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Sneak a peek to swimming World championships preparation

Sneak a peek to swimming World championships preparation

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

When the curtain falls in Barcelona and the world's best aquatic athletes would aim to climb the podium at the 15th FINA World Championships in the Catalan capital.

Post fundraising, OYO's estimated value is pegged at $5 billion

Post fundraising, OYO's estimated value is pegged at $5 billion

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

This e-series funding round also makes OYO the most valued hospitality company in the country, ahead of the Tata group's Indian Hotels Company, which owns the Taj brand of hotels, and EIH, which owns the Oberoi brand of hotels.

Zombie miners, ghost fleet form the world's CREEPIEST tourist spots

Zombie miners, ghost fleet form the world's CREEPIEST tourist spots

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Adventure World, a travel company which specialises in exotic and unique locations, has revealed its list of the world's Top 10 creepiest destinations.

It's official! Paris awarded 2024 Olympics, Los Angeles gets 2028

It's official! Paris awarded 2024 Olympics, Los Angeles gets 2028

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday awarded the 2024 summer Olympic Games to Paris and the 2028 edition to Los Angeles following a vote in the Peruvian capital.

India slips in world m-cap ranking

India slips in world m-cap ranking

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The rankings of the rest of the countries in top 10 have remained unchanged.

Woman opens fire at YouTube HQ, injures 3 before killing self

Woman opens fire at YouTube HQ, injures 3 before killing self

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Najafi Aghdam from San Diego, California, was upset with the policies and practices of YouTube.

With $7.5 billion in gross sales, Amazon is India's No 1 e-tailer

With $7.5 billion in gross sales, Amazon is India's No 1 e-tailer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The report, however, did not include sales of Flipkart's subsidiaries Myntra and Jabong.

This Cheetos museum is the cheesiest place you will ever visit

This Cheetos museum is the cheesiest place you will ever visit

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Cheetos has opened up the world's very first Cheetos Museum, giving Cheetos devotees a place to check out some unique Cheetos and Cheeto-themed exhibits. Check out this tasty museum!

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg to meet Modi during India visit

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg to meet Modi during India visit

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Before joining Facebook, she was the vice-president for global online sales and operations at Google.

Men face off at World Beard and Moustache Championship

Men face off at World Beard and Moustache Championship

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The world's best and most full-bodied beards have been crowned. Thousands of facial hair aficionados flocked to Austin, Texas to witness the 2017 World Beard and Moustache Championships.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Moments that show it's an odd, odd world we live in.

Audi pips Mercedes in Q1 in best-ever India sales

Audi pips Mercedes in Q1 in best-ever India sales

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

The company retains tag of being India's largest luxury car seller.

Will the brand-new Jal Shakti ministry keep India's head above water?

Will the brand-new Jal Shakti ministry keep India's head above water?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Can the newly-minted Jal Shakti ministry bring water to some 19 crore Indian households that have never had taps or heard the sound of flowing water, wonders Vinayak Chatterjee.

World Cup Player of the Day: When Messi's technical brilliance pierced Iran's defence

World Cup Player of the Day: When Messi's technical brilliance pierced Iran's defence

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Individual genius triumphed over collective organisation as Lionel Messi's magnificent stoppage time goal for Argentina cruelly left Iran with nothing after an outstanding defensive display from Carlos Queiroz's team.

Motorcycles vroom past scooters on strong rural demand

Motorcycles vroom past scooters on strong rural demand

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

The key beneficiary of this expansion in the motorcycle market happens to be Bajaj Auto.

15 most beautiful residential buildings on earth

15 most beautiful residential buildings on earth

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Best buildings from the world's biggest architecture award programme.

15 most beautiful office buildings on earth

15 most beautiful office buildings on earth

Rediff.com5 May 2014

From the world's biggest architecture award programme, we bring you the winners of the best office buildings.

Photos: Off-ramp styles at London Fashion Week

Photos: Off-ramp styles at London Fashion Week

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

While the world's eyes were focused on the ramp, Londoners were ramping up the haute quotient off it. Presenting the best street styles from London Fashion Week.

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 71st Republic Day.

Top 20 countries most suited for business, India is far behind

Top 20 countries most suited for business, India is far behind

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Globally, corporate leaders have started pinning high hope on India.

Meet the #KissIt couple... Travelling 40 countries in 1 year

Meet the #KissIt couple... Travelling 40 countries in 1 year

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

It is quite common for couples to take a break from their daily routine and travel to break the cycle of monotony. However, Shyam Singh and Anna Gapych upped their game by taking selfies around the world in different locales and sealing the happy moments with a kiss. The Indo-Ukrainian couple aim of checking off 40 countries on their bucket list within just a year! Take a look at their journey so far.

Oyo appoints ex-IndiGo chief Aditya Ghosh as new CEO

Oyo appoints ex-IndiGo chief Aditya Ghosh as new CEO

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Ghosh, 43, will be reporting to 25-year-old Ritesh Agarwal, who founded OYO with a single hotel in 2013.

Maharashtra refinery hit by mega project jinx

Maharashtra refinery hit by mega project jinx

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The Rs 3-trillion West Coast or Nanar refinery has all the potential to become India's flagship petrochemicals project, with the planet's largest oil producer Saudi Aramco as its biggest shareholder. Yet the locals don't see the plant as a harbinger of better times.

3 Indian airports among the world's best

3 Indian airports among the world's best

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

New Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad airports are among world's best.

SoftBank invests Rs 100 cr more in Housing.com

SoftBank invests Rs 100 cr more in Housing.com

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The Rs 100 crore infusion will well-capitalise the company to drive its new strategy and growth plans.

Punjab to New York: Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal's red carpet journey

Punjab to New York: Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal's red carpet journey

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The Ludhiana-born engineer is among the youngest entrepreneurs on TIME's 100 most influential people.

In a first, Hero offers buyback for scooters

In a first, Hero offers buyback for scooters

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Now, you can own a two-wheeler for Rs 18.5 per day

The world's youngest billionaires

The world's youngest billionaires

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

A secretive 24-year-old woman tops the list.

'Modi hai to mumkin hai', says Pompeo in India policy speech

'Modi hai to mumkin hai', says Pompeo in India policy speech

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Pompeo will travel to India, Sri Lanka, Japan and South Korea from June 24 to 30. His four-nation is aimed at deepening US partnerships in the strategic Indo-Pacific region.

Policy tweaks in US shift Indian pharma's focus

Policy tweaks in US shift Indian pharma's focus

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

As marketing rights for off-patent drugs in the US become less exclusive, companies are scrambling for fresh strategies to make up for the revenue loss.

Soccer Extras: Rooney to return home as Derby player-coach in January 2020

Soccer Extras: Rooney to return home as Derby player-coach in January 2020

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Inside Changi Airport's stunning T4 terminal

Inside Changi Airport's stunning T4 terminal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Singapore's Changi Airport which has been ranked as the world's best airport over the years will open its fourth terminal in 2017.

62 people in the world have same wealth as 3.5 billion

62 people in the world have same wealth as 3.5 billion

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Wealth of the richest 62 people has risen 44% in the five years since 2010, while that of the bottom half fell by 41%

Upen Patel listed in World's 100 Sexiest Men

Upen Patel listed in World's 100 Sexiest Men

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The model-turned-actor features in the '100 sexiest men of the world' list.

Is he the world's oldest living person EVER?

Is he the world's oldest living person EVER?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

A Brazilian man, who claimed he turned 126 last week, could be the world's oldest living person ever documented, according to reports.

PHOTOS: Amazing moments under the sea

PHOTOS: Amazing moments under the sea

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Underwater Photographer of the Year celebrates photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes and rivers. More than 5,500 underwater pictures were entered in 13 categories by underwater photographers from 70 countries around the world. Scroll down to see the winning images.

World's 10 most expensive public transportation systems

World's 10 most expensive public transportation systems

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

In some countries, travelling by public transport can tell upon one's daily budget.

World's most innovative nations, India's rank slips further

World's most innovative nations, India's rank slips further

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Europe reigns supreme among the world's most innovative nations.

India has the second fastest growing service sector

India has the second fastest growing service sector

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

India is ranked 12th in terms of services GDP among the world's top 15 countries, says the Economic Survey.

Amid Doklam standoff, Chinese Navy eyes Indian Ocean to extend reach

Amid Doklam standoff, Chinese Navy eyes Indian Ocean to extend reach

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

China's Navy wants to join hands with India to maintain security of the Indian Ocean