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Top 10 places to visit in 2016

Top 10 places to visit in 2016

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

It's time you added these places to your bucket list.

Leicester's Thai owners vow to keep unlikely title-winners together

Leicester's Thai owners vow to keep unlikely title-winners together

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The owners of English soccer champions Leicester City say they will resist attempts by more glamorous rivals to lure away their title-winning players, after an unlikely triumph that has captured the imagination of fans worldwide. Duty-free magnate Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha became the first Thai owner of an English Premier League title-winning team on Monday night, when the only club capable of catching them, Tottenham Hotspur, were held to a 2-2 draw by Chelsea. Leicester's journey from 5,000-1 outsiders to English champions has captivated soccer lovers everywhere, but also prompted predictions that the team could be broken up in the off-season as bigger clubs look to poach their best players. "We are not the team that will sell players for money," said Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, the club's vice chairman and Vichai's son, in comments reported by Thai website Manager. "So, I can confirm that we will keep all major players with the team, such as Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez, N'Golo Kante or Kasper Schmeichel."

Coronavirus won't have too big an impact on Indian airlines' revenues

Coronavirus won't have too big an impact on Indian airlines' revenues

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet have suspended flights to China and Hong Kong.

Jet announces additional flights to Gulf, Southeast Asia

Jet announces additional flights to Gulf, Southeast Asia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The airline also plans to introduce a third daily direct flight from Mumbai to Bangkok during the winter schedule.

Want to romance the rains? Here's the perfect monsoon getaway

Want to romance the rains? Here's the perfect monsoon getaway

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

It's that time of the year when everything looks greener and prettier.

Thailand votes peacefully amid opposition boycott

Thailand votes peacefully amid opposition boycott

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Thailand voted on Sunday under heavy security in violence-plagued snap elections amid boycott calls from the opposition, which forced cancellation of polls in 45 constituencies across the politically polarised country.

Praneeth wins Thailand Grand Prix Gold title

Praneeth wins Thailand Grand Prix Gold title

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Indian shuttler B Sai Praneeth lifted his maiden Grand Prix gold title by posting a come-from-behind victory over Indonesian Jonatan Christie in the men's singles final of the a4 1,20,000 Thailand Open in Bangkok on Sunday.

6 stunning pictures from around the world

6 stunning pictures from around the world

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Here's what the world was up to...

Thailand siege: 3 journalists shot dead

Thailand siege: 3 journalists shot dead

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Gunbattles broke out between the Thailand military and protesters inside the Red Shirts rally base in central Bangkok on Wednesday morning.

Grounded Turkish Airlines plane leaves for Istanbul from Delhi

Grounded Turkish Airlines plane leaves for Istanbul from Delhi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The flight sought an emergency landing after its pilot was informed about warning about the presence of a bomb in the cargo hold.

IIFA 2018: Like the way the stars look? VOTE!

IIFA 2018: Like the way the stars look? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The green carpet has been rolled out, and everyone's looking good!

The missing pieces in Jet Air's revival plan

The missing pieces in Jet Air's revival plan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

After 18 months of closure, what really could be salvaged? And the answer sadly is, precious little, Patience, perseverance and plenty of moolah is the way forward even assuming intent is in place, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth crash out; Sai Praneeth enters quarters

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth crash out; Sai Praneeth enters quarters

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Saina squandered a game advantage to lose 21-16, 11-21, 14-21 against Takahashi

Thailand clamps night curfew in 23 provinces

Thailand clamps night curfew in 23 provinces

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Thailand clamped night time curfew in capital Bangkok and 23 other provinces as the Army stormed a barricaded protest camp of the Red Shirts, with the protesters setting fire to around 20 buildings, a TV station and the stock exchange in Bangkok.

Thailand temple blast: Foreign terror groups' role unlikely

Thailand temple blast: Foreign terror groups' role unlikely

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Thailand on Thursday said over 10 people were involved in carefully plotting the deadly attack at the Brahma temple Bangkok while ruling out involvement of global terror groups, even as it sought Interpol help in tracking down a foreign man suspected of planting explosives.

The truly odd, odd world we live in!

The truly odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Ten images that prove it's a wonderfully bizarre world.

NSA-level talks represent the greatest betrayal of national interest: Congress

NSA-level talks represent the greatest betrayal of national interest: Congress

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Criticising the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government's decision for holding a National Security Advisor-level meet between India and Pakistan in Bangkok, the Congress Party on Sunday said the government's series of flip flops since it came to power depicts less productive outcome from such a meet between the two neighbouring countries.

Sachin settles for silver at Asian youth boxing

Sachin settles for silver at Asian youth boxing

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

India thus finished the tournament with a silver and five bronze medals, gold eluding the country for a second successive edition.

Kingfisher to double international flights

Kingfisher to double international flights

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The UB Group-owned Kingfisher Airlines said on Wednesday the government had granted it traffic rights to operate on seven new international routes.

Myanmar: India's choices are limited

Myanmar: India's choices are limited

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

India cannot afford to adopt any coercive measures against the military even if it disapproves the military takeover, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Asean bloc invites India for RCEP dialogue in Bali next month

Asean bloc invites India for RCEP dialogue in Bali next month

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The Asean secretariat hopes the meet may be able to iron out existing wrinkles raised by India. Since there had been no significant progress on the matter over the past two years on most issues, New Delhi is yet to decide on the invite.

Japan, South Korea in Asia Cup semis

Japan, South Korea in Asia Cup semis

Rediff.com1 Nov 2009

Defending champions Japan thrashed Chinese Taipei 7-0 while twice title winners South Korea mauled Kazakhstan 15-0 at Queen Sikirt Sports Centre in Bangkok.

#WhereIsRahul? Twitter images set rumour mills abuzz

#WhereIsRahul? Twitter images set rumour mills abuzz

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The mystery of Rahul Gandhi's whereabouts seems to have been solved. Or maybe not.

Chinese foreign minister to visit India this month

Chinese foreign minister to visit India this month

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Sources said Wang is primarily visiting India to hold boundary talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

Modi's ambitious UDAN project gets a major boost

Modi's ambitious UDAN project gets a major boost

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

SpiceJet, IndiGo, Jet Airways, Alliance Air, and Turbo Aviation are among the operators that have bagged the routes in the third round.

REWIND: Best of the month -- April

REWIND: Best of the month -- April

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Here's a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by.

John Abraham to take on Batman, Superman

John Abraham to take on Batman, Superman

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The film has John Abraham doing actions stunts like never before.

Deepika strikes gold, Ankita wins silver in Asian Archery

Deepika strikes gold, Ankita wins silver in Asian Archery

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

India's Deepika Kumari and Anikita Bhakat won the gold and silver medals respectively in the women's individual recurve event of the 21st Asian Archery Championships in Bangkok on Thursday.

8 odd photos that you simply have to see

8 odd photos that you simply have to see

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

It's truly a wonderfully weird world around us. Want proof? Take a look.

Kingfisher launches 8 international flights

Kingfisher launches 8 international flights

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

At a time when airline across the world is hit due to slowdown and Air India is facing its worst-ever crisis, Kingfisher Airlines announced the launch of flights on eight international routes before the year-end.

Mourning Thailand asks to move World Cup qualifier

Mourning Thailand asks to move World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) is seeking to move the home World Cup qualifier against Australia on Nov. 15 out of the country amid mourning for the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

First look! And the new Miss Universe 2018 is...

First look! And the new Miss Universe 2018 is...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Miss Philippines Catriona Gray was crowned Miss Universe 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand.

In a first, a panel will decide on Vistara's flying rights

In a first, a panel will decide on Vistara's flying rights

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

An unprecedented decision to form a ministerial-level committee was driven by fears of witch-hunt by investigating agencies.

Big day for India as shooters, archers win medals

Big day for India as shooters, archers win medals

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Verma wins compound individual gold, opens tally for India.

Thailand Open: Sindhu enters final; Okuhara awaits

Thailand Open: Sindhu enters final; Okuhara awaits

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

P V Sindhu advanced into the women's singles final

Indian shooters gear up for Olympics with World Cup in Munich

Indian shooters gear up for Olympics with World Cup in Munich

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Former Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra will lead the 25-member Indian shooting contingent in the third leg of the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup (Rifle/Pistol), to be held in Munich from May 19 to 26. The Indian team comprises of 17 shooters and eight officials. But with the Rio Games less than three months away, all eyes will be on those shooters, who are selected to represent India at the Olympics. Apart from Abhinav, other Indian shooters in the World Cup team who will also be heading to Rio include the likes of Jitu Rai, Gagan Narang, Chain Singh, Apurvi Chandela and Ayonika Paul, Gurpreet Singh, P N Prakash and Heena Sidhu.

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'We did not know we would one day dominate nearly 70 per cent of the market.' 'Today, of 100 diamonds available for trade in Antwerp, 93 are cut and polished in India.' A fascinating excerpt from Shantanu Guha Ray's The Diamond Trail: How India Rose To Global Domination.

PHOTOS: The world seething with RAGE

PHOTOS: The world seething with RAGE

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Amazing photographs from across the world captured by ace Reuters photographers in the month of February

Pak reality TV contestant dies performing task

Pak reality TV contestant dies performing task

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Saad Khan was swimming across a lake in Bangkok with a 7 kg backpack, when he drowned.

India can learn from Thailand

India can learn from Thailand

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

A cameraman tells us how India can learn lessons in handling crisis.