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Oscar-Nominated Movies Rule OTT

Oscar-Nominated Movies Rule OTT

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Women power, rebellious love, shady godmen, love triangles and more on OTT. Sukanya Verma lists everything coming up on OTT this week.

Food Trends At Weddings Reach New Heights

Food Trends At Weddings Reach New Heights

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Customised restaurant recreations, cafe setups, pop-ups by Michelin-star chefs, bespoke table linens with monograms and couple-themed hashtags.

Tata Steel Chess: Gukesh holds Abdusattorov; Praggnanandhaa stays top

Tata Steel Chess: Gukesh holds Abdusattorov; Praggnanandhaa stays top

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

R Praggnanandhaa, who drew with Wei Yi of China in the sixth round, is the joint leader in the Tata Steel chess tournament.

Masterful Gukesh downs Keymer

Masterful Gukesh downs Keymer

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Gukesh was in control with his white pieces giving nothing away to Keymer, one of his seconds, in a Nimzo-Indian defense game.

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa outclasses Erigaisi; jumps into lead

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa outclasses Erigaisi; jumps into lead

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured a victory over compatriot Arjun Erigaisi in the third round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament.

Op to rescue remaining Thai boys and coach begins

Op to rescue remaining Thai boys and coach begins

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

The mission is a battle against time and heavy rainfall prediction for the week, which is likely to flood tunnels once again, making the entire operation difficult to carry out.

Thai team thrashes ref after thrashing

Thai team thrashes ref after thrashing

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

A Thai soccer referee was beaten up by an entire team after sending off three of their players during a match to decide promotion to country's second division, local media reported on Friday. Referee Prakong Sukguamala needed 50 stitches and also broke a finger after being attacked by the Kuiburi FC squad, furious at being shown three red cards during a 4-1 loss to Kasem Bundit on Thursday, the Thai-language Thai Rath newspaper said.

Five Indians aim to conquer Tata Steel Chess

Five Indians aim to conquer Tata Steel Chess

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Grandmaster D Gukesh will face his first major challenge since becoming world champion when he begins his campaign in the Tata Steel Chess tournament, which starts on Friday in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands.

Tongkanya takes Thais past Oman

Tongkanya takes Thais past Oman

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Striker Pipat Tongkanya scored twice in eight minutes to lift hosts Thailand to a convincing 2-0 win over Oman and top spot in the Asian Cup Group 'A' on Thursday.

IIT Madras director's cow urine remark sparks row; apology demanded

IIT Madras director's cow urine remark sparks row; apology demanded

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

The director of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, V Kamakoti, has sparked controversy after making a remark about the "medicinal value" of cow urine, or "gomutra." Kamakoti, while speaking at an event celebrating Maatu Pongal (a festival dedicated to cows and bulls), cited an anecdote about a sanyasi who was cured of a fever by consuming gomutra. He also claimed that gomutra has "anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and digestive properties." The remark has been widely condemned by rationalist organizations, political leaders, and medical professionals who have criticized Kamakoti's statements as "pseudoscience" and "regressive." The controversy highlights the ongoing debate in India around traditional beliefs and scientific evidence.

Last Call for Visa-Free Thailand

Last Call for Visa-Free Thailand

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The new visa-free regime allows travellers to stay for up to 60 days instead of only 15 earlier.

Thai protesters call for nationwide uprising

Thai protesters call for nationwide uprising

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Thousands of flag-waving Thai protesters stormed more government buildings as they intensified their mass political rally against embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra for a fourth day on Wednesday, plunging the polarised nation deeper into crisis.

Lakshya, Sindhu, Malvika enter second round of China Masters

Lakshya, Sindhu, Malvika enter second round of China Masters

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen progressed to the second round with superlative wins in the women's and men's singles events at the China Masters

Thai badminton ace Ratchanok cleared of doping violation

Thai badminton ace Ratchanok cleared of doping violation

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

World number four Ratchanok Intanon has been cleared of an anti-doping violation, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Monday, paving the way for the Thai medal hope to compete at the Rio Olympics.

After 18 days, all 12 boys, coach rescued from Thai cave

After 18 days, all 12 boys, coach rescued from Thai cave

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

8 Thai boys were brought out of the over the first two days.

Don't know what will happen: Trump as Hamas deadline approaches

Don't know what will happen: Trump as Hamas deadline approaches

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

United States President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was not sure what would happen on Saturday at noon, a reference to the deadline he put in place earlier this week, saying 'let all hell break out' if Hamas does not release hostages still being held in Gaza by noon on Saturday.

Thai PM nears Liverpool deal

Thai PM nears Liverpool deal

Rediff.com11 May 2004

The bid by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to buy a stake in Liverpool is "almost 100 percent" complete, a Thai government spokesman said.

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies at 88

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies at 88

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn will succeed the king, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said in a televised address.

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa crushes Mendonca; jumps into lead

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa crushes Mendonca; jumps into lead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Interestingly, all of R Praggnanandhaa's victories have come at the expense of the Indians so far in the tournament.

War against time and water to free trapped boys from Thai cave

War against time and water to free trapped boys from Thai cave

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Oxygen levels have dropped to 15 per cent and more rain is expected over the weekend, making the rescue efforts only that much more difficult.

Indo-Thai trade pact by Sep

Indo-Thai trade pact by Sep

Rediff.com1 May 2003

A free trade agreement between Thailand and India is expected to be completed by September this year providing a big boost in trade between the two Asian countries.

Deposed Thai PM Yingluck indicted, faces impeachment

Deposed Thai PM Yingluck indicted, faces impeachment

Rediff.com8 May 2014

In a double whammy, deposed Thail premier Yingluck Shinawatra was indicted by an anti-graft body over a disastrous rice subsidy scheme and will face impeachment that could see her banned from politics for five years, a day after a court dismissed her from office.

East Bengal advance to AFC Challenge quarters

East Bengal advance to AFC Challenge quarters

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

East Bengal, who trailed Nejmeh by two points heading into this encounter, took the lead in the eighth minute when Madih Talal's corner kick was inadvertently headed into his own net by Baba Musah at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu.

Wife of jailed Bahraini footballer begs Thai PM for his release

Wife of jailed Bahraini footballer begs Thai PM for his release

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Bahraini footballer Hakeem Al Araibi, who fled Bahrain in 2014 and was later granted asylum in Australia, was arrested in Bangkok in November on an Interpol notice issued at Bahrain's request.

4 boys rescued from Thai cave, op to resume in 10-20 hours

4 boys rescued from Thai cave, op to resume in 10-20 hours

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

The rescued boys have been taken to a hospital by ambulances for medical treatment.

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.

Thai Premier Yingluck breaks down in tears

Thai Premier Yingluck breaks down in tears

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Thailand's embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who dissolved parliament and called for a snap poll by February 2, on Tuesday broke down in tears insisting that she will not resign ahead of the elections, as a defiant anti-government leader gave her 24 hours deadline to quit.

4 delicious recipes from a Thai kitchen

4 delicious recipes from a Thai kitchen

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Chef Suriya Preechapiputpong from Thaiphoon shares his special Thai recipes.

Thai navy chased ship with Lankan refugees: Report

Thai navy chased ship with Lankan refugees: Report

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

The story of MV Sun Sea, the cargo ship that brought 492 Sri Lankan migrants to Canadian waters on August 12, reportedly started on April 1 in the Thai port city of Songhkla.

Thai army chief announces military coup

Thai army chief announces military coup

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Thailand's army chief on Thursday announced coup to restore stability after 6 months of anti-government protests left the country deeply paralysed.

Thai PM dissolves Parliament, calls fresh elections

Thai PM dissolves Parliament, calls fresh elections

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Thailand's embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday sought royal approval to dissolve the parliament and call fresh elections in a bid to defuse the country's deepening political crisis, as thousands of anti-government protesters took to the streets of the Thai capital.

Thai AirAsia to pull out from Delhi airport

Thai AirAsia to pull out from Delhi airport

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Thai AirAsia operates a daily flight between the Indian and Thai capitals, besides a weekly flight between Kolkata and Bangkok.

First video shows Thai boys in hospital after dramatic cave rescue

First video shows Thai boys in hospital after dramatic cave rescue

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The rescued boys are said to be in "high spirits."

FICCI chief, Thai PM discuss FTA

FICCI chief, Thai PM discuss FTA

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

Close on the heels of the Indian team's visit to Thailand for discussions on bilateral free trade agreement, FICCI president Y K Modi met Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Bangkok to promote business ties between the two countries.

Thai Air launches new Bangkok-Chennai flight

Thai Air launches new Bangkok-Chennai flight

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

Thai Airways International has introduced a new flight between Bangkok and Chennai which will operate four times a week.

Sindhu fights back to storm into Malaysia Masters final

Sindhu fights back to storm into Malaysia Masters final

Rediff.com25 May 2024

World No. 15 Sindhu, who will be eyeing her third Olympic medal at the Paris Games in two months time, will face second seed and world no. 7 Wang Zhi Yi of China in the summit clash.

English champions Leicester visit Thai king's palace

English champions Leicester visit Thai king's palace

Rediff.com19 May 2016

English Premier League champions Leicester City paid a visit to Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace on Thursday and signed a well-wishing book for the country's revered monarch King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Thai PM shows interest in Fulham

Thai PM shows interest in Fulham

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

Thaksin Shinawatra asked one of his country's soccer experts to do some research into premier league club.

Modi's 'Make in India' pitch gets Thai PM's support

Modi's 'Make in India' pitch gets Thai PM's support

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong 'Make in India' pitch on Wednesday got the full support of his Thai counterpart Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha who said this concept can also be applied to drive the economy of his country.

Baked, not fried: Thai-style Spring Rolls recipe

Baked, not fried: Thai-style Spring Rolls recipe

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

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