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Seen A Heart Shaped Lake?

Seen A Heart Shaped Lake?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

A lake in a shape of a heart surrounded by autumn-coloured trees outside Balashikha, Moscow.

PIX: An auto show at last!

PIX: An auto show at last!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

After a long delay, Thailand opened its twice-postponed Bangkok international motor show to the public as coronavirus restrictions eased, with nearly all attendees wearing masks and face shields.

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.

Ex-India captain Dilip Tirkey files nomination for HI president's post

Ex-India captain Dilip Tirkey files nomination for HI president's post

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Tirkey exuded confidence of coming out with flying colours in the upcoming polls.

BWF World Tour Finals: Prannoy virtually out of semis race

BWF World Tour Finals: Prannoy virtually out of semis race

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Prannoy will next face world number one and Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen on Friday.

The Gray Man Review

The Gray Man Review

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Gray Man is mindless fun, worth your monthly Netflix subscription, notes Aseem Chhabra.

China conducting military drills near Vietnam coast

China conducting military drills near Vietnam coast

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

The Bangkok Post reported that Beijing has warned ships to stay away from the region.

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.

India women's hockey midfielder Namita Toppo announces retirement

India women's hockey midfielder Namita Toppo announces retirement

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Toppo is a product of the Sports Hostel, Panposh, Rourkela. She first represented her state team in 2007 and her performances in domestic competitions saw her getting selected for U-18 Girls Asia Cup in Bangkok, Thailand in 2011 where India won a bronze medal. She was first selected to represent the senior national team in 2012 in the FIH Champions Challenge I in Dublin.

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.

Uber Cup: Sindhu loses as Korea thrash India

Uber Cup: Sindhu loses as Korea thrash India

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Indian men's team will face Chinese Taipei in group C of Thomas Cup Final later in the day.

OTT This Week: Badla, Bhoots, Sex...

OTT This Week: Badla, Bhoots, Sex...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Badla, bhoots and a barrage of detective dramas bombard the streaming platforms this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can see or skip.

Asian Cup TT: Manika upsets World No. 7, Sathiyan exits

Asian Cup TT: Manika upsets World No. 7, Sathiyan exits

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Manika will clash with world No. 23 Chen Szu Yu from Taipei in the quarter-finals on Friday.

The firefighter who catches snakes with his bare hands

The firefighter who catches snakes with his bare hands

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Thai firefighter Pinyo Pukpinyo is known as one of the most daring snake wranglers in Bangkok. The 50-year-old, a firefighter by day, has caught about 10,000 snakes during the 16 years he has performed this dangerous task.

BWF World Tour Finals: Fighting Prannoy loses opening group game

BWF World Tour Finals: Fighting Prannoy loses opening group game

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

'All the matches are going to be tough but I have to shrug it off and get ready for tomorrow's match.'

Thomas Cup champs Satwik-Chirag pull out of Thailand Open

Thomas Cup champs Satwik-Chirag pull out of Thailand Open

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Tokyo Olympian B Sai Praneeth will lock horns with Japan's Koki Watanabe, while Sourabh Verma faces France's Toma Junior Popov.

Ex-Lanka Prez gets govt bungalow, special security on return

Ex-Lanka Prez gets govt bungalow, special security on return

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The ex-president returned to Sri Lanka on a Singapore Airlines flight.

Thai Massage Review: Mixed Bag

Thai Massage Review: Mixed Bag

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Gajraj Rao sparkles in a muddled coming-of-age drama, notes Mayur Sanap. Thai Massage Review

SEE: Thomas Cup win in pictures!

SEE: Thomas Cup win in pictures!

Rediff.com15 May 2022

In what was India's first-ever appearance in the tournament finale, they defeated the record 14-time champions Indonesia 3-0 at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand to lift the Thomas Cup 2022 title.

Thomas-Uber Cup: Indian men qualify for knock-outs

Thomas-Uber Cup: Indian men qualify for knock-outs

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The Indian men's team is searching for its maiden medal at the tournament. No Indian men's team has ever reached the semi-finals of the Thomas Cup.

Olympic torch lands in Bangkok

Olympic torch lands in Bangkok

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

The Olympic torch landed amid tight security on Friday in the Thai capital, the latest leg of its world tour, with police saying they are ready to stop any attempt by anti-China activists to put out the flame. Thai Olympic chief General Yuthasak Sasiprapa said short-cuts and alternative torch relay routes have been made ready in case of any "unexpected incidents".

Indian shuttlers in Thailand to start training, get access to physio

Indian shuttlers in Thailand to start training, get access to physio

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The Indian team, comprising Olympic hopefuls PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal and B Sai Praneeth, have been allotted training timings. The players also had their first gym session in the afternoon.

'Extremely difficult' phase after what China did on border: Jaishankar

'Extremely difficult' phase after what China did on border: Jaishankar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

We very much hope that wisdom dawns on the Chinese side, Jaishankar said in Bangkok.

'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.'

Warne state memorial to be held at MCG on March 30

Warne state memorial to be held at MCG on March 30

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

A state memorial service for cricketing great Shane Warne will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the evening of March 30.

Can India upset mighty Indonesia in Thomas Cup final?

Can India upset mighty Indonesia in Thomas Cup final?

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Brimming with confidence, India will again look to punch above their weight when they run into 14-time winners Indonesia in the final of Thomas Cup in Bangkok on Sunday, seeking to create history one more time.

Historic! India down Denmark to enter maiden Thomas Cup final

Historic! India down Denmark to enter maiden Thomas Cup final

Rediff.com14 May 2022

India has entered the final of the Thomas Cup for the first time since the tournament began 73 years back.

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.

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.

COVID testing: Indian badminton player shares picture of bleeding nose

COVID testing: Indian badminton player shares picture of bleeding nose

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Kidambi Srikanth's experience at the Thailand tour has been far from pleasant

PIX: Sex industry resumes in the new normal

PIX: Sex industry resumes in the new normal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Sex workers around the world are the hardest hit in these times of social distancing.

Arpita Mukherjee: Mysterious rise of small-time actor to TMC minister's aide

Arpita Mukherjee: Mysterious rise of small-time actor to TMC minister's aide

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Since the purported seizure on Friday night, social media has gone abuzz with gossip about her alleged relationship with the senior Trinamool Congress leader.

Coronavirus Impact: Indian archery team pulls out of Asia Cup

Coronavirus Impact: Indian archery team pulls out of Asia Cup

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

India were to send a second-string team for the tournament and all the tickets and booking arrangements had been done. The decision to pull out was taken after getting the Sports Authority of India advisory on Wednesday evening.

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.

Harley back in saddle: Rides with Hero for 'most affordable' bike

Harley back in saddle: Rides with Hero for 'most affordable' bike

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Two years after it hitched a ride with Hero MotoCorp (Hero), Harley-Davidson (Harley) and the Pawan Munjal-led firm are gearing up to ride into the middleweight (midweight) motorcycle segment (350-850cc) in the world's largest two-wheeler market.

Nikhil Chopra: From commentator to caddie

Nikhil Chopra: From commentator to caddie

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Nikhil did commentary duty for a match in Australia before coming to Bangkok. He will return to Australia at the end of this week after his son's event on Sunday.

Sindhu storms into Thailand Open semis

Sindhu storms into Thailand Open semis

Rediff.com20 May 2022

PV Sindhu eked out a three-game win over world number 1 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan

Gasquet wins all-French final in Bangkok

Gasquet wins all-French final in Bangkok

Rediff.com30 Sep 2012

Richard Gasquet won his first ATP title in more than two years when he continued his domination of Gilles Simon by swatting aside his French compatriot 6-2, 6-1 to claim the Thailand Open on Sunday.

PM hails Thomas Cup triumph, invites shuttlers to his residence

PM hails Thomas Cup triumph, invites shuttlers to his residence

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Indian badminton team created history on Sunday as they lifted the Thomas Cup trophy for the very first time.

2022 Sports recap: Highs, lows and everything in between

2022 Sports recap: Highs, lows and everything in between

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

In hockey, the women's team continued its inspiring run with a silver medal at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.