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Mystery over Germanwings airbus crash deepens

Mystery over Germanwings airbus crash deepens

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

The story behind the horrific crash of the Lufthansa's Germanwings airbus that claimed the lives of 150 people onboard could take some more time to unravel.

World's largest swimming pool

World's largest swimming pool

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Acknowledged by the Guinness World Records as the world's largest swimming pool, the lagoon measures 1,013 metres (3,323 ft)) in length.

Delhi's Khan Market is India's most expensive retail location

Delhi's Khan Market is India's most expensive retail location

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

New Delhi's upscale Khan Market continues to be the most expensive place to hire a shop in the country, even though its ranking worldwide has dropped by three notches to 31st position.

Tayal forays into luxury retail

Tayal forays into luxury retail

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

The Tayal family, which has promoted companies such as Bank of Rajasthan and KSL Realty and Infrastructure, is foraying into high-end luxury retail with flagship store K Lifestyle.

This man loves having sex with a robot

This man loves having sex with a robot

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

He feels that the experience is just like the real thing.

OnePlus to invest Rs 1,000 crores as part of its big India plan

OnePlus to invest Rs 1,000 crores as part of its big India plan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale brings you glimpses of OnePlus's massive new R&D centre in India.

TN, Nagaland, Jharkhand, Maharashtra set to become plastic-free

TN, Nagaland, Jharkhand, Maharashtra set to become plastic-free

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The state governments expressed their resolve to end the menace as India played global host to 2018 World Environment Day celebrations with the theme "Beat Plastic Pollution".

SNEAK PEAK: Inside Starbucks' largest coffee shop

SNEAK PEAK: Inside Starbucks' largest coffee shop

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The world's largest coffee chain is opening the largest Starbucks in the world in the Windy City of Chicago on November 15. Starbucks Reserve Roastery Chicago, the company's sixth and final Reserve Roastery, housed inside Crate & Barrel's former flagship location on Michigan Avenue is 35,000 square feet large and five floors high. And we have got to say that it's a paradise for coffee lovers!

Want to become Thor? Iron Man? Hulk?

Want to become Thor? Iron Man? Hulk?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

This is your chance, says Ranjita Ganesan

World's most beautiful scenes in Agora's Travel photo contest

World's most beautiful scenes in Agora's Travel photo contest

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

This year has been the year of the no travel, which has left millions reminiscing on adventure-filled trips abroad. To celebrate the wonder of world travel, thousands of photography enthusiasts entered Agora #Travel2020, sharing the moments they feel captured the true essence of exploration. Octavi Royo, Agora's co-founder and CEO, said: "Thanks to these photos, we can travel to some amazing corners of our planet and see them from the point of view of travel photographers." Scroll down to see our pick of the shortlisted images...

Fin Tech sells 1% in Dubai bourse for $12.5 mn

Fin Tech sells 1% in Dubai bourse for $12.5 mn

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

The deal values DGCX, which started operations one and a half years ago, at a whopping $1.25 billion.

17 dead in accident near Panvel on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

17 dead in accident near Panvel on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

The mishap took place at around 5.30 am, said Navi Mumbai police.

Meet Slick Woods, the model who is redefining beauty with a crooked smile

Meet Slick Woods, the model who is redefining beauty with a crooked smile

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

A rising model, she has struggled with drug addiction in the past.

She made India fall in love with bread

She made India fall in love with bread

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Chef Aditi Handa, who is deeply invested in baking, makes the most delicious sourdough.

Lodha in mega realty deal in London

Lodha in mega realty deal in London

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The other bidders included some West Asian and Russian hotel chains.

Delhi Metro set to resume services after 169-day hiatus

Delhi Metro set to resume services after 169-day hiatus

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) authorities on Sunday reiterated that stations located in containment zones, as per the status on the day of journey, will remain closed.

Cauvery row: Karunanidhi flays Jaya's remark

Cauvery row: Karunanidhi flays Jaya's remark

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

In the final award, Tamil Nadu will get 217 tmc ft of water -- 192 tmc ft from Biligundulu and 25 tmc ft for envrionmental purposes between Biligundulu and Mettur.

Globus to open 130 stores, invest Rs 800 cr

Globus to open 130 stores, invest Rs 800 cr

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Globus has signed bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor as its new brand ambassador. Another cinestar Soha Ali Khan endorsed the brand for a while.

Defying SC order, Karnataka refuses to release Cauvery water to TN

Defying SC order, Karnataka refuses to release Cauvery water to TN

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Karnataka on Friday pleaded its inability in supplying Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu in line with the Supreme Court's directive saying the state itself is facing a shortage of drinking water.

How 150 soldiers, 2 dogs rescued soldier trapped in Siachen avalanche

How 150 soldiers, 2 dogs rescued soldier trapped in Siachen avalanche

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The determination of over 150 soldiers helped by two canines and earth penetrating radars and special ice cutting equipment helped rescue Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad.

Rich or not, financial planning is must

Rich or not, financial planning is must

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

No matter how much money you have, you need expert help to manage it

Drooling at Tiffany's

Drooling at Tiffany's

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The Chanakya, a plush mall in central Delhi, is the city's latest magnet for luxury-lovers. Oozing with opulence, it is now also home to one of America's oldest luxury brands, one that helped make New York's Fifth Avenue an iconic thoroughfare. Tiffany and Co, the American jewellery giant that has been around since 1837, made its India debut here.

Is your builder a defaulter?

Is your builder a defaulter?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

To ensure the property right is not contested, one has to take various steps, including getting a bank NoC.

Asian Games: Bronze for Vikas, Satish; India end with 5 boxing medals

Asian Games: Bronze for Vikas, Satish; India end with 5 boxing medals

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Indian pugilists ended their campaign at the 17th Asian Games with five medals as Vikas Krishan and Satish Kumar settled for bronze medals after losing their semi-final bouts against respective opponents.

Billionaires splurge on bungalows in Mumbai, Birla to buy Jatia House

Billionaires splurge on bungalows in Mumbai, Birla to buy Jatia House

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Mumbai is witnessing some big-ticket investments in bungalows by the city's billionaires.

Buildings that will change India's skyline

Buildings that will change India's skyline

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Let's take a look at some of the world-class buildings are coming in different Indian cities.

Saluting Sport in the times of COVID-19

Saluting Sport in the times of COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'Revisit old footage, perhaps: Your favourite Messi goal, your most memorable Tendulkar century, your dearest Manchester United comeback.' 'Only then will we be able to grasp the lost meaning of why we watch sport, why we love it so much,' notes Dhruv Munjal.

Is the air you are breathing safe?

Is the air you are breathing safe?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Given the rising levels of pollution, air purifiers have now become a necessity. Manavi Kapur and Veer Arjun Singh check out some of the options in the market.

Residential rates tumble in metros

Residential rates tumble in metros

Rediff.com18 Aug 2006

New TALLEST buildings in India!

New TALLEST buildings in India!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Most of the new skyscrapers in India are coming up in the financial hub of Mumbai.

What Modi, Xi will discuss in Mahabalipuram

What Modi, Xi will discuss in Mahabalipuram

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The focus of the talks will be to ensure mutual development and expanding overall ties, diplomatic sources said.

No hit from order to give up KG-D6 discoveries, says RIL

No hit from order to give up KG-D6 discoveries, says RIL

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The entry of a new developer through competitive bidding would delay the development of discoveries by at least 10 years.

Stunning pictures from the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra

Stunning pictures from the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Udit Wahie took the arduous trek and felt blessed.

Office space: Andheri-Goregaon beats top Mumbai districts

Office space: Andheri-Goregaon beats top Mumbai districts

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

The Andheri-Goregaon business district, in Mumbai's western suburbs, has beaten some of the city's established business hubs, such as Nariman Point, Bandra-Kurla Complex and Lower Parel-Worli, in absorption of office space.

Patanjali struggles to meet demand for products

Patanjali struggles to meet demand for products

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The company has a network of 4,000 distributors, 10,000 stores and 100 mega marts.

Infosys is on a big building spree

Infosys is on a big building spree

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

Mumbai's pride: Swanky T2 terminal set for a flying start

Mumbai's pride: Swanky T2 terminal set for a flying start

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Apart from handling 40 mn flyers a year in an area of just 1,400 acres, the new airport terminal will showcase a 3-km-long art wall & peacock-inspired design.

In pix: The temple town of Tiruvannamalai

In pix: The temple town of Tiruvannamalai

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz talks about her trip to Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu.