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Good To Be Home Before War Resumes

Good To Be Home Before War Resumes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Many hostages abducted by Hamas on October 7 and Palestinians in Israeli prisons were released during the hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel during the temporary truce that ended on Wednesday night.

Move over, Bangkok! This is Thailand's latest hotspot

Move over, Bangkok! This is Thailand's latest hotspot

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Mridula Dwivedi visited Krabi in Thailand and came back feeling blessed! :-) Here's why!

'Jr Mehmood was a superstar'

'Jr Mehmood was a superstar'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'In 110 years of Indian films' history, there is no superstar child artist like him till date.'

Row after Maharashtra CM funds dancers' Bangkok visit from relief fund

Row after Maharashtra CM funds dancers' Bangkok visit from relief fund

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

The sanction of Rs 8 lakh from Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund for a dance troupe's visit to Thailand has sparked a row with the opposition questioning the BJP-led government's "priorities" at a time when the state is reeling under severe drought.

Pay taxi fare by credit card in Bangkok

Pay taxi fare by credit card in Bangkok

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

Taxi passengers in Bangkok will soon be able to pay their fares with a credit card, making Thailand the first country in South East Asia to use the integrated system that comprises an automatic controller, handheld card reader, printer, meter and dis

Toor defends Asian Athletics title but....

Toor defends Asian Athletics title but....

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Tajinderpal Singh Toor stamped his authority in the continental circuit by defending his Asian Athletics Championships title before limping out of the competition

China win Asian Games' first esports gold medal

China win Asian Games' first esports gold medal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Thailand claimed the first esports medal awarded at the Asian Games on Tuesday, winning a bronze in a playoff against Vietnam in a mobile phone game.

Unranked Kiran George shocks World No 26, enters Thailand Open QF

Unranked Kiran George shocks World No 26, enters Thailand Open QF

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

India's Kiran Geroge moves to quarters, Ashmita bows out of Thailand Open

London, Paris, Bangkok: 30% cheaper fares woo fliers

London, Paris, Bangkok: 30% cheaper fares woo fliers

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The travel period for which the discount is being offered ends on April 30 next year.

An Unusual Way To Get Rid Of Bad Luck

An Unusual Way To Get Rid Of Bad Luck

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Devotees lie inside coffins to get rid of bad luck and to reborn again for a fresh start in the New Year at a temple in Nonthaburi on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand.

Swedish national held for molesting IndiGo crew member

Swedish national held for molesting IndiGo crew member

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Westberg is the eighth airline passenger arrested in India in the past three months for alleged unruly behaviour.

'I want to go in front of Ram Lalla and get blessings'

'I want to go in front of Ram Lalla and get blessings'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

'Everyone is so excited. There is a lot of excitement everywhere. This was a long time desire of many people.'

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.

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'

Jena's visa issues: Neeraj Chopra urges MEA to intervene

Jena's visa issues: Neeraj Chopra urges MEA to intervene

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Jena is a promising javelin thrower, with a world ranking of 33. He threw his personal best of 84.38 m on July 28, 2023, in Sri Lanka at the 101st Sri Lankan Championships. It was a gold medal-winning throw.

Indian power couple Deepika-Atanu hits reset button

Indian power couple Deepika-Atanu hits reset button

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

In pursuit of an elusive Olympic medal for India in archery, power couple Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das have left their 11-month-old daughter behind to find lost form and hone their skills under the legendary coach Kim Hyung-Tak, at a South Korean countryside.

Rajkummar-Patralekhaa's Jungle Safari

Rajkummar-Patralekhaa's Jungle Safari

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Kartik takes a taxi in Kolkata... Karishma ends her time in Kashmir... Hina makes memories in the Maldives...

ISSF Worlds: Rajeshwari earns India's seventh Olympic quota

ISSF Worlds: Rajeshwari earns India's seventh Olympic quota

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Rajeshwari Kumari showed why she is among the best in the country when she earned a seventh 2024 Paris Olympic quota place by finishing fifth in the ISSF World Championship in Baku.

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.

Archery Worlds PIX: India women shock champions Colombia

Archery Worlds PIX: India women shock champions Colombia

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Parneet Kaur and Aditi Swami stunned defending champions Colombia 220-216 to enter the final of the Archery World Championships

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.

Asian Athletics Meet: India finish 3rd with 27 medals

Asian Athletics Meet: India finish 3rd with 27 medals

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Unheralded Abha Khatua equalled the women's shot put national record of 18.06m while winning silver in a surprise performance.

'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.'

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Havelock should be your destination for 2024. It is love at every sight!

Lankan Prez calls Rajapaksa to facilitate his return: Report

Lankan Prez calls Rajapaksa to facilitate his return: Report

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Rajapaksa fled the country and resigned last month in the face of a popular uprising against his government for mismanaging the island nation's economy.

Asiad: Gold for men's trap team; Kynan bags individual bronze

Asiad: Gold for men's trap team; Kynan bags individual bronze

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Meanwhile, the Indian women's team totalled 337 to take home the silver medal behind China's Qingnian Li, Cuicui Wu and Xinqiu Zhang, who combined to shoot a world and games record score of 357 to finish on top of the podium.

Classy, Fab Nehha Pendse

Classy, Fab Nehha Pendse

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

On the hunt for new ways to incorporate colour delicately into your wardrobe? Look no further!

Manika creates history at Asian Cup TT

Manika creates history at Asian Cup TT

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

In the semi-finals, Manika will meet the winner of the match between Korea's Jeon Jihee and Japan's Mima Ito.

'They are victims of systematic human trafficking'

'They are victims of systematic human trafficking'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

'We have interesting leads on the agents. The roles of agents in this entire operation, who were doing what.'

1970 Asian Games medallist Kenneth Powell passes away

1970 Asian Games medallist Kenneth Powell passes away

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Powell rose to claim the sprint double in the inaugural National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Allahabad in February 1963, winning the 100m race in 10.8 seconds and the 200m in 22.0 seconds.

Did Sara-Ananya Date the Same Man?

Did Sara-Ananya Date the Same Man?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Kara Johar goes down memory lane and spilled the beans on his infamous rifts with Kareena Kapoor and Kajol.

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.

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.

United States awarded hosting rights for expanded Club World Cup

United States awarded hosting rights for expanded Club World Cup

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The first edition of FIFA's new 32-team Club World Cup will be held in the United States in 2025, world soccer's governing body said on Friday.

World Athletics: Toor, Shankar's withdrawal leaves void

World Athletics: Toor, Shankar's withdrawal leaves void

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Tejaswin will however focus on Asian Games 2023, which will be held from Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8.

Thailand Open: Lakshya goes down fighting

Thailand Open: Lakshya goes down fighting

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Lakshya Sen lost a tough three-game men's singles semifinal against Thailand's second seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn at the Thailand Open in Bangkok.

Asian Athletics: India's gold tally reaches five!

Asian Athletics: India's gold tally reaches five!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Parul Chaudhary won her maiden 3000m steeplechase title in a major international event to swell India's gold tally to five

Singh to continue as acting head of Olympic Council of Asia

Singh to continue as acting head of Olympic Council of Asia

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Earlier this week, the IOC banned Kuwait's Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah for three years, saying he had an "undeniable impact" on this month's OCA elections in which his brother Sheikh Talal Fahad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was appointed president.

Rajapaksa applies for Green Card to settle in US: Report

Rajapaksa applies for Green Card to settle in US: Report

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The 73-year-old former President who is presently in a hotel in Bangkok along with his wife will return to Sri Lanka on August 25, cancelling his initial plan to remain in Thailand at least till November, the report said.

Mouni's 'Crazy Night'

Mouni's 'Crazy Night'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

'Crazy nights with the perfect dress make the best memories'.