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Fed Cup: Ankita wins twice, India beat Thailand 2-1

Fed Cup: Ankita wins twice, India beat Thailand 2-1

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Uppal said India didn't play to its potential but showed great fightback to clinch the tie.

Thailand Open: Safin stumbles

Thailand Open: Safin stumbles

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

Russian seventh-seed Marat Safin tumbled out in the first round of the Thailand Open on Tuesday following a 6-4, 7-6 defeat by German Philipp Petzschner.

Thailand probes links between Bangkok, Delhi blasts

Thailand probes links between Bangkok, Delhi blasts

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Thailand's top officials tried to calm its citizens on Wednesday over the triple explosions in Bangkok, with the defence minister saying they should not be construed as terror attacks, even as Israel and Iran traded charges over the incident. Thai police arrested two Iranian men in central Bangkok on Tuesday, when a bomb possibly being assembled by three Iranians went off in a house.

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

India have sent an 84-strong contingent of para-athletes, the largest ever in the country's history -- a heady mix of youth and experience, for the Paralympic Games, starting in Paris on Wednesday.

Spotted: Lara, Mahesh in Thailand

Spotted: Lara, Mahesh in Thailand

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Reader Prem Mohanty has sent us a photograph.

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Six Indian athletes found themselves agonisingly close to the podium, ultimately falling short.

Thomas & Uber Cup: India men in tricky group, women in China's group

Thomas & Uber Cup: India men in tricky group, women in China's group

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The Indian men's team qualified automatically by virtue of being the defending champions while the women made the cut after winning a historic gold medal at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in Malaysia earlier this year.

Saina rallies to clinch Thailand Open title

Saina rallies to clinch Thailand Open title

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal got a shot in the arm ahead of next month's Olympics as she lifted the Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold title after rallying to beat Thailand's Ratchanok Inthanon in the final of the event in Bangkok on Sunday.

Praneeth wins Thailand Grand Prix Gold title

Praneeth wins Thailand Grand Prix Gold title

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Indian shuttler B Sai Praneeth lifted his maiden Grand Prix gold title by posting a come-from-behind victory over Indonesian Jonatan Christie in the men's singles final of the a4 1,20,000 Thailand Open in Bangkok on Sunday.

'Putting coal-fired plants is like committing a sin'

'Putting coal-fired plants is like committing a sin'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

'With technology advancing, we should go all out and put up solar, wind, pumped storage, and battery, and make India go green.'

India-Thailand FTA delayed

India-Thailand FTA delayed

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) covering goods, services and investments between India and Thailand, which were supposed to conclude by this month-end, are likely to go on till October.

How To Apply to The University of Nottingham's GREAT scholarship

How To Apply to The University of Nottingham's GREAT scholarship

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The GREAT scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of 10,000 to students pursuing a one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

Army 'Forges Thunderstorms' Near Zoji La

Army 'Forges Thunderstorms' Near Zoji La

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

The Indian Army 'forged thunderstorms' at 11,500 feet near Zoji La to stay battle-ready as the harsh winter sets in in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

India's First Dengue Vaccine Likely To Be Ready By 2026

India's First Dengue Vaccine Likely To Be Ready By 2026

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Dengue has become a major public health concern in India with 289,235 cases reported last year. This year there were 19,447 cases of dengue which resulted in 19 deaths till April 2024.

PM arrives in Thailand, extradition treaty on the cards

PM arrives in Thailand, extradition treaty on the cards

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Rediff.com's Vipin Vijayan, who is travelling with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, says India will make efforts to elevate relations with Thailand to a strategic partnership.

No LTTE leader arrested, says Thailand

No LTTE leader arrested, says Thailand

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Padmanathan, who allegedly financed the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, is wanted by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

India looks east; signs seven treaties with Thailand

India looks east; signs seven treaties with Thailand

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Rediff.com's Vipin Vijayan, who is travelling with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Thailand, reports on the seven treaties signed between New Delhi and Bangkok on Thursday.

Madrid Spain Masters: Sindhu makes winning start

Madrid Spain Masters: Sindhu makes winning start

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The 30-minute duel had some exciting moments as the two players fought hard for supremacy with Sindhu conceding a 4-2 lead to Zhang, who could only manage a one-point advantage at the break.

Lakshya Sen first Indian man in Olympics badminton semis!

Lakshya Sen first Indian man in Olympics badminton semis!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Lakshya Sen mounted a remarkable comeback to become the first male Indian shuttler to qualify for the singles semi-finals at the Olympic Games.

Now, Thailand, Spain ban Uber

Now, Thailand, Spain ban Uber

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The company faces regulatory hurdles in these countries

Thailand eyes orchid trade in India

Thailand eyes orchid trade in India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

Floriculture is one area Thailand corporates are eying in India now

Thailand Open: Sindhu enters final; Okuhara awaits

Thailand Open: Sindhu enters final; Okuhara awaits

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

P V Sindhu advanced into the women's singles final

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.

10% duty on gold jewellery import from Thailand soon

10% duty on gold jewellery import from Thailand soon

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Move after spurt in shipments from the south-east Asian country Thai govt response awaited.

How Much Do Indians Spend On Weddings?

How Much Do Indians Spend On Weddings?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

An average Indian couple spends around 2x on weddings versus education (pre-primary to graduation).

Blake wins Thailand Open

Blake wins Thailand Open

Rediff.com1 Oct 2006

The American powered past a below-par Ivan Ljubicic in less than an hour to win the Thailand Open.

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.

India, Thailand to forge close ties in defence, cyber security, economy

India, Thailand to forge close ties in defence, cyber security, economy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Thailand expressed interest in the Indian defence industry and its experience and expertise in the field of defence R&D and production. Modi welcomed Thai investments in India in the potential areas under the 'Make in India' initiative, especially in the manufacturing sector, infrastructure development, tourism and hospitality facilities.

Prannoy, Sen to lead India's defence in Thomas Cup

Prannoy, Sen to lead India's defence in Thomas Cup

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Sindhu pulls out of Uber Cup

What's Santa Doing Under Water?

What's Santa Doing Under Water?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

An aquarium in Bangkok celebrates Christmas by holding special shows where divers dress up in Santa Claus costumes to feed the fish.

Mirabai all but books berth for Paris Olympics

Mirabai all but books berth for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The 2017 world champion is currently ranked second in the women's 49kg Olympic Qualification Ranking (OQR) behind China's Jian HuiHua.

Sindhu rested for Thailand Open, Saina to play the three big series

Sindhu rested for Thailand Open, Saina to play the three big series

Rediff.com11 May 2017

India will be sending full teams for the Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold (May 30-June 4), Indonesia Open Super Series (June 12-18) and Australian Open Super Series (June 20-25).

Budget 2024: What hospitality industry wants from Nirmalaji

Budget 2024: What hospitality industry wants from Nirmalaji

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Hospitality players want the government to accord infrastructure status to hotels to make investments on new properties more attractive rather than categorising them as luxury or even 'sin goods' in the upcoming Union Budget considering the sector's potential to play a key role in India's growth. They also want the government to consider incentives in the form of tax breaks or subsidies for adopting sustainable and eco-friendly practices, while asserting that the upcoming budget must accelerate the tourism agenda saying it is an opportunity to make Indian hospitality the emerging engine for GDP growth and employment generation.

Buddhist beheaded in Thailand

Buddhist beheaded in Thailand

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

The head of Boonchan Saipeth, 59, was found in a cardboard box. A note found with the body linked the killing to sectarian violence that has wracked the Muslim-dominated southernmost provinces since January last year, claiming more than 860 lives.

India topples Thailand as world's largest rice exporter

India topples Thailand as world's largest rice exporter

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

The rice export increased by 1.75 million tonnes to a record 9.75 million tonnes in 2012.

Modi 3.0: Moody's expects policy continuity, but...

Modi 3.0: Moody's expects policy continuity, but...

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) slim majority in Lok Sabha may delay more far-reaching economic and fiscal reforms that could impede progress on fiscal consolidation, Moody's Ratings said on Wednesday. NDA securing a majority in the general elections will give a historic third term for Narendra Modi as Prime Minister of India. "We expect policy continuity, especially with regards to budgetary emphasis on infrastructure spending and boosting domestic manufacturing, to support robust economic growth.

Thailand to appeal for Indian's extradition

Thailand to appeal for Indian's extradition

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

Saxena, who left Thailand in 1996, is currently living under self-financed house arrest in Vancouver, Canada.

FIFA bans Thailand's Makudi for three months

FIFA bans Thailand's Makudi for three months

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

FIFA's disciplinary committee has banned Worawi Makudi, former president of the Football Association of Thailand and a former member of the FIFA Executive Committee, for three months for failing to comply with an earlier suspension, FIFA said.

Jihad comes to Thailand

Jihad comes to Thailand

Rediff.com5 May 2004

Satwik-Chirag cruise into French Open final

Satwik-Chirag cruise into French Open final

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

The Indian duo will take on Chinese Taipei's Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan in the final on Sunday.