News for '-norway'

Ukraine's Mahuchikh wins gold in women's high jump

Ukraine's Mahuchikh wins gold in women's high jump

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Australian Nicola Olyslagers took silver and Ukraine's Iryna Gerashchenko and Australian Eleanor Patterson shared the bronze.

Chess Olympiad: Vantika Agrawal to India women's rescue; men's team draw

Chess Olympiad: Vantika Agrawal to India women's rescue; men's team draw

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Vantika Agrawal delivered when it mattered most as she defeated Grandmaster Irina Krush, helping India secure a 2-2 draw against United States.

Pak wants Norway to resolve disputes with India

Pak wants Norway to resolve disputes with India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Norway had in the past expressed its wish to mediate between India and Pakistan and was willing to do so if both sides wanted it.

Russia frees US scribe, ex-marine among 4 in prisoner swap deal

Russia frees US scribe, ex-marine among 4 in prisoner swap deal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Among those released were the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former Marine Paul Whelan and journalist Alsu Kurmashev. This was part of multi-country deal with Russia.

PHOTOS: Inside Norway's luxurious Halden jail

PHOTOS: Inside Norway's luxurious Halden jail

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Halden prison could be the home, if convicted, of Norwegian gunman Anders Behring Breivik who killed dozens of people in a bomb attack and shooting spree. But it could be home that Breivik would love to spend time in.

Neeraj all set to defend Olympic crown

Neeraj all set to defend Olympic crown

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

He has competed in just three events this year but the 26-year-old world champion is back in full flow in a season where none of his global competitors have done exceptionally well.

Winter Olympics sidelights: Norway and its 'eggstraordinary' menu

Winter Olympics sidelights: Norway and its 'eggstraordinary' menu

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

After taking receipt of 15,000 eggs instead of the 1,500 they wanted, Norway's team at this month's Pyeongchang Winter Olympics may have a pretty limited menu

Germany hoping to outgun Norway in women's final

Germany hoping to outgun Norway in women's final

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

World champions Germany are favourites in their fourth successive European wonen's final on Sunday.

India, Norway to boost trade

India, Norway to boost trade

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

After initiating talks with the European Union for a trade agreement, India has now started talks with non-EU countries such as Norway to boost trade and investment flows.

Vaishali becomes GM: Title awarded after long wait

Vaishali becomes GM: Title awarded after long wait

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Vaishali completed the requisite 2500 ELO points Llobregat Open tournament in Spain to become only the third Indian woman after Koneru Humpy and Harika Dronavalli to become a GM.

Two NRI children held by Norway return to India

Two NRI children held by Norway return to India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

The two children of a Non-Resident Indian couple in Norway, who had been taken away by country's Child Welfare Service last year and kept in foster care, on Tuesday returned to India. After months of custody row that saw India stepping up diplomatic pressure on Norway to send back the children a Norwegian court on Monday had handed over the custody of the two children to their paternal uncle.

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Here is a quick glance of all the highs and lows from Nadal's stupendous career:

Norway case: India can diplomatically 'do something'

Norway case: India can diplomatically 'do something'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

India can diplomatically 'do something' in the alleged child abuse case involving an Indian couple in Norway, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi said on Monday.

Sri Lanka situation dangerous: Norway

Sri Lanka situation dangerous: Norway

Rediff.com27 May 2006

After his visit to Sri Lanka, Norway's top peace envoy Erik Solheim on Saturday said the situation in the island nation was "dangerous".

ISSF World Cup: Sift Kaur wins bronze in women's 50m rifle 3 positions

ISSF World Cup: Sift Kaur wins bronze in women's 50m rifle 3 positions

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Sift shot 452.9 and missed silver by an agonising 0.1 to China's Han Jiayu, the reigning air rifle women's world champion.

India, US sign key defence agreement

India, US sign key defence agreement

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The two countries also signed a 'Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Assignment of Liaison Officers', which will facilitate the posting of one military officer from each country with the military of the other.

Voter turnout dips to 56% in phase 2 of J-K elections

Voter turnout dips to 56% in phase 2 of J-K elections

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The first phase of polling, held on September 18, saw an estimated 61.38 per cent voter turnout, while the final phase is set to take place on October 1 in the crucial elections being held after 10 years.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The medal tally at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

PIX: Pakistan's Nadeem wins Javelin gold; Neeraj silver

PIX: Pakistan's Nadeem wins Javelin gold; Neeraj silver

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra signed off with a silver medal in the Olympics men's Javelin Throw in Paris on Thursday. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem was a class above the field, setting a new Games record of 92.97 metres for the gold medal.

India slips two places to rank 129th on Global Gender Gap index

India slips two places to rank 129th on Global Gender Gap index

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

India has slipped two places on the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap index to 129th place, while Iceland retained its top position in the rankings published on Wednesday. Within South Asia, India was ranked fifth after Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, while Pakistan was ranked last. Globally, Sudan was ranked last on the index of 146 countries, while Pakistan slipped three places to 145th.

HC order on Norway children's case tomorrow

HC order on Norway children's case tomorrow

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The Calcutta high court on Wednesday concluded hearing of the case for custody of the two children, Abhigyan and Aishwarya sent back to India from Norway in the foster care of their uncle, with the order to be delivered on Thursday.

Norway child abuse case: Indian couple charged

Norway child abuse case: Indian couple charged

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

The Indian couple arrested in Oslo, Norway, in an alleged child abuse case have been charged with "gross repeated maltreatment" of their child for which the prosecution has proposed a minimum sentence of one year and three months for the parents.

India's chess future is bright, but...

India's chess future is bright, but...

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Chess icon Viswanathan Anand feels the current crop of Indian players, that he has had a role in shaping, has turned out to be "great" in grabbing crucial opportunities.

Can Zverev break his Grand Slam curse?

Can Zverev break his Grand Slam curse?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Fourth seed Alexander Zverev will play Brandon Nakashima as the former finalist looks to end his long wait for a maiden Grand Slam title.

Are Plug-In Hybrid Cars The Future?

Are Plug-In Hybrid Cars The Future?

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Plug-in hybrids have two engines and the electric part has a much larger battery than in the regular hybrids. Car companies, led by the Japanese, are pushing the Indian government to look at hybrids in the interim if it wants to reduce carbon emission.

Norway's Hushovd wins Tour stage

Norway's Hushovd wins Tour stage

Rediff.com12 Jul 2004

Thor Hushovd beat Luxembourg's Kim Kirchen and German Erik Zabel to win the 168-km eighth stage victory at the Tour de France.

Olympics: Russell takes 100m hurdles gold by a whisker

Olympics: Russell takes 100m hurdles gold by a whisker

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

American Masai Russell won the Olympic 100 metres hurdles title in a blanket finish on Saturday.

Former Utd hero Solskjaer first in Norway's Hall of Fame

Former Utd hero Solskjaer first in Norway's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Former Norway and Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who enjoyed a glittering career as a player before becoming a successful manager, is the first to be inducted into the country's Hall of Fame, it was announced on Monday.

Cricket skills come in handy for Olympic champ Nadeem

Cricket skills come in handy for Olympic champ Nadeem

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

'...it is a good thing for youngsters in both countries who are pursuing our sport to follow us and follow their sports icons and bring laurels to their countries.'

Norway custody row: 'Our grandkids are traumatised'

Norway custody row: 'Our grandkids are traumatised'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Grandparents of the two children now growing up in a foster home in Norway demand that they be allowed to return to India.

Norway kids row: Family members meet Krishna

Norway kids row: Family members meet Krishna

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Family members of the two Indian children lodged in a foster home in Norway on Tuesday met External Affairs Minister S M Krishna, who assured them that the children would be brought home at any cost.

Rani Celebrates Her Birthday With...

Rani Celebrates Her Birthday With...

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Rani Mukerji celebrated her 46th birthday on March 21 a day earlier, and cut a cake with the media.

Norway mass murderer's connection to Varanasi weaver

Norway mass murderer's connection to Varanasi weaver

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

The recent terror attack in Norway that left 76 people dead in Oslo has a remote link with a temple town located thousands of miles away -- Varanasi.

India still trying to get children in Norway back home

India still trying to get children in Norway back home

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

The two Indian children, who have been placed in emergency foster care in Norway since May, could come back after a court hearing there in June, Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday. "We are taking it up, putting pressure on (Norway). Indications are that they might be back in June, (they will be) in their natural habitat. We would like to see the children back in their natural habitat," Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur said.

India puts visit of MEA official to Norway on hold

India puts visit of MEA official to Norway on hold

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The government has put on hold the visit of a senior external affairs ministry official to Norway in connection with the child custody case amid reports that there were differences between the parents. "The government has tried its best to bring the children home so that they have a future in the country. But a new situation has developed, we cannot interfere. The visit of a joint secretary (to Norway) has been postponed," Minister of State Preneet Kaur said.

Games: Bhaker-Sarabjot in 10m air pistol mixed final; Babuta finishes 4th

Games: Bhaker-Sarabjot in 10m air pistol mixed final; Babuta finishes 4th

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Ramita Jindal ended seventh in the final of the 10m air rifle women's competition.

Nadal beats Borg Jr to advance in Bastad

Nadal beats Borg Jr to advance in Bastad

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Nadal on the US Open entry list

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Manchester City squandered a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday.

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

A sneak peek of some extraordinary entries for the 60th annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year event.

Dutch beat Norway 2-0 to maintain perfect record

Dutch beat Norway 2-0 to maintain perfect record

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

Andre Ooijer and Arjen Robben scored to earn the Netherlands a 2-0 home victory over Norway and maintain their perfect record in World Cup qualifying Group Nine on Wednesday.