News for 'Kuala Lumpur'

First Look: Mammootty's Cobra

First Look: Mammootty's Cobra

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

The film is a comedy of non-identical twins who are very close to each other.

We value NGOs' participation: Javadekar

We value NGOs' participation: Javadekar

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday said his ministry has 'nothing to do' with the denial of entry to a Greenpeace activist.

Six Muslims charged with sedition in Malaysia

Six Muslims charged with sedition in Malaysia

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Six Malaysian Muslims were on Wednesday charged with sedition and illegal assembly for indulging in an act that hurt the sentiments of the Hindu community during a controversial demonstration against the relocation of a century-old temple in a Muslim majority neighbourhood in Kuala Lumpur.

Asian Shotgun Championship: Double gold for Man Singh

Asian Shotgun Championship: Double gold for Man Singh

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Skeet shooter Man Singh, on Wednesday, equalled the Asian record en route to winning the gold medal in the Asian Shotgun Championship in Kuala Lumpur.

World's best and worst cities to live in

World's best and worst cities to live in

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

European cities are the best places to live in, finds the Mercer survey.

Govt considering Ikea plan for 100% FDI in retail

Govt considering Ikea plan for 100% FDI in retail

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

The $31-billion company, which sources around 30 per cent of its global consumption from India, had also criticised the Indian government for not opening foreign direct investment in single brand retailing.

How India plans to fight poverty

How India plans to fight poverty

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

The prime minister said that India needs to fully depend on itself.

Worst ever riots strike Malaysia

Worst ever riots strike Malaysia

Rediff.com1 Aug 2009

Malaysia on Saturday was stuck by its worst ever riots, as thousands of protestors took to the streets demanding abolishing of the draconian internal security law, forcing police to fire tear gas and lobbed water cannons to disperse them.

Malaysia:Freedom bid of 5 Hindraf members rejected

Malaysia:Freedom bid of 5 Hindraf members rejected

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

Five ethnic Indian leaders, detained indefinitely under a draconian security law in Malaysia for organising a rally to demand racial equality, on Tuesday failed to get any reprieve from the high court, which turned down their application for freedom.

AirAsia adds a 2nd flight on Malaysia-Trichy route

AirAsia adds a 2nd flight on Malaysia-Trichy route

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Tiruchirapalli was AirAsia's first destination in India since its inception on December 1 last year.

Hockey: India start as favourites against Malaysia

Hockey: India start as favourites against Malaysia

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Eyeing to clinch its maiden medal in the Commonwealth Games, the Indian men's hockey team will start as favourites against a tricky Malaysia in their opening pool A encounter at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.

FIH Junior World Cup: Araijeet powers India to 4-2 win over Korea

FIH Junior World Cup: Araijeet powers India to 4-2 win over Korea

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Forward Araijeet Singh Hundal netted a hat-trick as the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team beat Asian rivals Korea in their opening match of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023 at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

Open markets: India, Malaysia start talks

Open markets: India, Malaysia start talks

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

The first meeting of Trade Negotiating Committee on signing a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement started in Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia: Detained Indian leaders on hunger strike

Malaysia: Detained Indian leaders on hunger strike

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Five ethnic Indian leaders, detained by the Malaysian government under a draconian security law, on Monday began a hunger strike to protest their incarceration and the alleged marginalisation of the community in the multi-racial country.

Malaysia: Hindu festival declared national holiday

Malaysia: Hindu festival declared national holiday

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

In a major concession to the agitated ethnic Indian community in Malaysia, the government on Sunday declared the Hindu festival of Thaipusam a national holiday.

Somdev loses to Baghdatis, crashes out of Malaysian Open

Somdev loses to Baghdatis, crashes out of Malaysian Open

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Somdev Devvraman crashed out of the the $ 850,00 ATP Malaysian Open after losing to Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus in straight sets in the second round of the men's singles event in Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday.

Somdev toils to beat Ledovskikh in Malaysian Open

Somdev toils to beat Ledovskikh in Malaysian Open

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Somdev Devvraman earned a hard-fought straight-set win over qualifier Mikhail Ledovskikh to advance to the second round of the $ 850,00 ATP Malaysian Open, in Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday.

One eye on China, India opens up to Japan, Korea

One eye on China, India opens up to Japan, Korea

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

But even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh plans to visit Tokyo for his annual summit from October 25-27 -- as part of a journey to Hanoi and Kuala Lumpur -- and hopes to sign a landmark civil nuclear pact with his counterpart, Naoto Kan, Japanese resentment against India's nuclear ambitions continues to simmer.

Where's This Man Going?

Where's This Man Going?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

We live in an Odd, Odd, World!

Malaysia: Arrested Indians given access to familie

Malaysia: Arrested Indians given access to familie

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

The Malaysian authorities have allowed five ethnic Indian leaders, held under a draconian security law for spearheading protest against alleged marginalisation of the community, access to their families.

Modi meets Malaysia's newly-elected PM, holds 'productive' discussions

Modi meets Malaysia's newly-elected PM, holds 'productive' discussions

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Modi is among the first world leaders to meet Mahathir, who became the world's oldest elected leader.

India lodges protest over Malaysian PM's remarks on CAA

India lodges protest over Malaysian PM's remarks on CAA

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Mohamad made some adverse comments against the citizenship law at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur.

Sindhu bags Malaysia GP title

Sindhu bags Malaysia GP title

Rediff.com4 May 2013

P V Sindhu reaffirmed her status as the rising star of Indian badminton as she lifted her maiden Grand Prix Gold title in Malaysia after getting the better of Juan Gu of Singapore in a gruelling final in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.

Champions Trophy hockey in Malaysia

Champions Trophy hockey in Malaysia

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

The tournament will be played at the National Hockey Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, from November 29 to December 9.

Golimaar is a typical masala film

Golimaar is a typical masala film

Rediff.com27 May 2010

The Telugu film is a typical Puri Jagannadh film where the hangover of Pokkiri is still visible.

Indian Open granted Super Series status

Indian Open granted Super Series status

Rediff.com22 May 2010

Badminton in the country received a massive fillip on Saturday with Indian Open granted a Super Series status for a three-year period starting next year. So far a Grand Prix event, the tournament staved off the challenge from Swiss Open to bag the honour, riding on the support it got from non-European countries in the World Badminton Federation (WBF) Executive Council meeting in Kuala Lumpur.

 AirAsia to offer 1-mn free seats

AirAsia to offer 1-mn free seats

Rediff.com17 May 2010

As a part of its promotion campaign, Malaysia-based budget airline, AirAsia, today said it plans to offer 1-million free seats across its global network.

Spotted: Shah Rukh Khan shooting for Don 2

Spotted: Shah Rukh Khan shooting for Don 2

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Reader Ali Jovendha sends us a few photographs.

Indian Malaysians irked with new visa ruling

Indian Malaysians irked with new visa ruling

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The ruling, which came in to force from January, has drawn flak from Malaysians who have been visiting friends and relatives in India without restrictions in the past.

Malaysian warship saves Indian tanker from pirates

Malaysian warship saves Indian tanker from pirates

Rediff.com1 Jan 2009

Swift intervention by a Malaysian naval helicopter on Thursday saved an Indian vessel from a hijack bid by armed pirates dressed in military attire in the Gulf of Aden region, off Somalia.

Mallika Sherawat shares stage with Oliver Stone

Mallika Sherawat shares stage with Oliver Stone

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Mallika met the director in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where she was invited as a guest speaker at the Global Brand Forum 2008.

CGF to receive bids for 2018 CWG next week

CGF to receive bids for 2018 CWG next week

Rediff.com4 May 2011

After an eventful 19th Commonwealth Games in India last year, the CGF is all set to receive bids for the 2018 edition's hosting rights from Australia and Sri Lanka during a series of meetings from May 6 to 11.

Indian Open: Sourabh upsets Sony Dwi Kuncoro

Indian Open: Sourabh upsets Sony Dwi Kuncoro

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Young shuttler Sourabh Verma created the biggest upset of the day when he sent Athens Olympics bronze medallist Sony Dwi Kuncoro packing in straight games in the first round of the Indian Open Super Series in New Delhi on Wednesday.

New Delhi, Mumbai in top global cities index

New Delhi, Mumbai in top global cities index

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

This year's survey reveals 14 cities sliding down the rankings and 16 moving up.

Malaysian tycoon Krishnan to buy out Maxis

Malaysian tycoon Krishnan to buy out Maxis

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Krishnan, who already controls 46.5 per cent stake in Malaysia's largest mobile firm Maxis Communications, would launch a takeover offer for the remaining shares by May 3, said a regulatory filing on Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange.

Lahiri rises to 5th on Asian Tour

Lahiri rises to 5th on Asian Tour

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Rising Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri will feature in this week's US $2.5 million Maybank Malaysian Open as the newest Asian Tour champion to emerge from the sub-continent.

Depleted India face tough task

Depleted India face tough task

Rediff.com25 May 2005

New IOC president to be picked in 2013

New IOC president to be picked in 2013

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The new International Olympic Committee president will be elected in Buenos Aires after the Argentine capital on Wednesday beat Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur for the right to host the 2013 IOC session.

Fed Cup: Sania puts India back to Group I

Fed Cup: Sania puts India back to Group I

Rediff.com6 Feb 2010

Sania Mirza and veteran Rushmi Charavarthy registered contrasting singles victories as India blanked Kyrgyzstan 3-0 in the play-off tie to win back their place in the Asia/Oceania Group I of the Fed Cup tennis tournament in Kuala Lumpur.