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India remains world's top arms importer, Russia main supplier, says SIPRI

India remains world's top arms importer, Russia main supplier, says SIPRI

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Russia continued as India's main arms supplier, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said.

Here what makes Swedish footballer Ibrahimovic unhappy

Here what makes Swedish footballer Ibrahimovic unhappy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The PSG striker came second to tennis legend Borg on a list of Sweden's all-time sporting greats.

Swedish minister to visit Delhi with fighter plane offer on Tue

Swedish minister to visit Delhi with fighter plane offer on Tue

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Expected to offer Gripen NG fighter aircraft or a possible joint collaboration in manufacturing single engine light combat planes.

Bollywood's Night Out With Mamma Mia

Bollywood's Night Out With Mamma Mia

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com captures the red carpet arrivals at Mamma Mia's opening night at the NMACC.

Swedish runner Hagg dies at 85

Swedish runner Hagg dies at 85

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

Gunder Hagg, who held the world mile record for nine years until Britain's Roger Bannister broke the four-minute barrier, died at the age of 85.

Is it 21 or IS? Confused Swedish cops raid house

Is it 21 or IS? Confused Swedish cops raid house

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

In a bizarre mix-up, Swedish police raided an apartment after a couple hung 21-shaped balloons to celebrate a birthday but it was mistaken for 'IS' in a reverse image from outside and considered as the Islamic State propaganda.

AstraZeneca admits in court: Covishield causes TTS

AstraZeneca admits in court: Covishield causes TTS

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

United Kingdom-headquartered pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca (AZ) has admitted that in 'very rare cases' its Covid vaccine can cause a blood clot related side effect but the causal link is unknown, according to court papers being quoted in the UK media.

Soderling sweeps aside Ferrer to win Swedish Open

Soderling sweeps aside Ferrer to win Swedish Open

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Top seed Robin Soderling swept aside the challenge of Spain's David Ferrer to win the Swedish Open final 6-2, 6-2 in Bastad on Sunday.

New private project announcements zoom ahead of polls

New private project announcements zoom ahead of polls

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The private sector's new project announcements in the quarter ending March were among the highest on record. The value of new private sector project announcements for the three months ending March 2024 was Rs 9.8 trillion, shows data from tracker Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). This is the second-highest on record in data going back to 2009.

Swedish high jump great Sjoberg reveals sexual abuse

Swedish high jump great Sjoberg reveals sexual abuse

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Former high jump world record holder Patrik Sjoberg has shocked Swedish athletics by revealing that his coach and stepfather Viljo Nousiainen sexually abused him as a young boy.

Chinese stamp honour for Swedish TT great Waldner

Chinese stamp honour for Swedish TT great Waldner

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

Six-times World table tennis champion and 1992 Olympic gold medallist Jan-Ove Waldner has become the first living foreigner to appear on a Chinese postage stamp.

Moya, Ferrer in Swedish Open quarter-finals

Moya, Ferrer in Swedish Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Spanish fourth seed Moya beat Thomas Johansson while Ferrer got the better of Chilean Nicolas Massu.

Defending champion Robredo loses at Swedish Open

Defending champion Robredo loses at Swedish Open

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

top seed Tommy Robredo lost his opening match at the Swedish Open on Monday to Peruvian Luis Horna.

Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Claudia Goldin

Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Claudia Goldin

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

American economic historian and labour economist Claudia Goldin won the 2023 Nobel Economics Prize for her work examining wage inequality between men and women, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday. The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2023 was awarded to 77-year-old Claudia Goldin "for having advanced our understanding of women's labour market outcomes" the prize-giving body said in a statement. Goldin will receive 11 million Swedish kronor, or around $1 million, as the sole winner of this year's prize.

OTT Goodies This Week!

OTT Goodies This Week!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

From fantasy to football, OTT is beaming with all kinds of goodies this week.

Swedish Match to double oral snuff sale in India

Swedish Match to double oral snuff sale in India

Rediff.com28 May 2003

The $500-million Swedish Match, which sells through its Indian arm, oral moist snuff 'Snus' (pronounced snoox) for 'sucking', proposes to double its sale in the country from 100,000 cans last year to 200,000 cans by this yearend.

Swedish Open: Pallikal loses to Naude in semifinal

Swedish Open: Pallikal loses to Naude in semifinal

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Indian Dipika Pallikal's dream run in the Swedish Squash Open came to an end as she lost to Annelize Naude of Netherlands in straight frames in the semi-final in Linkoping.

Modi meets Israeli Prez in Dubai, says he supports two-state solution

Modi meets Israeli Prez in Dubai, says he supports two-state solution

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Israeli President Isaac Herzog and underscored India's support for an early and durable resolution of the Israel-Palestine issue through dialogue and diplomacy.

Swedish women wise to reject Serie A

Swedish women wise to reject Serie A

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

Swedish firm Ericsson to cut 5,000 jobs

Swedish firm Ericsson to cut 5,000 jobs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

Telecommunications firm Ericsson AB will slash about 5,000 jobs as part of its cost cutting initiatives even as it reported a substantial fall in net income for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008.

Indian on the outside, Swedish on the inside

Indian on the outside, Swedish on the inside

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Born and abandoned in Mumbai, reborn in Sweden, Erika Sandberg says she is Indian on the outside but feels Swedish on the inside. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel narrates her tale.

Meloni says 'Melodi'; Always a delight, replies Modi

Meloni says 'Melodi'; Always a delight, replies Modi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reacted to a viral selfie his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni took with him on the sidelines of the COP28 meet in Dubai, saying 'meeting friends is always a delight'.

Almagro to face Ferrer in Swedish Open final

Almagro to face Ferrer in Swedish Open final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

Spaniard Nicolas Almagro reached the Swedish Open final by scoring his first win over compatriot Carlos Moya.

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Of the eight RBI governors who have held office since the 1991 economic liberalisation, Bimal Jalan had the longest stint and S Venkitaramanan, the shortest. Current Governor Shaktikanta Das will overtake Bimal Jalan before completing his second term in December, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'Are my songs literature': Bob Dylan thanks Swedish Academy for his Nobel

'Are my songs literature': Bob Dylan thanks Swedish Academy for his Nobel

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

"I'm sorry I can't be with you in person, but please know that I am most definitely with you in spirit and honoured to be receiving such a prestigious prize," Dylan said in his acceptance speech, which was read out by the United States Ambassador to Sweden, Azita Raji.

Tea-time recipes: Nutella Squares, Swedish Chocolate Toscatarta

Tea-time recipes: Nutella Squares, Swedish Chocolate Toscatarta

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Food blogger Vishaka Rautela shares recipes to spice up your chai time.

Tiger ties the knot with Swedish ex-nanny

Tiger ties the knot with Swedish ex-nanny

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

The former world number one golfer married Swedish model Elin Nordegren at the luxury Sandy Lane resort in Barbados.

Rajiv was Swedish jet deal's middleman in 1970s: WikiLeaks

Rajiv was Swedish jet deal's middleman in 1970s: WikiLeaks

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

This revelation was made by The Hindu, in investigative collaboration with WikiLeaks, after accessing a new set of US diplomatic communications titled the 'Kissinger Cables'.

Jr World Cup: Dhanush wins India's third gold

Jr World Cup: Dhanush wins India's third gold

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Dhanush posted 249.4 in the 24-shot final to leave silver winning Swede, Pontus Kallin, a clear 1.3 points behind in a clinical display.

World entering a highly disruptive green energy era, says Mukesh Ambani

World entering a highly disruptive green energy era, says Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Reliance Industries (RIL's) annual report released on Sunday highlighted the company's focus on new energy solutions, with chairman and managing director (MD) Mukesh Ambani stating that the age of fossil fuels will not continue much longer. RIL has sought shareholders' approval to give Ambani another five-year term as MD till 2029 at nil salary. The recently demerged Jio Financial Services, which "will leverage the prowess of digital and retail businesses", was expected to be listed soon.

Oil leak forces AI's Newark-Delhi flight to land in Stockholm, DGCA to probe

Oil leak forces AI's Newark-Delhi flight to land in Stockholm, DGCA to probe

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

An airline official said there were 292 passengers, including 8 infants onboard the plane.

Sweden's Musovic steals spotlight; Rapinoe's tearful exit

Sweden's Musovic steals spotlight; Rapinoe's tearful exit

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic emerged as the hero as her team beat the United States 5-4 on penalties

Kane scores twice as England seal Euro 2024 spot with win over Italy

Kane scores twice as England seal Euro 2024 spot with win over Italy

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Harry Kane scored a brace as a Jude Bellingham-inspired England came from behind to beat holders Italy 3-1

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Shreekant Sambrani remembers P R S 'Biki' Oberoi, personal friend and hospitality icon, who passed into the ages this week.

Will Ukraine Get NATO Membership?

Will Ukraine Get NATO Membership?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Scenes from the NATO leaders summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 11, 2023.

Bolt, Djokovic, Figo, Pogba Party At Final

Bolt, Djokovic, Figo, Pogba Party At Final

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Usain Bolt, once the fastest man on the planet, partied with 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic at the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.

3 share Physics Nobel for short pulses of light to study electrons

3 share Physics Nobel for short pulses of light to study electrons

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The three physics laureates -- Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L'Huillier have created flashes of light that are short enough to take snapshots of electrons' extremely rapid movements.

The Swedish model with an Indian connection

The Swedish model with an Indian connection

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

This Victoria's Secret model is half-Indian and half-Australia.

Hinduja group chairman Srichand Parmanand Hinduja dies in London at 87

Hinduja group chairman Srichand Parmanand Hinduja dies in London at 87

Rediff.com17 May 2023

His business successes which started with the international distribution rights for the Bollywood blockbuster movie 'Sangam' in 1964 made him one of the richest in Britain but it was the Bofors scam that made Srichand Parmanand Hinduja famous, or rather infamous, back home. SP Hinduja, as he was known, died in London on Wednesday after a prolonged illness. He was 87, a family spokesperson said. Born in a business family in Karachi, British India, he and his two younger brothers were accused of receiving payments totalling Rs 64 crore in illegal commissions to help Swedish gunmaker AB Bofors secure an Indian government contract.