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Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary in India

Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary in India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Caught in the crossfire of Sino-India border skirmishes and strained by the severe impact of the pandemic on its business, Brand Hector is foregoing the bustle and frenzy for a quiet digital campaign that talks about its British roots, the smart tech powering its drive and its made-for-India models. The tone is subdued and the brand seems to be deliberately playing down its ownership by Chinese company, SAIC.

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".

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.

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Prominent international celebrities and activists on Wednesday joined American pop star Rihanna to extend support to the farmers' protests here and garner international attention on the protracted stir but their remarks were slammed by India as 'neither accurate nor responsible'.

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.

The year that was: 2019 in numbers

The year that was: 2019 in numbers

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

As we wave goodbye to 2019, we look back at the highlights of the year, in the numbers that made it memorable.

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!

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.

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.

IKEA might pass Zara barrier

IKEA might pass Zara barrier

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Brand name rule might be waived for Swedish major's mega investment proposal, indicates DIPP; final revision of its application likely by end-August.

'I don't want to be known as an item girl'

'I don't want to be known as an item girl'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Nurse-turned-actress Gihana Khan talks about her new film Mumbai Mirror.

FIPB to decide on IKEA's Rs 10,500 cr proposal in Nov

FIPB to decide on IKEA's Rs 10,500 cr proposal in Nov

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

This is the largest investment in the single-brand retailing ever since the government has allowed foreign direct investment.

Volvo mulls setting up plant in India

Volvo mulls setting up plant in India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The company shall hike prices of its various models at least by 5 per cent or so in India from January next year, in the wake of rupee devaluation, inflation, and rising cost of imports, a company official said.

Birthday Special: Naseeruddin Shah's Best Roles

Birthday Special: Naseeruddin Shah's Best Roles

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The prolific actor turns 62 today.

Rajiv Gandhi tried to SAVE Quattrocchi: BJP

Rajiv Gandhi tried to SAVE Quattrocchi: BJP

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party's parliamentary body on Wednesday decided to rake up the Bofors pay-off issue in Parliament in the wake of fresh allegations that then prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi may have 'soft-pedalled' the probe to protect Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi.

Anni Dewani's murderer sentenced for life

Anni Dewani's murderer sentenced for life

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

A "merciless and evil" South African man who murdered Anni Dewani -- a Swedish with Indian origin on a honeymoon -- in 2010, allegedly at the behest of her UK-based NRI husband, was on Thursday sentenced for life.

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.

China, Pakistan have more nukes than India: Report

China, Pakistan have more nukes than India: Report

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

According to the report, Russia tops the table with 6,375 warheads, followed by the United States with 5,800, and the United Kingdom with 215 warheads.

7 tips to manage your money smartly

7 tips to manage your money smartly

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Finding yourself often cash-strapped? Can't seem to save up to buy that cell phone or cute shoes? Here's a guide on how not just to save money, but also make more with little effort.

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.

Paes in quarters of men's, mixed doubles

Paes in quarters of men's, mixed doubles

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Leander Paes enjoyed an all-win outing to enter the quarter-finals of the men's and mixed doubles at the US Open. However, it was a mixed day for Sania Mirza in the season's last Grand Slam in New York.

Assange asks UK Supreme Court to reopen extradition case

Assange asks UK Supreme Court to reopen extradition case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

In a last ditch effort to block his extradition, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has sought reopening of his extradition case, days after Britain's Supreme Court ruled that the Swedish request had been "lawfully made".

Govt to clear IKEA proposal soon: Anand Sharma

Govt to clear IKEA proposal soon: Anand Sharma

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

The retail company has sought approval to invest Rs 10,500 crore to set up single-brand retail stores in the country.

European Roundup: United go top, Juve's unbeaten run ends

European Roundup: United go top, Juve's unbeaten run ends

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Manchester United moved to the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 2-1 win over Arsenal, a match that saw striker Robin van Persie face his old side for the first time.

European Roundup: United go top, Juve's unbeaten run ends

European Roundup: United go top, Juve's unbeaten run ends

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Manchester United moved to the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 2-1 win over Arsenal, a match that saw striker Robin van Persie face his old side for the first time.

Foreigner extending support to Naxals: Government

Foreigner extending support to Naxals: Government

Rediff.com16 May 2012

An instance of a foreigner extending support to the Communist Party of India (Maoist) and its front organisations has come to notice, the government said on Wednesday.

COVID-19 vaccine race: Where they stand currently

COVID-19 vaccine race: Where they stand currently

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

As India prepares to launch its vaccine drive on January 16, here is a look at the options:

Liv Ullman brings Ingmar Bergman film to India

Liv Ullman brings Ingmar Bergman film to India

Rediff.com10 May 2012

A docu-feature on the life of Ingmar Bergman is going through its post production in Mumbai headed by Resul Pookutty.

3 British scientists win Nobel Physics Prize for exotic matter research

3 British scientists win Nobel Physics Prize for exotic matter research

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

David Thouless, Duncan Haldane and Michael Kosterlitz won the Nobel Physics Prize for revealing the secrets of exotic matter.

Volvo eyes 3rd slot in Indian luxury car market by 2020

Volvo eyes 3rd slot in Indian luxury car market by 2020

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Swedish carmaker Volvo Car Corporation is revving up plans for India with an aim to become the third largest luxury car maker in the country by 2020, for which it may even consider assembly operations.

Post Norway, another custody row in Sweden

Post Norway, another custody row in Sweden

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

With the custody row with Norway over two Non-Resident Indian children settled, an Indian mother in Sweden has sought the Indian government's intervention for custody of her 11-year-old son allegedly being held by the Swedish authorities.

India to get first IKEA store in 'some years'

India to get first IKEA store in 'some years'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

The first IKEA store in India is unlikely to come up during the second term of the United Progressive Alliance government, which ends in May 2014, as the euro 25-billion Swedish furniture major takes "years" to set up shop in a new country after securing the necessary approvals.

Ikea plans to set up several stores in India

Ikea plans to set up several stores in India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Team scouting for space on outskirts of metros.

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.

Assange attacks reporting of his case

Assange attacks reporting of his case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has attacked the reporting of his extradition case, alleging that press commission did not act on 45 of his complaints while he "suffered extensive libels" in the coverage.

Israeli scientist Daniel Shechtman wins Nobel chemistry prize

Israeli scientist Daniel Shechtman wins Nobel chemistry prize

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

The 2011 Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to Israeli scientist Daniel Shechtman on Wednesday for his discovery of quasicrystals, a mosaic-like chemical structure that researchers previously thought was impossible.

Hodgson goes back to the future vs Sweden

Hodgson goes back to the future vs Sweden

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Roy Hodgson may wonder if he is looking into a footballing mirror in Kiev on Friday when he travels back to the future as England meet Sweden in their Euro 2012 Group D clash.