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Srikanth sets up clash with Lin Dan at Denmark Open

Srikanth sets up clash with Lin Dan at Denmark Open

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Srikanth needed 35 minutes to get the better of local hope Vittinghus 21-16, 21-10 in the opening round of the US$7,75,000 tournament.

Oxford jabs effective against severe Covid: US trial

Oxford jabs effective against severe Covid: US trial

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is also being produced as part of a tie-up by the Serum Institute of India.

Transfer talk: Serie A strugglers Parma sign Varela, Rodriguez

Transfer talk: Serie A strugglers Parma sign Varela, Rodriguez

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Parma, joint bottom of Serie A alongside Cesena, have signed Uruguay midfielder Cristian Rodriguez and Portugal forward Silvestre Varela, both on loan, the club said on Tuesday.

Indian weightlifters 'boycott' China-made equipment

Indian weightlifters 'boycott' China-made equipment

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Claiming to be saddled with faulty equipment from China, the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) on Monday called for a boycott of sports apparatus made in that country after the violent face-off in eastern Ladakh killed 20 Army personnel last week. The IWLF ordered four weightlifting sets, comprising barbells and weight plates, from Chinese company ZKC last year. The body said that the equipment turned out to be faulty and the weightlifters are no longer using them.

Serum Institute to start phase-2 trials of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

Serum Institute to start phase-2 trials of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The institute expects to complete both, phase-2 and 3 trials in India by the end of this year.

Cop-drug nexus: Goa home minister's son named

Cop-drug nexus: Goa home minister's son named

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Lucky Farmhouse, a prime witness in the Goa drug peddler-policemen nexus case, on Thursday said she has given a detailed deposition before the Swedish police in which she has named Goa Home Minister Ravi Naik's son Roy.

IKEA acquires 14-acre plot in Bengaluru for third India store

IKEA acquires 14-acre plot in Bengaluru for third India store

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Store will directly employ 500-700 people, half of them women, and create 1,500 jobs indirectly

Economics Nobel for India-born Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, M Kremer

Economics Nobel for India-born Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, M Kremer

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Banerjee, 58, was educated at the University of Calcutta, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Harvard University, where he received his Ph.D in 1988. He is currently the Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Delhi pollution choking boxers ahead of world championships

Delhi pollution choking boxers ahead of world championships

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships is taking place in an indoor stadium from Thursday through to November 24 but teams are complaining about a toxic smog hanging over the city, caused by seasonal burning of crop stubble and emissions from vehicles and industry.

WikiLeaks founder may soon call it a day

WikiLeaks founder may soon call it a day

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Assange is currently under investigation in Sweden after two Swedish women separately accused him of rape and molestation.

Brazil opens the door for Indian navy and Gripen

Brazil opens the door for Indian navy and Gripen

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

SAAB's Sea Gripen constitutes a new option as the INS Vikrant's light fighter

French author Patrick Modiano bags Nobel prize in literature

French author Patrick Modiano bags Nobel prize in literature

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

French writer Patrick Modiano has won the Nobel Prize for Literature, The Swedish Academy said on Thursday.

World is looking at India as a trusted friend: PM Modi in Sweden

World is looking at India as a trusted friend: PM Modi in Sweden

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Modi said that in the last four years the government has worked for creating a New India by 2022.

Assange out of jail, vows to 'continue his work'

Assange out of jail, vows to 'continue his work'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Emerging a free man, Julian told a crowd of journalists: "It's great to feel the fresh air of London again. I thank all the people around the world who had faith in me".

'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.'

Saab eyes make in India route for short-range missiles

Saab eyes make in India route for short-range missiles

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

India is looking for a VSHORAD system to replace its ageing system from Russia and would be sourcing more than 5000 missiles and 1200 launchers.

OMG! Models in wheelchairs on the ramp

OMG! Models in wheelchairs on the ramp

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

In a first of its kind fashion show, models with prosthetic limbs and wheelchairs walked the runway at the London Fashion Week.

Tennis Roundup: Vardhan bags 2nd title, Paes loses

Tennis Roundup: Vardhan bags 2nd title, Paes loses

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

Vishnu Vardhan won his second Challenger level title of the season with Japanese partner Toshihide Matsui but four other Indians, including Leander Paes, tumbled out of various ATP events across the globe.

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

Look who wore the $1 million Fantasy Bra this year!

Look who wore the $1 million Fantasy Bra this year!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Victoria's Secret model Elsa Hosk put on a show-stopping display in a $1 million fantasy bra.

Amazing images of supercar Koenigsegg Agera R

Amazing images of supercar Koenigsegg Agera R

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Koenigsegg is a Swedish manufacturer of high-performance sports cars.

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.

Ibrahimovic tightlipped on future

Ibrahimovic tightlipped on future

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Ibrahimovic said he had received offers from the Premier League, Italy and outside Europe but gave no more details.

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.

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.

Pentagon may be behind rape charges: Assange

Pentagon may be behind rape charges: Assange

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange believes that the Pentagon could be behind the false rape charges that were filed against him on Friday by Swedish prosecutors and then withdrawn after a few hours. "I don't know who is behind this but we have been warned that the Pentagon plans to use dirty tricks to spoil things for us," Assange told Swedish daily Aftonbladet. So far, Pentagon has not reacted to the charge.

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.

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.

Racism row over Stockholm Marathon prize money

Racism row over Stockholm Marathon prize money

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Accusations of racism have forced organisers of the Stockholm Marathon to change their proposed plan to give prize money to only Nordic runners.

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.

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.

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.'

Soderling clinches Rotterdam title

Soderling clinches Rotterdam title

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Swedish third seed Robin Soderling clinched the World Indoor Tournament title when opponent Mikhail Youzhny withdrew injured when trailing 6-4, 2-0 in the final on Sunday.

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!

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Images from Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

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.

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.

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.

#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 :)

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.