Deepotsav 8.0: Ayodhya sets two world records

Two Guinness World Records -- most people performing 'aarti' simultaneously and the largest display of oil lamps -- were set at the eighth edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya on Wednesday. IMAGE:......

28L diyas to illuminate Ayodhya in first deepotsav after consecration

Diyas have been laid out in squares of 16 -- some in special patterns, security staff have fanned across the city, laser lights have been set up and drones are whirring overhead. IMAGE:......

The Garbage Collector Whose Book Is Taught At Uni

'Not even in my wildest dreams did I think I would write a book one day.' IMAGE: S Dhanuja Kumari while collecting garbage. All photographs: Kind courtesy Dhanuja Kumari   S Dhanuja Kumari's......

From media to NBFCs, Ramoji Rao left his imprint in many industries

Veteran media personality and business tycoon Ch Ramoji Rao, who passed away in Hyderabad on Saturday, is a versatile genius whose work is unparalleled across various fields like media,......

NFTs, Metaverse prices follow crash of cryptos

While stablecoins in particular and cryptocurrencies in general have fallen sharply recently, other virtual assets in the Web 3.0 ecosystem like non-fungible tokens (NFTs), Metaverse (or......

'Tatas will bring Air India to former glory'

'All they need is proper leadership.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com 'Dear guests, this is your captain speaking. Welcome aboard this historic flight, which marks a special event. Today,......

Jan-Dhan Yojana: Most customers have no clue what to do with it

The Jan-Dhan accounts are zero balance accounts, comes with a life cover of Rs 30,000 per person, and an accidental cover of Rs 100,000. An active user of the account can also get overdraft......

Beautiful Stories From All Over India

IMAGE: A scene from Ladakh 470. Imaad Shah's Tuesday's Women, Haoban Paban Kumar's Iron Women of Manipur, Shivam Singh Rajput 's Ladakh 470 and Samman Roy's The Exile are among 10 titles to watch......

Akshay Sets World Selfie Record!

Photograph: Shashank Parade/PTI Photo Ahead of Selfiee, which releases on Friday, February 24, 2023, Akshay Kumar broke the Guinness World Record for the Most Selfies taken in three minutes at a......

'Award Raju Srivastav Bharat Ratna'

'Today's generation can learn from him how not to hurt anyone's sentiments at a time when many stand-up comedians deliberately set out to do so.' Photograph: PTI Photo On September 21,......

'They call me King of Disco'

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' 'Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same.''Also, Jai ho.''I did Ramba ho in 1985.''Rahman combined three of my......

Sindhu teams with Pink Power Run to raise breast cancer awareness

IMAGE: India's badminton ace PV Sindhu at official announcement of the Pink Power Run in Hyderabad, on Thursday. Photograph: ANI/X Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu has joined hands with Pink Power......

Now, A Pro Govinda League!

Rediff.com Photographer Satish Bodas and Videographer Afsar Datayar capture glimpses from the first Pro Govinda League organised by the Maharashtra government at the National Sports Club of India......

Satwiksairaj 'smashes' Guinness world record!

IMAGE: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy smashed a decade-long record set in May 2013. Photograph: Andrew Boyer/Reuters Star India shuttler Satwiksairaj Rankireddy has set the Guinness world record for the......

Cristiano Ronaldo first football player to reach this landmark...

IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo already held the record for most international appearances when he surpassed Kuwait's Bader Al-Mutawa's, who held the record of 196 matches. Photograph: Portuguese......

Sachin Tendulkar moved by Sharjah's tribute on 50th

Iconic Sharjah stadium stand named after Sachin Tendulkar on his 50th birthday An iconic Sharjah cricket stadium stand has been renamed after Sachin Tendulkar in a special ceremony in the UAE,......