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Dive into the world's first sky pool!

Dive into the world's first sky pool!

Rediff.com21 May 2021

If you are all in for thrills, London has a new offering: A pool positioned nearly 115 feet in the air. Welcome to The Sky Pool -- a 82-foot (25-metre) transparent swimming pool stretched between the 10th stories of two residential skyscrapers in southwest London's Nine Elms neighbourhood -- and it's only open to the apartment complex's lucky residents. Here's at how amazing it looks!

Memories And More This Diwali!

Memories And More This Diwali!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Zelda Pande recounts the specialness with which Diwali was celebrated in her home in Ranchi.

Part of vacant building collapses in Mumbai, 2 injured

Part of vacant building collapses in Mumbai, 2 injured

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The building is located on Shirley Rajan Road near Rizvi Architecture College in Bandra (west), an official said.

Blaze at Mumbai mall doused after 56 hours

Blaze at Mumbai mall doused after 56 hours

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

This is probably one of the longest fire-fighting operations in Mumbai in recent times.

The crown Jewel of Changi Airport

The crown Jewel of Changi Airport

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Singapore's Changi Airport has long been touted as the "best airport in the world." That status becomes even more cemented on April 17, when it will officially open a dazzling pre-security attraction known as Jewel. Here's a sneak peak at the airport's crowned Jewel.

Ambani bomb scare: 'Jaish-ul-Hind's Telegram channel created in Tihar'

Ambani bomb scare: 'Jaish-ul-Hind's Telegram channel created in Tihar'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

A Mahindra Scorpio car with gelatin sticks was found parked near "Antilia", the multi-storey residence of Ambani, in south Mumbai on February 25.

Djokovic housed with asylum seekers in Australian hotel

Djokovic housed with asylum seekers in Australian hotel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The arrival of Novak Djokovic led to incongruous scenes outside the hotel, with members of the Serbian expatriate community draped in the national flag and playing traditional music joining refugee activists in protests.

'Hospital staff asleep when fire broke out'

'Hospital staff asleep when fire broke out'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

'There was not a single employee inside the ICU to help the patients come out'

Delhi gets state-of-the-art storehouse for EVMs, VVPATs

Delhi gets state-of-the-art storehouse for EVMs, VVPATs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

A multi-functional facility, equipped with 36 specially designed vaults for storage of Electronic Voting Machines and VVPATs, was on Friday inaugurated by Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra in Delhi, officials said.

Antilia scare: Gangster lodged in Tihar under scanner

Antilia scare: Gangster lodged in Tihar under scanner

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The role of a gangster lodged in Delhi's Tihar jail is being probed in connection with the message on Telegram channel, through which an outfit named Jaish-ul-Hind had claimed responsibility for placing an explosives-laden SUV near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's house in Mumbai, a police official said.

Serum Institute fire caused by short circuit: Ajit Pawar

Serum Institute fire caused by short circuit: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Five labourers had died in the fire that broke out in a five-storey building in the SII's Manjari premises in Pune on January 21.

When Amit Shah had lunch at a farmer's home in Bengal

When Amit Shah had lunch at a farmer's home in Bengal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The union minister went to the residence of Sanatan Singh at Balijhuri and had lunch there, sitting on the floor of the thatched house.

9 COVID-19 patients killed in Mumbai mall hospital fire

9 COVID-19 patients killed in Mumbai mall hospital fire

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The fire broke out at the Sunrise Hospital in the Dreams Mall building in Bhandup area shortly after midnight, the official said. Around 70 patients were rescued, he added.

Lashkar suspected to be behind IAF station attack: J-K DGP

Lashkar suspected to be behind IAF station attack: J-K DGP

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The DGP, who has been monitoring the situation as well as the probe, said that in all likelihood, the unmanned aerial vehicles have flown in from across the border and returned after the operation.

Bldg collapse: 64-yr-old searches for daughter, 3 grandkids

Bldg collapse: 64-yr-old searches for daughter, 3 grandkids

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'My daughter lives in the building along with her two daughters aged five and two years and a son who is three years old. I don't know their fate'

Owner of SUV which caused explosives scare near Ambani's house found dead

Owner of SUV which caused explosives scare near Ambani's house found dead

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Mansukh, around 45 years old, had gone missing on Thursday night. The body was found on the banks of the creek along the Mumbra Reti Bunder road, a senior official of Thane Police said.

This bookshop in China is beyond magical!

This bookshop in China is beyond magical!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

A dreamlike bookstore that just opened in Sichuan, China has gone viral on social media and we can't help but call this book space nothing short of spellbinding. Take a look...

Building collapse: Man awaits word on whereabouts of wife, son

Building collapse: Man awaits word on whereabouts of wife, son

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

While resting on a bed in state-run J J Hospital, Shamani, who is in his 30s, said he could only recall that he was sleeping in a flat in the ill-fated building and suddenly heard a loud thud.

Death toll in Gaza soars to 188; ceasefire likely with US pressure

Death toll in Gaza soars to 188; ceasefire likely with US pressure

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The death toll in Palestine due to Israeli airstrikes has reached 188 as the conflict entered its seventh day on Sunday.

2 killed in building collapse at Dharwad, many trapped

2 killed in building collapse at Dharwad, many trapped

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Five others were critically injured.

Hiran case: ATS takes accused to crime spot; 1 held in Gujarat

Hiran case: ATS takes accused to crime spot; 1 held in Gujarat

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Monday took an accused arrested in the Mansukh Hiran murder case to the creek where his body was found, and also detained a person from Gujarat who had provided them SIM cards, officials said.

Jammu drone attack: Cops conduct house-to-house verification drive

Jammu drone attack: Cops conduct house-to-house verification drive

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

In the drive that began from Peer Baba in the Chatta area, police personnel collected details of residents, including their contact numbers.

Ban imposed on use of drones in J-K's Rajouri district

Ban imposed on use of drones in J-K's Rajouri district

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Amid heightened security across Jammu and Kashmir after the recent bombing of an IAF station by armed drones in Jammu, authorities in the border district of Rajouri on Wednesday ordered ban a on the storage, sale or possession and use and transport of the flying machines.

NIA recreates crime scene with Waze near Ambani's house

NIA recreates crime scene with Waze near Ambani's house

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The scene was recreated late on Friday night, in which Waze was asked to walk there for some time wearing a white kurta.

Govt hands over probe into Jammu drone attack to NIA

Govt hands over probe into Jammu drone attack to NIA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Explosives were dropped on the Indian Air Force station in Jammu by two drones in the early hours of Sunday, injuring two personnel.

10 killed, 14 injured in hotel fire in China

10 killed, 14 injured in hotel fire in China

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

The fire broke out on the second floor of the HNA Platinum Mix Hotel in the Honggutan New District on Saturday morning, firefighters said.

3 govt agencies launch probe into Serum Institute fire

3 govt agencies launch probe into Serum Institute fire

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Heads of fire departments of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) and Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) are part of the joint probe team.

PIX: Manchester City's League Cup domination ends

PIX: Manchester City's League Cup domination ends

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Holders Manchester City were eliminated from the League Cup by West Ham United after a penalty shootout at London Stadium on Wednesday, ending Pep Guardiola's team's four-year domination of the competition.

10-yr-old girl killed, 2 hurt in Mumbai building collapse

10-yr-old girl killed, 2 hurt in Mumbai building collapse

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The incident took place around 2.20 pm when a part of Bohala Apartment, a residential complex near Khar Gymkhana, caved in.

Nearly 2.5 kg of RDX used in bombs in IAF station attack

Nearly 2.5 kg of RDX used in bombs in IAF station attack

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The use of RDX in the explosion was confirmed by experts after samples from the scene were sent for examination. While one of the bombs was laced with 1.5 kg of RDX, the other contained nearly 1 kg of RDX, the officials said.

Maha hospital fire: Parents blame staff for dereliction

Maha hospital fire: Parents blame staff for dereliction

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Many parents whose newborn babies were among those dead in the Bhandara hospital fire have blamed the staff there for dereliction of duty. They claimed that no doctor or nurse was present in the unit when fire broke out.

6 dead, 23 injured in massive fire at Mumbai high-rise

6 dead, 23 injured in massive fire at Mumbai high-rise

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The blaze erupted around 7 am in Kamla building located opposite Gandhi Hospital at Gowalia Tank, the official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

A timeline of major fire mishaps in Delhi

A timeline of major fire mishaps in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

In the recent past, Delhi has witnessed several fire incidents that have claimed a substantial number of lives and caused heavy damages.

Gaza War: Cricket club to rescue of Indian researchers in Israel

Gaza War: Cricket club to rescue of Indian researchers in Israel

Rediff.com17 May 2021

A cricket club in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba has come to the rescue of several Indian researchers at the Ben-Gurion University in the Negev southern region, who had been struggling for a proper shelter while being under a complete siege with rockets raining over the country's south during the past one week.

Kitab Khana: One Of The World's Top Bookstores

Kitab Khana: One Of The World's Top Bookstores

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com heads to south Mumbai to discover why Kitab Khana is considered one of the best bookshops in the world.

Jammu IAF base blasts: NIA likely to probe case booked under UAPA

Jammu IAF base blasts: NIA likely to probe case booked under UAPA

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

A first information report (FIR) was registered Sunday under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act after two explosives-laden drones crashed into the Indian Air Force station at Jammu airport, officials said, while indicating that the case is likely to be taken over by the terror probe agency National Investigation Agency.

Fire at Mumbai Covid hospital: FIR names HDIL's Wadhawans

Fire at Mumbai Covid hospital: FIR names HDIL's Wadhawans

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

As the fire at a Bhandup mall which claimed the lives of nine COVID-19 patients admitted at the hospital in the same building was finally doused on Saturday, a case has been registered against HDIL promoter Rakesh Wadhawan and five others for 'culpable homicide'.

Central Vista: These 2 buildings are first to be razed

Central Vista: These 2 buildings are first to be razed

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

The Shram Shakti Bhavan and Transport Bhavan in Lutyens' Delhi will be the first two buildings to be razed to pave the way for the construction of chambers of members of Parliament there as part of Central Vista redevelopment project.

Dr Ambedkar's Mumbai home vandalised, FIR filed

Dr Ambedkar's Mumbai home vandalised, FIR filed

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Two persons threw stones at the glass windows and damaged CCTV cameras and potted plants at Rajgruh in Dadar, north central Mumbai, on Tuesday night.

Jammu IAF base attack: Use of 'pressure fuse' hints at role of Pak army, ISI

Jammu IAF base attack: Use of 'pressure fuse' hints at role of Pak army, ISI

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The IED that pierced the rooftop of one of the IAF buildings at the Jammu airport carried less than one kg of RDX and a cocktail of other chemicals whereas the one that was dropped on the ground contained a little over one kg of the deadly explosives along with some ball bearings.