Business
China breaks world record for largest umbrella
Beijing: An umbrella company in China's Jiangxi province has earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for creating the world's largest umbrella, the media reported on Tuesday.
The previous record was held by India in 2010, with an umbrella measuring 17.06 metres in diameter and 10.97 metres in height, the Global Times reported.
The Chinese umbrella having around 23 metres diameter and 14.4 metres in height, was certified by the Chinese representatives of Guinness World Records on Monday in Xingzi county, sources said.
The umbrella, weighing 5.7 tonnes and standing in a plaza, covers a 418 sq.m. area.
4 hours ago
My mother's house smaller than your car! When PM Modi told former US president Obama
4 hours ago
Georgia Election Board Mandates Hand Count for November Ballots, Sparking Concerns Over Delays and Errors
4 hours ago
Biden set to host PM Modi in hometown Wilmington as Quad leaders intensify partnership
4 hours ago
India and US Must Collaborate to Counter China: Congressman Shri Thanedar Ahead of Quad Summit.
5 hours ago
In-Person Voting Kicks Off in Select US States, Six Weeks Before Election Day
5 hours ago
PM Modi Begins US Visit, Confirms Bilateral Talks with Biden and Participation in Key Events
5 hours ago
Harris Campaign Outspends Trump Nearly Threefold in August
5 hours ago
Secret Service Investigation Reveals Lapses in Security Prior to Trump Rally Shooting
6 hours ago
Vijay Varma shares exclusive moments with Kareena Kapoor Khan from ‘Jaane Jaan’ shoot
6 hours ago
Kiran Rao spills the beans on working with Aamir Khan: ‘ I'm always keen to work with him again’
6 hours ago
When Parineeti Chopra encountered ‘uff uff mirchi’ moment in Budapest
6 hours ago
Tina Datta reveals her obsessions: Clouds, sun & mom
6 hours ago
Tamannaah Bhatia sizzles in a playful hair video