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A toilet bag that can be used as fertilizer!

A toilet bag that can be used as fertilizer!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Swedish entrepreneur is planning to mass produce Peepoo, a biodegradable plastic bag that acts as a single-use toilet, which may help millions of urban slum dwellers in developing countries like India.

'They have Rashtriya Rifles. We have Marx'

'They have Rashtriya Rifles. We have Marx'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

In Part III of the interview, the CPI-Maoist general secretary says that the party is building its cadre base to wage a protracted war with 'enemy' forces.

'Maoists have traversed through a torturous path'

'Maoists have traversed through a torturous path'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

In the first of a 5-part series, Ganapathy talks about the birth of revolutionary movement, its struggles and the way it has learnt its lessons with passing time.

Sweden captain believes they can send Germany home early

Sweden captain believes they can send Germany home early

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Sweden's preparations may have been hit by illness and injury but team captain Andreas Granqvist still believes that his side can score a first competitive win over Germany since 1958 to send the defending champions home early from the World Cup.

Why Germany won't change much despite poor start...

Why Germany won't change much despite poor start...

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Sweden scout Roger Sandberg is not expecting Germany to make many changes for their World Cup game on Saturday, despite the world champions' flat performance in a 1-0 defeat by Mexico in their opening match.

Indian origin scientist wins 2009 Chemistry Nobel

Indian origin scientist wins 2009 Chemistry Nobel

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

The trio were awarded for their study of the structure and function of the ribosome, one of life's core processes.

Saddened Tiger Woods says divorce took a toll on his game

Saddened Tiger Woods says divorce took a toll on his game

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Tiger Woods said on Wednesday the break-up of his marriage was far more difficult for him than he had let on and that the fallout from his string of infidelities had poisoned his golf game.

Drug probe: Goa cops may visit Sweden

Drug probe: Goa cops may visit Sweden

Rediff.com14 May 2010

The Goa police are planning to visit Sweden to record the statement of Swedish model Lucky Farmhouse, who used a spy-cam to expose the drug peddler-police nexus in the state, crime branch sources said. The sources confirmed that they have sought financial approval for the visit, which is very crucial to investigate the case. "The file is with the home department. Once the approval is granted, we will send an officer to Sweden to meet Lucky," an official said.

Tiger Woods will return as a winner, says Jeev

Tiger Woods will return as a winner, says Jeev

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

The storm in Tiger Woods' personal life will blow over and the iconic American will return as a "winner", according to India's top golfer Jeev Milkha Singh. His personal life in tatters after one after another sex scandal surfaced, the world number one golfer is struggling to save his marriage but Jeev said focus is Woods' biggest strength and the American would be an equal force when he returns to the fairways.

Singer, songwriter Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize for Literature

Singer, songwriter Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize for Literature

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Dylan, 75, was honoured "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition," the Swedish Academy said.

FIRST LOOK: Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible 5: Rogue Nation

FIRST LOOK: Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible 5: Rogue Nation

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

All set for Mission Impossible 5?

Thierry Henry moves to New York Red Bulls

Thierry Henry moves to New York Red Bulls

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

France striker Thierry Henry has quit Europe to play for the New York Red Bulls, following players such as David Beckham into Major League Soccer (MLS). The 32-year-old Henry announced on Wednesday that he had agreed to leave Barcelona to take up a "multi-year" deal with the Red Bulls.

Volvo safety feature to stop hitting pedestrians

Volvo safety feature to stop hitting pedestrians

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo's all-new S60 compact sedan equipped with the ground-breaking technology to avoid hitting wayward pedestrians will be sold in Australia from 2010.

Volvo XC60 will scorch Indian roads soon

Volvo XC60 will scorch Indian roads soon

Rediff.com8 Jun 2010

Just like the Swedish landscape, where rock emerges from a bed of grass, here's where the hard-looking surface rises up from the softer background', says Jonathan Disley, programme chief designer, interior, as he runs his hands over the XC60's interiors.

WikiLeaks founder Assange arrested in UK

WikiLeaks founder Assange arrested in UK

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The 47-year-old faces allegations that he publicly released secret documents relating to the United States.

Baghdatis through to final as Soderling retires

Baghdatis through to final as Soderling retires

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

Home favourite Robin Soderling had to withdraw from his Stockholm Open semi-final on Saturday, sending Marcos Baghdatis through to the final without the Cypriot having to strike a ball.

Wilander quits as Sweden Davis Cup coach

Wilander quits as Sweden Davis Cup coach

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Mats Wilander has quit as Sweden's Davis Cup coach, the country's tennis federation said on Tuesday.

Rikard Karlberg lifts Indian Open

Rikard Karlberg lifts Indian Open

Rediff.com5 Dec 2010

Manav Jaini's nerves got the better of him and he missed out on what could have been his biggest professional triumph as Swedish golfer Rikard Karlberg lifted the Hero Honda Indian Open title after a dramatic final round in New Delhi.

Multibrand retail: India may not allow FDI

Multibrand retail: India may not allow FDI

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma along with officials from his ministry were in the Nordic country for a two-day visit. They were accompanied by Indian industrialists led by the Confederation of Indian Industry.

Soderling, Spaniards march on at Barcelona Open

Soderling, Spaniards march on at Barcelona Open

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

French Open runner-up Robin Soderling ruined Eduardo Schwank's 24th-birthday celebrations when he thrashed the unseeded Argentine 6-2, 6-3 in the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open on Friday.

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