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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.

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.

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.

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.

Hinduja family feud: $11 billion empire at stake

Hinduja family feud: $11 billion empire at stake

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Four Hinduja brothers -- Srichand, Gopichand, Prakash and Ashok -- had in 2014 signed on a document saying the assets held by one brother belong to all, and that each of them will appoint the others as their executors. But now family patriarch Srichand Hinduja, 84, and his daughter Vinoo want the letter to be declared of "no legal effect" and the family's assets be separated as per his wish of 2016.

Centre to bear expenses for first round of vaccination: PM

Centre to bear expenses for first round of vaccination: PM

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Interacting with state chief ministers, Modi underscored the enormity of what he described as the world's biggest vaccination exercise, which begins from January 16, saying over 30 crore citizens will get the jabs in the next few months in India against only 2.5 crore people vaccinated so far in over 50 countries in around a month.

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.

Europa League: Milan crash out, Chelsea draw

Europa League: Milan crash out, Chelsea draw

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Yet Milan's defensive frailty was punished when Konstantinos Fortounis scored from the penalty spot in the 81st minute to give his side the win that left them second in Group F on 10 points.

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"

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 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Europa League: Arsenal and AC Milan meet in last 16

Europa League: Arsenal and AC Milan meet in last 16

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Seven-time European champions AC Milan will face Arsenal in the standout last-16 tie in the Europa League after the draw was made in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday.

Amid protests, over 14 lakh download admit cards for NEET, JEE

Amid protests, over 14 lakh download admit cards for NEET, JEE

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The issue, which has been a matter of intense public discourse for past few months, has evoked contrasting views with many backing the holding of the tests fearing that it may lead to a zero academic year for students, and the Opposition and activists demanding their postponement in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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".

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.

Why the Nadal-Federer French Open record is 5-0

Why the Nadal-Federer French Open record is 5-0

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

A quick look at Rafael Nadal's domination of Roger Federer at Roland Garros.

Sweden confident of beating U.S.

Sweden confident of beating U.S.

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

'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

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.

Europa: Arsenal exit; Manchester Utd, Wolves in last 16

Europa: Arsenal exit; Manchester Utd, Wolves in last 16

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Arsenal suffered a shock Europa League exit to Olympiakos Piraeus on away goals after a 2-1 extra-time home defeat, while Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers cruised into the last 16 with emphatic aggregate wins on Thursday.

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.

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.

Realtors in play to make space for retail giants

Realtors in play to make space for retail giants

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

However, leading real estate players like DLF and Unitech denied being in talks with any foreign brands.

Bumrah wants saliva alternative to shine ball

Bumrah wants saliva alternative to shine ball

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The ICC had agreed with its cricket committee and said no saliva should be used to shine the ball due to threats regarding the coronavirus.

Aarey row: What makes a forest?

Aarey row: What makes a forest?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

India has long struggled to find a suitable definition; activists hope that this case changes norms, reports Geetika Srivastava.

Move over, Bangkok! This is Thailand's latest hotspot

Move over, Bangkok! This is Thailand's latest hotspot

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Mridula Dwivedi visited Krabi in Thailand and came back feeling blessed! :-) Here's why!

FDI in single brand retail: Sharma to meet Ravi

FDI in single brand retail: Sharma to meet Ravi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

The meeting assumes significance as Swedish furniture retailer IKEA, which plans to invest Rs 10,500 crore (Rs 105 billion) to set up its own stores in India, had sought relaxation in certain conditions related to the mandatory 30 per cent sourcing from micro and small enterprises.

'No dilution of permission granted to Ikea'

'No dilution of permission granted to Ikea'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

The Finance Ministry on Saturday said there is no dilution of the permission granted to the Swedish furniture major Ikea to set up its business in India, as the Rs 10,500 crore (Rs 105 billion) investment proposal is limited to only single brand retailing.

FIPB roadblock for IKEA products

FIPB roadblock for IKEA products

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Eighteen of 30 product categories proposed by Swedish furniture major struck off.

Volvo car sales soar two-fold to 821 units

Volvo car sales soar two-fold to 821 units

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

The company had sold 320 units in 2011 here, the Indian subsidiary of the auto maker said in a statement.

Prime Minister Modi in Davos for WEF

Prime Minister Modi in Davos for WEF

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Modi, the first Indian prime minister to attend the summit in two decades, would deliver the opening plenary address at the summit on Tuesday.

Gandhi@150: Students offer amazing solar lamp tribute!

Gandhi@150: Students offer amazing solar lamp tribute!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

One million schoolkids around the world build and light solar lamps.

Eriksson agrees Al Nasr deal, eyes Beckham

Eriksson agrees Al Nasr deal, eyes Beckham

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Sven-Goran Eriksson will try to convince former England captain David Beckham to join him at Al Nasr after the experienced Swedish coach signed an 18-month contract as a technical advisor of the United Arab Emirates club.