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Almagro to face Ferrer in Swedish Open final

Almagro to face Ferrer in Swedish Open final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

Spaniard Nicolas Almagro reached the Swedish Open final by scoring his first win over compatriot Carlos Moya.

Moya, Ferrer in Swedish Open quarter-finals

Moya, Ferrer in Swedish Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Spanish fourth seed Moya beat Thomas Johansson while Ferrer got the better of Chilean Nicolas Massu.

Defending champion Robredo loses at Swedish Open

Defending champion Robredo loses at Swedish Open

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

top seed Tommy Robredo lost his opening match at the Swedish Open on Monday to Peruvian Luis Horna.

Nations League PIX: Portugal thump Croatia; Mbappe magic gives France win

Nations League PIX: Portugal thump Croatia; Mbappe magic gives France win

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Diogo Jota and Joao Felix both scored their first international goals in the second half before Bruno Petkovic pulled one back and Andre Silva then added a fourth.

Bofors scam: 'Rajiv Gandhi watched cover-up, did nothing'

Bofors scam: 'Rajiv Gandhi watched cover-up, did nothing'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

"I knew what I was doing when I leaked the documents to you. I could not count on my government or Bofors or the Government of India to get to the bottom of this." Sten Lindstrom, former head of Swedish police who led the investigations into the Bofors-India gun deal, explains why he chose to turn whistleblower to Chitra Subramaniam-Duella, in an interview published on the website hoot.org

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.

FIFA Women's WC: Sweden pummel Thailand, in quarters

FIFA Women's WC: Sweden pummel Thailand, in quarters

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Thailand, coming off a record 13-0 loss to defending champions United States in their Group F opener, conceded twice in the opening 20 minutes as they struggled to win aerial battles against a much taller Swedish team.

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Loud applause and cheers rang out as the first jabs were administered to frontline workers at hospitals and healthcare centres across the country on Saturday at the start of the gargantuan COVID-19 vaccination exercise, hailed as a 'momentous' occasion in India's fight against the pandemic.

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.

Swedish knighthood for ABB India MD

Swedish knighthood for ABB India MD

Rediff.com3 Apr 2003

Sweden has conferred the Royal Order of the Pole Star on Ravi Uppal, vice-chairman and managing director of ABB India, in recognition of his contribution to promoting Indo-Swedish relations over many years.

PHOTOS: Manchester United thrash AZ, Arsenal held

PHOTOS: Manchester United thrash AZ, Arsenal held

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

On a good night for English clubs in the Europa League, Manchester United hammered AZ Alkmaar 4-0, while Wolverhampton Wanderers also thrashed Besiktas 4-0 in Group K, and Arsenal came from two goals down to draw 2-2 away to Standard Liege and finish first in their pool. The upset of the night came in Group J as Crivelli scored a 90th-minute winner against Borussia Moenchengladbach to send Basaksehir through and knock the Germans out, with AS Roma grabbing the runner-up spot thanks to a 2-2 home draw with Wolfsberger as the Europa League group stage concluded on Thursday.

16-yr-old eco warrior wraps up 15-day carbon-free trip

16-yr-old eco warrior wraps up 15-day carbon-free trip

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

It takes 8 hours on a plane from Plymouth, United Kingdom to New York. But 16-year-old Greta Thunberg took 15 days to reach the Big Apple as she hitched a ride on a zero-emissions yacht, making the entire trip without leaving a carbon footprint.

5G: Future of mobile communication

5G: Future of mobile communication

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Revenue decline has left the operators with little money to service their mostly 3G and partly 4G infrastructure leading to poor data and voice quality.

Time to Lockout the Lockdown

Time to Lockout the Lockdown

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'We need to have the courage to take a rational look at known facts and act accordingly,' advises Mohan Guruswamy.

Djurgarden clinches Swedish championship

Djurgarden clinches Swedish championship

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

Djurgarden clinched the Swedish championship and a Champions League place thanks to city rivals Hammarby's 3-2 win over IFK Gothenburg on Monday.

Bharat Forge buys Swedish firm

Bharat Forge buys Swedish firm

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

Nadal wins Swedish Open

Nadal wins Swedish Open

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

Nadal enters Swedish Open final

Nadal enters Swedish Open final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2005

Rafael Nadal cruised into the Swedish Open final with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over fellow Spaniard Tommy Robredo.

Vaccine drive set in motion, 13 cities get first consignment

Vaccine drive set in motion, 13 cities get first consignment

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

A massive pan-India inoculation drive against COVID-19 was set in process on Tuesday with more than 56 lakh doses of the Covishield vaccine flown to 13 cities across India from Pune and taken to designated national and state-level stores amid tight security.

Swedish women footballers slam Johansson comments

Swedish women footballers slam Johansson comments

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

UEFA president Lennart Johansson had said women's soccer should cash in on players' good looks to sell the game.

Hilarious winners of 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Hilarious winners of 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards announced their winners and they are hilariously candid photos of animals in the wild -- from dramatic facial expressions to perfectly timed coincidences. The contest is about more than just silly photos. Founders Tom Sullam and Paul Joynson-Hicks started the competition to raise awareness about wildlife conservation. They hope the pictures encourage people to shop responsibly, be mindful of their water use, and speak out about environmental issues -- in addition to making people laugh. Scroll below to have a giggle!

Swedish runner Hagg dies at 85

Swedish runner Hagg dies at 85

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

Gunder Hagg, who held the world mile record for nine years until Britain's Roger Bannister broke the four-minute barrier, died at the age of 85.

Tiger ties the knot with Swedish ex-nanny

Tiger ties the knot with Swedish ex-nanny

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

The former world number one golfer married Swedish model Elin Nordegren at the luxury Sandy Lane resort in Barbados.

Anil Ambani avoids jail; thanks Mukesh, Nita for paying Ericsson's debt

Anil Ambani avoids jail; thanks Mukesh, Nita for paying Ericsson's debt

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Observing there was a 'wilful default', the Supreme Court last month held Ambani guilty of contempt of court and ordered the debt-laden company to clear the dues to Ericsson.

Climate Strike: Students around the world march for action

Climate Strike: Students around the world march for action

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Climate change is real, and we need, need, need to do something about it. That's why, on March 15, tens of thousands of students worldwide have decide to skip class to demand that elected officials act on this awful crisis. The move is inspired by 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg from Sweden, who since last August has been striking outside the Swedish parliament building. She has been boycotting classes every Friday, demanding that her government step up the fight against climate change. Her message is simple: "Strike for climate". Take a look at the marches across the world.

Did Jinnah not want Partition?

Did Jinnah not want Partition?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

'Jinnah developed a belief that Gandhi had stolen the tag of the leader of the Indian people from him and that he later used religion to reduce Gandhi's idea of a united India to naught was his revenge.'

Zabaleta wins Swedish Open

Zabaleta wins Swedish Open

Rediff.com12 Jul 2004

The Argentine beat compatriot and French Open champion Gaston Gaudio in the final.

Indian cricketers providing 'whereabouts' details to WADA since 2017?

Indian cricketers providing 'whereabouts' details to WADA since 2017?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

'A few of our players first entered WADA's Registered Testing Pool (RTP) during 2015 ICC World Cup. Our issue is NADA's handling of samples and how their Dope Control Officers (DCO) work. That is something we are not convinced about and we have told that to ICC also'

Al Qaeda involved in Sweden's first terror attack?

Al Qaeda involved in Sweden's first terror attack?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

The blasts in Stockholm indicate a possible link to the so-called 313 Brigade of Ilyas Kashmiri, says B Raman

Astad is gone, but is more alive than ever

Astad is gone, but is more alive than ever

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

'Astad had the courage to plough a lonely furrow. He made a life of his own, on his own, and created a path-breaking dance style.' 'Only a few in the performing arts could do what he did.' 'A classical dancer can fall back on tradition, but Astad created something absolutely new.'

Swedish cop raises questions about Bofors

Swedish cop raises questions about Bofors

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

The Asian Age on Thursday published an article by the principal investigator in the case.

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'My brave JCO managed to get to the gun, sit on top of the dead man and fired away at the attacking aircraft till they melted away into the darkness.'

Farewell, Astad

Farewell, Astad

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'Gone too soon, Astad, but I know whenever we meet in that world beyond, I will watch you dance.' Swarupa Dutt remembers a remarkable human being and a magnificent performer who left the world poorer when he passed into the ages on Thursday.

Swedish era draws to close

Swedish era draws to close

Rediff.com29 Oct 2003

As the last regular season event got underway this week, no Swede had lifted an ATP singles trophy in 2003.

How Sweden bungled coronavirus response

How Sweden bungled coronavirus response

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'The Swedish government would consider who will live, who will not die, in rationing coronavirus healthcare!' 'This means the 'biological age' would supersede the patient's chronological age as a potential guideline,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

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.

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.

Swedish Match to double oral snuff sale in India

Swedish Match to double oral snuff sale in India

Rediff.com28 May 2003

The $500-million Swedish Match, which sells through its Indian arm, oral moist snuff 'Snus' (pronounced snoox) for 'sucking', proposes to double its sale in the country from 100,000 cans last year to 200,000 cans by this yearend.

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