News for 'Guinness World'

Khagendra Thapa, the world's smallest man

Khagendra Thapa, the world's smallest man

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Nepalese teenager Khagendra Thapa Magar has been named the world's smallest man, after being just two feet tall.

Meet the world's shortest man

Meet the world's shortest man

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Edward Nino Hernandez, 24, from Bogota, Colombia, who stands at just 27-inches, won the title of World's Shortest Man on September 6.

AMU students set world record with peace envelop

AMU students set world record with peace envelop

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

The 39ft x 27ft envelop was made in a period of ten days last month by a group of 24 students belonging to the faculties of Fine Arts, Engineering, Architecture and Law, a varsity official said

Easter Bunny cometh: German couple decorates tree with 10,000 eggs!

Easter Bunny cometh: German couple decorates tree with 10,000 eggs!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Septuagenarian Volker Kraft and his wife have been decorating an apple tree in their garden since the early 1990s.

Radwanska, 33, vs Stanislavskyi, 98

Radwanska, 33, vs Stanislavskyi, 98

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Polish tennis star Agnieszka Radwanska returned to the tennis court to play Leonid Stanislavskyi, the oldest active tennis player in the world.

China Will Never Get Ladakh!

China Will Never Get Ladakh!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'It is flabbergasting to think that this heavenly region has, for decades, been coveted by India's aggressive neighbours,' says Claude Arpi after a recent visit to Ladakh. 'Wanting to use the newly created infrastructure to defend the borders after the clash of 2020 with China and the resulting standoffs, the home ministry is keen to boost border tourism to show that these areas are controlled by India.'

Diageo's India-born CEO Ivan Menezes passes away

Diageo's India-born CEO Ivan Menezes passes away

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Ivan Manuel Menezes, the India-born CEO of the world's biggest spirits company Diageo, died on Wednesday, days after being hospitalised for treatment of stomach ulcer. Menezes, 64, who was to retire at the end of this month, died in London, the company said. "It is with great sadness that Diageo announces that Sir Ivan Menezes has passed away following a brief illness, with his family at his side," it said in a statement. Diageo had on Monday announced that CEO-designate Debra Crew will assume the top role on an interim basis immediately as Menezes undergoes medical treatment.

World's longest saree unveiled

World's longest saree unveiled

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

The silken masterpiece depicts the pride of Pallava architecture -- Mahabalipuram Shore Temple.

Shillong's Guiness World bid

Shillong's Guiness World bid

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

The music capital of North East India, Shillong is all set to rock to the tune of the 'biggest ever guitar ensemble' on October 26 in an attempt to storm into the Guinness Book of World Record.

Ready To Fight Terrorists!

Ready To Fight Terrorists!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

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Football Focus: Egyptian grandad world's oldest soccer pro

Football Focus: Egyptian grandad world's oldest soccer pro

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Bahader had previously told media he was 75, which he attributed to "rounding up".

Photos! How the world's most expensive chocolate is made

Photos! How the world's most expensive chocolate is made

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

It costs approximately 6,00,000.

Phagwara's Romeo is world's smallest bodybuilder

Phagwara's Romeo is world's smallest bodybuilder

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Even though he is less than 3 feet tall, Phagwara's Aditya "Romeo" Dev is rapidly gaining international recognition for being the world's smallest bodybuilder.

World's biggest gold ring now worth $3 million

World's biggest gold ring now worth $3 million

Rediff.com18 May 2011

According to its owners, its value has multiplied several times over the years, because of the record gold price now.

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.

Jayalalithaa's 'ridiculous' letters to PM go in trash: Swamy

Jayalalithaa's 'ridiculous' letters to PM go in trash: Swamy

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Accusing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa of constantly badgering Prime Minister Narendra Modi with letters on sundry issues, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday alleged that most of her letters went to the trash anyway and her recent one demanding the exemption of the state from National Eligibility cum Entrance Test belongs to the waste bin as well.

Sachin Tendulkar moved by Sharjah's tribute on 50th

Sachin Tendulkar moved by Sharjah's tribute on 50th

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The West Stand at the iconic stadium has been renamed the 'Sachin Tendulkar Stand.'

Thiagarajan, world's youngest airline CEO

Thiagarajan, world's youngest airline CEO

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Thiagarajan, who had primarily restricted his aviation activities to south India, is now locating stars of fortune in western and central India for possible acquisitions

Because two is better than one!

Because two is better than one!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

For the first time, Victoria's Secret has launched two Fantasy Bras for its annual Victoria's Secret show.

PHOTOS: Ayodhya lit-up with 5 lakh diyas on Diwali eve

PHOTOS: Ayodhya lit-up with 5 lakh diyas on Diwali eve

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel participated in the celebrations.

Delhi hosts world's longest dance party

Delhi hosts world's longest dance party

Rediff.com12 Jul 2004

Cleveland's record of hosting the world's longest dance party was broken by 40 dancers of Delhi who have set a new world record.

'When Time Is Precious, Call Dolly'

'When Time Is Precious, Call Dolly'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'The sari is the most comfortable attire for curvy Indian women, who are all bust and butt.'

Boy spins a world record, on a wheelchair

Boy spins a world record, on a wheelchair

Rediff.com20 May 2011

For this 18-year-old boy, his handicap is just another motivating factor. Crippled by a wrong diagnosis of his polio and its subsequent medication by a village doctor when he was just one-year-old, Gulshan Kumar has come a long way.

In pics: World's largest crochet blanket

In pics: World's largest crochet blanket

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

More than 2500 women from 14 countries contributed to the blanket.

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!

3.5 million people expected at world culture festival

3.5 million people expected at world culture festival

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The Art of Living foundation will hold a three-day World Culture Festival in New Delhi (March 11-13), a mega event celebrating the foundation's 35 years. It hopes to bring together 3.5 million global citizens

World's first diamond cricket ball

World's first diamond cricket ball

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

A look at the world's first diamond and gold cricket ball, made with 2704 diamonds and 18 carat gold stitch.

Here's why you shouldn't miss the Republic Day parade

Here's why you shouldn't miss the Republic Day parade

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Ahead of the 70th Republic Day celebrations, here's a quick glimpse at what's in store for January 26.

These people have the most ABSURD collections ever

These people have the most ABSURD collections ever

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

If you can name it, someone collects it. Here's a gallery of collectors and their (unusual) obsessions.

Bhutan team enters Guinness record for green initiative

Bhutan team enters Guinness record for green initiative

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

A group of 100 men entered the Guinness Record by planting around 50,000 tree saplings in flat one hour

World's oldest man dies at 114

World's oldest man dies at 114

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

Late Aus cricketer Hughes's bat, jerseys head to Mount Everest

Late Aus cricketer Hughes's bat, jerseys head to Mount Everest

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Chhurim Sherpa began her journey for a third ascent to Mount Everest on Sunday but this time some odd items were also part of her climbing gear.

The world's most expensive house

The world's most expensive house

Rediff.com27 Apr 2004

Lakshmi N Mittal, Chairman and CEO, of the LNM Group, has bought a central London house for a stunning price of £70 million ($128.25 million or about Rs 560 crore).

Catalan government gives go-ahead for 2021 Spanish GP

Catalan government gives go-ahead for 2021 Spanish GP

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The circuit agreed last year an extension to cover this year's race, which was held in August and without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic, after fears it would drop off the calendar.

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Getaways near Mumbai, Nasik and Pune for memorable weekend day trips in the rains!

'PLEASE GO HOME!!' Says Office Computer

'PLEASE GO HOME!!' Says Office Computer

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Yes, it really does happen.

Dancers attempt to break world record

Dancers attempt to break world record

Rediff.com11 Jul 2004

Several couples are keeping the dance floor alive in an attempt to break the Guinness record of a party that lasted for 52 hours and three minutes in Cleveland, US.

'We spent 25, 30 crores on Yoga Day'

'We spent 25, 30 crores on Yoga Day'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

'Nobody is making yoga compulsory. If you don't want to do it, it is okay. Yoga has no religion.'

Big B, Dharmendra launch Hema Malini's music album

Big B, Dharmendra launch Hema Malini's music album

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The latest Bollywood updates!

'World's longest' human chain against booze

'World's longest' human chain against booze

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

11,292 km. 20 million (Nitish Kumar says 30 million) Biharis. 45 minutes.