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EPL PIX: Haaland, Foden hat-tricks as City thrash United

EPL PIX: Haaland, Foden hat-tricks as City thrash United

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden scored hat-tricks to fire champions Manchester City to a rampant 6-3 thrashing of local rivals Manchester United in the English Premier League on Sunday.

IKEA to launch first small-format city store in Mumbai

IKEA to launch first small-format city store in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Swedish furniture giant IKEA is set to launch its first small-format city store at Worli, Mumbai, on Thursday. IKEA, which is part of the Ingka Group, had set up its first store in the country in Hyderabad in August 2018, which was followed by a store in Navi Mumbai in December last year. The company has an online presence across Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Surat, Ahmedabad and Vadodara.

Sociedad beats Bilbao 1-0 in Basque derby to end winless run

Sociedad beats Bilbao 1-0 in Basque derby to end winless run

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Real Sociedad won 1-0 at Athletic Bilbao in a Basque Country derby to end its winless run and strengthen its hold on third place in the Spanish league

There will be no Literature Nobel this year

There will be no Literature Nobel this year

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Embroiled in a bruising controversy in the shadow of the #MeToo campaign, the Swedish Academy has postponed the 2018 award until next year, when it will name two winners.

The HOTTIE on Cosmo's latest cover

The HOTTIE on Cosmo's latest cover

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Maya Jama looks gorgeous in a knotted blouse and denim pants.

Chemistry Nobel for harnessing evolution to develop medicines, biofuels

Chemistry Nobel for harnessing evolution to develop medicines, biofuels

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The trio used the same principles of evolution -- genetic change and selection -- to develop proteins used in a range of fields.

7 things you must know about Nobel winner Abhijit Banerjee

7 things you must know about Nobel winner Abhijit Banerjee

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

On Monday, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer had won the 2019 Nobel Prize for economics "for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty". The research conducted by them has considerably improved the ability to fight global poverty. In just two decades, their new experiment-based approach has transformed development economics, which is now a flourishing field of research, said the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Here are some interesting facts about the Indian-origin Abhijit Banerjee.

Will govt have Rs 80,000 cr for covid vaccine: SII CEO

Will govt have Rs 80,000 cr for covid vaccine: SII CEO

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

SII has signed an agreement to manufacture the potential vaccine developed by Jenner Institute of Oxford University in collaboration with British-Swedish pharma company AstraZeneca.

Rupee outperforms most EM peers as dollar surges to a 20-year high

Rupee outperforms most EM peers as dollar surges to a 20-year high

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

If there was one event that made the month of August stand out, it was a strengthening of the dollar index to levels last seen only 20 years ago, as the Federal Reserve dispelled all doubts about its intention to continue raising interest rates. Predictably, most currencies suffered against the US unit, with the bulk of the losers belonging to the emerging markets pack. Amid the volatility, the rupee, however, has displayed significant resilience and fared much better than most of its peer currencies.

World Cup: Andersson leads Swedes back to promised World Cup land

World Cup: Andersson leads Swedes back to promised World Cup land

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The Swedes, who came second as hosts in 1958 and third in 1994, missed the 2010 and 2014 tournaments and while they qualified for Euro 2012 and 2016, they limped out at the group stage on both occasions.

Late fightback gives Brentford home win over Watford

Late fightback gives Brentford home win over Watford

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Brentford scored a stoppage-time penalty through Bryan Mbuemo following Pontus Jansson's header to secure a comeback 2-1 home win over Watford in the Premier League on Friday as they cancelled out a first-half opener from Emmanuel Dennis.

Mumbai's KEM Hospital starts trials of Oxford vaccine

Mumbai's KEM Hospital starts trials of Oxford vaccine

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The hospital, located in Parel area, on Tuesday got the approval of the Maharashtra ethics committee for conducting the vaccine trials.

Badminton great Padukone recovering from COVID-19

Badminton great Padukone recovering from COVID-19

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Legendary Indian badminton player Prakash Padukone has tested positive for COVID-19 and is recovering from the infection at a hospital in Bengaluru.

Superheroes. Villains. Wizards. Witches.

Superheroes. Villains. Wizards. Witches.

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Local superheroes and villains, award winners and hopefuls, a fan favourite from a galaxy far, far away and wizards and witches of Hogwarts regale and rejoice on OTT this week.

Greta Thunberg blasts world leaders at UN over climate change

Greta Thunberg blasts world leaders at UN over climate change

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Thunberg has been protesting outside the Swedish Parliament every Friday since August 2018 against inaction over climate change.

India, Sweden to deepen defence, security ties

India, Sweden to deepen defence, security ties

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Swedish Prime Minister Lofven lauded India as 'global power' and said the two countries are a 'perfect match'.

Nations League PIX: Spain win; Portugal top group

Nations League PIX: Spain win; Portugal top group

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

An early goal from Pablo Sarabia earned Spain a 1-0 win in Switzerland on Thursday, their first victory of this year's UEFA Nations League.

Nations League PIX: Portugal cruise, Spain shocked

Nations League PIX: Portugal cruise, Spain shocked

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in the UEFA Nations League.

AstraZeneca finds small clot risk after 1st Covid shot

AstraZeneca finds small clot risk after 1st Covid shot

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

But no extra risk after second dose, shows study led and funded by drug maker, reports Sohini Das.

#IStandWithFarmers: Lilly's bold message at Grammys

#IStandWithFarmers: Lilly's bold message at Grammys

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The 32 year old Indo-Canadian YouTube star wore a mask to express her solidarity for the farmers in India.

WADA back in the spotlight with Russian Valieva's doping case

WADA back in the spotlight with Russian Valieva's doping case

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

WADA on Friday was thrust into the spotlight at the Beijing Olympics Kamila Valieva tested positive

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Ukraine crisis could be 'wake-up' call for Europe: Jaishankar

Ukraine crisis could be 'wake-up' call for Europe: Jaishankar

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Jaishankar on Tuesday countered criticism of India's position on Ukraine.

Beijing Winter Games commence as Britain, China win

Beijing Winter Games commence as Britain, China win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Australia and Czech Republic made their Olympic curling debuts -- against the United States and Norway respectively -- as the mixed doubles event made its second appearance at the Games, with an expanded field of 10 teams.

Benfica, Young Boys reach Champions League group stage

Benfica, Young Boys reach Champions League group stage

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

With the away goals rule no longer in place this season, PSV missed a string of chances to force extra time with Eran Zahavi hitting the crossbar from three metres with the goal at his mercy in the 62nd minute.

Phase 3 clinical trial of Oxford vaccine begins in Pune

Phase 3 clinical trial of Oxford vaccine begins in Pune

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

"We have started the phase-III trials of the vaccine (candidate Covishield). We will administer dose to 150 to 200 volunteers," said Dr Muralidhar Tambe, Dean, Sassoon General Hospital.

Hart and Holmstrom win Economics Nobel for work on contract theory

Hart and Holmstrom win Economics Nobel for work on contract theory

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

The winners will split an eight million Swedish kronor (USD 924,000) award funded by the Swedish central bank.

Aus Open: This man loves playing both hero and villain

Aus Open: This man loves playing both hero and villain

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Daniil Medvedev has tapped into the energy of the crowd at Melbourne Park by playing both hero and villain.

SEX. ROMANCE. MARRIAGE: All on OTT

SEX. ROMANCE. MARRIAGE: All on OTT

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Jennifer Aniston returns to her news anchor duties, Akshay Kumar saves the day and 456 South Koreans fight to the finish in a bloody game of survival. Sukanya Verma suggests everything you can catch on OTT this week.

Sweden drops rape investigation against WikiLeaks founder Assange

Sweden drops rape investigation against WikiLeaks founder Assange

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Assange reacted to the news by tweeting a photo of himself smiling inside the Ecuadorian Embassy

Manchester United footballer Lindelof tackles thief in Sweden

Manchester United footballer Lindelof tackles thief in Sweden

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof made a timely intervention by chasing down a man who stole an elderly woman's handbag in his home city of Vasteras on Monday, Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reported.

Wipro arm to buy Swedish co for Rs 142 cr

Wipro arm to buy Swedish co for Rs 142 cr

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

In a communique on the National Stock Exchange, Wipro said an agreement had been signed for the buyout which was expected to be completed by Q3 of FY 2006-07.\n\n

'Vaccine hesitancy has more or less gone'

'Vaccine hesitancy has more or less gone'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

'Demand is wonderful. We have crossed 10 million on many days.' 'The Swedish trade commissioner recently said, "You guys are vaccinating the entire Sweden in one day".'

Ever seen a baby bump in a bikini?

Ever seen a baby bump in a bikini?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Swedish supermodel Elsa Hosk, who has an excellent maternity wardrobe, has been promoting a bump positive style.

Coronavirus: Ford, Volvo, Tata Motors resort to work-from-home

Coronavirus: Ford, Volvo, Tata Motors resort to work-from-home

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

In wake of the coronavirus pandemic, US auto major Ford has asked its 10,000 employees in India, except those in business-critical roles, to work from home, a step which has also been taken up by Swedish luxury car maker Volvo. A Ford India spokesperson said, in recent days, the company has concluded that the issue of coronavirus has taken on a different dimension.

Haryana minister's 'exterminate' tweet on Disha triggers row

Haryana minister's 'exterminate' tweet on Disha triggers row

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Monday posted a tweet on activist Disha Ravi's arrest that appeared to urge 'exterminating' those who harbour the 'seed of anti-nationalism', prompting an investigation by Twitter.

Kyrgios rips into Norwegian player Rudd

Kyrgios rips into Norwegian player Rudd

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Ruud, who did not take kindly to Kyrgios's tweet then about how he had celebrated the victory, said the hot-headed 24-year-old was "completely crazy" and had behaved like an "idiot" on the court.

Why the world is talking about 18th century scientist Eva Ekeblad

Why the world is talking about 18th century scientist Eva Ekeblad

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

She paved the way for potato vodka and gluten-free baking. 300 years ago! And that's only two of the many cool things about this Swedish scientist the world is talking about.

Stockholm: 3 killed as truck crashes into store near Indian Embassy

Stockholm: 3 killed as truck crashes into store near Indian Embassy

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

One person was arrested in connection with the attack later.

Trio win Nobel Physics Prize for laser research

Trio win Nobel Physics Prize for laser research

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Arthur Ashkin in the US, Grard Mourou in France, and Donna Strickland in Canada will share the prize announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm on Tuesday.