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Warm clothes, family time for Disha Ravi in police custody

Warm clothes, family time for Disha Ravi in police custody

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

The court allowed Ravi to speak with her family members over phone for 15 minutes a day and meet with her lawyer for 30 minutes a day, while she is in police custody.

Tesla plans fully-owned retail outlets in India

Tesla plans fully-owned retail outlets in India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Palo Alto-based electric carmaker Tesla has initiated talks with the government on the modalities of setting up fully-owned retail outlets. The company needs to comply with the foreign direct investment (FDI) guidelines related to single-brand retail, including local sourcing norms, to sell directly in India. At least two other foreign majors - Apple and Ikea - were engaged in talks with the government long before the sourcing norms were eased under the single-brand retail route.

THE ABBA Paradox

THE ABBA Paradox

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Ageing is a funny process. After rebelling and exploring, the human being drifts to the ordered arrangement, he/she once left. As a youngster I outgrew ABBA while my mother continued to like them. In September 2021, when ABBA's first single in 40 years was launched, I sent the video link to my mother. Meanwhile, now in my fifties, I find myself curious to hear ABBA's new songs, notes Shyam G Menon.

Innovative field research in India helped Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo win Economics Nobel

Innovative field research in India helped Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo win Economics Nobel

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

This year's Laureates have shown how the problem of global poverty can be tackled by breaking it down into a number of smaller - but more precise - questions at individual or group levels, he Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said.

Sweden fans could be left stranded by SAS airline strike

Sweden fans could be left stranded by SAS airline strike

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Thousands of Swedish soccer fans planning to travel to France for the European championship could be left stranded if a strike by pilots at Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is not resolved in time.

Modi to present India's climate action plan at COP26 summit

Modi to present India's climate action plan at COP26 summit

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

During his three-day UK visit until Tuesday, Modi is listed to address the COP26 summit with a national statement about India's climate action plan in the afternoon session on Monday, ahead of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.

2 volunteers who were given Oxford vaccine doing fine

2 volunteers who were given Oxford vaccine doing fine

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Two men, aged 32 and 48, were given the first shot of the 'Covishield' vaccine, being manufactured by Pune-based Serum Institute of India, at Bharti Vidyapeeth's Medical College and Hospital on Wednesday. The dose will be repeated after one month, an official said.

American Richard Thaler wins 2017 Nobel prize for economics

American Richard Thaler wins 2017 Nobel prize for economics

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

"He's made economics more human," the Nobel jury said

Guess who this actress is!

Guess who this actress is!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Hint: She is *HOT*!

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Real, Barca and Juve stand firm on Super League

Angry fans vandalise Ibrahimovic's statue in Malmo

Angry fans vandalise Ibrahimovic's statue in Malmo

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Fans in Malmo reacted angrily to the announcement that striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has acquired a stake in Stockholm club Hammarby by vandalising a statue of the striker outside Malmo Stadium.

Day 3: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 3: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Russians win team Figure skating gold, Valieva first woman to land Games quads

A new 'dawn': Serum vaccine shipment to start today

A new 'dawn': Serum vaccine shipment to start today

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

A source closely involved in logistical arrangements said the movement of vaccine doses is likely to start from early Tuesday morning through road and air routes amid elaborate police security.

Laser pen, dubious penalty decision mar England win

Laser pen, dubious penalty decision mar England win

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

UEFA said on Thursday that they will probe the matter and opened disciplinary proceedings against England on the matter.

Nikita Jacob attended Zoom call ahead of R-Day violence

Nikita Jacob attended Zoom call ahead of R-Day violence

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

In a document submitted by Jacob's lawyer to Mumbai police, she claimed that the "toolkit" was being prepared by Extinction Rebellion India volunteers for presenting the whole picture with a simple breakdown for an international audience.

Ola to deploy robots at its electric scooter factory

Ola to deploy robots at its electric scooter factory

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Ola's factory will create 10,000 jobs and serve as the company's global manufacturing hub for India and international markets.

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'Gerson existed at the intersection of principle and conscience. 'One of our conversations turned to his return to India from Brazil. 'He spoke about the choices he made and the things he felt he had failed at. 'What emerged was how he always steadfastly stuck to his beliefs and was true to them and himself. 'The need to -- in Spike Lee's words -- Do The Right Thing.' Director Dev Benegal remembers Gerson da Cunha, 'friend, guide, light'.

Climate Strike: Students around the world march for action

Climate Strike: Students around the world march for action

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Climate change is real, and we need, need, need to do something about it. That's why, on March 15, tens of thousands of students worldwide have decide to skip class to demand that elected officials act on this awful crisis. The move is inspired by 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg from Sweden, who since last August has been striking outside the Swedish parliament building. She has been boycotting classes every Friday, demanding that her government step up the fight against climate change. Her message is simple: "Strike for climate". Take a look at the marches across the world.

Thought her eco-crusade was bad idea: Greta Thunberg's dad

Thought her eco-crusade was bad idea: Greta Thunberg's dad

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Svante Thunberg revealed how his teen daughter, who initiated a global movement demanding world leaders take action over climate change, was crippled with depression and her activism has now made her 'very happy'.

18 Indians aboard British-flagged oil tanker seized by Iran

18 Indians aboard British-flagged oil tanker seized by Iran

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Iran's seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker was allegedly due to a collision with an Iranian fishing boat, Iran's official news agency IRNA said.

2021: India aimed to reshape regional power balance

2021: India aimed to reshape regional power balance

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

India shifted gears in rejuvenating strategic ties with its major partners like the US and Russia and focused on drumming up global support for its distinct strategy in the Indo-Pacific to check Beijing's increasing muscle-flexing in the region.

When Astad Deboo wowed Sweden's royalty

When Astad Deboo wowed Sweden's royalty

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Padma Shri Astad Deboo, the well-known contemporary Indian dancer, enthralled President Pranab Mukherjee as he settled down after his meetings with business leaders from India and Sweden in Stockholm on Tuesday night.

Mirabai brightens disappointing day for India

Mirabai brightens disappointing day for India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

If only the shooters had found their targets, the story would have been so different! sighs Raj Kishore Mishra.

CBI withdraws plea for further probe in Bofors case

CBI withdraws plea for further probe in Bofors case

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The CBI had moved the trial court seeking permission for further probe in the matter saying it had come across fresh material and evidence.

Disha Ravi sent to 3-day judicial custody in toolkit case

Disha Ravi sent to 3-day judicial custody in toolkit case

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Police said Ravi was evasive during her previous interrogation and tried to shift blame on the co-accused.

Ibrahimovic statue vandalised again

Ibrahimovic statue vandalised again

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

The nose of the statue was cut off in a pre-Christmas attack but the vandalism this weekend was the most severe yet.

Stockholm Diamond League: Warholm sets new European record

Stockholm Diamond League: Warholm sets new European record

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Warholm ended his day by coasting to victory in the 400m, setting a time of 45.05 on a blustery afternoon that made conditions difficult for many of the athletes on show.

FIFA Women's WC: Sweden pummel Thailand, in quarters

FIFA Women's WC: Sweden pummel Thailand, in quarters

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Thailand, coming off a record 13-0 loss to defending champions United States in their Group F opener, conceded twice in the opening 20 minutes as they struggled to win aerial battles against a much taller Swedish team.

What's wrong if foreign celebs support farmers' stir: Rakesh Tikait

What's wrong if foreign celebs support farmers' stir: Rakesh Tikait

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Rakesh Tikait, the 51-year-old Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader from the hinterlands of Muzaffarnagar in western Uttar Pradesh, welcomed the support from international artistes and activists, including Rihanna and Greta Thunberg, but acknowledged he does not know them.

'Do we really know our partner?'

'Do we really know our partner?'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'One often assumes that after being in a marriage for a while, one knows their partner really well.' 'But do we really know what they want?' 'What they need? What they seek.'

PHOTOS: Snapshots from Pranab's Stockholm visit

PHOTOS: Snapshots from Pranab's Stockholm visit

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Sweden's backing to India was conveyed to President Pranab Mukherjee, who is in Stockholm on a state visit.

Euro: Denmark's attitude key to resurgence

Euro: Denmark's attitude key to resurgence

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Denmark booked their spot in the last 16, where they will face Wales in Amsterdam on Saturday, with a 4-1 win over Russia in their final Group B game.

Disha asked Greta to delete tweet on 'toolkit' fearing action: Police

Disha asked Greta to delete tweet on 'toolkit' fearing action: Police

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

After Greta Thunberg shared the 'toolkit' on Twitter, climate activist Disha Ravi asked the Swedish environmental activist to delete her post fearing action under the stringent law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act as her name was mentioned in the document, police alleged on Monday.

Duplantis and Rojas are world athletes of the year

Duplantis and Rojas are world athletes of the year

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei, American Ryan Crouser (shot put), German Johannes Vetter (javelin) and Norwegian Karsten Warholm (400m hurdles) were the other male finalists at the virtual ceremony.

PHOTOS: Sweden rout Mexico but both qualify for last 16

PHOTOS: Sweden rout Mexico but both qualify for last 16

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Mexico, needing only a draw to reach the World Cup round of 16, were level 0-0 with Sweden at half-time in their Group F match on Wednesday, after surviving an aerial bombardment and a VAR review.

Scientists win Nobel chemistry for 'genetic scissors'

Scientists win Nobel chemistry for 'genetic scissors'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Charpentier, 51, and Doudna, 56, are just the sixth and seventh women to win the Nobel Prize in chemistry, according to France 24.

Confused about COVID vaccines in India? This is for you

Confused about COVID vaccines in India? This is for you

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The Drugs Control General of India has permitted emergency use of Covid vaccine Sputnik V with certain conditions, clearing the way for a third vaccine in addition to Covishield and Covaxin. Besides, the government on Tuesday also fast-tracked emergency approval for other jabs. Here is what the vaccines are all about:

Olympics Athletics: Who can fill the 'Bolt-hole'?

Olympics Athletics: Who can fill the 'Bolt-hole'?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

At his peak Bolt was probably the world's most recognisable sportsperson and certainly one of the most marketable. In contrast, the two 2020 Athletes of the year were Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis and Venezuelan triple jumper Yulimar Rojas.

Ikea to open 2nd India store in Navi Mumbai on Dec 18

Ikea to open 2nd India store in Navi Mumbai on Dec 18

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Next in line will be mega stores in cities such as Gurgaon and Bengaluru, though timelines for launch have not been specified yet. The company will also launch two more city-centre or smaller stores in 2021 in Mumbai to reach a wider audience.

Sports Shorts: Dennerby to coach India's U-17 women's WC team

Sports Shorts: Dennerby to coach India's U-17 women's WC team

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday