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Gotabaya lands in Thailand after Singapore visa expires

Gotabaya lands in Thailand after Singapore visa expires

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Sri Lanka's ousted president Gotabaya Rajapaksa left Singapore for Thailand after his short-term visit pass expired on Thursday, according to a media report.

'Gukesh has summitted the highest peak'

'Gukesh has summitted the highest peak'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

The 18-year-old Gukesh claimed the title by beating China's Ding Liren in Singapore on Thursday.

Gukesh spends 28 per cent of Game 11 with eyes shut!

Gukesh spends 28 per cent of Game 11 with eyes shut!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

D Gukesh once again matched the defending champion, Ding Liren of China, during the ongoing 11th game of their FIDE World Chess Championship

IndiGo, Air India among 25 flights receive bomb threats

IndiGo, Air India among 25 flights receive bomb threats

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

So far this week, more than 90 flights have received bomb threats and most of them have turned out to be hoaxes.

Teen sensation Fonseca shines in Indian Wells debut

Teen sensation Fonseca shines in Indian Wells debut

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Fonseca cruised through the first set before Fearnley found his groove in the second to level the match on a windy day in the California desert.

7 flights get bomb threats, 19 hoax calls over 3 days

7 flights get bomb threats, 19 hoax calls over 3 days

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

As many as 19 flights have received bomb threats in three days and a Riyadh-bound IndiGo flight was diverted to Muscat due to the threat, according to officials.

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The Mission Olympic Cell is also considering higher incentives for retired Olympians and world-class players who want to take up coaching, in an effort to retain top talent within India.

Meet Gukesh's Soulmate

Meet Gukesh's Soulmate

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

'I know I'm pretty, but please do not touch me' in a reference to his growing fanbase, especially young lady admirers.'

Indian woman gets 16-week jail for assaulting domestic helper in Singapore

Indian woman gets 16-week jail for assaulting domestic helper in Singapore

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The victim, employed by Sharma's husband, started working in the family's condominium apartment near River Valley Road on January 20, 2021.

Singapore executes mentally disabled Indian-origin drug trafficker

Singapore executes mentally disabled Indian-origin drug trafficker

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The court dismissed the last-ditch appeal by his mother, saying Dharmalingam has been given "due process in accordance with the law".

World champ Gukesh becomes highest ranked Indian

World champ Gukesh becomes highest ranked Indian

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Norway's Magnus Carlsen continues to be the undisputed world No.1 with 2832.5 points, followed by United States' Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura (2802) and country-mate Fabiano Caruana (2798).

Kejriwal says Centre 'denied' him nod to visit Singapore

Kejriwal says Centre 'denied' him nod to visit Singapore

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

'It is wrong to hold the permission for attending the event. It is an opportunity to present the Delhi Model of governance at the World stage. It is against the national interest to stop a CM from visiting such a huge stage,' he wrote in a letter to Modi.

India objects to Singapore PM's remarks on lawmakers

India objects to Singapore PM's remarks on lawmakers

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

It is learnt that the issue was raised with the Singaporean high commissioner at the ministry of external affairs.

Mt Everest scenic area shut after Tibet earthquake

Mt Everest scenic area shut after Tibet earthquake

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

According to local authorities, the staff and tourists were in safe condition after the quake, which hit the region at 9:05 am Tuesday (Beijing Time).

China top import source for India during Apr-Oct 2024

China top import source for India during Apr-Oct 2024

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

China was India's top import source with $65.89 billion, a 9.8 per cent year-on-year increase, worth of inbound shipments during the April-October period of this fiscal, according to the commerce ministry data. Exports to China, however, dipped by 9.37 per cent to $8 billion. During the period, the US emerged as the top export destination for the country with outbound shipments increasing by 6.31 per cent to $47.24 billion.

How Will Trump's Tariff Threat Affect India?

How Will Trump's Tariff Threat Affect India?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Unless something changes, Mr Trump is a huge threat right now, which is perhaps not being recognised fully, cautions Debashis Basu.

Leclerc puts Ferrari on pole in Singapore

Leclerc puts Ferrari on pole in Singapore

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc secured pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday after a furious Max Verstappen was forced to abandon his fastest lap for fear of running out of fuel.

Leaders, Heed The 11-Year Rule!

Leaders, Heed The 11-Year Rule!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

There is a reason this 11 year phenomenon is a rule as much as it is an observation. It speaks to the nature of man and what humans are like, explains Aakar Patel.

Singapore Airlines confirms Vistara-Air India merger discussions

Singapore Airlines confirms Vistara-Air India merger discussions

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is engaged in confidential talks with Tata Sons for merging Vistara with Air India, the flagship carrier of the Republic of Singapore informed the stock exchange in the Southeast Asian nation on Thursday in a first acknowledgement of a possible integration of the two airlines. "In line with its multi-hub strategy, SIA is currently in confidential discussions with the Tatas to explore a potential transaction in relation to the securities of Vistara and Air India. "The discussions seek to deepen the existing partnership between SIA and Tatas and may include a potential integration of Vistara and Air India," SIA said in a notification to the Singapore stock exchange. SIA owns 49 per cent stake in Vistara and is among the four airlines run by Tata Group.

SEE: Gukesh returns to grand welcome in Chennai

SEE: Gukesh returns to grand welcome in Chennai

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Newly-crowned World chess champion D Gukesh returned to Chennai on Monday to an enthusiastic reception his fans.

'Sri Lanka's Relations With India At All-Time High'

'Sri Lanka's Relations With India At All-Time High'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'Granting the country's highest civilian honour to Prime Minister Modi was surprising as it indicated the government was going out of its way to have India as a close partner.'

Rajapaksa given entry on private visit, no asylum request: Singapore

Rajapaksa given entry on private visit, no asylum request: Singapore

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

A Saudi airlines flight -- SV 788 -- carrying Rajapaksa landed at the Singapore Changi International Airport shortly after 7 pm (local time).

Huge Ports Deal Sparks US-China Tensions

Huge Ports Deal Sparks US-China Tensions

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The $22.8 billion CK Hutchison ports deal intensifies geopolitical tensions between the US and China. Chinese media has already called it 'a betrayal of all Chinese people'. Shyam G Menon explains how the proposed sale will reshapes global trade infrastructure.

Gukesh shatters Kasparov's record to win Chess crown

Gukesh shatters Kasparov's record to win Chess crown

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

India's chess prodigy, D Gukesh, etched his name in history on Thursday by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion at just 18 years old.

Unbelievable! Lizard causes F1 practice chaos

Unbelievable! Lizard causes F1 practice chaos

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Drivers watched in amusement as the monitor lizard, a familiar sight in Singapore, reacted to the chase with a sudden burst of speed after sauntering onto the circuit shortly after the start of the daylight session.

HEX20 Elevates India With Nila Launch

HEX20 Elevates India With Nila Launch

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'The launch of Nila, our very first satellite was very emotional as well as nerve wracking. We tried to calm ourselves by cracking some poor jokes!'

'Even God can't...': Shivakumar's statement sparks row

'Even God can't...': Shivakumar's statement sparks row

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's statement that even God can't fix Bengaluru traffic in the next two or three years, has come under severe criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party, with leader of opposition R Ashoka on Friday demanding that the former step down and make way for someone more capable if he is unable to take responsibility and address the city's traffic issues.

Singapore to Oman: Lord Ganesha!

Singapore to Oman: Lord Ganesha!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

Security concerns plague women's sport

Security concerns plague women's sport

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'Although one-in-five women in the UK will experience stalking at some point in their lives, there are no scientific studies around the stalking of athletes.'

Congratulate Gukesh on becoming Youngest World Champ

Congratulate Gukesh on becoming Youngest World Champ

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Congratulate, D Gukesh, on his monumental achievement and for bringing immense pride to India!

F1: Perez wins in Singapore; Verstappen title celebrations on ice

F1: Perez wins in Singapore; Verstappen title celebrations on ice

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Red Bull's Sergio Perez scored his second win of the season in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc as title favourite Max Verstappen was forced to put his championship champagne on ice after finishing seventh.

And 2025 Begins!!!!

And 2025 Begins!!!!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Glimpses of New Year celebrations around the world.

Lakshya Sen sails into King Cup semis

Lakshya Sen sails into King Cup semis

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

India's Lakshya Sen came up with a spirited performance to overcome Hong Kong China's Angus Ng Ka Long in three games

Is 40-year-old Chhetri India's ONLY hope?

Is 40-year-old Chhetri India's ONLY hope?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Sunil Chhetri's return from international retirement at 40 highlights the lack of quality strikers in Indian football.

OpenAI Plans for India Data Center

OpenAI Plans for India Data Center

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'It may take some time for them to get down to the details, such as the location and capacity.'

Vistara to operate last flight under its brand on Nov 11

Vistara to operate last flight under its brand on Nov 11

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Vistara will operate the last flight under its brand on November 11 and the full-service carrier's operations will be unified with Air India from November 12. The government has given its nod for the foreign direct investment by Singapore Airlines as part of the Air India-Vistara merger. Vistara is a joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore Airlines.

Ding's blunder or Gukesh's genius? Anand responds

Ding's blunder or Gukesh's genius? Anand responds

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Indian Grandmaster Gukesh made history on Thursday, becoming the youngest-ever to win the world title defeating Liren in the 14th and final game of the championship in Singapore.

Vistara-Air India merger: How these two distinct brands will blend

Vistara-Air India merger: How these two distinct brands will blend

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

In about a fortnight, Vistara - known for its premium service - will take off on its final flight before merging into the legacy of Air India. Set for November 12, the merger has sparked discussions on how these two distinct brands will blend.

'Trump's Gaza-Ukraine Resolution to Benefit India'

'Trump's Gaza-Ukraine Resolution to Benefit India'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

'Geopolitical stability could remove the crude oil risk premium.'

Chess queen meets PM Modi

Chess queen meets PM Modi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

With her family in tow, Humpy met the PM and described it as a "once-in-a-lifetime privilege."