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Andhra govt hoists tricolour on Jinnah Tower in Guntur amid row

Andhra govt hoists tricolour on Jinnah Tower in Guntur amid row

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Andhra Pradesh home minister Mekathoti Sucharitha hoisted the National Flag at the Jinnah Tower.

Laxmmi Bomb trailer: Akshay Rules!

Laxmmi Bomb trailer: Akshay Rules!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Kudos to Akki for taking up such a hatke role and playing it with confidence, notes Namrata Thakker.

Your holiday Guiddoo

Your holiday Guiddoo

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Available on both Android and iOS, the company has partnered with Cleartrip and Yatra. Shameen Alauddin reports.

Is this the world's 'highest' selfie?

Is this the world's 'highest' selfie?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

47-year-old Gerald Donovan took incredible pictures of himself from the top of the world's tallest skyscraper which could be the world's highest selfie, the Telegraph reported.

Hansal Mehta Gets Married!

Hansal Mehta Gets Married!

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Alia, Kareena wish Karan... Anushka shows off her tan... Kartik visits Varanasi...

In Pics: The world's most expensive shoes

In Pics: The world's most expensive shoes

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

It is ready for launch in Dubai.

Bollywood brings in New Year in an adorable way!

Bollywood brings in New Year in an adorable way!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Cute pictures to start your year :)

Ambani of the Gulf bets big on Indian market

Ambani of the Gulf bets big on Indian market

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

With a house on the top floor of Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, Bahrain-based India-born billionaire Ravi Pillai is planning big-buck investments across the construction, hospitality, real estate and healthcare sectors in India.

An underwater tennis court? Now that's cool!

An underwater tennis court? Now that's cool!

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Dubai may become home to the first underwater tennis centre.

6 pocket-friendly foreign destinations to head to

6 pocket-friendly foreign destinations to head to

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The destinations have a lot to offer in terms of adventure, culture and entertainment.

'Spiderman' scales world's tallest tower

'Spiderman' scales world's tallest tower

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

The climb was held as part of the 'Education Without Borders 2011' international student conference organised by the UAE's Higher Colleges of Technology.

From Australia to America: World rings in 2018

From Australia to America: World rings in 2018

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

From spectacular fireworks in Hong Kong and Australia to a huge LED light show at the world's tallest building in Dubai, a look at how revellers around the world ringed in 2018.

Pix: Rajinikanth, Akshay, Amy get ready for 2.0's music launch

Pix: Rajinikanth, Akshay, Amy get ready for 2.0's music launch

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

The Superstar takes 2.0 to Dubai and reveals a few secrets.

'Indian' jumps off world's tallest tower

'Indian' jumps off world's tallest tower

Rediff.com11 May 2011

In an apparent case of suicide, a 30-year-old man -- believed to be an Indian -- jumped to death off the 147th floor of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, Dubai Police have said.

Now, rent an apartment at world's tallest tower!

Now, rent an apartment at world's tallest tower!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

For those who would like to spend a night at the world's tallest tower, an online company in the UAE is offering a lucrative deal.

I was never going to leave Man United: Rooney

I was never going to leave Man United: Rooney

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has reportedly told a Red Devils' fan at Dubai's Burj Al Arab hotel that he was never going to leave the club.

PHOTOS: Towering inferno rips through skyscraper in UAE

PHOTOS: Towering inferno rips through skyscraper in UAE

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

A towering inferno has ripped through a residential skyscraper in the United Arab Emirates -- the third such incident in just over a year.

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The strangest images you will see today!

Where is Aishwarya travelling?

Where is Aishwarya travelling?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Stars lead a busy life and travel the world frequently -- either for work or pleasure.

Welcome to the world's tallest hotel

Welcome to the world's tallest hotel

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

In its never-ending quest to break records, Dubai announced the opening of the "world's new tallest hotel" -- the Gevora Hotel on Sunday. Located on the Sheikh Zayed Road near the Dubai International Financial Centre, the 356-metre tall structure, built by Majid Al Attar, consists of 75 floors, 232 deluxe rooms, 265 one-bed room deluxe and 31 two-bedroom suites.

PHOTOS: Welcoming 2019 in style

PHOTOS: Welcoming 2019 in style

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Happy New Year! Stunning fireworks displays welcomed the New Year across the world. Take a look.

Gorgeous pics of Pink supermoon to distact you from COVID-19

Gorgeous pics of Pink supermoon to distact you from COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Looking to catch a break from all the events surrounding coronavirus, then here's some amazing images from the pink supermoon that occurred on Tuesday night, enthralling all!

UAE Prez Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies, India declares state mourning

UAE Prez Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies, India declares state mourning

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Since becoming the president of the UAE, Sheikh Khalifa has presided over a major restructuring of both the Federal Government and the government of Abu Dhabi.

Are you game for a surprise holiday?

Are you game for a surprise holiday?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

All you need to do is pack your bags and reach the airport, bus terminal or train station, as the case may be, on the day of departure.

Can Earth Avoid Killer Space Rocks?

Can Earth Avoid Killer Space Rocks?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Stephen Hawking, in his final book Brief Answers to the Big Questions, considered an asteroid collision to be the biggest threat to the planet. At this point, we are as well prepared as dinosaurs were when a 10-km wide asteroid hit the planet 65 million years ago, notes Kumar Abishek.

Terror in Brussels: World monuments light up in Belgian flag colours

Terror in Brussels: World monuments light up in Belgian flag colours

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The Eiffel Tower was illuminated Tuesday night in the colours of the Belgian flag in a sign of solidarity with its neighbour following deadly terror attacks.

It's not too late to plan your New Year getaway!

It's not too late to plan your New Year getaway!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

An expert reveals how you can still get out of town for the upcoming long weekend.

PHOTOS: World bursts into celebrations at the stroke of midnight

PHOTOS: World bursts into celebrations at the stroke of midnight

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Here's a glimpse of how the world welcomed 2016.

Tom Cruise breaks ankle; Mission Impossible 6 on hold

Tom Cruise breaks ankle; Mission Impossible 6 on hold

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Injury caution for Tom Cruise? He throws it out of the window before you can say Mission Impossible!

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.

PM meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; unveils model of temple

PM meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; unveils model of temple

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Modi is the first foreign leader to be invited to the palace by the Crown Prince, who appreciated the role played by Indian workers in the development of UAE as a modern nation, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

Buying a home abroad not just a dream anymore

Buying a home abroad not just a dream anymore

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Indians are the biggest non-Arab investors in Dubai's real estate market.

PM Modi on two-day UAE visit from Sunday

PM Modi on two-day UAE visit from Sunday

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

During his visit, first by an Indian prime minister in 34 years, Modi will seek to enhance cooperation in energy and trade and reach out to investors to hardsell India as an attractive business destination.

Top 10 places to visit in 2016

Top 10 places to visit in 2016

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

It's time you added these places to your bucket list.

Mumbai cheapest, London most expensive city to live and work

Mumbai cheapest, London most expensive city to live and work

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

London has become the world's most expensive city to live and work, overtaking Asian hotspot Hong Kong, according to study by real estate adviser, Savills.

L&T to build the world's tallest statue in Gujarat

L&T to build the world's tallest statue in Gujarat

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The work order for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet project 'Statue of Unity' - the world's tallest statue of India's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, was issued by the Gujarat government on Monday, to leading engineering company Larsen and Toubro (L&T).

Lanka revises blasts toll to 253; police chief resigns

Lanka revises blasts toll to 253; police chief resigns

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Dr Anil Jasinghe, Director General of the Health Services, said the larger death toll was released as a result of a calculation error.

20 photos you won't believe were taken on an iPhone

20 photos you won't believe were taken on an iPhone

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The best camera is the one you have in your pocket. Ever since the release of the first iPhone, the iPhone Photography Awards, now in its 11th year, highlights the best of the best. This year's winners were selected from thousands of entries and from photographers in 140 countries. The winning image, taken by Jashish Salam of Bangladesh and titled "Displaced," shows a crowded refugee camp with Rohingya children watching a film about sanitation. Other awards included prizes for photographer of the year and 18 other categories like Nature, Children and Travel. Check out the winning images.

These 10 stunts are for those who DARE!

These 10 stunts are for those who DARE!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

A look at some daredevil acts in recent years

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!