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PIX: Trailblazers topple Supernovas for maiden title

PIX: Trailblazers topple Supernovas for maiden title

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The summit clash turned out to be a low-scoring affair and it was not the best advert for women's cricket with strokeplay proving to be extremely difficult on a slow surface.

Albon denies penalised Leclerc a virtual F1 hat-trick

Albon denies penalised Leclerc a virtual F1 hat-trick

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The Thai's victory over his Ferrari rival gave Red Bull something to celebrate on a day that should have seen the return of Max Verstappen's home Dutch Grand Prix after a 35-year absence.

Hamilton wins at Imola as Mercedes clinch constructors' title

Hamilton wins at Imola as Mercedes clinch constructors' title

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The six times world champion took the chequered flag at Imola 5.783 seconds ahead of team mate Valtteri Bottas, who started on pole position.

How Zeta acquired Unicorn status in the very first round of funding

How Zeta acquired Unicorn status in the very first round of funding

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

In the start-up world, hitting the $1-billion mark, which accords the "Unicorn" tag, is a milestone. Enterprises typically reach the milestone only by series C or series D, or three to four funding rounds later. Zeta achieved it at the first one. On May 25, the six-year-old banking tech firm raised $250 million from Japanese conglomerate SoftBank, at a post-money valuation of $1.45 billion. "This is the first time we have raised institutional money," Zeta co-founder Bhavin Turakhia beamed on the conference call. This trajectory is uncommon in start-ups.

Thailand, a new destination for Indian weddings

Thailand, a new destination for Indian weddings

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

The big fat Indian wedding has found a new overseas destination, Phuket island bounded by the emerald green and blue seas and lush green mountains and Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.

Nabbed after 10-yr-run, Beant Singh assassin deported from Thailand

Nabbed after 10-yr-run, Beant Singh assassin deported from Thailand

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

On the run for over 10 years, Sikh militant Jagtar Singh Tara, convicted for life in the then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh's assassination, has been deported by Thailand.

Which Bollywood celebrity's cooking impressed you?

Which Bollywood celebrity's cooking impressed you?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the delicious looking dishes and asks you to tell us whose cooking has impressed you the most.

Workers sue BAPS in US over alleged forced labour, wage law violations

Workers sue BAPS in US over alleged forced labour, wage law violations

Rediff.com12 May 2021

A group of Indian workers in the US have filed a lawsuit in a district court against the Swaminarayan sect BAPS, accusing it of human trafficking and wage law violations during the construction of a massive temple in New Jersey.

Red Bull head suggested 'corona camp' for F1 drivers

Red Bull head suggested 'corona camp' for F1 drivers

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Formula One has said it hopes to get the season started some time in the European summer with a reduced calendar of 15-18 races.

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Everyone wants to get involved when there is success.' 'But what about guaranteeing it?' 'Making sure girls have the opportunity to succeed all the time?'

'We were confident of playing like Lee-Hesh'

'We were confident of playing like Lee-Hesh'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

They are the Asian counterparts of the Bryan brothers. For the Ratiwatana twins, Sonchat and Sanchai, though the comparisons end right there.

Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal; Jallikattu ban plays spoilsport

Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal; Jallikattu ban plays spoilsport

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The harvest festival of Pongal was celebrated across Tamil Nadu on Friday, though the festivity was low key in southern districts, including Madurai, following the Supreme Court ban on the bull taming sport of Jallikattu.

The secret behind Manasi Scott's crazy toned abs

The secret behind Manasi Scott's crazy toned abs

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

'The only thing better than singing, is more singing! Then there's dancing, horse riding and martial arts.'

Pongal celebrated with fervour across country

Pongal celebrated with fervour across country

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Since the Supreme Court has banned the bull-taming sport of Jallikattu, normally conducted on Mattu Pongal day, the festival is expected to be low-key in Madurai and neighbouring districts, where it is widely popular.

Malaysia Open: Saina, Sindhu in second round; Prannoy, Srikanth exit

Malaysia Open: Saina, Sindhu in second round; Prannoy, Srikanth exit

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu entered the second round, but it was a disappointing day for India's men as two of them made an early exit from the Malaysia Open Super Series Premier badminton, in Shah Alam, on Wednesday.

Football Extras: 'Trophies more important for United than top four'

Football Extras: 'Trophies more important for United than top four'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

One killed, dozens wounded in Thailand car bomb attack

One killed, dozens wounded in Thailand car bomb attack

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

A staff member at the town's hospital said 32 people were injured, five of them critically.

Jeev shoots par, lies sixth

Jeev shoots par, lies sixth

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

He managed only an even par 72 despite hitting four birdies in the third round.

Photos! What you missed at Thailand's Songkran festival

Photos! What you missed at Thailand's Songkran festival

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Every year in the month of April, Thailand celebrates the Songkran festival.

Former Punjab CM's assassin arrested in Thailand

Former Punjab CM's assassin arrested in Thailand

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Thai police have arrested a fugitive Sikh terrorist who was involved in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh and several others in 1995.

27 killed, 80 injured after deadly bomb rips through central Bangkok

27 killed, 80 injured after deadly bomb rips through central Bangkok

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Police confirmed the explosion, near a shrine at a major Bangkok road, was from a bomb but no one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Six people killed in fresh violence in Bangkok

Six people killed in fresh violence in Bangkok

Rediff.com15 May 2010

Voicing deep concern over the situation in Thailand, where 16 people were killed in anti- government protests, the United States has appealed to both the authorities and agitators in the country to show restraint. "We are deeply concerned about the situation on the ground in Thailand. We continue to strongly encourage everyone involved, everyone engaged to show restraint, to find a way to work peacefully through these differences," State Department spokesman P J Crowley said.

'Hamilton is good but he's not God'

'Hamilton is good but he's not God'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Max Verstappen believes he can thwart Lewis Hamilton's bid for a seventh Formula One title this season if Red Bull give him the tools to do the job. Hamilton, 35, is chasing several records this season including Michael Schumacher's 91 race wins and seven titles, and has won five of the last six championships with dominant Mercedes.

Bangkok crisis: Troops clash with protestors

Bangkok crisis: Troops clash with protestors

Rediff.com14 May 2010

One person was dead when Thai security forces and anti-government protestors called the 'Red-Shirts' clashed overnight in Bangkok on Friday, BBC reported.

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Saina, Srikanth in quarters; Kashyap, Prannoy out

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Saina, Srikanth in quarters; Kashyap, Prannoy out

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Fourth seeded Sindhu took 39 minutes to get the better of World No 22 Mia 21-13, 21-19, her second straight win over the Dane.

F1 PIX: Hamilton wins British GP with punctured tyre

F1 PIX: Hamilton wins British GP with punctured tyre

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the Silverstone F1 GP on Sunday

Hamilton takes pole for home British GP

Hamilton takes pole for home British GP

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

The pole was the 91st of Lewis Hamilton's career and seventh at Silverstone.

Thailand's army declares martial law

Thailand's army declares martial law

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Thailand's army in a surprise move on Tuesday declared martial law to preserve law and order after six months of anti-government protests that left the country without proper functioning government, but denied that the it was a coup.

Kickboxing: Wai Khru poses to build stamina

Kickboxing: Wai Khru poses to build stamina

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

Muay Thai instructor Biki Bora shows you five graceful moves from the traditional warrior dance that helps build stamina.

Lockdown: Buddhist tourists unable to leave Bodh Gaya

Lockdown: Buddhist tourists unable to leave Bodh Gaya

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'There are 36 foreign tourists from China, Italy, USA, Vietnam, South Korea, Thailand and other countries.'

F1 PIX: Hamilton takes 90th win at dramatic Tuscan GP

F1 PIX: Hamilton takes 90th win at dramatic Tuscan GP

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Images from the Tuscan F1 Grand Prix held at at Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero in Tuscany, Italy, on Sunday.

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'There is no need to do anything, let your SIPs get deducted every month, and stick to your allocation between equity, fixed income and emergency funds and your risk covers.'

What happened in Leicester City helicopter crash

What happened in Leicester City helicopter crash

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

British air accident investigators looking into the cause of the helicopter crash that killed Leicester City soccer club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha said on Thursday that the failure of the tail rotor mechanism had caused the pilot to lose control.

Rahul Gandhi watches jallikattu in Tamil Nadu

Rahul Gandhi watches jallikattu in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Gandhi said he has "received tremendous love and affection from people of Tamil Nadu and it is my duty to stand with people of Tamil Nadu and protect their history, their culture and their language."

India, Thailand seal 2-decade long extradition deal

India, Thailand seal 2-decade long extradition deal

Rediff.com30 May 2013

After two decades of negotiations, India and Thailand have finally put ink to paper and sealed the extradition treaty between the two countries, says Rediff.com's Vipin Vijan, who is travelling with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Thailand

Olympic Qualifiers: Sakshi, Simranjit advance to quarters

Olympic Qualifiers: Sakshi, Simranjit advance to quarters

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Sakshi Chaudhary prevailed in a split verdict against the Asian Games bronze-medallist in an engrossing second-round bout after both the boxers got opening-round byes.

Malaysia Open: Saina seals semis spot; Sindhu sinks

Malaysia Open: Saina seals semis spot; Sindhu sinks

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal sealed a semi-final spot after a hard-fought victory but compatriot P V Sindhu crumbled under pressure to bow out of the women's singles competition at the Malaysia Open Super Series Premier tournament, in Shah Alam, on Friday.

PIX: Bipasha's Beautiful British Break

PIX: Bipasha's Beautiful British Break

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Bips plays tourist with her dad, mum, sis and hubby.

Singapore F1 GP: Vettel ends win drought

Singapore F1 GP: Vettel ends win drought

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

The German, whose last victory was in Belgium in August 2018, took the chequered flag 2.641 seconds ahead of Monegasque team mate Charles Leclerc, who had started on pole position for the third race in a row.

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.