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Benfica, Young Boys reach Champions League group stage

Benfica, Young Boys reach Champions League group stage

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

With the away goals rule no longer in place this season, PSV missed a string of chances to force extra time with Eran Zahavi hitting the crossbar from three metres with the goal at his mercy in the 62nd minute.

World Cup: Andersson leads Swedes back to promised World Cup land

World Cup: Andersson leads Swedes back to promised World Cup land

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The Swedes, who came second as hosts in 1958 and third in 1994, missed the 2010 and 2014 tournaments and while they qualified for Euro 2012 and 2016, they limped out at the group stage on both occasions.

SEX. ROMANCE. MARRIAGE: All on OTT

SEX. ROMANCE. MARRIAGE: All on OTT

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Jennifer Aniston returns to her news anchor duties, Akshay Kumar saves the day and 456 South Koreans fight to the finish in a bloody game of survival. Sukanya Verma suggests everything you can catch on OTT this week.

Greta Thunberg blasts world leaders at UN over climate change

Greta Thunberg blasts world leaders at UN over climate change

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Thunberg has been protesting outside the Swedish Parliament every Friday since August 2018 against inaction over climate change.

'Vaccine hesitancy has more or less gone'

'Vaccine hesitancy has more or less gone'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

'Demand is wonderful. We have crossed 10 million on many days.' 'The Swedish trade commissioner recently said, "You guys are vaccinating the entire Sweden in one day".'

Phase 3 clinical trial of Oxford vaccine begins in Pune

Phase 3 clinical trial of Oxford vaccine begins in Pune

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

"We have started the phase-III trials of the vaccine (candidate Covishield). We will administer dose to 150 to 200 volunteers," said Dr Muralidhar Tambe, Dean, Sassoon General Hospital.

India, Sweden to deepen defence, security ties

India, Sweden to deepen defence, security ties

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Swedish Prime Minister Lofven lauded India as 'global power' and said the two countries are a 'perfect match'.

Deepika@Cannes: 'Big moment for India'

Deepika@Cannes: 'Big moment for India'

Rediff.com17 May 2022

'To see India being recognized at a global level at a platform like this... 'I think it says a lot about where we are as a nation and the road ahead for us as a nation.'

Manchester United footballer Lindelof tackles thief in Sweden

Manchester United footballer Lindelof tackles thief in Sweden

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof made a timely intervention by chasing down a man who stole an elderly woman's handbag in his home city of Vasteras on Monday, Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reported.

Haryana minister's 'exterminate' tweet on Disha triggers row

Haryana minister's 'exterminate' tweet on Disha triggers row

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Monday posted a tweet on activist Disha Ravi's arrest that appeared to urge 'exterminating' those who harbour the 'seed of anti-nationalism', prompting an investigation by Twitter.

OTT This Week: Horror! Thrills! Action!

OTT This Week: Horror! Thrills! Action!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Sukanya Verma offers tons of horror and some happy stuff too on OTT this week.

PE major Advent snaps up Eureka Forbes for Rs 4,400 cr

PE major Advent snaps up Eureka Forbes for Rs 4,400 cr

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

After a long wait, the Shapoorji Pallonji Group has closed the sale process of its consumer durables business under the Eureka Forbes label by picking the American private equity fund Advent International's Rs 4,400-crore offer for a 72 per cent stake. The sale process, which began in November 2019, will help the over 156-year-old SP Group pair the debt pile and sharpen the focus on the flagship construction and engineering business under Afcons. The valuation of Rs 4,400 crore for a 72.56 per cent stake is is at an enterprise level and subject to closing adjustments and also includes an open offer for the remaining stake after the demerger and listing of Eureka Forbes, the SP group said in a statement on Sunday.

Ever seen a baby bump in a bikini?

Ever seen a baby bump in a bikini?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Swedish supermodel Elsa Hosk, who has an excellent maternity wardrobe, has been promoting a bump positive style.

Sharjeel Imam to Disha Ravi: Cases impacted by SC sedition order

Sharjeel Imam to Disha Ravi: Cases impacted by SC sedition order

Rediff.com11 May 2022

According to a National Crime Records Bureau report, a total of 356 cases of sedition -- as defined under section 124A of the IPC -- were registered and 548 people arrested between 2015 and 2020, out of which only six were convicted.

How music label Snafu uses AI to decode if a song will be a hit

How music label Snafu uses AI to decode if a song will be a hit

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

With a team of 20-odd people, Snafu tries to unearth the rough diamonds from millions of songs. Can AI help look for a needle in a haystack? Ritwik Sharma finds out.

Coronavirus: Ford, Volvo, Tata Motors resort to work-from-home

Coronavirus: Ford, Volvo, Tata Motors resort to work-from-home

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

In wake of the coronavirus pandemic, US auto major Ford has asked its 10,000 employees in India, except those in business-critical roles, to work from home, a step which has also been taken up by Swedish luxury car maker Volvo. A Ford India spokesperson said, in recent days, the company has concluded that the issue of coronavirus has taken on a different dimension.

Does IAF Need Eagle II To Take On China?

Does IAF Need Eagle II To Take On China?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

The latest avatar of the F-15 is designed to deal with the world's most potent air threats that are emerging from China.

Hart and Holmstrom win Economics Nobel for work on contract theory

Hart and Holmstrom win Economics Nobel for work on contract theory

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

The winners will split an eight million Swedish kronor (USD 924,000) award funded by the Swedish central bank.

Sweden drops rape investigation against WikiLeaks founder Assange

Sweden drops rape investigation against WikiLeaks founder Assange

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Assange reacted to the news by tweeting a photo of himself smiling inside the Ecuadorian Embassy

Kyrgios rips into Norwegian player Rudd

Kyrgios rips into Norwegian player Rudd

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Ruud, who did not take kindly to Kyrgios's tweet then about how he had celebrated the victory, said the hot-headed 24-year-old was "completely crazy" and had behaved like an "idiot" on the court.

You are an inspiration: Rohit to teen climate activist Thunberg

You are an inspiration: Rohit to teen climate activist Thunberg

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The Swedish teen has become the global face of the growing youth movement against climate inaction.

U-17 women's tourney: India lose to Sweden

U-17 women's tourney: India lose to Sweden

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The India U-17 women's team began the three-nation football tournament on a disastrous note, going down 0-3 to Sweden

Trio win Nobel Physics Prize for laser research

Trio win Nobel Physics Prize for laser research

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Arthur Ashkin in the US, Grard Mourou in France, and Donna Strickland in Canada will share the prize announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm on Tuesday.

Why the world is talking about 18th century scientist Eva Ekeblad

Why the world is talking about 18th century scientist Eva Ekeblad

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

She paved the way for potato vodka and gluten-free baking. 300 years ago! And that's only two of the many cool things about this Swedish scientist the world is talking about.

Stockholm: 3 killed as truck crashes into store near Indian Embassy

Stockholm: 3 killed as truck crashes into store near Indian Embassy

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

One person was arrested in connection with the attack later.

Kohli among big-earning athletes on Instagram during lockdown

Kohli among big-earning athletes on Instagram during lockdown

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list with an estimated earnings of 1.8 million pounds.

Wipro arm to buy Swedish co for Rs 142 cr

Wipro arm to buy Swedish co for Rs 142 cr

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

In a communique on the National Stock Exchange, Wipro said an agreement had been signed for the buyout which was expected to be completed by Q3 of FY 2006-07.\n\n

UEFA to probe Austria player's goal celebration vs N Macedonia

UEFA to probe Austria player's goal celebration vs N Macedonia

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

North Macedonia ask UEFA to probe Austria's Arnautovic's goal celebration during their Euro 2020 match on Sunday. The 32-year-old Marko Arnautovic, who has Serbian background, apologised on Monday for his reaction towards North Macedonia fans but denied he had using racist language towards them.

Euro 2020: No sting in dominant Spain's attack

Euro 2020: No sting in dominant Spain's attack

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'We created so many chances and simply weren't effective with them. In fact we created a rainbow of different chances and there are just some days when the ball refuses to go in.'

Phase 3 trial of Oxford vaccine to begin in Pune from next week

Phase 3 trial of Oxford vaccine to begin in Pune from next week

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

"The phase-III trial of 'Covishield' vaccine will begin at Sassoon hospital from next week. It is likely to start on Monday. Some volunteers have already come forward for the trial. "Around 150 to 200 volunteers will be administered the vaccine candidate dose," Dean of the state-run Sassoon General Hospital Dr Muralidhar Tambe said.

Sweden stopped Bofors probe to save Rajiv from embarrassment: CIA files

Sweden stopped Bofors probe to save Rajiv from embarrassment: CIA files

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

'Sweden claimed inability to track the payments through Swiss bank accounts after making a half-hearted request for Swiss assistance,' it said.

Want to design camouflage for cars? Skoda's looking for you

Want to design camouflage for cars? Skoda's looking for you

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Fancy your chops are a designer? Skoda Auto India has a challenge for you. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com brings us the lowdown.

Milan v Manchester United lights up Europa League draw

Milan v Manchester United lights up Europa League draw

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

AC Milan have been drawn to play Manchester United in what is the standout tie in next month's Europa League round of 16.

WHO rejects SII's proposal to extend Covishield's shelf life

WHO rejects SII's proposal to extend Covishield's shelf life

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The move comes even as India's drug regulator has extended Covishield's shelf life from six to nine months from its manufacturing date.

Meet the man tasked with monitoring Indo-Pak ceasefire line

Meet the man tasked with monitoring Indo-Pak ceasefire line

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Maj Gen Lodin succeeds Major General Delali Johnson Sakyi of Ghana, who completes his two-year assignment as chief military observer and head of mission for the UNMOGIP on July 2.

Ecuador demands compensation for housing Assange in London embassy

Ecuador demands compensation for housing Assange in London embassy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

After the Swedish foreign ministry said that a UN panel will declare WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's detention illegal, Ecuador asked for a compensation for housing Assange in its London embassy.

Swede Aregawi faces Olympic axe after failed test

Swede Aregawi faces Olympic axe after failed test

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

World indoor 1500 metres champion Abeba Aregawi has been suspended from Swedish athletics after she tested positive for a banned substance, the national federation said on Monday.

Sorabjee, Jethmalani, Salve: Tale Of Three Lawyers

Sorabjee, Jethmalani, Salve: Tale Of Three Lawyers

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Over the years, a noticeable unpleasantness began to develop between senior and junior, Sorabjee and Salve. Salve gave credit, for his rise in the profession, to Nani Palkhivala, and not to Sorabjee. This hurt Sorabjee, though he never admitted it.

50 lakh Covishield doses meant for export to UK to be used in India

50 lakh Covishield doses meant for export to UK to be used in India

Rediff.com8 May 2021

50 lakh doses of 'Covishield' vaccine earmarked by the Serum Institute for export to the United Kingdom have now been made available for the inoculation of 18-44 age group in 21 states/UTs in India, amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, official sources said.

EPL: Everton beat Chelsea; Arsenal earn crucial win

EPL: Everton beat Chelsea; Arsenal earn crucial win

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.