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WC diary: I'm done with Mexican food if we lose, says Sweden's 'Taco'

WC diary: I'm done with Mexican food if we lose, says Sweden's 'Taco'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Sitting at a table of guacamole, salsa and nachos ahead of Sweden's final group game against Mexico on Wednesday, which the Swedes need to win to give themselves the best chance of progressing, the 41-year-old makes a plea to the current squad.

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday night.

Debutant Ibra's stunner takes centre stage in United's friendly win

Debutant Ibra's stunner takes centre stage in United's friendly win

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Zlatan Ibrahimovic netted a superb goal just four minutes into his Manchester United debut and promised that there would be much more to come after they thrashed Turkish side Galatasaray 5-2 in a friendly in Gothenburg on Saturday.

Sweden police arrest suspect in truck attack that killed 4

Sweden police arrest suspect in truck attack that killed 4

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

The man was formally arrested "on suspicion of a terrorist crime through murder", Karin Rosander, a communications director at the Swedish prosecution authority, said early on Saturday.

Delayed, over-budget anti-sub vessel Kavaratti ready to roar

Delayed, over-budget anti-sub vessel Kavaratti ready to roar

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Kavaratti will be commissioned before end-2019 -- three years later than contracted.

PIX: The most naked dresses of 2018

PIX: The most naked dresses of 2018

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

These ladies didn't shy away from showing serious skin!

#FoodPorn with Serena Williams: Sweet temptation!

#FoodPorn with Serena Williams: Sweet temptation!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

In this series, we bring you the best of celebrity foodgasm moments. Prepare to drool :)

'Tallest political leader was killed brutally'

'Tallest political leader was killed brutally'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'And no one expected the case to be detected, because there was nothing.'

Chennai Open: Wawrinka advances in doubles; Indians fall by wayside

Chennai Open: Wawrinka advances in doubles; Indians fall by wayside

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Ramkumar Ramanathan paid the price of not containing his unforced errors as he made a first round exit from the ATP Chennai Open while his compatriot and qualifier Vijay Sundar Prashanth also bowed out after a crushing defeat, on Tuesday.

There will be life after Zlatan Ibrahimovic...

There will be life after Zlatan Ibrahimovic...

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Having spent so long depending on the outrageous individual talent of striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Swedes have often wondered what the future holds after his retirement. Their UEFA Under-21 championship-winning side may just have provided the answer.

New film explores fiery rivalry of tennis greats Borg, McEnroe

New film explores fiery rivalry of tennis greats Borg, McEnroe

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The heated rivalry between Swede Bjorn Borg and American John McEnroe is the centerpiece of a new film on the famous battles between the tennis greats both on and off the court. "Borg/McEnroe," starring Swedish actor Sverrir Gudnason as Borg and U.S. actor Shia LaBeouf as McEnroe, traces the rivalry between the two tennis players at the 1980 Wimbledon final, considered to be one of the best tennis matches ever played.

Hyundai Creta on top as Indians pick SUVs in a big way

Hyundai Creta on top as Indians pick SUVs in a big way

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

What explains India's love affair with SUVs? They are not exactly "value for money" -- the watchword for brands across segments -- nor always practical. Is it for the badge value? Or the butch imagery associated with SUVs? Maybe both, says Alokananda Chakraborty.

Why Nordics must ignore criticism of defensive football

Why Nordics must ignore criticism of defensive football

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

"It's about playing to your strengths and trying to win."

Govt has flattened GDP, not COVID: Rajiv Bajaj to Rahul Gandhi

Govt has flattened GDP, not COVID: Rajiv Bajaj to Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

In an interaction with former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on the impact of lockdown on India's economy, Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto, said India tried to implement a hard lockdown which was still porous and ended up with the worst of both worlds.

No F1 but Verstappen and Norris still find a way to race

No F1 but Verstappen and Norris still find a way to race

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The world of esports came to the rescue in the absence of a race in Melbourne or indeed of any single-seater series with the Formula E and IndyCar calendars also ravaged by the fast-spreading virus. Red Bull's Verstappen finished 11th in an 'All-star Esports battle' while McLaren's Norris finished sixth in another virtual race.

10 things to know about COVID-19 vaccines

10 things to know about COVID-19 vaccines

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

As India holds its breath for the Covid vaccination to be begin, Sudhir Bisht provides a quick checklist of what you must know about the vaccines that will be administered to citizens.

How Ikea plans to woo Indians

How Ikea plans to woo Indians

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Pricing isn't at the heart of Ikea's strategy. It is understanding how Indians live.

Why is the Nobel Peace Prize given by Norway?

Why is the Nobel Peace Prize given by Norway?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Ever wondered why the Nobel Peace Prize is given by a Norwegian Committee in Oslo and not in the Swedish capital unlike the other Nobel awards?

Modi slams those abusing Sikhs, appeals to farmers to end protest

Modi slams those abusing Sikhs, appeals to farmers to end protest

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed those calling agitating Sikh farmers names, saying it won't do the country any good as he went on to appeal to the protesting farmers to withdraw their over two-month-long stir and give the new agriculture reform laws a chance.

Sonakshi, Taapsee lash out at Akshay, Devgn

Sonakshi, Taapsee lash out at Akshay, Devgn

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'Let us stand together in displaying our utter and complete lack of spine, in safeguarding our hundreds of crore rupees of income and in supporting this military-style mobilisation against the very masses who have practically treated us as gods and to whom we owe everything we enjoy.'

British author Kazuo Ishiguro wins Literature Nobel

British author Kazuo Ishiguro wins Literature Nobel

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Kazuo Ishiguro has written eight books, as well as scripts for film and television, the Academy said.

Volvo launches V40 Cross Country at Rs 28.5 lakh

Volvo launches V40 Cross Country at Rs 28.5 lakh

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Volvo will have two new launches -- fresh models of sedan S60 and SUV XC60 -- in October to rev up sales.

Angry Swede throws down medal

Angry Swede throws down medal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

Swedish wrestler Ara Abrahamian threw down his greco-roman bronze medal in protest on Thursday after his bid for Olympic gold was ended by a decision denounced by the Swedish coach as "politics". Abrahamian took the bronze from around his neck during the medal ceremony, stepped from the podium and dropped it in the middle of the wrestling mat then walked off.

Arsenal keeper breaks leg

Arsenal keeper breaks leg

Rediff.com26 Dec 2002

Arsenal's Swedish goalkeeper Rami Shaaban is set to miss the rest of the season. \n\n

Sweden offers to question Assange over sex assault allegations in UK

Sweden offers to question Assange over sex assault allegations in UK

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Swedish prosecutors have offered to travel to the United Kingdom to question Wikileaks founder Julian Assange at Ecuador's embassy in London over sex assault allegations.

Former Arsenal star Ljungberg confirms ISL participation

Former Arsenal star Ljungberg confirms ISL participation

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Former Arsenal star Freddie Ljungberg confirmed on Friday he will play for the Indian Super League football tournament.

REVEALED: How much India really spends on defence

REVEALED: How much India really spends on defence

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'India is ahead only of Pakistan in the amount spent on each soldier a year.' 'The Indian military is a manpower-heavy throng that is poorly armed, equipped, and trained,' observes Ajai Shukla.

Golf: Chawrasia extends lead in Hong Kong

Golf: Chawrasia extends lead in Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

India golfer SSP Chawrasia forged a two-shot lead at the Hong Kong Open on Friday, overcoming buffeting winds to card a four-under-par 66 in the second round at Fanling.

Maryam, Mallika, Sridevi: Meet The Nagins of Bollywood

Maryam, Mallika, Sridevi: Meet The Nagins of Bollywood

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Starlet Maryam Zakaria will be seen in a nagin dance in the upcoming film, Bhajathe Raho.

Stockholm athletics: Dibaba breaks 26-year-old world indoor mile record

Stockholm athletics: Dibaba breaks 26-year-old world indoor mile record

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

It is the third time Genzebe Dibaba, 25, has broken a world record in Stockholm, having previously set new marks for the 3,000 and 5,000 metres at the Ericsson Globe Arena in the Swedish capital

Anil Ambani resigns as RCom chairman

Anil Ambani resigns as RCom chairman

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

The development comes a day after RCom posted a consolidated loss of Rs 30,142 crore for July-September 2019 due to provisioning for liabilities after the Supreme Court ruling on statutory dues.

'Benjamin Button' Ibrahimovic getting more offers than 10 years ago

'Benjamin Button' Ibrahimovic getting more offers than 10 years ago

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is more in demand at the age of 38 than he was 10 years ago and is adapting his game as he gets older, the Swedish forward said as he was officially presented by AC Milan on Friday. Ibrahimovic has rejoined the club he left seven years ago for a six-month stint, with an option to extend his stay, but there are questions over how much impact he can have on the fallen giants who are languishing in 11th in Serie A.

PIX: Ronaldo takes Man United past Villarreal; Chelsea, Barca lose

PIX: Ronaldo takes Man United past Villarreal; Chelsea, Barca lose

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

A summary of Wednesday night's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Football Briefs: Zlatan rules out playing in World Cup

Football Briefs: Zlatan rules out playing in World Cup

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Betzig, Moerner, Hell win 2014 Nobel prize for chemistry

Betzig, Moerner, Hell win 2014 Nobel prize for chemistry

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Two American scientists and one from Germany have won the Nobel prize for chemistry for the development of super-resolved fluorescence microscopy.

Tennis: Dimitrov, Philippoussis mentor McNamara dies

Tennis: Dimitrov, Philippoussis mentor McNamara dies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Melbourne man McNamara won five singles titles and 19 in doubles and teamed up with compatriot Paul McNamee to win the Australian Open doubles in 1979 and Wimbledon twice in 1980 and 1982.

Oppn, farmers hit out at PM over 'Andolan-jivi' remark

Oppn, farmers hit out at PM over 'Andolan-jivi' remark

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

"Farmers would like to remind the PM that it is 'andolans' that have liberated India from colonial rulers and that is why we are proud to be 'Andolan-jivi'."

Biden, Harris named TIME '2020 Person of the Year'

Biden, Harris named TIME '2020 Person of the Year'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The publication named the Democratic leaders for its annual prestigious honour, choosing them over other finalists -- Frontline Health Care Workers and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr Anthony Fauci, the Movement for Racial Justice and US President Donald Trump.

Anil Ambani fails to pay RCom's debt; files for bankruptcy

Anil Ambani fails to pay RCom's debt; files for bankruptcy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

It is estimated that RCom has been reeling under debt of over Rs 46,000 crore.

Swede Joachim Johansson retires at the age of 25

Swede Joachim Johansson retires at the age of 25

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

Swedish former top 10 player Joachim Johansson announced his retirement from international competition on Friday at the age of just 25, citing his recurrent shoulder injuries as the reason.