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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.

Thailand look to host F1 race in 2015

Thailand look to host F1 race in 2015

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Thailand expects to host a floodlit Formula One Grand Prix in Bangkok in 2015 after plans were pushed back a year, the governor of the national sports authority said on Friday.

Boxing: Bernard is out; Call on Dmitry's future will be taken: BFI after Olympic Qualifier debacle

Boxing: Bernard is out; Call on Dmitry's future will be taken: BFI after Olympic Qualifier debacle

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

India's dismal performance in the recent Olympic Qualifiers for boxing has triggered a coaching crisis just four months before the Paris Games as High Performance Director Bernard Dunne has stepped down while foreign coach Dmitry Dmitruk is likely to be shown the exit door very soon.

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The deadly coronavirus has forced us to adopt new ways of life.

Olympic champs rally behind Anita Sheoran in WFI showdown

Olympic champs rally behind Anita Sheoran in WFI showdown

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Sheoran, it is learnt, has the backing of the six wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, who led the protests against Brij Bhushan at Jantar Mantar.

Now, a terrorism insurance policy

Now, a terrorism insurance policy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

An insurance company in Thailand has introduced terrorism coverage for individuals amidst concerns that escalating violence in the country's south may spill over to other areas.

AIDS drug: US group attacks Cipla

AIDS drug: US group attacks Cipla

Rediff.com12 Jul 2004

Thai protesters shutdown Bangkok to force PM's resignation

Thai protesters shutdown Bangkok to force PM's resignation

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Thousands of anti-government protesters on Monday sealed off parts of Thailand's congested capital Bangkok as part of an intensified campaign to force embattled Premier Yingluck Shinawatra to step down.

AFC Cup: Odisha FC down Mohun Bagan in goal fest

AFC Cup: Odisha FC down Mohun Bagan in goal fest

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

AFC Cup tie moved to neutral venue after Australia denies Myanmar club visas

14 killed in serial blasts in Thailand

14 killed in serial blasts in Thailand

Rediff.com1 Apr 2012

At least 14 people were killed and nearly 500 others wounded in a series of blasts in Thailand's insurgency-hit southern city of Yala, in the most deadly co-ordinated attacks in years in the country.

Tatas eye Indonesia for new Nano plant

Tatas eye Indonesia for new Nano plant

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Shelving its expansion plans in Thailand and opting for fast-growing Indonesia, India's Tata Motors is in talks with a leading Indonesian automobile company to produce its popular no-frills Nano car.

Over 100 killed during Songkran festival celebration in Thailand

Over 100 killed during Songkran festival celebration in Thailand

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

Over 100 people were killed and 893 injured in hundreds of accidents during the first two days of the Songkran festival that Thai people celebrate to welcome the arrival of spring.

The Indian contesting Thai elections!

The Indian contesting Thai elections!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'It's a dream, but will I give it up? No bloody way,' Umesh Pandey, the former Bangkok Post editor turned Opposition candidate, tells Rahul Jacob.

Mandatory RT-PCR tests for passengers from China, 4 other nations

Mandatory RT-PCR tests for passengers from China, 4 other nations

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Any passenger from these countries found symptomatic or testing positive for coronavirus would be quarantined, Mandaviya said.

Airfares Zoom For Diwali Week!

Airfares Zoom For Diwali Week!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

During the Diwali week (November 10-16), airfares on major routes across the country have surged by up to 44 per cent.

'The level of isolation in North Korea was amazing'

'The level of isolation in North Korea was amazing'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'In 1984, Pyongyang just had one hotel and one could not move out without an official escort.' 'India was the only country with an embassy, apart from the socialist countries.'

Parliament breach: 6th accused held, had destroyed evidence

Parliament breach: 6th accused held, had destroyed evidence

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

A sixth arrest has been made in the Parliament security breach case -- Mahesh Kumawat from Rajasthan's Nagaur who was allegedly in contact with the other accused for the last two years for hatching the conspiracy and had destroyed their mobile phones to get rid of the evidence, police said on Saturday.

PIX: Manchester United trounce Liverpool 4-0 on tour

PIX: Manchester United trounce Liverpool 4-0 on tour

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Manchester United got their pre-season off to a flying start with a 4-0 rout of rivals Liverpool in Thailand on Tuesday, giving new manager Erik ten Hag a big boost in his first match in charge.

Thailand wants to expand rail network to link India, China

Thailand wants to expand rail network to link India, China

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The chief of the junta's National Council for Peace and Order General Prayuth Chan-ocha has said the NCPO's working plan includes initiatives to repair existing one-metre wide tracks and construct new 1.435 metre wide tracks in parallel.

Asian Games: India win Hockey gold, qualify for Paris Olympics

Asian Games: India win Hockey gold, qualify for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

India's other gold medals came in 1966 and 1998, both times in Bangkok.

RCEP a done deal, but signing put off to Feb: Sources

RCEP a done deal, but signing put off to Feb: Sources

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Sources said China was forcefully pushing for inking the deal during the RCEP summit later in the day, which was seen as an attempt to counter-balance the impact of its lingering trade war with the US as well as to project the region's economic might to the West.

India holds out at final RCEP talks, all eyes on Modi

India holds out at final RCEP talks, all eyes on Modi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The agenda prepared by ministers will be discussed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other RCEP leaders in Nonthaburi, a city north of Bangkok, on November 4, the official deadline to close talks.

Thai anti-coup protesters defy junta ban

Thai anti-coup protesters defy junta ban

Rediff.com25 May 2014

Defying the military's warning against anti-coup protests, hundreds of Thais on Sunday marched across the tense capital Bangkok shouting "get out, get out" and confronted soldiers as the junta firmed up control and demoted three key state officials of the ousted regime.

Asian Athletics C'ship: Jyothi scripts history as India bag three gold medals

Asian Athletics C'ship: Jyothi scripts history as India bag three gold medals

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Jyothi Yarraji opened India's gold medal account in the Asian Athletics Championships

India to post financial sleuths in 4 countries

India to post financial sleuths in 4 countries

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, the lead agency to check customs frauds and smuggling, has decided to post officers at India's Mission in New York (US), Singapore, Brussels (Belgium) and in Nepal's Birgunj.

You are my new hero: Gavaskar tells Lakshya Sen

You are my new hero: Gavaskar tells Lakshya Sen

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Badminton and cricket are two of his favourite sports. He was here with us for about an hour, Vimal Kumar said.

IndiGo, Vistara flights too hit by aircraft malfunction

IndiGo, Vistara flights too hit by aircraft malfunction

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

As SpiceJet faces heat from the aviation regulator DGCA for multiple flight incidents in the last few weeks, malfunction cases involving planes of IndiGo and Vistara came to light on Wednesday.

Khalistani terrorist with Rs 5 lakh bounty arrested from Delhi airport

Khalistani terrorist with Rs 5 lakh bounty arrested from Delhi airport

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a most-wanted terrorist, carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakhs, from the Delhi airport three years after he was declared an absconder and the Interpol issued a red corner notice against him.

Alt News parent firm Pravda Media received Rs 2L from abroad: Police

Alt News parent firm Pravda Media received Rs 2L from abroad: Police

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

A total of Rs 2,31,933 was received by Pravda Media through these transactions, it added.

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Aung San Suu Kyi gets 4-yr jail, faces 100-yr prison sentence

Aung San Suu Kyi gets 4-yr jail, faces 100-yr prison sentence

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Suu Kyi, 76, faces charges including incitement, violation of Covid-19 protocols and violation of the Official Secrets Act, which add up to combined maximum sentences of more than 100 years.

Sonam Stuns At Dior Night of Sequins

Sonam Stuns At Dior Night of Sequins

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Glimpses from the Christian Dior Womenswear Fall 2023 show which took place at the Gateway of India, Mumbai.

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Domestically, Indians are exploring popular beach destinations, the hills of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and the North-Eastern region as well.

Thai Premier Yingluck breaks down in tears

Thai Premier Yingluck breaks down in tears

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Thailand's embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who dissolved parliament and called for a snap poll by February 2, on Tuesday broke down in tears insisting that she will not resign ahead of the elections, as a defiant anti-government leader gave her 24 hours deadline to quit.

Pix: Akshay's daredevil stunts for Sooryavanshi!

Pix: Akshay's daredevil stunts for Sooryavanshi!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Dangerous stunts performed on the sets of Sooryavanshi.

Saina-Kashyap ready to conquer Thailand

Saina-Kashyap ready to conquer Thailand

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu is set to fly out of London on Sunday -- she will reach Bangkok via Doha.

Club suspends Thai Bodin for on-court punch-up

Club suspends Thai Bodin for on-court punch-up

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Thai shuttler Bodin Issara has been suspended by his club Granular until the end of the year for his on-court punch-up with former doubles partner Maneepong Jongjit during Sunday's Canada Open final, local media reported on Saturday.

'Centre can't abdicate its responsibility'

'Centre can't abdicate its responsibility'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'The Centre and state need to take a unified approach and take concerted action before this matter assumes menacing proportions because unemployment, the drug trade and the levels of frustration among the youth make them vulnerable to any maverick who promises something better.'

Airline Staff Are NOT Your Servants!

Airline Staff Are NOT Your Servants!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Talk to any member of the cabin crew on any Indian airline and you will hear the worst horror stories. Almost always, the targets of abuse in the air are female staff members who are called 'servants' or worse, points out Vir Sanghvi.

Garima Arora: First Indian woman to win a Michelin star

Garima Arora: First Indian woman to win a Michelin star

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The Bangkok-based chef's never-give-up attitude combined with passion for cooking has paid off.