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Pak frees Briton, Swedes

Pak frees Briton, Swedes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

Volvo launches new S60 saloon, XC60 crossover

Volvo launches new S60 saloon, XC60 crossover

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Can Volvo take advantage of the festive season with the launch of its refreshed cars that rival Audi A4 and Q3?

Isinbayeva stirs up a storm over support to Russia's anti-gay law

Isinbayeva stirs up a storm over support to Russia's anti-gay law

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Yelena Isinbayeva has lent her support, rather controversially, to the new anti-gay propaganda law in her native Russia and has now received flak for her stand from fellow athletes.

3 Americans win Nobel prize for economics

3 Americans win Nobel prize for economics

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Three American scientists won the 2013 economics Nobel prize on Monday for research that has improved the forecasting of asset prices in the long term and helped the emergence of index funds in stock markets, the award-giving body said.

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Loud applause and cheers rang out as the first jabs were administered to frontline workers at hospitals and healthcare centres across the country on Saturday at the start of the gargantuan COVID-19 vaccination exercise, hailed as a 'momentous' occasion in India's fight against the pandemic.

Bumrah wants saliva alternative to shine ball

Bumrah wants saliva alternative to shine ball

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The ICC had agreed with its cricket committee and said no saliva should be used to shine the ball due to threats regarding the coronavirus.

Vaccine drive set in motion, 13 cities get first consignment

Vaccine drive set in motion, 13 cities get first consignment

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

A massive pan-India inoculation drive against COVID-19 was set in process on Tuesday with more than 56 lakh doses of the Covishield vaccine flown to 13 cities across India from Pune and taken to designated national and state-level stores amid tight security.

Europa: Arsenal exit; Manchester Utd, Wolves in last 16

Europa: Arsenal exit; Manchester Utd, Wolves in last 16

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Arsenal suffered a shock Europa League exit to Olympiakos Piraeus on away goals after a 2-1 extra-time home defeat, while Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers cruised into the last 16 with emphatic aggregate wins on Thursday.

Verdict: Volvo V40 defines what a crossover should be

Verdict: Volvo V40 defines what a crossover should be

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

It perfectly blends the personality of a brawny sports utility vehicle with elegance of a sedan.

Stylish Volvo S60 challenges sturdy Mercedes Edition C

Stylish Volvo S60 challenges sturdy Mercedes Edition C

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Is the Volvo S60, the new feature-laden beauty, better than the Mercedes-Benz Edition C?

Europa League: Milan crash out, Chelsea draw

Europa League: Milan crash out, Chelsea draw

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Yet Milan's defensive frailty was punished when Konstantinos Fortounis scored from the penalty spot in the 81st minute to give his side the win that left them second in Group F on 10 points.

Why the Nadal-Federer French Open record is 5-0

Why the Nadal-Federer French Open record is 5-0

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

A quick look at Rafael Nadal's domination of Roger Federer at Roland Garros.

How an Indian firm once wanted to fly, and failed

How an Indian firm once wanted to fly, and failed

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Cables released by WikiLeaks name Sonia, Sanjay Gandhi as board members of firms that lobbied with US Embassy to connect with aircraft makers in 1976.

FIPB to review IKEA proposal next week

FIPB to review IKEA proposal next week

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

IKEA's proposal was withdrawn from the December 31 meeting agenda of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board, as more information was sought from the company regarding its foreign direct investment plans in India.

The Lesser Known Girlfriends of Bollywood stars

The Lesser Known Girlfriends of Bollywood stars

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Do you know who Abhishek Kapoor, John Abraham and Rajkumar Gupta are dating?

Aarey row: What makes a forest?

Aarey row: What makes a forest?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

India has long struggled to find a suitable definition; activists hope that this case changes norms, reports Geetika Srivastava.

STUNNING cars for India's super rich

STUNNING cars for India's super rich

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Volvo is looking at introducing stripped-down version of its luxury sedans.

Serge Haroche, David J Wineland win Nobel Physics Prize

Serge Haroche, David J Wineland win Nobel Physics Prize

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

French and American scientists win Nobel Physics Prize

Marks & Spencer: Single brand or multi-brand retail?

Marks & Spencer: Single brand or multi-brand retail?

Rediff.com17 May 2013

DEA objects to the company's 29 Indian stores having sub-brands as a rule violation; DIPP doesn't agree.

Why was the year 2012 eventful for retail

Why was the year 2012 eventful for retail

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

The year started on a sombre note for the sector, with the lingering effect of the decision to put on hold relaxation of FDI in retail in 2011.

Sweden won't sell Gripen fighter planes to Pak

Sweden won't sell Gripen fighter planes to Pak

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

"There is no question of selling them weapons or anything directly related to weapons," Swedish Foreign Minister Laila Freivalds said after her talks with visiting Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf in Stockholm on Tuesday.

We've tried to understand India's needs: IKEA India chief

We've tried to understand India's needs: IKEA India chief

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Patience has kept IKEA, the euro 27-billion Swedish retailer, going despite entry hurdles. So says Juvencio Maeztu, its chief executive officer for India.

Gandhi@150: Students offer amazing solar lamp tribute!

Gandhi@150: Students offer amazing solar lamp tribute!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

One million schoolkids around the world build and light solar lamps.

Now, the road is all clear for IKEA

Now, the road is all clear for IKEA

Rediff.com3 May 2013

CCEA approves its Rs 10,500-cr investment in India.

ITC buys Wimco for Rs 200 cr

ITC buys Wimco for Rs 200 cr

Rediff.com2 Jul 2005

Now, charge your cell phones with water!

Now, charge your cell phones with water!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Based on micro fuel cell technology developed at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, the MyFC PowerTrekk uses ordinary water to extend battery life for devices of up to 3 watts.

Europa League: Arsenal and AC Milan meet in last 16

Europa League: Arsenal and AC Milan meet in last 16

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Seven-time European champions AC Milan will face Arsenal in the standout last-16 tie in the Europa League after the draw was made in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday.

FIPB clears IKEA's FDI proposal

FIPB clears IKEA's FDI proposal

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

The group proposes to invest Rs 10,500 crore in single-brand retail trading in India through a 100 per cent subsidiary.

IKEA denies 'richest man' report

IKEA denies 'richest man' report

Rediff.com6 Apr 2004

Euro 2016: Coach Conte wants Italian fans to show their pride

Euro 2016: Coach Conte wants Italian fans to show their pride

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Italy coach Antonio Conte said he wants more of the team's supporters at Euro 2016 to show their pride by wearing blue shirts after they secured their place in the knockout stages with a 1-0 win over Sweden on Friday. As the Azzurri secured their second straight win with Eder's late goal, Conte was impressed by the vast number of Swedish supporters inside the stadium in Toulouse wearing their side's bright yellow shirts. Italy, in contrast, looked under-represented in the stadium.

Volvo launches V40 Cross Country luxury hatchback at Rs 28.5 lakh

Volvo launches V40 Cross Country luxury hatchback at Rs 28.5 lakh

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The hatchback comes with two engine options.

Flexibility in IKEA case to draw more investors

Flexibility in IKEA case to draw more investors

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

When IKEA's CEO & India's industry minister sealed a deal in-principle last year, foreign investors took note.

FIPB clears IKEA's Rs 10,000 crore proposal

FIPB clears IKEA's Rs 10,000 crore proposal

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

India's foreign investment panel has approved Swedish retailer IKEA's Rs 10,000 crore plan to set up shop in the country, the trade minister said.

India to lift restrictions on IKEA's product range

India to lift restrictions on IKEA's product range

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Earlier govt said it won't allow it to sell items such as textile products and office supplies.

Angus Deaton wins Nobel Prize for economics

Angus Deaton wins Nobel Prize for economics

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Deaton was at a loss when asked what the future held.

IKEA stares at trademark hurdle

IKEA stares at trademark hurdle

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Three Indian companies registered with the Registrar of Companies use the same brand name.

Sania loses in first round of French Open mixed doubles

Sania loses in first round of French Open mixed doubles

Rediff.com31 May 2013

India's Sania Mirza and her Swedish partner Robert Lindstedt lost in the first round of the mixed doubles at the French Open, suffering a shocking straight-set defeat at the hands of Cara Black and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, in Paris on Friday. The top seeded Indo-Swede combination was no match for their unseeded opponents and lost 2-6, 3-6 in a little under an hour.

Finance ministry wants reasons for IKEA climb down

Finance ministry wants reasons for IKEA climb down

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

DEA official writes to DIPP suggesting that govt needs to understand what has been left out, and why, in the revised application of the retailer.

Guess which states IKEA is setting up shop?

Guess which states IKEA is setting up shop?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

The company's plan was conveyed by IKEA chief executive officer Mikael Ohlsson, who met Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma in New Delhi on Monday, sources said.