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India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The prime minister was speaking at an event to mark golden jubilee of the Aditya Birla Group's presence in Thailand.

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.

Hamilton wins in Mexico but must wait for sixth title

Hamilton wins in Mexico but must wait for sixth title

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Lewis Hamilton won the Mexican Grand Prix for Mercedes after a first-lap scare on Sunday but the Briton will have to wait another week to wrap up his sixth Formula One world championship. Hamilton's 10th win of the season, and 83rd of his career, was also a 100th for Mercedes as a constructor.

Hamilton details efforts to reduce his carbon footprint

Hamilton details efforts to reduce his carbon footprint

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'I want everything recyclable, down to deodorant, toothbrush, all these kind of things. I'm trying to make as much change as I can in my personal space'

The firefighter who catches snakes with his bare hands

The firefighter who catches snakes with his bare hands

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Thai firefighter Pinyo Pukpinyo is known as one of the most daring snake wranglers in Bangkok. The 50-year-old, a firefighter by day, has caught about 10,000 snakes during the 16 years he has performed this dangerous task.

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.

'Corona is a wake up call for all of us'

'Corona is a wake up call for all of us'

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'I'm not surprised with what's happening in India,' 'Tiger' Tyagarajan tells Nivedita Mookerji.

Thai owners expect best behaviour from Leicester stars

Thai owners expect best behaviour from Leicester stars

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Premier League champions Leicester City have been warned to behave on their tour to Thailand - after last year's antics led to the sacking of three players and manager Nigel Pearson.

Worlds: Manju Rani enters final; Mary Kom, 2 others sign off with bronze

Worlds: Manju Rani enters final; Mary Kom, 2 others sign off with bronze

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Six-time champion M C Mary Kom (51kg) was beaten by Turkey's Busenaz Cakiroglu in the semi-finals and had to settle for a bronze medal in the World Women's Boxing Championships, in Ulan-Ude, on Saturday.

Leicester inch closer to EPL title...but why are Thais celebrating?

Leicester inch closer to EPL title...but why are Thais celebrating?

Rediff.com2 May 2016

About 900 jubilant fans and employees of the Thai billionaire who owns Leicester City roared when the final whistle blew in their team's 1-1 draw at Manchester United.

Hamilton storms to final pole of the Formula One season

Hamilton storms to final pole of the Formula One season

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

The pole was a record-extending 88th of Hamilton's career and fifth of the season.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

These 10 images prove that the world is wonderfully weird.

Hamilton fastest overall on damp day in Hungary

Hamilton fastest overall on damp day in Hungary

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Lewis Hamilton lapped fastest overall for Mercedes in Hungarian Grand Prix practice

Max Verstappen wins crazy German Grand Prix

Max Verstappen wins crazy German Grand Prix

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won a wet and crazily chaotic German Grand Prix littered with crashes and safety car periods on Sunday with Mercedes' Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton failing to score.

PIX: Verstappen wins Brazil GP thriller as Ferraris collide

PIX: Verstappen wins Brazil GP thriller as Ferraris collide

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

In a race of safety cars and surprises, Verstappen's former team mate Pierre Gasly made a first podium appearance in second place for Red Bull-owned Toro Rosso, a rare Honda-powered one-two.

Leclerc stuns with pole hat-trick in Singapore

Leclerc stuns with pole hat-trick in Singapore

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

The race has been won from pole eight times out of 11 editions.

Sindhu out of China Open, Praneeth enter quarters

Sindhu out of China Open, Praneeth enter quarters

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

World champion PV Sindhu made an early exit from the China Open but B Sai Praneeth kept the Indian flag fluttering with a hard-fought straight-game win to reach the men's singles quarter-finals.

World Weightlifting Championship: Mirabai eyes Olympic berth

World Weightlifting Championship: Mirabai eyes Olympic berth

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Mirabai made a strong comeback from a lower back injury that had kept her out of action for nearly nine months post the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Thai player gets 18-month ban for corruption

Thai player gets 18-month ban for corruption

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Unranked Thai player Jatuporn Nalamphun has been suspended for 18 months and fined $5,000 after being found guilty of betting on tennis matches and not cooperating with the investigation, the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) said. "The 22-year-old admitted to three breaches of... the (anti corruption) program, which prohibits betting on tennis matches, between July and November 2014," the TIU said in a statement on Wednesday. Jatuporn was suspended for six months and a fined $5,000 for the betting offences but was then handed a concurrent 18-month ban after being "found guilty of a further charge of failing to cooperate with a TIU Investigation". "The full and timely cooperation by participants in TIU investigations is of paramount importance in the efforts being made by the TIU to eliminate corruption in professional tennis," anti-corruption hearing officer Ian Mill said. Tennis is still reeling from widespread allegations of corruption in the sport and the independent review panel (IRP), which was launched last month, will take at least a year to complete its investigations.

Ferrari's Leclerc claims first F1 win in Belgium

Ferrari's Leclerc claims first F1 win in Belgium

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc held off Lewis Hamilton to win his first Formula One race on Sunday in the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix.

Food pics to keep you cool all summer!

Food pics to keep you cool all summer!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Presenting the best food pics shared by our readers this week.

F1: Vettel seeking Belgian break at happy hunting ground

F1: Vettel seeking Belgian break at happy hunting ground

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, winner of 52 races, has gone more than a year since he tasted victory at last year's Belgian race.

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.'

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.'

Advani completes career grand slam in cue sports

Advani completes career grand slam in cue sports

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Advani conquered the ACBS Asian Snooker events - 6-red (short format) and 15-red (long format) - along with the IBSF World Championships in both formats too.

FIFA Women's WC: Sweden pummel Thailand, in quarters

FIFA Women's WC: Sweden pummel Thailand, in quarters

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Thailand, coming off a record 13-0 loss to defending champions United States in their Group F opener, conceded twice in the opening 20 minutes as they struggled to win aerial battles against a much taller Swedish team.

Women's World Cup: Five star Morgan helps US thrash Thailand 13-0

Women's World Cup: Five star Morgan helps US thrash Thailand 13-0

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The result was the largest margin of victory in either the men's or women's World Cup.

TOP 10: Forbes' Highest-Paid Female Athletes

TOP 10: Forbes' Highest-Paid Female Athletes

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Of the top 15 on Forbes' list of best-paid female athletes, 12 were tennis players. Indian badminton player PV Sindhu came in tied for 13th ($5.5 million), with Thai golfer Ariya Jutanugarn ($5.3 million) rounding out the top 15.

'I see my students as change-makers'

'I see my students as change-makers'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'The easy availability of funds has enabled us to not only hire the best faculty, but has also made it possible for us to retain them with the best possible infrastructure -- labs, grants etc,' Ashoka University VC Malabika Sarkar tells Geetanjali Krishna.

What are Taapsee, Vicky, Tiger, Arjun up to?

What are Taapsee, Vicky, Tiger, Arjun up to?

Rediff.com3 May 2019

What is keeping the stars busy?

Military parades that inspired Trump

Military parades that inspired Trump

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

As Washington, DC, prepares to celebrate July Fourth with a military "Salute to America" that will feature military bands, a parade and flyovers from the US Navy's Blue Angels and Air Force One, here's a look at other countries that hold military marches.

PIX: Leclerc scores bittersweet first F1 win in Belgium

PIX: Leclerc scores bittersweet first F1 win in Belgium

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Charles Leclerc claimed a bittersweet first Formula One win on Sunday, the Monegasque's joy at fulfilling a long-held dream tempered by the death of French racer Anthoine Hubert. Leclerc crossed the line 0.9 seconds ahead of a hard-charging Lewis Hamilton, who still extended his overall championship lead to 65 points over Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas, who finished third.

Bangkok bomb suspect 'Turkish national': Thai officials

Bangkok bomb suspect 'Turkish national': Thai officials

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

The 28-year-old man, who was not identified and was arrested from his rented apartment in Nong Chok district in a suburb in eastern Bangkok, was also found in possession of multiple passports.

Varun Aaron counts benefits of County cricket

Varun Aaron counts benefits of County cricket

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Aaron took full advantage of the Eden greentop and delivered a beauty to clean up Gill with a knuckle-ball that sharply cut back in.

Food pics! The best of India on a platter

Food pics! The best of India on a platter

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Presenting the best food pics shared by our readers this week.

Singapore Open: Sindhu enters semis; Saina, Srikanth, Sameer ousted

Singapore Open: Sindhu enters semis; Saina, Srikanth, Sameer ousted

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

It is Sindhu's second semifinal of the season, following a last-four finish at the India Open last month.

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.

Leicester's Thai owners vow to keep unlikely title-winners together

Leicester's Thai owners vow to keep unlikely title-winners together

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The owners of English soccer champions Leicester City say they will resist attempts by more glamorous rivals to lure away their title-winning players, after an unlikely triumph that has captured the imagination of fans worldwide. Duty-free magnate Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha became the first Thai owner of an English Premier League title-winning team on Monday night, when the only club capable of catching them, Tottenham Hotspur, were held to a 2-2 draw by Chelsea. Leicester's journey from 5,000-1 outsiders to English champions has captivated soccer lovers everywhere, but also prompted predictions that the team could be broken up in the off-season as bigger clubs look to poach their best players. "We are not the team that will sell players for money," said Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, the club's vice chairman and Vichai's son, in comments reported by Thai website Manager. "So, I can confirm that we will keep all major players with the team, such as Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez, N'Golo Kante or Kasper Schmeichel."

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Saina sail into second round

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Saina sail into second round

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Star Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal sailed into the second round of the Singapore Open with straight-game wins over their respective rivals in the women's singles event on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Sameer make impressive starts

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Sameer make impressive starts

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday