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Museums, churches, malls: Unusual vaccination venues

Museums, churches, malls: Unusual vaccination venues

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine is underway across the world. To provide a convenient and safe place for people to receive COVID-19 vaccines, countries around the world transform shopping malls, churches, airports, subway stations and museums to vaccination centers. Some also offer vaccination services on the river and mountain.

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.

Shuttler Prannoy recalls 'bubble struggle' in Thailand

Shuttler Prannoy recalls 'bubble struggle' in Thailand

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Prannoy said a psychologist could have helped him deal with it better and hoped there will be a structure in place to assist the players in the times to come.

Race to eat Thailand's biggest burger

Race to eat Thailand's biggest burger

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Then this burger is meant for you. Here's Chris Steaks and Burgers' biggest meal -- a near 6 kg patty covered in fried onion rings, bacon and mayonnaise.

Javelin thrower Rohit fails dope test, to be stripped off Asian youth medal

Javelin thrower Rohit fails dope test, to be stripped off Asian youth medal

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Young javelin thrower Rohit Yadav is set to be stripped of the silver medal that he won at the Asian Youth Athletics championship after he tested positive for a banned substance.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Eight images that prove we live in a truly bizarre world.

Ramkumar rallies to enter final of Eckental Challenger

Ramkumar rallies to enter final of Eckental Challenger

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

India's Ramkumar Ramanathan fought back from a set down to beat Germany's Marvin Moller 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 and enter the final of the Eckental Challenger tennis tournament, in Eckental, Germany, on Saturday.

PIX: Check out Daisy Shah's new friends

PIX: Check out Daisy Shah's new friends

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Daisy Shah makes some feathered friends.

AAI suspension overshadows archers' stellar 2019 show

AAI suspension overshadows archers' stellar 2019 show

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Suspension, internal mudslinging and factionalism overshadowed some stellar performances by Indian archers as the sport went from bad to worse with just a few months left for Tokyo Olympics in an eventful 2019. The biggest blow to Indian archery came in August when World Archery suspended the national federation after two warring groups conducted parallel elections in Delhi and Chandigarh in a clear defiance of the international body's guidelines.

PHOTOS: This is the world's biggest water fight

PHOTOS: This is the world's biggest water fight

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Over the years though the ritual has evolved into the massive water fight that dominates streets all over the country.

Olympic medallist Boe to work with Chirag-Satwik

Olympic medallist Boe to work with Chirag-Satwik

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Boe will also help other doubles team under the TOPS -- mixed doubles pair of Satwik and Ashwini Ponnappa and women's doubles duo of Ashwini and Sikki Reddy.

Photos: In the land of temples and markets

Photos: In the land of temples and markets

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Mridula Dwivedi, who recently visited Thailan and Cambodia, sent us these pics.

Thailand Open: PV Sindhu makes first-round exit

Thailand Open: PV Sindhu makes first-round exit

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

PV Sindhu crashed out of the ongoing Thailand Open in the opening round

5 ways to protect yourself from deadly coronavirus

5 ways to protect yourself from deadly coronavirus

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The virus that has so far killed 170 people and affected at least over 7,000 others in China is a novel strain not seen before. WHO's standard recommendations for the general public to reduce exposure to and transmission of a range of illnesses are listed here.

English champions Leicester visit Thai king's palace

English champions Leicester visit Thai king's palace

Rediff.com19 May 2016

English Premier League champions Leicester City paid a visit to Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace on Thursday and signed a well-wishing book for the country's revered monarch King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth advance, Kashyap retires midway

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth advance, Kashyap retires midway

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Kashyap, a Commonwealth Games champion, was trailing 8-14 in the third game when he chose to retire after pulling his calf muscle.

CII explains how keeping out of RCEP will 'harm' India

CII explains how keeping out of RCEP will 'harm' India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

According to the industry body, the 16-member RCEP has the potential to become one of the largest and economically dynamic trading blocs of the world, even bigger than the European Union.

Ramkumar storms into Eckental Challenger semis

Ramkumar storms into Eckental Challenger semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

India's Ramkumar Ramanathan stormed into the singles semi-finals of the Eckental Challenger with a ruthless win over fourth seed Evgeny Donskoy, in Eckental, Germany, on Friday.

Dingko Singh airlifted to Delhi for cancer treatment

Dingko Singh airlifted to Delhi for cancer treatment

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Asian Games gold-winning boxer Dingko Singh was on Saturday airlifted from Imphal to New Delhi for his cancer treatment. Dingko's transfer to Delhi by a SpiceJet air ambulance was facilitated by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) after he missed a scheduled radiation therapy session due to the ongoing coronavirus-forced national lockdown.

All Indians in Thailand are safe: Envoy

All Indians in Thailand are safe: Envoy

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

"All the Indians in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand are safe. We have not received reports of any untoward incident so far. We advise people to continue to watch the situation continuously," Indian Ambassador to Thailand Anil Wadhwa said.

Sindhu, Srikanth start well at Thailand Open

Sindhu, Srikanth start well at Thailand Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

P V Sindhu beat world No.12 Busanan 21-17, 21-13 in the women's singles opener, while Kidambi Srikanth demolished Sitthikom Thammasin 21-11, 21-11 in 37 minutes in the men's singles.

Ranbir begins promoting Sanju

Ranbir begins promoting Sanju

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

A day in an actor's life.

Kashmir discussion only with Pak: India after Trump's offer

Kashmir discussion only with Pak: India after Trump's offer

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Last month, President Trump offered to be the "mediator" between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue when he met Prime Minister Imran Khan for the first time at the White House.

India advises nationals in Thailand to take precautions

India advises nationals in Thailand to take precautions

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Amid mounting anti-government protests, the Indian Embassy in Thailand has advised Indian resident nationals and tourists to take precautions for their safety ahead of the elections on February 2.

PHOTOS: Thailand floods toll reaches 506; chaos continues

PHOTOS: Thailand floods toll reaches 506; chaos continues

Rediff.com6 Nov 2011

The death toll from Thailand's worst flooding in decades reached 506 on Sunday, as flood waters threatened to inundate more areas in downtown Bangkok, the interior ministry said.

Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ship cancelled

Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ship cancelled

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The 2020 international calendar concluded with the three tournaments in the Asia leg which was conducted in Bangkok in successive weeks.

'The main hero is the plane, I am the second lead'

'The main hero is the plane, I am the second lead'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

'There are only two religions in this country: Films and cricket.' 'These two religions will unite all religions.' 'And that only happens in a cinema hall.'

Thai opposition protesters hold march, prepare for shutdown

Thai opposition protesters hold march, prepare for shutdown

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Thousands of Thai anti-government protesters marched through Bangkok on Sunday to demand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's resignation and garner support for a planned "siege" of the capital to foil snap polls next month.

Asian Archery Championships: Deepika, Atanu Das bag bronze

Asian Archery Championships: Deepika, Atanu Das bag bronze

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das on Monday won a bronze medal in the mixed team recurve at the Asian Archery Championships.

Asian GP to test archers: Archery coach

Asian GP to test archers: Archery coach

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

National archery coach Limba Ram feels that the Asian Grand Prix beginning Tuesday in Bangkok will provide an ideal platform to test the Indian archers ahead of the all important Olympic qualifiers.

Sooryavanshi Review

Sooryavanshi Review

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Sooryavanshi works, and how, exclaims Joginder Tuteja.

A Supernova called Dingko

A Supernova called Dingko

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Indian boxing got the first glimpse of Dingko's talent at the 1989 sub-junior nationals in Ambala where he became a champion as a 10-year-old.

'Thomas Cup Win Shows India Is A Great Badminton Nation'

'Thomas Cup Win Shows India Is A Great Badminton Nation'

Rediff.com24 May 2022

'You can't just have one single player who is individually doing well and be able to win the World Championship or the Olympics.' 'In the Thomas Cup, you need a group of players performing at the same time at their highest level.' 'So that shows how difficult it is, and what a great achievement that is for a country like India to be able to win it.'

Thailand tops the chart for Indian travellers!

Thailand tops the chart for Indian travellers!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

The recent Hotel Price Index report by Hotels.com showed that three Thailand cities -- Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya -- are in the top 10 destinations explored by Indian travellers in the last two years.

How India Inc is going all out to help tackle oxygen shortage

How India Inc is going all out to help tackle oxygen shortage

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The Tatas, L&T and Bharat Forge expressed interest in building pressure swing adsorption oxygen plants at hospital sites, while IOC and RIL are pitching in with both oxygen and cryogenic tankers needed for its transportation.

Men over 30 outdoing women with selfies: study

Men over 30 outdoing women with selfies: study

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

An analysis of 3,840 Instagram photos from New York, London, Berlin, Moscow, Bangkok and Sao Paulo - 640 for each city -- found that just four per cent of then were actually selfies.

IndiGo to touch down on international destinations

IndiGo to touch down on international destinations

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Daily flights to Bangkok and Dubai from Mumbai will start from October 2.

These images will make you forget your COVID-19 worries

These images will make you forget your COVID-19 worries

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

As you are stuck at home owing to the coronavirus outbreak, here are eight images that will bring a smile on your face -- even if it's just for a while!

Mahabharat's 'Bheem' Sobti made Indian sports history

Mahabharat's 'Bheem' Sobti made Indian sports history

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Playing the character of Bheem in the blockbuster TV series Mahabharat made him a household name but much before that, Praveen Kumar Sobti was an athlete par excellence and remains India's first and only hammer throw medal winner at the Commonwealth Games.

Mumbai among top 10 tourist destinations in APAC

Mumbai among top 10 tourist destinations in APAC

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Bangkok is the top spot in Asia/Pacific's top 10 destinations in terms of international overnight visitor.