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Tsunami alert: Indians warned by high commission in Phuket

All Indians staying in Thailand's Phuket island have been alerted by the Indian High Commission in Bangkok following the massive earthquake of 8.5 magnitude that hit waters off Indonesia triggering......

Tsunmai alert: Indians warned by high commission in Phuket

Port Blair, Phuket agreement gets govt nod

The Centre has given the go ahead to a friendship and cooperation agreement between the cities of Port Blair and Phuket in Thailand, to promote tourism, education and culture.The Governor of Phuket......

SA survivors of tsunami return home

Around 130 South Africans, who survived the tsunami disaster in Thailand's holiday resort of Phuket, have returned home in two special planes.They were welcomed by Foreign Affairs Minister......

Massive quake rattles Indonesia; tremors across India

A massive earthquake of 8.7 magnitude hit waters off Indonesia triggering tsunami fears across the Indian Ocean nations, including India, reviving memories of the 2004 devastation that had claimed......

Phuket a hot market for Indian property buyers

When Gulu Lalvani thought of developing the Royal Phuket Marina, he was confident that a lot of overseas investors from Europe would be among his top buyers. To Lalvani's pleasant surprise,......

Why tourism in India fails to boom

Reading a recent news report that Thailand's Phuket island alone received 2.44 million tourists in the first half of 2007, about the number India used to receive in a full year until not too long......

Of leadership, innovation and India

Rajiv Narang has been invited by the Tata Group to make a presentation at its annual general meet at Phuket. He is also busy getting ready for Financial Times' annual Innovation Summit in......

Port Blair, Phuket in tourism pact

In a unique arrangement the capital city of Andaman and Nicobar islands has joined hands with Thailand's beach resort of Phuket to promote tourism, trade and commerce in the two popular tourist......

All about M&M's great global plans

Soon after launching a 30 HP tractor last Saturday in Nanchang, China, Anand Mahindra made a beeline for Phuket, Thailand. The 50-year old vice chairman and managing director of auto major Mahindra......

First Look: Sunny Leone's shoot for a condom ad

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting. Trust a porn star to promote a contraceptive. Sunny Leone, who shot for a condom commercial last month in Phuket, Thailand shared......

PIX: Hit The Beach With Bollywood's Hottest Styles

Summer is here and so are plans for vacationing on the beach for many of us. That Bollywood loves sun and sand is no secret. We've lost count of number of times sunny beaches -- from Goa to the......

Bollywood? Not just yet, say Jennifer Lopez

Her moves have made her a global superstar and a sex symbol, but you won't be seeing Jennifer Lopez shimmying to a Bollywood track in the near future. The diva is busy promoting her latest album......

Quiz: Do you know these stunning women?

Quite a few gorgeous actresses will be making their debut this year. But not all of them are waiting for the big screen to introduce them. Some of them have already appeared in fashion shows, or......

When Sonam lost out to Akshay

The twitter world is quite a busy one, and Bollywood contributes a great deal to it. Here's looking at the best star tweets of the day. Akshay Kumar may be busying shooting for his next......

Jeev tied 11th in Phuket

Jeev Milkha Singh maintained his tied 11th spot despite a tough back nine, returning one-under 71 after 54 holes at the Johnnie Walker Classic in Phuket on Saturday.The Indian ace suffered a double......

Wrestling chief resigns following IOC snub

The president of wrestling's world governing body FILA resigned on Saturday less than a week after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that the sport be dropped from the 2020......

Indian athletes can take part in OCA Games but not officials

The Olympic Council of Asia has barred officials of the suspended IOA from participating in OCA events, but said "as a special case" Indian athletes will be allowed to take part in the OCA Games,......

Ponting still best man to lead Aus

The knives are out, and directed at one man. Ricky Ponting. With the fans and former cricketers gunning for his head after the Ashes loss, Australia's captain had an ideal opportunity to redeem......

Images: Sri Lanka dominate rain-truncated opening day

Sri Lanka's legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan was felicitated before the start of their first Test against India in Galle, on Sunday. The Indian cricketers also greeted him before taking the......

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Q. Do all people experience sea sickness when they travel through deep sea?
Subhash: A. more

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Q. Name the festivals of thailand?
NIKUNJ JAKHOTIYA: A. i have never faced such problems when i went to maldives and also from singapore to phuket,. but those were luxury ships. im not sure about smaller or passenger ships more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/name-the-festivals-of-thailand/24445948/answers/24645955

Q. HOW IS PHUKET? AND WHAT IS THE BEST MONTH FOR VISIT.
Ashok Jeswani: A. Asalha PujaBo SangChiang Mai Flower Festival Inthakin Kathin Festival Kathina Khon Kaen Silk Festival Loi Krathong Magha Puja Monkey Buffet...... more

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Q. Are cruise ships dangerous?
Radha Kashyap: A. excellent place between october and april more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/are-cruise-ships-dangerous/22132629/answers/22597575

Q. HOW IS THE TOURIST PLACE PHUKET IN THAILAND.
Radha Kashyap: A. good more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/how-is-the-tourist-place-phuket-in-thailand./22132629/answers/18936444

Web results for Phuket

HPI

The capital city of India, New Delhi bags the number one spot as the most preferred Indian destination for overseas travelers, followed by the... ...

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Club Carlson Announces Two Nights 10,000 Points Promotion

Browse more on » Leisure/Travel/Hotels, Other news Club Carlson, the global hotel rewards program from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, today... ...

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OPT Creation Inc. Presents New Developed "NAnO3 Durable Ozone Water for Sterilization" at 113th Annual Session of American Association of Orthodontists in Philadelphia

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Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas plans to tap Indian wedding segment for its South─East Asian properties

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas plans to tap Indian wedding segment for its South-East Asian properties Plans to add 50 properties across the world... ...

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Olympic Council of Asia announces a ground-breaking deal in the Indian sub-continent for all its competitions

2014 Asian Games and other four OCA competitions to be broadcasted by Ten Sports KUWAIT The Olympic Council of Asia has concluded a... ...

http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k13/may/mayrel45.php