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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?

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.

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IKEA's proposal was withdrawn from the December 31 meeting agenda of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board, as more information was sought from the company regarding its foreign direct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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ITC buys Wimco for Rs 200 cr

ITC buys Wimco for Rs 200 cr

Rediff.com2 Jul 2005

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.

COVID-19 here to stay till 2021: Health experts

COVID-19 here to stay till 2021: Health experts

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Coronavirus is a '12-18 months' problem and the world is not going to be free of this till 2021, says Professor Ashish Jha.

India hikes its defence spending by 3.1% in 2018

India hikes its defence spending by 3.1% in 2018

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The five biggest spenders in 2018 were the United States, China, Saudi Arabia, India and France, which together accounted for 60 per cent of global military spending, it said.

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.

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 denies 'richest man' report

IKEA denies 'richest man' report

Rediff.com6 Apr 2004

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.

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.

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.

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.

Prime Minister Modi in Davos for WEF

Prime Minister Modi in Davos for WEF

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Modi, the first Indian prime minister to attend the summit in two decades, would deliver the opening plenary address at the summit on Tuesday.

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.

The SEXIEST women in the world are from these nations!

The SEXIEST women in the world are from these nations!

Rediff.com15 May 2013

US-based travel dating website MissTravel.com recently held a poll that rates nations according to the sex appeal of their citizens. Here are the results when it comes to the ladies!

IKEA goes local for India, China

IKEA goes local for India, China

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Tweaking its range and showrooms and adding services to accommodate new cultures.

Robert Lefkowitz, Brian Kobilka win chemistry Nobel

Robert Lefkowitz, Brian Kobilka win chemistry Nobel

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2012 was awarded jointly to Robert J. Lefkowitz and Brian K. Kobilka "for studies of G-protein-coupled receptors"

IKEA may enter India with cut-down product range, but not without cafes

IKEA may enter India with cut-down product range, but not without cafes

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

So, the fight is for the signature cafe, restaurant and the Swedish meat ball IKEA is known for, besides its furniture stores.

WikiLeaks founder Assange should be freed immediately: UN

WikiLeaks founder Assange should be freed immediately: UN

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should be freed, a UN panel ruled as it called on the UK and Sweden to compensate the whistleblower for his "arbitrary detention".

IKEA needs to reapply for opening stores in India

IKEA needs to reapply for opening stores in India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Govt recently relaxed sourcing norms for FDI in single brand retail.

Nations League PIX: Portugal thump Croatia; Mbappe magic gives France win

Nations League PIX: Portugal thump Croatia; Mbappe magic gives France win

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Diogo Jota and Joao Felix both scored their first international goals in the second half before Bruno Petkovic pulled one back and Andre Silva then added a fourth.

Rio: ITC bags World Business and Development Award

Rio: ITC bags World Business and Development Award

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Y C Deveshwar, chairman, ITC, received the Award at a ceremony held at Rio.