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The Thai charmer who made a fortune and won soccer's biggest league

The Thai charmer who made a fortune and won soccer's biggest league

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

It was just outside the stadium that Vichai crashed in the helicopter he used to take off from the pitch and fly back to London after games.

Fresh hope for suspended Archery Association of India

Fresh hope for suspended Archery Association of India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The World Archery on Friday wrote to the Indian Olympic Association, stating the Archery Association of India suspension might be lifted by the end of this month if a clear roadmap is established.

Modi favours expansion of ties between India, ASEAN

Modi favours expansion of ties between India, ASEAN

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The prime minister also welcomed convergence of views between India and ASEAN for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

With coronavirus going strong, aviation cos feel the heat

With coronavirus going strong, aviation cos feel the heat

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Reduction in fuel price was supposed to bring back good luck for Indian airlines. But with the global spread of coronavirus, airlines are being forced to rejig their network, cut flights, and delay launches.

Wedding in Jaipur? So b-o-r-i-n-g!

Wedding in Jaipur? So b-o-r-i-n-g!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

'My wife and I have wiped out our savings booking tickets to places we've been invited for the nuptials of everyone from friends' children to those of acquaintances,' says Kishore Singh.

Fly Kolkata-Singapore for Rs 4,000

Fly Kolkata-Singapore for Rs 4,000

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

Singapore Airlines offers special fares from Kolkata.

How Mike Pompeo has rattled China's Communist leaders

How Mike Pompeo has rattled China's Communist leaders

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Such criticism by China of a foreign government official, particularly of a major power like the US, is very unusual. It is clear that China will come under increasing pressure certainly till the US presidential elections are held, observes former senior RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

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.

Shastri is living in a fool's world: Ganguly hits back

Shastri is living in a fool's world: Ganguly hits back

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has hit back at Ravi Shastri saying the former team director of India has made it 'very personal' and he was hurt by Shastri's 'immature comments'. Shastri had earlier said that Ganguly should 'take his job seriously' after the latter was absent at the time of his interview for the post of India's head coach.

Sanjay Dutt's 10 UNDERRATED Performances

Sanjay Dutt's 10 UNDERRATED Performances

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

As the 'Deadly Dutt' turns senior citizen, Sukanya Verma looks back at 10 of his most underrated performances.

CPI-M leader Surjeet's condition improves

CPI-M leader Surjeet's condition improves

Rediff.com30 Apr 2005

However, the leader will remain in the hospital for observation for another day or so, the sources said.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

From Rafael Nadal's reclaim to World No 1 spot to Serena Williams winning her 10th title of the year. From Tiger Woods heroics in the Presidents Cup to Muay Thai action, Rediff.com has got it all snapped right here.

PM's Thai visit to elevate ties into strategic partnership

PM's Thai visit to elevate ties into strategic partnership

Rediff.com22 May 2013

India's ties with Thailand will get a further boost with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit in Bangkok next week, but the long awaited FTA will not be signed during the trip aimed at elevating bilateral relations into a 'strategic partnership'.

Archer Deepika bags silver in 2020 Olympics test event

Archer Deepika bags silver in 2020 Olympics test event

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Ranked fourth in the qualification round, Deepika found the going tough against the second seed, who produced fine shooting, including a flawless third set to clinch the match 6-0 in her favour.

Sania slips to 32nd rank on WTA list

Sania slips to 32nd rank on WTA list

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

Ai Sugiyama is the number one Asian player at 28nd rank.

ISSF World Cup: Shooter Jitu Rai pips three-time Oly champ to win silver

ISSF World Cup: Shooter Jitu Rai pips three-time Oly champ to win silver

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Jitu Rai pipped three-time Olympic champion Jongoh Jin of Korea to clinch the silver medal at the ISSF Shooting World Cup, in Baku, on Saturday.

Spotted: Asin in Thailand

Spotted: Asin in Thailand

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

Reader Ajay Bhanot has sent us a photograph.

Fly HK, Singapore at super-low rates

Fly HK, Singapore at super-low rates

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

The burden of expectation on Mrs Swaraj

The burden of expectation on Mrs Swaraj

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

'The public has unfair expectations from Mrs Swaraj who is in Islamabad primarily for the Heart of Asia Conference. To restore India's position among stakeholders on Afghanistan is a fair one but to expect her to do more on the Indo-Pak front without requisite preparatory work is unrealistic.'

The time has truly come to have sustained talks with Pakistan

The time has truly come to have sustained talks with Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The government has returned to talks with Pakistan, but can it withstand pressure from a jingoistic press and a rabidly nationalistic social media.

IA: more flights, great prices!

IA: more flights, great prices!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

Indian Airlines has announced special fares from Mumbai to Bangkok and Sharjah following the introduction of A320 flights.

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Some believe she should no longer be the face of the struggle to free Myanmar from the new military dictatorship, observes Prakash Bhandari.

Easy win for Saina, Praneeth stuns Hashim

Easy win for Saina, Praneeth stuns Hashim

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

Defending champion Saina Nehwal and rising star Arundhati Pantawane advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of Thailand Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament after notching up contrasting wins in the women's singles competition in Bangkok, on Wednesday.

Fly Kolkata-S'pore & back for Rs 4000

Fly Kolkata-S'pore & back for Rs 4000

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

Singapore Airlines on Monday offered air tickets to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Bangkok from Kolkata at a promotional fare between July 22 and August 19.

Will Mamata help unravel Bose mystery?

Will Mamata help unravel Bose mystery?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

After failing to get any response from the Centre, thirty members of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's family have sought West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's intervention in revealing the mystery surrounding the disappearance of the nationalist leader.

'Aung San Suu Kyi is like Indira Gandhi'

'Aung San Suu Kyi is like Indira Gandhi'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

'She's not going to keel over.' 'This is the kind of difficult situation that she thrives in.'

First Look: Allu Arjun in Iddarammayilatho

First Look: Allu Arjun in Iddarammayilatho

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

Allu Arjun is teaming up with and Puri Jagannadh after six years.

A-I to fly Kolkata-London in April

A-I to fly Kolkata-London in April

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

Air India on Monday announced a direct flight to London from Kolkata and another one to Bangkok and Singapore -- both taking off this year.

Priyanka Chopra shoots with Farah Khan

Priyanka Chopra shoots with Farah Khan

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Thailand Grand Prix: Saina, Sai Praneeth advance to semis

Thailand Grand Prix: Saina, Sai Praneeth advance to semis

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Indian shuttler B Sai Praneeth sailed into the semi-finals of the of the $ 120000 Thailand Grand Prix Gold after registering a straight-game win over local player Kantaphon Wangcharoen in Bangkok on Friday.

Pankaj Advani cruises into last 16 of 6 Red World Championship

Pankaj Advani cruises into last 16 of 6 Red World Championship

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Indian cueist, who maintained a clean slate in the group stage with an all-win record, trounced Germany's Lukas Kleckers 6-0.

AIDS drug: US group attacks Cipla

AIDS drug: US group attacks Cipla

Rediff.com12 Jul 2004

Football Extras: Ramsey leaves Arsenal after 11 years

Football Extras: Ramsey leaves Arsenal after 11 years

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

In PHOTOS: Around the world in the last 24 hours

In PHOTOS: Around the world in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Presenting some of the best PHOTOGRAPHS from around the globe in the last 24 hours.

Nephew reveals: Netaji died in 1945 aircrash

Nephew reveals: Netaji died in 1945 aircrash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Laid to Rest: The controversy over Subhas Chandra Bose's death, a book published by Bose's great nephew Ashis Ray, reveals how we've always known the truth, notes Karan Thapar.

Saina out of Thailand Open; Srikanth in semis

Saina out of Thailand Open; Srikanth in semis

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Defending champion Saina Nehwal's hopes of retaining her Thailand Grand Prix Gold title went up in smoke as she suffered a stunning three-game defeat to Singapore's Juan Gu in the quarter-finals of the women's singles competition in Bangkok on Friday. However, promising youngster K Srikanth kept the Indian flag flying in the tournament, entering the semi-finals in the men's singles.

Saina, Prannoy, Srikanth enter Thailand GP quarters

Saina, Prannoy, Srikanth enter Thailand GP quarters

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Defending champion Saina Nehwal, H S Prannoy and K Srikanth entered the quarter-finals of the Thailand Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament in Bangkok on Thursday. Top seed Saina thrashed Indonesia's Febby Angguni 21-12, 21-11 in a little of over 30 minutes to set up a clash with eighth seed Juan Gu of Singapore.

Pak suggests mid-January for FS-level talks

Pak suggests mid-January for FS-level talks

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

"Pakistan is now waiting for India's response to the proposed dates," Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's adviser on foreign affairs, said.

10 cities that face the worst traffic snarls

10 cities that face the worst traffic snarls

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

World's worst city in terms of traffic congestion is Jakarta.

Sports Shorts: FIFA fines Russia over racist chants at France friendly

Sports Shorts: FIFA fines Russia over racist chants at France friendly

Rediff.com8 May 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday