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12 most insane images from the world's biggest tomato festival

12 most insane images from the world's biggest tomato festival

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The Spanish Mediterranean town of Bunol turned red when around 22,000 people gathered to throw 150 tonne of ripe tomatoes at each other during the Tomatina festival -- the world's biggest annual tomato fight.

Asian countries with the richest people: India at No 3!

Asian countries with the richest people: India at No 3!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The world's richest are getting richer despite the economic crisis.

Travel: Following the Hippie Trail along India's hills

Travel: Following the Hippie Trail along India's hills

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

These spots aren't for those whose idea of a holiday are regular nights out at glitzy clubs, but rather for those who like the idea of breathtaking views while being away from the grime and claustrophobia of India's cities and towns.

States with longest National Highways; Uttar Pradesh is No.1

States with longest National Highways; Uttar Pradesh is No.1

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

India's National Highways form just 2 per cent of the country's road network India's National Highways form just 2 per cent of the country's road network.

TCS is now world's 2nd most valuable IT firm

TCS is now world's 2nd most valuable IT firm

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

With a market cap of $60 billion, exceeds Accenture and HP but trails IBM

World's 10 most valuable brands

World's 10 most valuable brands

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Apple brand is valued at $247 billion.

How to apply for Rhodes Scholarship 2017

How to apply for Rhodes Scholarship 2017

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Selected candidates will get to pursue a fully funded course of their choice at the University of Oxford.

Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanamanthappa awarded Sena Medal

Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanamanthappa awarded Sena Medal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

A resident of village Betadur in Dharwad district of Karnataka, the Madras regiment soldier was pulled out alive from under 30 ft of ice-and-snow debris where he lay buried for six days on the unforgiving Siachen glacier.

China's missile man is new defence minister

China's missile man is new defence minister

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Lieutenant General Wei Fenghe's, China's new defence minister's, first guest of honour could be his Indian counterpart Nirmala Sitharaman.

China will overthrow US as world superpower. HERE'S WHY!

China will overthrow US as world superpower. HERE'S WHY!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The Great Recession of 2008 hit United States hard and its impact seems to have a domino effect of sorts. Since 2008, perceptions about the economic balance of power in the world have been shifting.

BEWARE: Somali pirates aim to make India their next target

BEWARE: Somali pirates aim to make India their next target

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Somali pirates are "shifting their location" towards India, but the country is watchful to deal with such threats, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said.

How India consumes tobacco

How India consumes tobacco

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Rediff Labs team analysed the data on tobacco use in India.

My world turned upside down after split with Nicole: Hamilton

My world turned upside down after split with Nicole: Hamilton

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, who has for the first time spoken about the decision to split from Nicole Scherzinger, has revealed that he's lost someone 'really special'.

Panama Papers: Nawaz Sharif's son defends offshore companies

Panama Papers: Nawaz Sharif's son defends offshore companies

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Hussain Nawaz Sharif was quoted, as saying that all finances and non-moveable properties listed in the name of the Sharifs were legal.

The best of WTF! Top weirdest stories of 2015

The best of WTF! Top weirdest stories of 2015

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

We present you 15 of the weirdest stories that were too funny to be true.

World reacts to reinstatement of Russian athletes

World reacts to reinstatement of Russian athletes

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Reaction to WADA's decision to reinstate RUSADA

Kia gets ready for Indian ride

Kia gets ready for Indian ride

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Why Kia is keen to drive into India? The Korean automobile maker plans to carve out a niche for itself in the crowded Indian market with its compact sedans and SUVs.

World's 20 most amazing railway stations

World's 20 most amazing railway stations

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

These beautiful railway stations are icons of a nation's outstanding infrastructure.

ARRESTING images: CLOSEUPS unlike anything you have seen!

ARRESTING images: CLOSEUPS unlike anything you have seen!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2013 series, the world's premier photography competition dedicated to the world of action and adventure sports, has recently come up with their top 250 entries in 10 categories. The top 50 finalists, after being unveiled in August end at a grand ceremony in Hong Kong, will travel across the globe in a unique and stand-alone photo exhibition.

STUNNING photos: Check out these EXTREME playgrounds

STUNNING photos: Check out these EXTREME playgrounds

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2013 series, the world's premier photography competition (http://www.redbullillume.com/gallery/final-images-2013/finalists-2013-top-250.html) dedicated to the world of action and adventure sports, has recently come up with their top 250 entries in 10 categories. The top 50 finalists, after being unveiled in August end at a grand ceremony in Hong Kong, will travel across the globe in a unique and stand-alone photo exhibition.

Creative shots that reveal the FUTURE of photography

Creative shots that reveal the FUTURE of photography

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

In the second part of a series, we present the top 24 entries in the 'New Creativity' category, images that reveal a unique angle, take a look at these images which have NOT been digitally altered.

Indian cos wrestle with Europe's new data protection norms

Indian cos wrestle with Europe's new data protection norms

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Indian firms, which experts say stand to gain from the European Union's upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), are struggling to understand the policies.

STARTLING photos that give 'Energy' a new meaning!

STARTLING photos that give 'Energy' a new meaning!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2013, the world's premier photography competition dedicated to the world of action and adventure sports, has recently come up with their top 250 entries in ten categories.

Anil Ambani writes letter to Rahul Gandhi on Rafale deal

Anil Ambani writes letter to Rahul Gandhi on Rafale deal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

In a two-page letter written on December 12, 2017, the Reliance head said he was "personally saddened" by the "unfortunate statements" against him and his group by several functionaries of the Congress party.

Markets drop on stimulus-exit fears

Markets drop on stimulus-exit fears

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The broader markets ended firm with mid-caps and small-caps gaining over 1 per cent on the BSE.

Lenovo buys IBM's server business at $2.3 bn

Lenovo buys IBM's server business at $2.3 bn

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The acquisition will allow Lenovo to diversify revenue away from the shrinking PC business.

Recent drug recalls worry investors

Recent drug recalls worry investors

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Many say trend could lead to concerns on manufacturing quality in Indian facilities.

Gina Haspel set to become first female director of CIA

Gina Haspel set to become first female director of CIA

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The 61-year-old will be the first woman to lead the agency in its 70-year history.

The burglars Hollywood learns from, or is it the other way round?

The burglars Hollywood learns from, or is it the other way round?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

They are the dogs of the Balkan wars, and now they carry out robberies that are the stuff of heist blockbusters. They wear florid shirts to work (that is robbery, of course), they break out of high-security jails and they hide super expensive rings in jars of face cream. Meet the Pink Panthers, who are believed to be behind the sensational and daring daylight robbery in Cannes, France, on Sunday.

At $277 million, Bangladesh is India's biggest two-wheeler export market

At $277 million, Bangladesh is India's biggest two-wheeler export market

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Indian two-wheeler majors Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto are the biggest beneficiaries of this surge and, between the two, they are estimated to control about half of the local market there

Fraud in sight, De Beers cuts India's rough diamond allocation

Fraud in sight, De Beers cuts India's rough diamond allocation

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

'We don't trade with any business where we have specific concerns,' a De Beers spokesperson said.

We will decide on price hike soon: CIL chief

We will decide on price hike soon: CIL chief

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

In an interview with Business Standard, CIL Chairman Singayapally Narsing Rao attributes the performance to volume growth but adds a decision on price hike will be taken at an appropriate time.

8 Indians among world's best performing CEOs

8 Indians among world's best performing CEOs

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

In yet another sign of rising Indian dominance in the global business arena, eight corporate bigwigs from the country have made it to the list of the world's 100 best CEOs.

Sri Lanka's batsmen lack tact in handling spin, coach acknowledges

Sri Lanka's batsmen lack tact in handling spin, coach acknowledges

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

A country which produced champion players of spin bowling such as Roy Dias, Arjuna Ranatunga, Aravinda de Silva, Sanath Jayasuriya, Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara, it has been sharp downward slide for Dinesh Chandimal's men, who have consistently failed against Indian spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.

Unilever steps up its India game

Unilever steps up its India game

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Unilever CEO Paul Polman appears to have achieved what he set out to do -- partake of India's growth story.

Walmart yet to decide on retail foray

Walmart yet to decide on retail foray

Rediff.com30 May 2013

An official said next week, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion was likely to issue clarifications sought by the sector on the government's multi-brand retail policy.

Markets rattled by record-low Rupee, outflows

Markets rattled by record-low Rupee, outflows

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The broader markets traded lower with mid-caps and small-caps shedding 0.3-0.5 per cent on the BSE.

Suzuki's mega dream: To sell 5 mn cars annually by 2030

Suzuki's mega dream: To sell 5 mn cars annually by 2030

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

It expects the Indian market to grow to 10 million units annually by 2030 and it intends to control half the market then, like it does now.

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Dangal's success in China opens up the world's second-largest film market for India. But there are risks, warns Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Dangal's success in China opens up the world's second-largest film market for India. But there are risks, warns Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.