News for 'Central America'

Copa chiefs want homophobic chants to stop but will take no action

Copa chiefs want homophobic chants to stop but will take no action

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Centenary Copa America officials say homophobic chanting at international matches "must stop" but they have opted not to take action against offending teams.

'Dharavi will be a piece of art and I will ensure it'

'Dharavi will be a piece of art and I will ensure it'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'You will really wish oh! Had I stayed in Dharavi I would have got a nice house. I can assure you that. We will make dreams come true.'

Bayern Munich lift Club World Cup title

Bayern Munich lift Club World Cup title

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Beat Mexico's Tigres 1-0 to win their sixth title.

'Feed the Future' is central to US foreign policy

'Feed the Future' is central to US foreign policy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Part of a global effort that could benefit some 40 million people over a decade.

The (V) Unbeatable team that might win America's Got Talent!

The (V) Unbeatable team that might win America's Got Talent!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Mumbai dancers fuse lyrical hip hop and b-boying with elements of American cheerleading and trapeze-esque bits from the circus.

'Something unique in the mitti and paani of Bharat'

'Something unique in the mitti and paani of Bharat'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'There is something in our desh ki mitti that has held us together.'
'So many conquerors, colonisers, cultures came and went, but we withstood them and rose up again.'

'China's aggression, Russian's unreliability, convinced India to value US'

'China's aggression, Russian's unreliability, convinced India to value US'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'India's specific concerns about whether Russia will be a reliable defense supplier and diplomatic partner in the event of heightened hostilities with China has undoubtedly accelerated the process of US-India defense and intelligence cooperation intended to support Indian military positions along the Line of Actual Control.'

America in the Trump era: What desis must do

America in the Trump era: What desis must do

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

'For some South Asians, it may be tempting to think "I'm not Muslim, this doesn't really affect me".' 'But please know, it affects all of us,' says Arun Venugopal, a reporter at WNYC in New York.

An Indian Amazon Adventure

An Indian Amazon Adventure

Rediff.com8 May 2023

An Indian family, the Pandays, spend a few days on the Nepo river.

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

We must heed what the CJI has said. Challenging every judgment of the central government is inviting chaos, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

India's ties with China 'abnormal' due to...: Jaishankar

India's ties with China 'abnormal' due to...: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Jaishankar, who arrived in Santo Domingo on his first official visit to the Dominican Republic, also said that India has seen a dramatic expansion in connectivity, contacts, and cooperation across the region.

India sees 28% excess rainfall in pre-monsoon season; no heatwave since Apr 21

India sees 28% excess rainfall in pre-monsoon season; no heatwave since Apr 21

Rediff.com5 May 2023

East and northeast India recorded 29 per cent rain deficit -- 141.5 mm against the normal of 199.9 mm -- from March 1 to May 3.

Trump's wall no concern with CONCACAF's likely joint World Cup bid

Trump's wall no concern with CONCACAF's likely joint World Cup bid

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The CONCACAF region is widely viewed as favourite to host the 2026 tournament given FIFA rules that restrict Europe and Asia from hosting again so quickly.

Children held hostage in Gaza reminded me of 26/11: Baby Moshe's uncle

Children held hostage in Gaza reminded me of 26/11: Baby Moshe's uncle

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

'India understands the situation of hostages by just remembering what happened to Baby Moshe as he was held hostage during the 26/11 terror attack'

'Syria is central to Middle East peace'

'Syria is central to Middle East peace'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

'Why not ask for a change of leadership in Qatar, Bahrain or Saudi Arabia? Is there a constitution in Saudi Arabia? Are there elections in Saudi Arabia? Why no talk of democracy in these countries?' 'America said change the leader now, but is now ignoring the feelings of the Syrian moderate majority. Is that democracy,' asks H E Dr Riad Abbas, Syrian ambassador to India, in an interview to Cleo Paskal.

Skymet predicts below-normal monsoon, drought in India

Skymet predicts below-normal monsoon, drought in India

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

India is likely to experience below-normal monsoon rainfall this year, with a 20 per cent chance of drought due to the end of La Nina conditions and the potential for El Nino to take hold, private forecasting agency Skymet Weather said on Monday.

Why should India crave America's approval?

Why should India crave America's approval?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

'Platinum grade support from Washington has not been forthcoming, the christening of the US-Indian ties as a 'defining partnership' notwithstanding,' says A,bassador M K Bhadrakumar.

CONCACAF supports changes to FIFA presidency terms

CONCACAF supports changes to FIFA presidency terms

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

CONCACAF, which represents soccer in North and Central America and the Caribbean, has backed a proposal to limit the FIFA presidency to two four-year terms and to impose an age limit of 72 for the president.

Vir Das is 'still just a guy on a stool'

Vir Das is 'still just a guy on a stool'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

'The jester's job, the joker's job, the fool's job is to make fun of people to make them seem beautiful.'

India to see 'significantly' higher number of heatwaves from Apr-Jun

India to see 'significantly' higher number of heatwaves from Apr-Jun

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Above-normal heatwave days are predicted in most parts of central, east and northwest India during this period.

How America got out of its 1st debt crisis in the 18th century

How America got out of its 1st debt crisis in the 18th century

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Both Europe and the US can learn a lesson from American history to overcome their debt problems.

Cyclone Biparjoy won't impact advance of monsoon: IMD

Cyclone Biparjoy won't impact advance of monsoon: IMD

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Scientists had earlier said the cyclone pulled the moisture and convection, impacting the intensity of the monsoon and delaying its onset over Kerala.

Copa America PHOTOS: Neymar stars for Brazil; Venezuela stun Colombia

Copa America PHOTOS: Neymar stars for Brazil; Venezuela stun Colombia

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Substitute Costa slipped the ball past the keeper from close range in the 48th minute of the second half to break the deadlock and extend Brazil's winning run to 11 matches.

Mahindra to double capacity for XUV500, launch in Australia, Europe

Mahindra to double capacity for XUV500, launch in Australia, Europe

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Touted as its first global product, the diesel SUV was recently introduced in the South African market.

Sepp Blatter cleared for new term as FIFA prez

Sepp Blatter cleared for new term as FIFA prez

Rediff.com30 May 2011

FIFA's ethics committee cleared president Sepp Blatter of any wrongdoing as two of soccer's most senior officials were suspended on Sunday in the worst corruption scandal to blight the sport's governing body.

Indians in America are victims, not targets

Indians in America are victims, not targets

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Three hate crimes have deepened the fear among South Asians that Trump's rhetoric encouraged violence against them, but there is no evidence that Indians have been specifically targeted, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'BJP may behave like Trump in America'

'BJP may behave like Trump in America'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

'The sadhus and sanyasis of UP are not for any economics.' 'They only know the religious agenda and the RSS will support them.' 'Modi does not have full control of the party at the ground level like Indira Gandhi had.'

WC qualifiers: Canada, Mexico, Jamaica take charge

WC qualifiers: Canada, Mexico, Jamaica take charge

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Canada and Mexico took big steps towards the next phase of World Cup qualification after wins in the CONCACAF region on Friday while Jamaica tasted victory over the United States for the first time.

Warner re-elected, unopposed, as CONCACAF prez

Warner re-elected, unopposed, as CONCACAF prez

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Trinidadian Jack Warner was re-elected unanimously as president of CONCACAF, the confederation for North and Central America and Caribbean soccer, at its congress on Tuesday.

Arrested FIFA officials banned from football for 90 days

Arrested FIFA officials banned from football for 90 days

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

FIFA executive committee members Juan Angel Napout and Alfredo Hawit have been suspended from football for 90 days after their arrest in Switzerland, the ethics committee of the football's governing body said on Friday.

Monsoon covers Delhi, Mumbai together, breaks 62-year-old record

Monsoon covers Delhi, Mumbai together, breaks 62-year-old record

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

While it hit the national capital two days before schedule, its entry into the financial capital is two weeks late, the Met office said.

Export preparedness: Tamil Nadu takes top spot, Gujarat slips to 4th

Export preparedness: Tamil Nadu takes top spot, Gujarat slips to 4th

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

After topping it for two consecutive years, Gujarat slipped three places on the NITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index (EPI) for 2022, as Tamil Nadu emerged as the most export-ready state, the central think tank said in its report released on Monday. In a continuing trend, coastal states were found to have the most robust export infrastructure, which officials attributed to the integration of maritime trade into the core of their economies. Maharashtra and Karnataka retained their positions -- second and third, respectively; Haryana was ranked first among landlocked states and fifth overall.

Unnerved by Trump's stand on Taiwan, China flexes muscle

Unnerved by Trump's stand on Taiwan, China flexes muscle

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

'Chinese pressure on Taiwan is unlikely to ease till Beijing feels that stability is being restored in the Sino-US relationship,' says former RAW officer Jayadeva Ranade.

Bin Hammam to miss key CONCACAF congress

Bin Hammam to miss key CONCACAF congress

Rediff.com3 May 2011

FIFA president Sepp Blatter will campaign at the CONCACAF congress on Tuesday without his election rival Mohammed Bin Hammam present.

Monsoon ends in India with 'below average' rainfall

Monsoon ends in India with 'below average' rainfall

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The southwest monsoon season concluded on Saturday with India receiving 'below-average' cumulative rainfall -- 820 mm compared to the long-period average of 868.6 mm -- in an El Nino year.

Can Israel's Army Win The War?

Can Israel's Army Win The War?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

If military power is all it would take to finish the menace of an awful terrorist organisation like Hamas, how come five Israeli wars in Gaza since 2003 have failed to do so? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Centre's letter to states amid Covid spike in US, China

Centre's letter to states amid Covid spike in US, China

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

In a letter to states and UTs, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said such an exercise will enable timely detection of newer variants, if any, circulating in the country and will facilitate undertaking of requisite public health measures.

NIA Court Finds 'ISI link' to Activist Navlakha, Denies Bail

NIA Court Finds 'ISI link' to Activist Navlakha, Denies Bail

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Prima facie there was a nexus between human rights activist Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, and Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai, an agent of Pakistan's spy agency ISI convicted in the United States for terror funding, a special NIA court has said in its order denying bail to the campaigner.

Obama appoints Vinai Thummalapally as Ambassador

Obama appoints Vinai Thummalapally as Ambassador

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

President Barack Obama has nominated his friend and former room-mate and major campaign fund-raiser Vinai Thummalapally of Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the next US Ambassador to Belize, the only country in Central America where English is the official language.