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Sugar rush! At 9 feet, this is the world's largest jalebi

Sugar rush! At 9 feet, this is the world's largest jalebi

Rediff.com5 May 2015

A restaurant in Mumbai has made a 18-kilo jalebi to enter the Guinness Book of World Records.

India turns world's hottest chilli into grenade

India turns world's hottest chilli into grenade

Rediff.com24 Mar 2010

Researchers have developed the new crowd control grenade packed with ground seeds from the bhut jolokia chilli, which is found in Assam and is officially recognised as the hottest on the planet by Guinness World Records.

India sets new world record for largest human flag

India sets new world record for largest human flag

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

The event saw about 1.5 lakh volunteers, mainly youth, turn up for the event at YMCA Grounds here even as 50,000 of them formed the tricolour, Governor of Rotary 3230, organiser of the 'My Flag My India' campaign, ISAK Nazar, told reporters in Chennai.

He's cycling around the world to bring light to Africa

He's cycling around the world to bring light to Africa

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

A freelance photographer by profession, Sean Conway embarked on a world tour in February this year on his bicycle. He aims to raise funds and bring solar power to several poor families in Africa.

World's oldest man, Sakari Momoi, dies at 112

World's oldest man, Sakari Momoi, dies at 112

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Momoi, the former high school principal and father of five children, died at a Tokyo hospital on Sunday where he had lived for many years.

World's oldest person dies at 114

World's oldest person dies at 114

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

From media to NBFCs, Ramoji Rao left his imprint in many industries

From media to NBFCs, Ramoji Rao left his imprint in many industries

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Ramoji Rao's rise to become the founder of Eenadu, the largest circulated Telugu daily, and a tycoon, from humble beginnings is legendary.

11-year-old Indian roller skater sets new world record

11-year-old Indian roller skater sets new world record

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

An 11-year-old Indian boy set a new world record by flattening himself enough to skim under poles just 6.75 inches from the ground.

PHOTOS: Modi's 3D avatar fetches a Guiness record

PHOTOS: Modi's 3D avatar fetches a Guiness record

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The 3D broadcasts of the speeches of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi during the 2012 Assembly elections have entered the Guiness Book of World Records, he stated on Thursday.

World's oldest person dies at 114

World's oldest person dies at 114

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Why this student wants Rahul Gandhi's name in Guinness Book

Why this student wants Rahul Gandhi's name in Guinness Book

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Diwan said he has approached the Guinness Book of World Record for making Gandhi internationally famous.

World's oldest Ironman has 'will to live' into his 90s

World's oldest Ironman has 'will to live' into his 90s

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

In 2018 at the age of 85 years and 328 days, Inada went to Kailua-Kona in Hawaii and set a new mark for the oldest person to complete the world championship Ironman -- a feat beyond most people decades younger than him.

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'I am not an aspiration-oriented politician.' 'This is the time to redefine politics.' 'Politics of power is not real politics.'

Belgian teen youngest to fly solo around the world

Belgian teen youngest to fly solo around the world

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

17-year-old Mack Rutherford landed at an airfield near the Bulgarian capital Sofia after flying 54,124 km (33,631 miles) and visiting more than 30 countries since he departed from the same site in his Shark Aero microlight airplane on March 23.

PHOTOS: Ayodhya gears up for grand 'Deepotsav'

PHOTOS: Ayodhya gears up for grand 'Deepotsav'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

At the under-construction Ram Temple, around 21,000 diyas will be lit on Saturday.

Chirag Paswan Fights Two-Front Battle In Hajipur

Chirag Paswan Fights Two-Front Battle In Hajipur

Rediff.com15 May 2024

He is not just under attack from his opponent Shiv Chandra Ram of the RJD, but also by his uncle Paras.

World's oldest message in a bottle found after 108 years at sea

World's oldest message in a bottle found after 108 years at sea

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Previously, the oldest message in a bottle spent 99 years and 43 days at sea and was part of a similar science experiment, Guinness said.

WATCH: How 800 differently-abled set a world record

WATCH: How 800 differently-abled set a world record

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

They set a Guinness World Record for 'Largest Silent Yoga Class.'

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Here are photos that prove we live in a mad world.

Golfer's record-breaking swing: 146 yards with 14ft club!

Golfer's record-breaking swing: 146 yards with 14ft club!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

A golfer in Texas blasted a ball 146 yards with the extra long club, smashing the Guinness world record.

First Cauvery Aarati held in Bengaluru amid laser lights and Vedic chants

First Cauvery Aarati held in Bengaluru amid laser lights and Vedic chants

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Thousands gathered at Bengaluru's Sankey Tank to witness the historic Cauvery Aarati, a grand water ritual that combined spiritual elements with entertainment. The event, which included laser lights, Vedic chants, and a performance by popular musician Raghu Dixit, attracted a diverse crowd, including young people who were curious to see the spectacle. The event was part of a week-long campaign aimed at raising awareness about water conservation.

Bugatti Veyron is world's fastest car at 268 m/hr

Bugatti Veyron is world's fastest car at 268 m/hr

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The 0-62 mph sprint still takes about 2.5 seconds but 0-124 mph comes up in just 7.3 seconds and 186 mph passes in just 15 seconds.

World's most expensive car tyres sold for Rs 4 crore!

World's most expensive car tyres sold for Rs 4 crore!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The first and only set of tyres of this kind, the gold-plated tyres were developed by Z Tyres in Dubai.

PIX: Ayodhya lights up for Ram's 'homecoming'; breaks world record

PIX: Ayodhya lights up for Ram's 'homecoming'; breaks world record

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

As dusk fell, volunteers lit up nearly six lakh diyas lined up on the Saryu riverbank. 'Representatives of the Guinness Book of World Records witnessed this grand festival. With 5,84,372 earthen lamps, the event made the world record,' a state government statement said.

What it means to be the world's smallest woman

What it means to be the world's smallest woman

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Jyoti Amge explains while Sadiya Upade listens in.

He is speed-climbing the world's highest peaks

He is speed-climbing the world's highest peaks

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Nirmal Purja is a multiple Guinness World Records holder for quickest ascents of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu.

Record $5M price-tag for Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt

Record $5M price-tag for Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored his infamous "Hand of God" goal against England at the 1986 World Cup is expected to sell for at least 4 million pounds ($5.23 million

World's oldest man dies at 112 in Japan

World's oldest man dies at 112 in Japan

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Koide died on Tuesday at a hospital in Nagoya, central Japan, where he had been treated for chronic heart problems.

Kerala mridangam artist sets new Guinness record

Kerala mridangam artist sets new Guinness record

Rediff.com29 May 2005

Young mridangam artist Kuzhalmannam G Ramakrishnan of Kerala on Saturday set a new Guinness record in percussion instruments by playing the mridangam non-stop for over 84 hours.

Home of the strange: The incredibly bizarre world!

Home of the strange: The incredibly bizarre world!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

15 photographs that prove we live in an odd, odd world!

Orissa village enters Guinness book

Orissa village enters Guinness book

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Even though the AAPIO provided funds, the locals had managed the clinic at Sambhalpur themselves.

It's an odd, odd world out there!

It's an odd, odd world out there!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

These 10 images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

Rewind 2014: Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rewind 2014: Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Shot in 2014, these images from across the globe will tell that it is a crazy world out there!

Griezmann welcomes third child on same day as first two!

Griezmann welcomes third child on same day as first two!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

When the French World Cup winner confirmed on social media that his wife Erika Choperena had given birth to a baby daughter on Thursday, remarkably it was on the same date as their elder children, Mia (born in 2016) and Amaro (born in 2019).

This Indian cow holds a Guinness record

This Indian cow holds a Guinness record

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The cow, who smashed the previous record of 69.07cm, was bed and bred just like any other cow, but never grew higher than two feet.

Ladies' Sabarimala enters the Guinness Book

Ladies' Sabarimala enters the Guinness Book

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

About 12 lakh women attended the last festival, but the Guinness authorities have taken the figures from 1997, when about 15 lakh women turned up.

Have you met the 'Golden Bolt'?

Have you met the 'Golden Bolt'?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

A fleet-footed Japan's 105-year-old raced into the Guinness World Records book on Wednesday.

Belgaum schoolboy makes Guinness records list for rollerskating

Belgaum schoolboy makes Guinness records list for rollerskating

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

A 12-year-old Indian rollerskating fanatic was among the record-breakers who made it into the 2014 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records, released on Monday.

He crafts miniature machines, enters Guinness Book

He crafts miniature machines, enters Guinness Book

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

A Nagpur-based engineer has earned a name for himself in the Guinness Book of Records for developing and designing miniature machines, steam engines and models of luxury motor cars, including world-class Mercedes Benz.

From Siachen to Andaman, Army marks Yoga Day at 100 spots

From Siachen to Andaman, Army marks Yoga Day at 100 spots

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Indian Army personnel on Wednesday conducted yoga sessions at more than 100 locations along the country's land and maritime borders, forming a 'Bharatmala' on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga.