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Onboard the stunning Glacier Express

Onboard the stunning Glacier Express

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

The Glacier Express takes tourists on an exhilarating trip through the World Heritage site in the Albula/Bernina landscapes.

Countries with most billionaires

Countries with most billionaires

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Number of billionaires is increasing all across the world.

Amazing photos reveal the future!

Amazing photos reveal the future!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

What does the future hold for the technological world?

PIX: Zynga chief's spectacular home for $1.97 mn!

PIX: Zynga chief's spectacular home for $1.97 mn!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Mark Pincus plans to sell another plush property in San Francisco for $1.97 million.

This will be the world's tallest building!

This will be the world's tallest building!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

While Burj Khalifa in Dubai remains the tallest building in the world, a new challenger has emerged.

This will be the world's tallest building!

This will be the world's tallest building!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

While Burj Khalifa in Dubai remains the tallest building in the world, a new challenger has emerged.

Inside the world's most stunning railway stations

Inside the world's most stunning railway stations

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Berlin Central Station) is one of the biggest and most beautiful railway stations in Europe.

Once blue, Lucknow turns green and red in celebration

Once blue, Lucknow turns green and red in celebration

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Mulayam Singh Yadav's Samajwadi Party on Tuesday swept to power in Uttar Pradesh with a spectacular win.

Stunning views of cities and countries from around the world

Stunning views of cities and countries from around the world

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

There is no shortage of natural and man-made beauty in the world.

In PHOTOS: Deadly triple blasts rock south Thailand

In PHOTOS: Deadly triple blasts rock south Thailand

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

At least eight people have been killed and 68 injured in three explosions that rocked the southern Thai province of Yala on Saturday, officials said.

Oz pacers use 'perfume ball' to mop Indian tail

Oz pacers use 'perfume ball' to mop Indian tail

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

It is called the 'throat ball' or the 'perfume ball' and the Australian pacers are using it with intimidating regularity against Indian tailenders in the ongoing Test series.

In PHOTOS: Japan's tsunami 'ghost ship' sinks

In PHOTOS: Japan's tsunami 'ghost ship' sinks

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

The United States coast guard used a cannon to sink a derelict and fuel-laden Japanese vessel that drifted to Alaska after the March 2011 tsunami.

Most valuable luxury brands in the world

Most valuable luxury brands in the world

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Luxury brand market is witnessing one of the fastest growth.

Top Indian deans at world's best business schools

Top Indian deans at world's best business schools

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

There are now several Indian deans at US universities.

Top jewellery companies in the world

Top jewellery companies in the world

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

There are many jewellery retailers in the world, but not all are famous.

Amazing toys of billionaires

Amazing toys of billionaires

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Billionaires have it all - from supercars to exotic islands to coolest toys.

These 17 smartphones, tablets are the next wave

These 17 smartphones, tablets are the next wave

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Some dazzling mobile phones have been launched at the Barcelona World Congress in Spain.

Amazing campus of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Amazing campus of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation campus in Seattle, Washington has secured LEED-NC Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council.

Indian among Silicon Valley's youngest CEOs

Indian among Silicon Valley's youngest CEOs

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Technology world is witnessing massive changes, and it is mostly youngsters who are driving these changes.

Volvo launches 3 stunning diesel cars in India

Volvo launches 3 stunning diesel cars in India

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Volvo joins the band of affordable entry level luxury cars.

Here's what Hungary does with banknotes!

Here's what Hungary does with banknotes!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Hungary has found a novel way to reutilise the notes.

World's most beautiful airports

World's most beautiful airports

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Waiting at some airports can be a pleasant experience.

New MPV in town. Chevrolet Enjoy at Rs 6.5 lakh

New MPV in town. Chevrolet Enjoy at Rs 6.5 lakh

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

General Motors used the Auto Expo 2012 platform wisely and introduced its much anticipated MPV.

Gujarat MPs want bullet train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai

Gujarat MPs want bullet train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

BJP MPs from Gujarat met Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi and submitted a memorandum requesting new railway projects, including that of a bullet train between Ahmedabad and Mumbai.

20 most corrupt countries in the world

20 most corrupt countries in the world

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Corruption is a big problem not only in India, but across the world.

Dream cars of the golden age

Dream cars of the golden age

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

There are some cars that instantly remind us of the golden period of automobile history.

Train mishap in Assam kills 3, injures 50

Train mishap in Assam kills 3, injures 50

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Three persons were killed and over 50 injured when a passenger train derailed after hitting an earth-cutting vehicle at an unmanned railway crossing in Assam's Kamrup (Rural) district on Friday

The killing fields of Syria

The killing fields of Syria

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

More than 7,500 people have been killed in Syria since the uprising against President Bashar Al-Assad's regime began nearly a year ago, a top United Nations official told the Security Council.

49 killed, 600 hurt in Argentina train crash

49 killed, 600 hurt in Argentina train crash

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Forty nine people were killed and over 600 injured in a train crash in Argentina. The train hit the end of the platform at Once Station in Buenos Aires during the morning rush hour.

Most expensive mobile phones in the world

Most expensive mobile phones in the world

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

While all of us have mobile phones, some go for really expensive ones.

10 countries deepest in debt

10 countries deepest in debt

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

There are many countries in the world that are facing rising debt problems.

Amazing planes with unusual duties

Amazing planes with unusual duties

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Most of the aeroplanes in the world are used to transport people or goods, but some have unusual purposes.

Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Last winter, Microsoft founder Bill Gates spent a whopping $600,000 per month to rent a plush bungalow in Wellington, Florida.

Dogs, poodles and more take to the ramp!

Dogs, poodles and more take to the ramp!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is an annual event to judge some of the most stunning dogs across the United States. It is held at New York's Madison Square Garden every year.

These countries are India's leading trade partners

These countries are India's leading trade partners

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

India has booming trade with many countries across the world.

This is where America's richest live

This is where America's richest live

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

While the United States goes through some tough economic times, some people continue to enjoy the best life.

TCS employees among the happiest in US

TCS employees among the happiest in US

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Some employees are happy with their company.

Glimpses of Gujarat's high growth story

Glimpses of Gujarat's high growth story

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Gujarat is one of the fastest growing states in India.

World's 10 most expensive things bought in January

World's 10 most expensive things bought in January

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Some people spend millions of dollars without blinking their eyes.

RBI may cut rates on respite from inflation

RBI may cut rates on respite from inflation

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Economists expect a cut in repo rate in at least one policy review in March-April, before high base effect wears out and inflation rises