News for 'Kuala Lumpur'

MH370 search: India sends 4 warships, 6 aircraft

MH370 search: India sends 4 warships, 6 aircraft

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Joining global efforts to locate the Malaysian plane, India has deployed four warships along with six aircraft, including the latest special surveillance P-8I plane and three helicopters, under the 'Operation Searchlight'.

Malaysia FA, Police to investigate match-fixing claims

Malaysia FA, Police to investigate match-fixing claims

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Claims of match-fixing in a Malaysian league fixture will be investigated by the country's Football Association (FAM) and sports minister on Thursday, local media reported, with the police urged to protect players from bookmakers.

Bolt, Ronaldo in contention for Laureus World Sports Awards

Bolt, Ronaldo in contention for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt, Rafael Nadal, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sebastian Vettel are among the top favourites to win the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award, to be announced in Kuala Lumpur on March 26.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Madhuri, Rani dazzle in Malaysia

PIX: Shah Rukh, Madhuri, Rani dazzle in Malaysia

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The stars performed to a packed house in Malaysia.

CBI report on Aircel-Maxis probe reflects progress: SC

CBI report on Aircel-Maxis probe reflects progress: SC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

The bench in its order noted that the CBI report also dealt with its probe into the alleged violation by FIPB in the Aircel-Maxis deal.

Malaysia Airlines: Miles to go for salvaging brand

Malaysia Airlines: Miles to go for salvaging brand

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

After two disasters in a span of five months, the airline has the uphill task of redeeming itself, reversing the slide in its financials as well.

20 most expensive airport expansion projects

20 most expensive airport expansion projects

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The list include three Indian airports in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata.

'2 Iranians aboard missing plane with stolen passports not terrorists'

'2 Iranians aboard missing plane with stolen passports not terrorists'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

The Interpol on Tuesday released images of two Iranian men who used stolen passports to board a Malaysia Airlines plane that remains traceless since Saturday after taking off with 239 passengers aboard from Kuala Lumpur.

United Arab Emirates set to host Asia Cup

United Arab Emirates set to host Asia Cup

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

The next edition of the Asia Cup One-day tournament is likely to be held next year.

PHOTOS: Vettel, Franklin win top Laureus awards

PHOTOS: Vettel, Franklin win top Laureus awards

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Germany's Sebastian Vettel, the youngest four-time Formula One world champion in history at 26, was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, US swimmer Missy Franklin, at 18, became the youngest ever winner of the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award.

12 weird conspiracy theories on Flight MH370

12 weird conspiracy theories on Flight MH370

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

The mystery over the fate of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is getting increasingly intriguing.

Were terrorists behind missing Malaysia Airlines plane?

Were terrorists behind missing Malaysia Airlines plane?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

In a new twist to sudden disappearance of a Malaysia Airlines plane, authorities on Sunday said intelligence agencies are probing how four persons with fake identities boarded the aircraft and counter-terrorism agencies of other countries have been alerted about it.

Can China Successfully Challenge The US?

Can China Successfully Challenge The US?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

If Beijing succeeds in this multipronged effort to challenge the current dominant power, it will have not just economic but political and security consequences. There is no let-up in the South China Sea nor any de-escalation moves on the India-China border. This portends to ominous signalling from Beijing, observes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Satish-Aadya: Climbing rankings while embracing trials

Satish-Aadya: Climbing rankings while embracing trials

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Just 18 months after pairing up, the young mixed doubles pair of Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath rise to World No 33.

Satwik-Chirag storm into Malaysia Open semis

Satwik-Chirag storm into Malaysia Open semis

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reached their second successive semi-final after humbling China's Ren Xiang Yu and He Ji Ting in straight games.

10 most influential cities in the world

10 most influential cities in the world

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Mumbai and Delhi comes 31st and 34th respectively.

Bangkok blasts: Iranian to be extradited to Thailand

Bangkok blasts: Iranian to be extradited to Thailand

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Thailand on Thursday said that an Iranian national suspected to be involved in the botched bomb plot in Bangkok will be extradited from Malaysia. Masoud Sedaghat Zadeh, a suspect in Tuesday's triple bomb explosions was central Bangkok was arrested yesterday by Malaysian authorities in Kuala Lumpur.

Saudi journo detained for 'blasphemous' tweets

Saudi journo detained for 'blasphemous' tweets

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

23-year-old Hamza Kashgari was picked up upon his arrival at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Wednesday after he escaped from Saudi Arabia, Interpol sources said.

I only bought a one-way ticket: Tragic joke of MH17 flier

I only bought a one-way ticket: Tragic joke of MH17 flier

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

A Queensland man who died in the Malaysia Airlines tragedy joked about not returning from his European holiday.

India may ink trade pacts with Japan,Malaysia soon

India may ink trade pacts with Japan,Malaysia soon

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma is expected to visit Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur between February 14 and 18 for signing the pacts -- Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan and Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement with Malaysia, an official told PTI.

If my flight disappears, this is what it looks like: MH17 flier's eerie post

If my flight disappears, this is what it looks like: MH17 flier's eerie post

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

A picture of MH17 was posted by a Dutch passenger of the Malaysian flight shot down in Ukraine on Thursday.

Is there any hope for the sinking Malaysia Airlines?

Is there any hope for the sinking Malaysia Airlines?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

The second fatal incident involving Malaysia Airlines (MAS) in four months will deepen the slump in ticket sales and force the government to speed up any plan to rescue the stricken flagship carrier.

Most iconic buildings in the world

Most iconic buildings in the world

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Buildings define cities, culture and at times economic prosperity.

Electronic toll payment along the highways

Electronic toll payment along the highways

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Engineering and construction major Punj Lloyd on Monday said it has entered into a pact with Malaysia's Hopetech, an automated revenue collection solution provider, for electronic tolling on highways and setting up of a Central Toll Clearing House (CTCH) in India.

Why rest the best?

Why rest the best?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

Shouldn't India have sent their best men to try out new permutations at the Kuala Lumpur tournament?

India's Lahiri wins maiden European Tour title in Malaysia

India's Lahiri wins maiden European Tour title in Malaysia

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Anirban Lahiri secured his breakthrough European Tour title by overhauling Austrian Bernd Wiesberger in a dramatic final round of the Malaysian Open on Sunday.

SEE: Stranded Indian students appeal for help

SEE: Stranded Indian students appeal for help

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'We are feeling helpless and want to be with our families.'

Who Is Rakul Giving Her Heart To?

Who Is Rakul Giving Her Heart To?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The New Year has begun -- and work has started -- but the stars are in no hurry to rush home! We catch up with their travel diaries.

Malaysian GP grid girls. Hit or flop... Tell Us!

Malaysian GP grid girls. Hit or flop... Tell Us!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

The grid girls brought much relief to the eye and mood at the rain-soaked Sepang Circuit in Kuala Lumpur last week. Take a look at some of them at the Malaysian Grand Prix and how their outfits have changed over the years.

'Why talk about removing Dhoni and bring doubts in people's mind?'

'Why talk about removing Dhoni and bring doubts in people's mind?'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Calling Mahendra Singh Dhoni one of the best finishers in limited-overs game, cricket legend Kapil Dev has backed the Indian captain to continue leading the team in all three formats and said there should not be any question about his replacement.

IN GRAPHICS: The search for missing Flight MH370

IN GRAPHICS: The search for missing Flight MH370

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Rediff.com's Reuben NV presents some graphics to showcase the entire story of the missing flight.

Will take a lot of positives and confidence despite loss: Sindhu

Will take a lot of positives and confidence despite loss: Sindhu

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Top Indian shuttler PV Sindhu says she will take home a lot of positives and confidence despite losing the Malaysia Masters summit clash to China's world No. 7 Wang Zhi Yi in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Malaysia woos Indian tourists

Malaysia woos Indian tourists

Rediff.com10 Apr 2004

Kingfisher to fly to 7 more destinations

Kingfisher to fly to 7 more destinations

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

Currently, Kingfisher offers international flights to just London and Colombo, Kingfisher Airlines Ltd vice-president (Global Sales) Siva Ramachandran said, adding that there is a proposal for including destinations like Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Dhaka, Dubai and Maldives.

China crush Korea to retain Sudirman Cup title

China crush Korea to retain Sudirman Cup title

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Badminton powerhouse China extended their Sudirman Cup hegemony on Sunday, crushing South Korea 3-0 to win their ninth title in 10 final appearances.

Para-athlete Sachdeva banned for doping

Para-athlete Sachdeva banned for doping

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Para athlete Hitesh Sachdeva has been banned from competing in the London Paralympics after being caught for doping.

Nidhi, A Free-Spirited Beach Babe

Nidhi, A Free-Spirited Beach Babe

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Just the kind of wardrobe pieces you need for a tropical holiday.

AirAsia offers half-a-million free tickets on select routes

AirAsia offers half-a-million free tickets on select routes

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The bookings under the offer, which commenced on Monday, can be made till March 2 and will go on till March 2 for the travel period from October 1 to April 30 next year, AirAsia said.

AFC bans Ishfaq for four matches

AFC bans Ishfaq for four matches

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

The disciplinary committee of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has imposed a four match ban on Salgaocar Sports Club midfielder Ishfaq Ahmed.

'Stewardess' Richard Branson fired by AirAsia chief

'Stewardess' Richard Branson fired by AirAsia chief

Rediff.com13 May 2013

British business tycoon Sir Richard Branson donned high heels and fishnet stockings as a stewardess in a figure-hugging scarlet outfit on a AirAsia flight from Perth to Kuala Lumpur.