has gripped the nation like never before.
Between one set of 365 days and the next, we stand poised to utter the most lavish of avowals. An annual tradition, never mind the infamous inability to follow through.
De Beers, the world's premier source for rough diamonds, has painted an attractive picture for jewellery demand.
After the wedding, Sheena and Mekhail did not meet again. Four or five months later she met her death. Mekhail referred to their last meeting without overt emotion, clear-eyed.
In the Shahid Kapoor starrer Kabir Singh, a remake of Telugu superhit Arjun Reddy, a medical student's drinking problem encourages toxic behaviour and romantic distress.
Heineken could call a shareholder meeting to vote on his ouster from a company his father built into a family empire
Media reports this week suggested that British energy drink firm Rich Energy was leading a consortium seeking to purchase the Silverstone-based team for 200 million pounds ($278.66 million).
India should legalise betting to stamp out corruption in cricket, says former England captain Geoffrey Boycott.
Sponsors also worry that organisers have not told them what contingency plans there are in case the pandemic derails the Games again this year.
