Sharapova splits from coach Hogstedt

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 20:24

World number two Maria Sharapova has ended ties with her Swedish coach Thomas Hogstedt after working together for almost three years.

Swedish man caught having sex with bike

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 16:14

A masturbating man was caught on camera, rubbing himself against the seat of a bicycle.

Swedish man dies after swallowing toothpick

Last Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013, 16:28

A Swedish man who inadvertently swallowed a toothpick died almost two weeks later after doctors failed to notice it was stuck in his throat.

Evan Rachel Wood learned Swedish to be happy

Last Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 11:12

Evan Rachel Wood once learned Swedish because she was so unhappy in a relationship and needed to find her sense of self.

WikiLeaks report on Rajiv Gandhi baseless: Congress

Last Updated: Monday, April 8, 2013, 14:30

Congress on Monday rubbished the latest WikiLeaks revelations from US Embassy cables that said that former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi possibly acted as an arms agent for a deal related to the sale of Swedish jets.

Rajiv Gandhi was `middleman` for Swedish jet deal: WikiLeaks

Last Updated: Monday, April 8, 2013, 09:23

In what may trigger a political storm in the country, the latest WikiLeaks revelations from US Embassy cables have projected former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi as an arms agent for a deal related to the sale of Swedish jets.

UN names head of Syria chemical arms inquiry

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 12:48

UN Secretary General named a Swedish scientist to head a UN fact-finding mission to investigate the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria.

Ikea proposal sent to Cabinet for approval

Last Updated: Friday, March 1, 2013, 15:29

A proposal from Ikea, the Swedish home furnishing and decor giant, to set up a single brand retail chain in India with an investment of Rs.10,500 crore (USD 1.9 billion) has been forwarded to the cabinet for approval.

Horse meat found in Ikea`s Swedish meatballs

Last Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013, 19:11

The Czech veterinary authority says it has detected horse meat in meat balls labeled as beef and pork imported by furniture retailer giant Ikea.

Swedish golfer uses golf tee to extract spider venom

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 13:14

A Swedish golfer has claimed that she had to use a golf tee to extract venom from her leg after being bitten by a poisonous spider during a qualifying tournament in Canberra.

Swedish House Mafia to perform in Mumbai Tuesday

Last Updated: Thursday, January 17, 2013, 20:03

International band Swedish House Mafia is back in India and will perform in Mumbai Tuesday after its performance was cancelled last November owing to Shiv Sena Chief Bal Thackeray`s death.

FIPB may take up IKEA matter on Jan 21

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 18:29

According to official sources, the FIPB meeting, scheduled to be held on January 18, is likely to be postponed to January 21 at which the IKEA issue could be taken up.