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Top 10 places to visit in 2016

Top 10 places to visit in 2016

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

It's time you added these places to your bucket list.

World Tour Finals: Sindhu, Srikanth start off with defeats

World Tour Finals: Sindhu, Srikanth start off with defeats

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Star Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth fought their hearts out before suffering close defeats in their respective group 'B' openers at the US$ 1.5 million HSBC BWF World Tour Finals, in Bangkok, on Wednesday.

Quarantine reduced, Srikanth resumes training

Quarantine reduced, Srikanth resumes training

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The other Indian shuttlers who participated in the singles events of the Super 1000 tournament have already left Thailand while the doubles players will fly out on Monday.

Jet announces additional flights to Gulf, Southeast Asia

Jet announces additional flights to Gulf, Southeast Asia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The airline also plans to introduce a third daily direct flight from Mumbai to Bangkok during the winter schedule.

Thailand votes peacefully amid opposition boycott

Thailand votes peacefully amid opposition boycott

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Thailand voted on Sunday under heavy security in violence-plagued snap elections amid boycott calls from the opposition, which forced cancellation of polls in 45 constituencies across the politically polarised country.

Soldier kills 20 in Thailand mall siege, shot dead

Soldier kills 20 in Thailand mall siege, shot dead

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The alleged shooter, who carried an assault rifle, was a sergeant in the Thai military. He was clad in camouflage and a helmet during the rampage. The gunman wrote on his Facebook page earlier in the day that 'Death is inevitable for everyone'.

Football great IM Vijayan recommended for Padma Shri

Football great IM Vijayan recommended for Padma Shri

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Hockey coach Ramesh Parameswaran applies for Dronacharya Award

What CoA said in final status report to Supreme Court

What CoA said in final status report to Supreme Court

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

In the status report, the CoA has talked about BCCI elections, the formation of the electoral office and the implementation of the Lodha Committee reforms.

Row over Uddhav's nephew attending official meet

Row over Uddhav's nephew attending official meet

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Apart from Sardesai, the chief minister's son Aaditya Thackeray, who is an MLA from Worli in Mumbai and head of the Yuva Sena, was also present at the meeting held at the state secretariat on Monday.

Thailand siege: 3 journalists shot dead

Thailand siege: 3 journalists shot dead

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Gunbattles broke out between the Thailand military and protesters inside the Red Shirts rally base in central Bangkok on Wednesday morning.

Coronavirus outbreak: Airlines seek relief package from govt

Coronavirus outbreak: Airlines seek relief package from govt

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Airlines sought a limited period concession of the standing rule of slot allocation, which mandates that firms must operate at least 80 per cent of their allocated slots.

Want to romance the rains? Here's the perfect monsoon getaway

Want to romance the rains? Here's the perfect monsoon getaway

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

It's that time of the year when everything looks greener and prettier.

Grounded Turkish Airlines plane leaves for Istanbul from Delhi

Grounded Turkish Airlines plane leaves for Istanbul from Delhi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The flight sought an emergency landing after its pilot was informed about warning about the presence of a bomb in the cargo hold.

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.

Thailand clamps night curfew in 23 provinces

Thailand clamps night curfew in 23 provinces

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Thailand clamped night time curfew in capital Bangkok and 23 other provinces as the Army stormed a barricaded protest camp of the Red Shirts, with the protesters setting fire to around 20 buildings, a TV station and the stock exchange in Bangkok.

6 stunning pictures from around the world

6 stunning pictures from around the world

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Here's what the world was up to...

Coronavirus won't have too big an impact on Indian airlines' revenues

Coronavirus won't have too big an impact on Indian airlines' revenues

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet have suspended flights to China and Hong Kong.

Sports Shorts: China's Chen claims maiden TT World Cup title

Sports Shorts: China's Chen claims maiden TT World Cup title

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Japan's Mima Ito took the bronze medal after beating Han Ying of Germany in straight games.

Thailand temple blast: Foreign terror groups' role unlikely

Thailand temple blast: Foreign terror groups' role unlikely

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Thailand on Thursday said over 10 people were involved in carefully plotting the deadly attack at the Brahma temple Bangkok while ruling out involvement of global terror groups, even as it sought Interpol help in tracking down a foreign man suspected of planting explosives.

Sports Shorts: Women's recurve team tops qualification

Sports Shorts: Women's recurve team tops qualification

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Chess grandmasters resume COVID-delayed tournament in Russia

NSA-level talks represent the greatest betrayal of national interest: Congress

NSA-level talks represent the greatest betrayal of national interest: Congress

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Criticising the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government's decision for holding a National Security Advisor-level meet between India and Pakistan in Bangkok, the Congress Party on Sunday said the government's series of flip flops since it came to power depicts less productive outcome from such a meet between the two neighbouring countries.

Kingfisher to double international flights

Kingfisher to double international flights

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The UB Group-owned Kingfisher Airlines said on Wednesday the government had granted it traffic rights to operate on seven new international routes.

IIFA 2018: Like the way the stars look? VOTE!

IIFA 2018: Like the way the stars look? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The green carpet has been rolled out, and everyone's looking good!

Japan, South Korea in Asia Cup semis

Japan, South Korea in Asia Cup semis

Rediff.com1 Nov 2009

Defending champions Japan thrashed Chinese Taipei 7-0 while twice title winners South Korea mauled Kazakhstan 15-0 at Queen Sikirt Sports Centre in Bangkok.

Sachin settles for silver at Asian youth boxing

Sachin settles for silver at Asian youth boxing

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

India thus finished the tournament with a silver and five bronze medals, gold eluding the country for a second successive edition.

The truly odd, odd world we live in!

The truly odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Ten images that prove it's a wonderfully bizarre world.

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth crash out; Sai Praneeth enters quarters

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth crash out; Sai Praneeth enters quarters

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Saina squandered a game advantage to lose 21-16, 11-21, 14-21 against Takahashi

#WhereIsRahul? Twitter images set rumour mills abuzz

#WhereIsRahul? Twitter images set rumour mills abuzz

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The mystery of Rahul Gandhi's whereabouts seems to have been solved. Or maybe not.

John Abraham to take on Batman, Superman

John Abraham to take on Batman, Superman

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The film has John Abraham doing actions stunts like never before.

Kingfisher launches 8 international flights

Kingfisher launches 8 international flights

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

At a time when airline across the world is hit due to slowdown and Air India is facing its worst-ever crisis, Kingfisher Airlines announced the launch of flights on eight international routes before the year-end.

The missing pieces in Jet Air's revival plan

The missing pieces in Jet Air's revival plan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

After 18 months of closure, what really could be salvaged? And the answer sadly is, precious little, Patience, perseverance and plenty of moolah is the way forward even assuming intent is in place, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Mourning Thailand asks to move World Cup qualifier

Mourning Thailand asks to move World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) is seeking to move the home World Cup qualifier against Australia on Nov. 15 out of the country amid mourning for the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Pak reality TV contestant dies performing task

Pak reality TV contestant dies performing task

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Saad Khan was swimming across a lake in Bangkok with a 7 kg backpack, when he drowned.

Modi's ambitious UDAN project gets a major boost

Modi's ambitious UDAN project gets a major boost

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

SpiceJet, IndiGo, Jet Airways, Alliance Air, and Turbo Aviation are among the operators that have bagged the routes in the third round.

India can learn from Thailand

India can learn from Thailand

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

A cameraman tells us how India can learn lessons in handling crisis.

Indian shooters gear up for Olympics with World Cup in Munich

Indian shooters gear up for Olympics with World Cup in Munich

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Former Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra will lead the 25-member Indian shooting contingent in the third leg of the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup (Rifle/Pistol), to be held in Munich from May 19 to 26. The Indian team comprises of 17 shooters and eight officials. But with the Rio Games less than three months away, all eyes will be on those shooters, who are selected to represent India at the Olympics. Apart from Abhinav, other Indian shooters in the World Cup team who will also be heading to Rio include the likes of Jitu Rai, Gagan Narang, Chain Singh, Apurvi Chandela and Ayonika Paul, Gurpreet Singh, P N Prakash and Heena Sidhu.

India-ASEAN market opening pact tomorrow

India-ASEAN market opening pact tomorrow

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

After six years of painstaking talks, the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement will be signed which will eliminate duties on 80 per cent of goods traded between the two over the next eight years. Commerce minister Anand Sharma, who is in Bangkok to sign the pact, said the agreement is well balanced and is in harmony with the India's Look East Policy.

8 odd photos that you simply have to see

8 odd photos that you simply have to see

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

It's truly a wonderfully weird world around us. Want proof? Take a look.

PM has no plans to hold talks with Naga leaders

PM has no plans to hold talks with Naga leaders

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

The Centre's interlocutor for the Naga peace process, K Padmanabhaiah, is holding talks with National Socialist Council of Nagalim (I-M) in Bangkok for the second time since the Manmohan Singh government took over.

PHOTOS: The world seething with RAGE

PHOTOS: The world seething with RAGE

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Amazing photographs from across the world captured by ace Reuters photographers in the month of February