News for 'Phuket'

Thailand Open: Randhawa, Chowrasia in joint lead

Thailand Open: Randhawa, Chowrasia in joint lead

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

A relaxed attitude worked wonders for Jyoti Randhawa as he fired a sizzling eight-under 62 to grab a share of the lead with compatriot SSP Chowrasia (70) and Welshman Rhys Davies (69) after the penultimate round of the Singha Thailand Open in Phuket on Saturday.

Whoa! Mandira Bedi is on a #365day fitness challenge

Whoa! Mandira Bedi is on a #365day fitness challenge

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Mandira Bedi who is on a #365day fitness challenge has a message for you.

Randhawa storms to Thailand Open victory

Randhawa storms to Thailand Open victory

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Jyoti Randhawa blasted a flawless five-under 65 in the final round to cruise to a comfortable two-stroke victory over Rhys Davies of Wales at the US $500,000 Thailand Open in Phuket on Sunday. The 36-year-old Indian golfer sank as many as five birdies to take his tally to 17-under 263 to pip Davies, who hit three-under 67 at the Laguna Phuket Golf Club.

10 yrs since the tsunami: PHOTOS from then & now

10 yrs since the tsunami: PHOTOS from then & now

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Rediff.com brings you composite images that show the comparison made between a scene from 2004 (TOP) and 2014.

Fly Mumbai-Singapore @ Rs 11,580

Fly Mumbai-Singapore @ Rs 11,580

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

Singapore Airlines is offering special economy class return tickets to Singapore/ Kuala Lumpur/ Penang/ Bangkok/ Phuket/ Langkawi/ Hong Kong/ Bali/ Canton/ Shenzhen/ Beijing/ Shanghai/ Nanjing from Mumbai.

Why tourism in India fails to boom

Why tourism in India fails to boom

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Indian authorities continue to distinguish domestic from foreign travellers.

Khade pulls out of swimming camp citing 'personal reasons'

Khade pulls out of swimming camp citing 'personal reasons'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The SFI said Khade, who works as a Tehsildar with Maharashtra government, was awaiting permission of leave from his employer.

PIX: Balika Vadhu fame actress Neha Marda sizzles in a bikini

PIX: Balika Vadhu fame actress Neha Marda sizzles in a bikini

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The actress was holidaying in Thailand with her hubby.

Mandira Bedi's HOT Thailand holiday

Mandira Bedi's HOT Thailand holiday

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Have you seen Mandira Bedi look so HOT?

Just where is Bollywood bringing in the New Year?

Just where is Bollywood bringing in the New Year?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The stars have taken off to bring in the New Year, and their travels are exactly what dreams are made of! Here's looking at some star destinations.

MH370 crashed close to India?

MH370 crashed close to India?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Australian researchers on Wednesday said they have detected a low-frequency underwater noise off India's southern tip at about the time MH370 mysteriously disappeared, as a British woman sailing from Kochi to Phuket in March claimed that she may have seen the plane on fire.

4 killed, several injured as multiple blasts rock Thailand

4 killed, several injured as multiple blasts rock Thailand

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

A series of blasts rocked Thailand, including two famous tourist spots popular with foreigners, within 12 hours, killing four persons and injuring several others.

GoAir to sub lease older Airbus A320 planes

GoAir to sub lease older Airbus A320 planes

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

It has a fleet of 47 planes including 17 Airbus A320Neo. The remainder include Airbus A320Ceo planes.

TOP 10: The BEST islands in the world

TOP 10: The BEST islands in the world

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Users of TripAdvisor, list the best ten islands in the world you absolutely must visit.

PIX: Sophie Choudry in Venice!

PIX: Sophie Choudry in Venice!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Check out the Venice pictures.

Patralekhaa, Kalki, Katrina: Who is the hottest this week?

Patralekhaa, Kalki, Katrina: Who is the hottest this week?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

We're sure it's difficult to pick one!

First Look: Sunny Leone's shoot for a condom ad

First Look: Sunny Leone's shoot for a condom ad

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

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.

PIX: Hit The Beach With Bollywood's Hottest Styles

PIX: Hit The Beach With Bollywood's Hottest Styles

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Here's looking at Bollywood's sexiest beach fashion.

Crowded much? 20 most visited cities in the world

Crowded much? 20 most visited cities in the world

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The good folks at market intelligence firm Euromonitor International have compiled this list based on international visitors arriving at various cities in 2013.

Goa, Bali among Indian's favourite destination this monsoon

Goa, Bali among Indian's favourite destination this monsoon

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Read on to find out about the other destination trending this season.

'It's time for Lankan govt to reach out to Tamils'

'It's time for Lankan govt to reach out to Tamils'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Conservative Member of Parliament Deepak Obhrai, who's also Parliamentary Secretary to Minister for Foreign Affairs Lawrence Canon, was on an official visit to Lanka from July 5 to July 7 to visit refugee camps and ensure that Canadian aid is reaching the Tamil refugees there.

Pakistan briefs Clinton on 26/11 probe

Pakistan briefs Clinton on 26/11 probe

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday briefed United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Pakistan's investigation into the Mumbai terror attacks and the trial of suspects linked to the incident.

Empty spaces amid coronavirus

Empty spaces amid coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Cinemas, stadiums, town squares and other public gathering places are devoid of people as the coronavirus spreads to at least 118 countries around the world. As of Thursday, the Johns Hopkins University tracker says 1,26,258 people have contracted the disease and 4,638 have died across the globe. The vast majority of the victims have been in China but the country said on Thursday that it had only 15 new cases. The outbreak also claimed its most high-profile victim so far when Hollywood star Tom Hanks announced he and his wife, Rita Wilson, had tested positive. The couple, who are in Australia where Hanks is making a film about Elvis, said they had felt "a bit tired, like we had colds" before being "found to be positive" Take a look.

India, China pledge to deepen ties

India, China pledge to deepen ties

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Notwithstanding their differences on the boundary question, India and China on Wednesday vowed to deepen their multi-faceted ties for a "lasting friendship" as Union External Affairs Minister S M Krishna met his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi in Phuket.

Bollywood mein aaj chand niklaa

Bollywood mein aaj chand niklaa

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Bollywood's love affair with the moon is reflected in the songs which shows no signs of ending anytime soon.

10 things before I die: 'Leave 10 crores to my dog!'

10 things before I die: 'Leave 10 crores to my dog!'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

We asked readers what they would do if they had only three years to live life to the fullest? While the contest closes on November 23, here are some more interesting responses.

Of leadership, innovation and India

Of leadership, innovation and India

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

At the social level, why can't someone come up with an innovation to resolve the potable water or power crisis in the country?

88 killed in Thai plane crash

88 killed in Thai plane crash

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

A passenger plane crashed while landing at an airport in the Thai island of Phuket on Sunday.

Fly Singapore, Dubai at less than Rs 10K!

Fly Singapore, Dubai at less than Rs 10K!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

International budget airlines are vying with each other to offer you the cheapest deals.

SA survivors of tsunami return home

SA survivors of tsunami return home

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

They were welcomed by Foreign Affairs Minister Nkosazana-Dlamini Zuma, Home Affairs Minister Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Aziz Pahad.

How to attract tourists to India

How to attract tourists to India

Rediff.com2 May 2005

Asian Junior Wrestling: Gold for Mangal

Asian Junior Wrestling: Gold for Mangal

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Promising young grappler Mangal Kadyan claimed India's first gold medal in the Asian Junior Wrestling Championship in Phuket, Thailand on Saturday.

Richard Attenborough loses 3 of family in tsunami

Richard Attenborough loses 3 of family in tsunami

Rediff.com29 Dec 2004

The Attenboroughs' granddaughter, 14-year-old Lucy, died at the scene. Another granddaughter, Alice, 17, is now being treated in hospital. Their elder daughter, Jane, is missing, as is her mother-in-law, Jane Holland.

Gaurav Ghei finishes sixth

Gaurav Ghei finishes sixth

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

Gaurav Ghei hit a 40-footer for birdie to compile a record-equalling round of eight-under 64 at the Johnnie Walker Classic.

Hingis visits Thai tsunami orphans

Hingis visits Thai tsunami orphans

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

Former tennis world number one Martina Hingis was reduced to tears on Monday after meeting children orphaned by the tsunami in Thailand.

All about M&M's great global plans

All about M&M's great global plans

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

Jr Asian wrestling: Pradeep, Sumit win gold on final day

Jr Asian wrestling: Pradeep, Sumit win gold on final day

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

Grapplers Pradeep Kumar (60kg) and Sumit (96kg) won gold on Sunday in the Junior Asian Wrestling Championship as India finished with a rich haul of 17 medals at the competition played in Phuket, Thailand.

Kahlon in joint-lead at Thailand

Kahlon in joint-lead at Thailand

Rediff.com6 Mar 2005

The Indian ace Jeev Milkha Singh is in third place at the Thailand Open, behind leaders Harmeet Kahlon and Australia's Scott Barr.