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Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

To believe that the key job of his senior ministers is to ensure that his image be kept intact whatever be the outcome of his policies is to expect too much even of someone as ambitious as Narendra Modi, asserts Rashme Sehgal.

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.

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.

US to probe India's 'Google tax'; levy non-discriminatory, says govt

US to probe India's 'Google tax'; levy non-discriminatory, says govt

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The US Trade Representative's (USTR) office will also conduct the Section 301 probe against nine others, including Austria, Brazil, Indonesia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, the Czech Republic, the UK, and the EU, for levying or considering digital services taxes "discriminating against US companies".

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.

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.

Astra Pharma to buy India arm pie

Astra Pharma to buy India arm pie

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

Swedish firm Astra Pharmaceutical will buy out the remaining less than 10 per cent stake in its local arm Astrazeneca Pharma India by next year following approval from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board.

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.

Found after 23 years

Found after 23 years

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

The remains of Swedish woman Margot Lydua Aulikki was recovered from Kangla Jot glacier after it had lain there for 23 years.

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.

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.

Tiger Woods to wed ex-model girlfriend

Tiger Woods to wed ex-model girlfriend

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

The World number one golfer is to marry his Swedish girlfriend Elin, a 23-year-old former model.

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.

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.

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.

Racism to be punished with points deductions

Racism to be punished with points deductions

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Football fans worldwide back points deductions for racism at matches

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.

India, Russia seal $500 million deal for construction of 2 frigates

India, Russia seal $500 million deal for construction of 2 frigates

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Under the deal, Russia will provide design, technology know how and key materials to GSL for construction of the ships in India.

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.

Tennis: Williams-Wozniacki advance in Auckland

Tennis: Williams-Wozniacki advance in Auckland

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Both will play their second-round singles matches on Thursday.

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.

Sweden confident of beating U.S.

Sweden confident of beating U.S.

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

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.

'I-flex official's arrest a non-tariff barrier'

'I-flex official's arrest a non-tariff barrier'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2003

Swedish trade minister Leif Pagrotsky said on Thursday the arrest of i-flex Solutions official Senthil Kumar in London was a "non-tariff barrier" against the developing world

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 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.

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Prominent international celebrities and activists on Wednesday joined American pop star Rihanna to extend support to the farmers' protests here and garner international attention on the protracted stir but their remarks were slammed by India as 'neither accurate nor responsible'.

Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary in India

Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary in India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Caught in the crossfire of Sino-India border skirmishes and strained by the severe impact of the pandemic on its business, Brand Hector is foregoing the bustle and frenzy for a quiet digital campaign that talks about its British roots, the smart tech powering its drive and its made-for-India models. The tone is subdued and the brand seems to be deliberately playing down its ownership by Chinese company, SAIC.

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.

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.

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.

IKEA may come to India with full global range

IKEA may come to India with full global range

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

The Euro 25-billion firm can now set up furniture stores in India, along with restaurants and cafes, in line with its global concept.

IKEA's wait to set up shop may get longer

IKEA's wait to set up shop may get longer

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Agenda for FIPB meeting on Jan 18 doesn't mention its application.

The year that was: 2019 in numbers

The year that was: 2019 in numbers

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

As we wave goodbye to 2019, we look back at the highlights of the year, in the numbers that made it memorable.

FDI hungry govt agrees to Ikea's demands

FDI hungry govt agrees to Ikea's demands

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

FIPB likely to allow cafs and restaurants in its review of conditional approval on December 31.

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".

Lapentti overcomes Nadal in marathon

Lapentti overcomes Nadal in marathon

Rediff.com12 Jul 2003

The sixth-seed from Ecuador saved five match points to defeat Spanish teenager Rafael Nadal.

Realty cos offer customised stores to big retailers

Realty cos offer customised stores to big retailers

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Real estate players say they are in talks with companies to build their customised stores in India.