News for '-latin-america'

Modi-Merkel meet depends on Germany's WC fate?

Modi-Merkel meet depends on Germany's WC fate?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel en route to Brazil contingent on the outcome of the FIFA world cup semi-final match between Germany and Brazil on July 9?

Sun Pharma to delist Ranbaxy on completion of $4-bn merger

Sun Pharma to delist Ranbaxy on completion of $4-bn merger

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The merger has fortified Sun Pharma's position.

Indian e-commerce boom draws Intel Capital

Indian e-commerce boom draws Intel Capital

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The Intel Capital India Technology Fund, with a corpus of 250,000, was established in 2005-06 in India through which tech VC has invested a lot in data centre technology, telecom and infrastructure, apart from e-commerce.

Modi pitches for Indian as IMF Deputy MD

Modi pitches for Indian as IMF Deputy MD

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Lagarde had said an Indian could head IMF.

TCS is ranked top employer in Europe

TCS is ranked top employer in Europe

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

TCS is recognised as a Top Employer in Latin America and North America.

Anil Ambani's Reliance Entertainment to partner with Phantom Films

Anil Ambani's Reliance Entertainment to partner with Phantom Films

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Reliance's network includes the wide reach of IM Global,

Uber seeks to soothe frayed nerves after Grab deal

Uber seeks to soothe frayed nerves after Grab deal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Quelling fears of a takeover by Ola, which is also funded by Uber's major investor SoftBank Group, the US-based cab aggregating giant made it clear that the company was not ceding its position in India, one of its core markets.

Once again, Infosys rules out layoffs

Once again, Infosys rules out layoffs

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Infosys continues to be interested in acquisitions.

Panasonic to make India a regional hub from next month

Panasonic to make India a regional hub from next month

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Currently, Panasonic India comes under the company's Singapore-based establishment. Other global regions of the Japan-based firm are based out of Japan, North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America.

Oil drops below $59 for first time since 2009

Oil drops below $59 for first time since 2009

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Oil fell below $59 a barrel for the first time since May 2009 on Tuesday, extending a six-month selloff as slowing Chinese factory activity and weakening emerging-market currencies added to concerns about demand.

India is the brightest spot in Asia Pacific region: S&P

India is the brightest spot in Asia Pacific region: S&P

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

India has emerged as the brightest spot in the Asia Pacific region as reform has picked up pace in the country in recent months, a top credit rating agency has said.

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Infosys executive council member Subrahmanyam Goparaju resigns

Infosys executive council member Subrahmanyam Goparaju resigns

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

In the seventh top level exit in six months at Infosys, Subrahmanyam Goparaju, Senior Vice President and a member of the Executive Council that frames business strategy, has resigned.

Why Asif Kapadia made a movie on Maradona

Why Asif Kapadia made a movie on Maradona

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

'It was difficult, but we wanted to show an honest portrayal.' 'I was not trying to tear him apart.'

Samsung versus Apple: The battle for supremacy continues

Samsung versus Apple: The battle for supremacy continues

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Samsung has reason to be worried.

Uber to drive into Indian sunset?

Uber to drive into Indian sunset?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Comment by SoftBank board member sets off talk of Ola-Uber merger.

An Ambassador and A Gentleman

An Ambassador and A Gentleman

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The description of his career by Ambassador Nazareth in his elegant language, judicious choice of details, without ego or malice to anyone, shows that it had its ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies and lucky and unlucky accidents. Ambassador T P Sreenivasan reviews A Ringside Seat to History.

New Zealand athletes given warnings on Zika

New Zealand athletes given warnings on Zika

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

New Zealand's Olympic athletes and officials have been warned of the risk associated with the Zika virus on Friday, including the possibility that it could be sexually transmitted.

TCS posts better-than-expected result; Q3 net up 11%

TCS posts better-than-expected result; Q3 net up 11%

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

TCS said employee addition during the quarter stood at 18,362

Avoid Zika-hit nations: IMA warns pregnant women

Avoid Zika-hit nations: IMA warns pregnant women

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Pregnant women should avoid traveling to countries at risk of mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission, which is strongly suspected of causing microcephaly, said Indian Medical Association.

Smartphones to account for 2/3rd of world market by 2020

Smartphones to account for 2/3rd of world market by 2020

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The report, "Smartphone forecasts and assumptions, 2007-2020", prepared by GSMA Intelligence, finds that smartphones presently account for one in every three mobile connections, representing more than two billion connections.

It's raining bonanza for Indian flyers

It's raining bonanza for Indian flyers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Almost all Indian airlines like SpiceJet, IndiGo, GoAir, Jet Airways and Air India, have been offering discounted fares on domestic sectors almost on a month-to-month basis.

Apple posts flat growth in India

Apple posts flat growth in India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The launch of premium devices from OnePlus and Samsung in the second half of Apple's reporting period added to Apple's woes.

Sports Shorts: Dortmund's Bartra returns to training after bus attack

Sports Shorts: Dortmund's Bartra returns to training after bus attack

Rediff.com11 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday.

India tops world hunger list with 194 million people

India tops world hunger list with 194 million people

Rediff.com28 May 2015

India is home to the highest number of hungry people in the world.

Lego's Indian CEO!

Lego's Indian CEO!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Bali Padda will head the second-largest toymaker in the world.

Why #shareyourstory has gone viral

Why #shareyourstory has gone viral

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

An online campaign, which encourages mothers to tell their sons about the harassment they face, has now gone viral.

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Xiaomi now a lifestyle player, quietly launching a slew of non-smartphone products like Mi branded luggage, backpacks, apparel, U-shaped pillows, pens, home security cameras and air purifiers.

'More Indian employers are focussing on health programmes'

'More Indian employers are focussing on health programmes'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

About 72 per cent of Indian employers, i.e. three in four, believe the focus on such initiatives is likely to grow stronger two years down the line.

When Venezuela's star stopped shining

When Venezuela's star stopped shining

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Devastation struck Venezuela when oil prices started collapsing in 1982, following a global oil glut. The country's economy contracted overnight.

Brazil's Rousseff suspended to face impeachment trial

Brazil's Rousseff suspended to face impeachment trial

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Defiant to the end, Brazil's first female president urged her supporters to mobilise as she braces for an impeachment trial that is set to drag on for months.

With deal value at record high of $56.2 billion, M&As made it big in 2016

With deal value at record high of $56.2 billion, M&As made it big in 2016

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

The surge in deal value is largely due to the $12.9 bn Essar-Rosneft deal

TCS hits the jackpot with digital training

TCS hits the jackpot with digital training

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Indian software firms have been retraining their workforce in emerging technology areas, also helping them get certified

RCom, Facebook to provide free access to 33 websites

RCom, Facebook to provide free access to 33 websites

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Initiative aims to encourage more people to use the Internet.

UNSC reform most urgent and pressing need: Swaraj

UNSC reform most urgent and pressing need: Swaraj

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

India on Thursday said that the United Nations Security Council reform is the "most urgent and pressing need" and called for inclusion of more developing nations in the decision making structures of the powerful world body.

End of support for Windows XP helps PC sales

End of support for Windows XP helps PC sales

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Software giant Microsoft's move to end technical support for its longest running operating system (OS) Windows XP has marginally helped global PC sales which are declining, research firms IDC and Gartner said.

Moscow gay athletic Games disrupted, suffers harassment

Moscow gay athletic Games disrupted, suffers harassment

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

Disruption and police intrusions marred Russia's first open Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) athletic competition this week, organisers said.

Samsung Galaxy Note9 packs a punch!

Samsung Galaxy Note9 packs a punch!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Its competitors might have to worry, says Ashish Narsale, after the phone was unveiled in New York.

PIX: River Plate crowned champions in Madrid

PIX: River Plate crowned champions in Madrid

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

River Plate battled back to beat arch Argentine rivals Boca Juniors 3-1 in extra-time in an unforgettable and unique Copa Libertadores final second leg, played in Madrid after violence had seen the original game postponed.

India top draw for global PE investors

India top draw for global PE investors

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

PE/VC investments touched a record $11.2 billion in the first half of 2017 against $8 billion in the same period in 2016