The much-talked-about sale of Ambuja Cement and ACC by Holcim Group will see the single-biggest outflow of foreign capital from the country if the two cement firms are acquired by Indian investors. The deal, valued at nearly $10.35 billion, will put in the shade Cairn Energy Plc's exit from India in 2010, when it sold Cairn India to Vedanta Group for $4.48 billion. According to various reports, big business groups such as AV Birla, JSW Group, and Adani Group are in the fray to acquire Holcim's assets in India.
The world number one had arrived in Tokyo aiming to become the first man to win all four majors and an Olympic gold medal in the same calendar year. But that quest came to an end after he was beaten by fifth-ranked German Alexander Zverev in Friday's semi-final.
The Brazilian, the only player to claim three World Cup winner's medals and a man often called the greatest footballer of all time, said all monies raised will help Brazil's fight against and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $ 2.2 million rocket was scheduled to be sent into space next week carrying a research satellite developed by Brazil's National Space Research Institute.
While it is not clear whether the volunteer had received the vaccine or a placebo shot during the trial, Anvisa has refused to reveal any more information citing reasons of medical privacy, CNN reported.
England forward Raheem Sterling joined Chelsea on a five-year contract from Manchester City, the two English Premier League clubs announced on Wednesday.
Olympic quick takes - Brazil lifter Reis suspended from Games after positive drug test.
News of all that transpired on and off the football field
During his meeting with Bolsonaro, Prime Minister Modi invited the President of Brazil to be the chief guest at the Republic Day 2020. Bolsonaro accepted the invitation with pleasure.
Goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni scored the 100th goal of his career to give Sao Paulo a 2-1 win over arch-rivals Corinthians in a pulsating Paulista championship derby marred by three red cards on Sunday.
Britain's Galal Yafai and Bulgaria's Stoyka Zhelyazkova Krasteva won first boxing golds for their countries at the Tokyo Olympics after dominant displays in their flyweight finals on Saturday.
Paulo Roberto Falcao's appeal is the latest in a series of efforts by leading current and former Brazilian footballers to help the South American nation cope with the effects of COVID-19.
Bayern edge closer to Bundesliga title after win at Arminia
Make the first day of 2021 a little more sweeter with this Brazilian dessert.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Hubert Hurkacz battled back from a set and a break down to beat Casper Ruud 5-7 6-3 6-2 on Saturday and reach the Canadian Masters final.
Brazil is known as the spiritual home of soccer. It so happens that the wonderful country is also home to some of the hottest models in the world.
Mazepin called the decision to terminate his contract a 'unilateral step' and said 'no process was followed' in reaching it.
Brazil waited for the World Cup for years. They spent billions building stadiums and preparing for the big day. Finally, big party has begun.
Pawar on a tour to the three Latin American countries, including Mexico and Argentina, will meet representatives of the sugar and the ethanol industries.
Real are on 81 points with four games to go. They are 17 points ahead of nearest rivals Sevilla.
A round-up of the action in the English Premier League on Monday.
The Indian pair defeated Dodig and Melo in straight sets to win the tournament.
How Sao Paulo Fashion Week celebrated its 25th anniversary.
A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.
Brazil soccer great Pele said on Monday that he was recovering in hospital from surgery to remove a tumour from his colon.
One of the arrangements the Indian government is considering is a tie-up with a sovereign fund to finance the Embraer deal.
Juergen Klopp's side will meet the winners of Sunday's other semi-final between Chelsea and Crystal Palace in the May 14th final
Democracy is the heart of our body politic and elections are its life blood. Because there is some disease that affects it, we cannot apply leeches to drain it off, killing the body in the process, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.
Mumbai City FC scripted history as they fought back from a goal down to stun Iraqi giants Air Force Club 2-1 and become the first Indian club to win a game at the top-tier AFC Asian Champions League.
The Brazilian model's yoga pics will bring you plenty of calm.
Liverpool survived a first-half scare to reach the Champions League final with a 3-2 win at Villarreal on Tuesday that secured a 5-2 aggregate victory after the night had threatened to turn sour for Juergen Klopp's side.
A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
Cristiano Ronaldo hailed Pele after he surpassed the Brazilian great's goal-scoring haul
The result stretches BFC's winless run to six matches.
Ad man Gerson da Cunha, a multi-faceted personality who was very passionate about civic activism in later years, died in Mumbai on Friday. He was 92.
An entertaining 11 minutes ensued with four goals, two at either end. First up, Brazilian target man Silva made most of Udanta Singh's build-up play, to leave NorthEast defenders high and dry with a fine goal.
Tokyo's state of emergency, the capital's fourth, lasts until Aug. 22, shortly before the Paralympics begin.
Gisele Monterio speaks about her film Love Aaj Kal and Brazil.
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