News for '-bangkok'

Bangkok's loss is Hong Kong's gain

Bangkok's loss is Hong Kong's gain

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Europe's and Bangkok's loss is turning out to be gain for several other destinations like Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia and Singapore.

Bangkok crisis: Troops clash with protestors

Bangkok crisis: Troops clash with protestors

Rediff.com14 May 2010

One person was dead when Thai security forces and anti-government protestors called the 'Red-Shirts' clashed overnight in Bangkok on Friday, BBC reported.

Diving Champ Manjari Bhargava Passes Into The Ages

Diving Champ Manjari Bhargava Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

At just 12 and a half years old, Manjari won gold in diving at the 1968 national championship in Kanpur, competing against older athletes.

Gangster Ezaz Lakdawala shot dead in Bangkok

Gangster Ezaz Lakdawala shot dead in Bangkok

Rediff.com26 May 2003

Lakdawala was reportedly shot dead by members of the Chhota Shakeel gang.

Thailand arrests main suspect in Bangkok blast case

Thailand arrests main suspect in Bangkok blast case

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

In a breakthrough, Thailand's prime minister announced on Tuesday that a second foreign national believed to be the main suspect in the country's worst bombing at a Brahma temple here that claimed 20 lives has been arrested near the Cambodian border.

'I am Dhanraj Pillay for this generation'

'I am Dhanraj Pillay for this generation'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

PR Sreejesh, who is playing his last international tournament, on Friday said he is the Dhanraj Pillay for youngsters of the current team.

Royal Enfield eyes Europe, US as debut markets for electric bike C6

Royal Enfield eyes Europe, US as debut markets for electric bike C6

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Royal Enfield is planning to introduce its electric bike initially in developed markets such as Europe and the US where it anticipates better traction for the premium product, a top company executive said on Tuesday. Royal Enfield, a division of Eicher Motors, forayed into electric bike space on Monday with the unveiling of its first model under the all-new Flying Flea brand.

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The two leaders had a complex relationship yet formed a partnership and even after their parting of ways, the two admired each other in their efforts for India's freedom.

NSAs of India and Pakistan meet in Bangkok; talk terror and Kashmir

NSAs of India and Pakistan meet in Bangkok; talk terror and Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

In a sudden breakthrough, National Security Advisors of India and Pakistan held talks in Bangkok on Sunday on a wide gamut of bilateral ties including terrorism and Jammu and Kashmir, and agreed to take forward the "constructive" engagement.

Thailand probes links between Bangkok, Delhi blasts

Thailand probes links between Bangkok, Delhi blasts

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Thailand's top officials tried to calm its citizens on Wednesday over the triple explosions in Bangkok, with the defence minister saying they should not be construed as terror attacks, even as Israel and Iran traded charges over the incident. Thai police arrested two Iranian men in central Bangkok on Tuesday, when a bomb possibly being assembled by three Iranians went off in a house.

What's The Dragon Doing Underwater?

What's The Dragon Doing Underwater?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Divers perform a dragon dance ahead of the Lunar New Year celebrations at the Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World aquarium in Thailand.

Boxer Nishant closes in on Paris Olympic berth

Boxer Nishant closes in on Paris Olympic berth

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

With the qualifying tournament offering four quota places in the men's 71kg weight class, Dev needs to win his quarter-final on Monday to seal his passage for Paris Games and earn the fifth 2024 Olympic quota for India and the first in the men's category in boxing.

Spotted: Sharman Joshi at Bangkok airport

Spotted: Sharman Joshi at Bangkok airport

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Reader Sudeep Jain sends us a photograph.

First Look: Hema at Bangkok Festival

First Look: Hema at Bangkok Festival

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

The 58-year-old actress looks stunning as she poses for the

Meiraba, Satwik-Chirag enter quarters of Thailand Open

Meiraba, Satwik-Chirag enter quarters of Thailand Open

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Meiraba, who trains at the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy, eliminated Denmark's Mads Christophersen

To Bangkok and back at Rs 7,000

To Bangkok and back at Rs 7,000

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Singapore Airlines announces special Internet fares.

Olympic qualifiers: Abhimanyu records thrilling win

Olympic qualifiers: Abhimanyu records thrilling win

Rediff.com25 May 2024

On Friday, Sachin Siwach opened India's account with a win in the 57kg category against New Zealand's Alex Mukuka.

Paes-Dlouhy in Bangkok Open semis

Paes-Dlouhy in Bangkok Open semis

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

US Open finalists Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy stormed into the semi-finals of the Bangkok Open with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Tomas Berdych and Simone Bolelli on Friday. The will take on Fabrice Santoro and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga for a place in the final.

Kartam Bhugtam Review: Baffling!

Kartam Bhugtam Review: Baffling!

Rediff.com17 May 2024

If there is any actor who emerges from this wreck with his talent unscathed, it is Vijay Raaz, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Stickers along Bangkok route linked to blasts?

Stickers along Bangkok route linked to blasts?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

A total of 40 stickers suspected to be part of an alleged terror plot by a group of Iranians have been found pasted along a route running close to a luxury hotel in downtown Bangkok, nearly a week after the triple explosions rocked the Thai capital.

Spotted: Saif Ali Khan in Bangkok

Spotted: Saif Ali Khan in Bangkok

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

Reader Bobby Ayyar sends us a photograph.

Chhota Rajan's key aide arrested in Bangkok

Chhota Rajan's key aide arrested in Bangkok

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Fugitive gangster and drug smuggler Santosh Shetty has been arrested in Bangkok by the Thailand police. Mumbai crime branch officials took him into custody on Thursday.

Pix: 3 blasts rock Bangkok, Iranian believed to be bomber

Pix: 3 blasts rock Bangkok, Iranian believed to be bomber

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

A suspected Iranian on Tuesday exploded three bombs in Bangkok blowing off both his legs and injuring four others, a day after Israeli embassy cars were targeted in Indian and Georgian capitals for which Israel blamed Tehran.

Emergency declared in Bangkok, govt officials flee

Emergency declared in Bangkok, govt officials flee

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Emergency has been declared in Thailans's capital Bangkok after anti-government protesters broke into the country's parliament building forcing top government officials to flee by helicopter.

Bangkok bomb suspect 'Turkish national': Thai officials

Bangkok bomb suspect 'Turkish national': Thai officials

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

The 28-year-old man, who was not identified and was arrested from his rented apartment in Nong Chok district in a suburb in eastern Bangkok, was also found in possession of multiple passports.

Jigra Review: My Name Is Bachchan. Alia Bachchan

Jigra Review: My Name Is Bachchan. Alia Bachchan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Vasan Bala's ability to jolt our Bollywood conditioned brains into experiencing new forms of menace, turning a John Woo-style prison riot into a Chinese communist movement and showcasing Alia in a savage new light won Sukanya Verma's dil and jigra.

Thailand Open: Satwik-Chirag sail into 2nd rd, Prannoy loses

Thailand Open: Satwik-Chirag sail into 2nd rd, Prannoy loses

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The Indian combination of Satwik and Chirag will play the Chinese pair of Xie Hao Nan and Zeng Wei Han in the next round.

Will A 'Tinder Leave' Policy Work In India?

Will A 'Tinder Leave' Policy Work In India?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

'In India, dating is a very personal thing.' 'If someone wants to go out on a date, s/he would prefer not to keep their manager in the loop.'

Yuki-Ryler in QFs of Bangkok Challenger

Yuki-Ryler in QFs of Bangkok Challenger

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Yuki Bhambri and his partner Ryler Deheart advanced to the doubles quarter-final of the ATP Challenger event after their second-seed rivals Evgeny Kirillov and Alexandre Kudryavtsev retired mid-way in Bangkok.

PM can't be faulted for moving with time: Bangkok Post

PM can't be faulted for moving with time: Bangkok Post

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh cannot be faulted for his decision to implement FDI in retail, the 'Bangkok Post' has said.

Sreeshankar undergoes knee surgery

Sreeshankar undergoes knee surgery

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Star Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar has undergone a surgery on his injured knee that ruled him out of the Paris Olympics in July-August.

Fly Delhi-Bangkok @ Rs 6,999

Fly Delhi-Bangkok @ Rs 6,999

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

Myanmar Airways International on Monday announced an attractive return fare of Rs 6,999 for Delhi-Bangkok and Rs 6,499 for Delhi-Yangon sectors.

Down With The Dictators!

Down With The Dictators!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

A protester with fake blood on his body raises a three-finger salute in a demonstration to mark the third anniversary of Myanmar's 2021 military coup, outside of the United Nations office in Bangkok.

A Kabul-Bangkok highway, via India!

A Kabul-Bangkok highway, via India!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Asian Development Bank is working on a grand plan to link Kabul with Bangkok and Hanoi through India as a part of its goal to link Asia.

'Israelis target of Iranian suspects in Bangkok blasts'

'Israelis target of Iranian suspects in Bangkok blasts'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Backing Israel's claims, Thailand police chief has said the three Iranian suspects arrested after the triple blasts in Bangkok were plotting to target Israeli diplomats and confirmed that the sticky bomb found at the attacks' site matched the explosives used in Monday's incident in Delhi.

Olympic Qualifiers: Ankushita, Nishant seal quarter spots

Olympic Qualifiers: Ankushita, Nishant seal quarter spots

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Narender Berwal (+92kg) also put up a strong fight against Ecuador's Gerlon Gilmar Congo Chala but it wasn't enough to advance to the next round

This Is Love Actually!

This Is Love Actually!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Five years after being rejected twice for an Indian visa, Javeria Khanum from Pakistan travels to this country to marry Kolkata resident Sameer Khan.

In Bangkok, PM condemns Gujarat riots

In Bangkok, PM condemns Gujarat riots

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

'What happened in Godhra was wrong and what happened thereafter was even worse,' Vajpayee told the Indian community there.

Indians draw blank at Olympic qualifiers after Nishant loses

Indians draw blank at Olympic qualifiers after Nishant loses

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Indian boxers will get a final chance to book their ticket to Paris during the second World Olympic Boxing Qualifier, scheduled to be held in Bangkok from May 23 to June 3. Between 45 and 51 boxers will qualify from the Bangkok meet.

Nagesh Kukunoor disappoints in Bombay To Bangkok

Nagesh Kukunoor disappoints in Bombay To Bangkok

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Shreyas Talpade's new film is boring, with low production values, and an uninteresting view of Thailand.