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The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

We live in a wonderfully, weird world and here's the proof of it!

Stunning winners of this year's Ocean Art underwater photo contest

Stunning winners of this year's Ocean Art underwater photo contest

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The Underwater Photography Guide has announced the winners of their 8th annual Ocean Art Underwater Photography Competition: a selection that runs the gamut between beautiful, eye popping and, in the case of the Conservation category winner, tragic and unnerving. This year's contest attracted "thousands" of entries from 78 countries across the world.

Apple clocks double-digit revenue growth in India

Apple clocks double-digit revenue growth in India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Analysts tracking Apple said the India results were glimpses of what the company could achieve in emerging markets with a right pricing strategy for its products and local manufacturing.

With GMR pie under its wing, Tatas check into airport business

With GMR pie under its wing, Tatas check into airport business

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The deal will give India's largest conglomerate indirect stakes in seven airports in India and abroad.

Now, Japanese firms are keen to develop Indian realty

Now, Japanese firms are keen to develop Indian realty

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Big conglomerates of Japan, including Mitsubishi Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, and Mitsui Group, are looking to both build and buy commercial properties in key Indian cities.

Trump, Modi to meet at G-20 Summit in June

Trump, Modi to meet at G-20 Summit in June

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Trump telephoned Modi to congratulate him on the historic electoral victory in the Lok Sabha polls, the White House said.

7 money mistakes the young must avoid

7 money mistakes the young must avoid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Investment advisor Sheetal Jhaveri busts popular money myths to make you a confident investor

RBI likely to cut interest rate again in June

RBI likely to cut interest rate again in June

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Monetary policy easing, coupled with the relaxation of lending rules and greater election-driven fiscal spending in the first quarter of 2019, will provide some support to growth during the first half of 2019-20 fiscal

Don't try it! Couple slammed for photo from train

Don't try it! Couple slammed for photo from train

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Instagram couple Jean and Camille, from Brussels, better known as "@backpackdiariez", travel the world taking photographs. Their most recent one is that of themselves hanging out of a moving train in Sri Lanka to get a photo they captioned as "one of our wildest kisses".

72 killed in fire at footwear factory in Philippines

72 killed in fire at footwear factory in Philippines

Rediff.com14 May 2015

A fire that engulfed a footwear factory in the northern Philippines has killed 72 people.

28 killed, dozens more feared dead in Philippines factory fire

28 killed, dozens more feared dead in Philippines factory fire

Rediff.com13 May 2015

At least 28 people have been killed and dozens more feared dead in a fire that blazed through a slipper factory in Sitio Gitna, Barangay Ugong in Valenzuela City on Wednesday.

How Indian students travelled during COVID-19

How Indian students travelled during COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Indian students, who are living and studying away from home, tell us how they are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and what they discovered on their journey back home.

Stockbrokers to set up shop overseas

Stockbrokers to set up shop overseas

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

'NRI interest has gone up in the past three-four years.'

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The cases reported on Wednesday include a couple and their two-year-old daughter in Rajasthan who had recently returned from Italy. The patients belong to Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu and had returned from Italy on March 8.

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Maharashtra has reported 31 positive cases, Kerala 19, Uttar Pradesh 11, Delhi and Karnataka six each, Ladakh three, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Telangana two each; and Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab one case each. The total number of confirmed cases also includes 17 foreigners -- 16 Italian tourists and a Canadian, it said.

Eriksson, Roca frontrunners for India football coaching job

Eriksson, Roca frontrunners for India football coaching job

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

71-year-old Sven-Goran Eriksson won 18 trophies with various clubs in Sweden, Portugal and Italy, between 1979 and 2000, and became the first manager to win league-and-cup doubles in three countries.

Pix: The hottest models at fashion week

Pix: The hottest models at fashion week

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

A transgender, a professional diver and a dusky beauty are among the hotties who'll walk at Lakme Fashion Week this season.

Road building in India is cheapest among Asian nations

Road building in India is cheapest among Asian nations

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The results are likely to please the Indian government, which has been trying to impress on domestic and foreign investors about its efforts to improve the ease of doing business.

Even Pakistan's growth rate is ahead of India's

Even Pakistan's growth rate is ahead of India's

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'Misplaced national priorities have brought the economy to a cul-de-sac,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India Open: Mary Kom wins first bout, assured of medal

India Open: Mary Kom wins first bout, assured of medal

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Mary will be up against fellow Indian and Asian Championships bronze medallist Nikhat Zareen in a blockbuster semi-final as the duo confirmed two medals for India.

PHOTOS: Fans turn up the buzz at Asian Cup football!

PHOTOS: Fans turn up the buzz at Asian Cup football!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The stadiums have been packed as teams play out interesting matches in the tournament that saw India kick off their campaign in style.

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Rediff.com21 May 2019

A select 12 matches will also be broadcast in Malayalam via Asianet Plus.

Asian Cup: China scrape through; Iran thrash Yemen

Asian Cup: China scrape through; Iran thrash Yemen

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Kyrgyzstan goalkeeper Pavel Matiash pushed the ball into his own net five minutes into the second half to cancel out Akhlidin Israilov's first-half opener before Yu secured the points for China with a calm finish 12 minutes from time.

2018 World Cup qualifier: Guam record first win; Philippines upset Bahrain

2018 World Cup qualifier: Guam record first win; Philippines upset Bahrain

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Tiny Guam beat Turkmenistan 1-0 to record their first ever World Cup qualifying victory.

Typhoon Hagupit ravages Philippines

Typhoon Hagupit ravages Philippines

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Thousands of people were evacuated and 27 people were reported killed after the typhoon Hagupit hit Philippines' south-east on the weekend. The typhoon caused landslides, pummelled houses and stirred up gusts of 170 kph across the country's central islands.

2022 WC Qualifiers: Late Oman comeback sinks India

2022 WC Qualifiers: Late Oman comeback sinks India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Oman made a late comeback to defeat India 2-1 in the opening Group E match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Joint-Qualifiers at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, on Thursday.

Will the Sensex climb to the magical 40,000-mark in 2019?

Will the Sensex climb to the magical 40,000-mark in 2019?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

French investment bank BNP Paribas said India's earnings growth potential is around 14-15 per cent

Miss Universe 2018 is a stunner

Miss Universe 2018 is a stunner

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Meet the stunning Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.

First look! And the new Miss Universe 2018 is...

First look! And the new Miss Universe 2018 is...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Miss Philippines Catriona Gray was crowned Miss Universe 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Money in Swiss banks: India slips to 74th place

Money in Swiss banks: India slips to 74th place

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

The funds officially held by Indians with banks in Switzerland now accounts for only 0.07 per cent of the total funds kept by all foreign clients in the Swiss banking system.

'We are betting big on OYO Living'

'We are betting big on OYO Living'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Co-living is a phenomenon that is bound to strike the right chord with young people everywhere and India will lead the charge as the testing ground for all such ideas.'

GMR consortium to run Philippines airport

GMR consortium to run Philippines airport

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The expansion of the terminal is expected to raise the annual passenger capacity of the airport to 12.5 million.

Modi favours expansion of ties between India, ASEAN

Modi favours expansion of ties between India, ASEAN

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The prime minister also welcomed convergence of views between India and ASEAN for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

Modi reaches Argentina for G20, to hold 2 key trilateral meets

Modi reaches Argentina for G20, to hold 2 key trilateral meets

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Modi will participate in the first-ever trilateral meeting between Japan, America and India and the 2nd Russia, India China trilateral, which is taking place after an interval of 12 years, on Friday.

Trump to have trilateral meeting with Modi, Abe in Argentina

Trump to have trilateral meeting with Modi, Abe in Argentina

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Modi will also meet Chinese President Xi on the sidelines of the summit. It would be their fourth meeting in last seven months.

Airports infrastructure in take-off mode with the entry of Adani, Tata

Airports infrastructure in take-off mode with the entry of Adani, Tata

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

With passenger growth pegged at 14 to 15 per cent, airport infrastructure could be a make or break business for both new players and incumbents.

115 plastic cups, 25 bags and more found inside dead whale in Indonesia

115 plastic cups, 25 bags and more found inside dead whale in Indonesia

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Researchers from wildlife conservation group World Wildlife Fund and the park's conservation academy found about 5.9 kg of plastic waste in the animal's stomach.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu hopes to find form in Singapore

Sports Shorts: Sindhu hopes to find form in Singapore

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

Sports shorts: India finish with 16 golds in Asian Airgun

Sports shorts: India finish with 16 golds in Asian Airgun

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

On the last day of the competition, Yash Vardhan and Shreya Agrawal bagged three gold medals each.