News for 'phuket'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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

Vistara finally gets nod to fly on international routes

Vistara finally gets nod to fly on international routes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Approval was held up due to CBI investigation into international flying permit of Tata group-owned AirAsia India.

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.

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.

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

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.

Jeev placed second at Thailand Open

Jeev placed second at Thailand Open

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

Two other Indians, Harmeet Kahlon and Shiv Kapur, cruised into the top-ten at the mid-way stage of the Thailand Open.

Asia's Top 10 destinations for 2018

Asia's Top 10 destinations for 2018

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Lonely Planet unveiled its list of Asia's Top 10 destinations for 2018.

Your holiday Guiddoo

Your holiday Guiddoo

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Available on both Android and iOS, the company has partnered with Cleartrip and Yatra. Shameen Alauddin reports.

#Fitspiration: Meet Kareena, the supermom

#Fitspiration: Meet Kareena, the supermom

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Kareena's latest photoshoot will make your jaws drop.

'2 Iranians aboard missing plane with stolen passports not terrorists'

'2 Iranians aboard missing plane with stolen passports not terrorists'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

The Interpol on Tuesday released images of two Iranian men who used stolen passports to board a Malaysia Airlines plane that remains traceless since Saturday after taking off with 239 passengers aboard from Kuala Lumpur.

Gujarat police chief dies while holidaying in Thailand

Gujarat police chief dies while holidaying in Thailand

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Gujarat Police chief Amitabh Pathak, who was holidaying in Phutket with his family, died of a heart attack on Friday.

IndiGo may delay low-cost, long-haul flight plan

IndiGo may delay low-cost, long-haul flight plan

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The airline is not convinced that it will have a sizeable passenger traffic to make wide body operations profitable

GoAir readies ambitious plans to boost growth

GoAir readies ambitious plans to boost growth

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

The Wadia group-owned airline is building a new management team and putting in place strategies for efficient operations. Leading the change is Cornelis Vrieswijk, the airline's new chief executive officer.

Royal Caribbean Cruises to tap Indian travellers

Royal Caribbean Cruises to tap Indian travellers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Royal Caribbean Cruise's The Legend of the Seas will be positioned in Singapore from June 2015 followed by the Mariner of the Seas later in the year.

Deepika, Samantha, Anushka: The PRETTIEST brides

Deepika, Samantha, Anushka: The PRETTIEST brides

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Sukanya Verma takes us down beautiful bridal history.

Lalit Modi's travel diaries with Naomi Campbell, Paris Hilton....

Lalit Modi's travel diaries with Naomi Campbell, Paris Hilton....

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Lalit Modi has been living quite the high life. Here are some photos to prove it.

GoAir readies foreign flight with IPO on mind

GoAir readies foreign flight with IPO on mind

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Airline wants to fly to West Asia, Southeast Asia.

Veere Di Wedding Review: Superficial, sassy, celebration of sisterhood

Veere Di Wedding Review: Superficial, sassy, celebration of sisterhood

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

'There's no real rebellion, just a consuming love for fashion and faux feminism where every zinger flying out of their mouth sounds like something you've heard on a sitcom or favourited on your Pinterest wall,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Thai shuttler Bodin takes blame, pleads for former partner

Thai shuttler Bodin takes blame, pleads for former partner

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Thai shuttler Bodin Issara, banned for two years for physically assaulting former doubles partner Maneepong Jongjit, has asked authorities to cut his opponent's suspension for the on-court brawl so that he can play in the World Championships.

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.