Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world. Japanese model poses with giant octopus, because she likes tentacles A Japanese model and food blogger Namada decided to......
It has been argued that the next world war will be fought not over oil, but over water. In India, water riots have broken out in Madhya Pradesh this year and people have lost lives fighting......
'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......
In recent years, the conduct of a few private banks’ corner-room occupants and the role of their boards have come into sharper relief. Raghu Mohan reports. Illustration: Uttam......
Higher costs of car inventories, missing sales targets and manufacturer expectations, and soaring rentals, are eating into dealers' margins. Photographs: Courtesy lexusindia.co.in Premium car......
With 15% customs duty hike on locally assembled vehicles, it is cheaper to import from Thailand, says India MD Triumph Motorcycle might rethink its strategy of assembling two-wheelers in......
'Nano is like an open canvas for us. We have the option of positioning it on the lines of the (Volkswagen) Beetle or the (BMW) Mini.' Besides the Nano, among the most noted car brands Tata Motors......
Ferrari have compared the disappearance of leading manufacturers from Formula One to an Agatha Christie murder mystery, with the finger of guilt pointed at former FIA president Max Mosley. Toyota......
BMW confirmed it would leave Formula One racing at the end of 2009 for image reasons as the maker of sporty luxury cars wants to focus on sustainability and the environment. "We are of the opinion......
India's Jeev Milka Singh and Australian Richard Green shared the lead after the opening day of the Irish Open at Adare Manor on Thursday. Green, aiming for a place in next month's U.S. Open,......
Formula One is in shock.Michael Schumacher's retirement decision has resulted in heartbreak across the globe, and rediff readers too felt let down by the legend's decision. Tributes to the great......
It turned out to be a day of mixed luck for India's Armaan Ebrahim in the Formula BMW Asia Series as a mistake on the chicane forced him to retire in the first race, but he managed tofinish fourth......