News for 'Latin America'

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Trump started his inaugural address with a sentence that echoed Modi's coinage some years ago, notes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Can Renault India turn around its fortunes?

Can Renault India turn around its fortunes?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

'We are very quickly going to announce the timeline of our launches, which should start giving us the turnaround'

After multiple attacks, China hires private agency to secure assets overseas

After multiple attacks, China hires private agency to secure assets overseas

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

This may be in line with Russia's private military company, Wagner Group, which was controlled until 2023 by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a former close ally of Russia's president Vladimir Putin. The group used the infrastructure of the Russian Armed Forces.

New product launches, margins to drive gains for Godrej Consumer Products

New product launches, margins to drive gains for Godrej Consumer Products

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) reported 6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) consolidated net revenue growth in Q4FY24 to Rs 3,385 crore and this was impacted adversely by currency movement. The constant currency (CC) growth would have been 30 per cent Y-o-Y in Q4FY24. India business clocked 12 per cent Y-o-Y revenue growth (5 per cent of it organic) with volume growth of 15 per cent Y-o-Y (7 per cent organic).

How BIG Is Anime In India?

How BIG Is Anime In India?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'Our research shows that 60 per cent of the growth and interest in anime will come from India for the next few years.'

Volume outperformance, steady results factored into Bajaj Auto's valuations

Volume outperformance, steady results factored into Bajaj Auto's valuations

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Bajaj Auto reported steady results in Q1FY25, with revenue surging 16 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), operating profit registering a growth of 24 per cent Y-o-Y, and margins swelling 20.2 per cent. The profitability was aided by 50 basis points (bps) on the accrual of PLI benefits. The domestic prospects for two-wheelers are healthy, though the response to the newly launched CNG motorcycle is a key monitorable.

Russia backs 'worthy candidate' India for permanent membership in UNSC

Russia backs 'worthy candidate' India for permanent membership in UNSC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow sees the prospect of making the Security Council more democratic, exclusively, through broadening the representation of countries from Africa, Asia and Latin America.

'86% executives using AI to boost revenue'

'86% executives using AI to boost revenue'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

As many as 86 per cent of senior business executives have deployed artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance revenue streams or create new ones, said a report by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Wednesday. As many as 69 per cent of businesses are more focused on using AI for innovation and increasing revenue than on improving productivity and optimising cost, said the 'TCS AI for Business Study'.

How to assess our financial vulnerability

How to assess our financial vulnerability

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

We need fresh perspectives to assess our financial vulnerability.

Two Indians among 21 new cardinals named by Pope Francis

Two Indians among 21 new cardinals named by Pope Francis

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Eight of the newly named cardinals are from Europe, six from Asia, two from Africa, one from North America, and four from Central and Latin America.

Pope Francis seen as ray of hope for India's Vatican dream

Pope Francis seen as ray of hope for India's Vatican dream

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

The Catholic Church in India expects more representation in Vatican during Pope Francis' tenure considering the humble background of the first pontiff from Latin America.

Trade on road to recovery but Indian firms tread cautiously

Trade on road to recovery but Indian firms tread cautiously

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Truck movements across the India-Bangladesh border are on the rise, with increasing rentals signalling a trade recovery between the two South Asian nations. Yet, geopolitical tension looms large, with Bangladesh now under an interim government for nearly two months.

Who is Pope Francis I?

Who is Pope Francis I?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

In a lifetime of teaching and leading priests in Latin America, which has the largest share of the world's Catholics, Bergoglio has shown a keen political sensibility as well as the kind of self-effacing humility that fellow cardinals value highly, says his official biographer, Sergio Rubin.

'No Intention Of A Takeover in British Telecom'

'No Intention Of A Takeover in British Telecom'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

'We operate in 16 countries already, and therefore adding the UK to it, and beginning a chapter in the European continent is the next step.'

Infosys BPO's LatAm head quits, joins Capgemini

Infosys BPO's LatAm head quits, joins Capgemini

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

In another senior-level exit from Infosys, Humberto Andrade had quit as head of the company's Latin America business process outsourcing (BPO) operations to join rival Capgemini.

Maruti to export made-in-India car to Japan

Maruti to export made-in-India car to Japan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Maruti's exports are limited and mainly to countries in Africa and Latin America.

Premature ejaculation: The couple's problem?

Premature ejaculation: The couple's problem?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

It's not men who suffer the consequences of PE -- their partners feel the strain too.

Russia eyes partnership with India for COVID-19 vaccine

Russia eyes partnership with India for COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'We believe that India is capable of producing the Gamaleya vaccine and it is very important to say that those partnerships to produce the vaccine will enable us to cover the demand that we have'

'You Can't Expect To Get Hot Potatoes From Colleges'

'You Can't Expect To Get Hot Potatoes From Colleges'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'It is the responsibility of industry to take the very bright talent whose knowledge of software engineering basics is very high, and then give them additional skills.'

'India is a bright spot. Lot of hope for next two decades'

'India is a bright spot. Lot of hope for next two decades'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

'China is somewhat disappointing in its recovery, and slow growth, and India is reporting strong growth numbers.'

World's 12 best budget airlines

World's 12 best budget airlines

Rediff.com7 May 2013

JetBlue Airways is ranked as the world's best budget airline.

Two-wheeler exports fell by 20% to 1.69 mn units in H1

Two-wheeler exports fell by 20% to 1.69 mn units in H1

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Two-wheeler exports from India have decreased by 20 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 1.69 million units in the first half (H1) of 2023-24 (FY24) due to a challenging geopolitical situation and foreign exchange (forex) crises in key markets such as South Asia, industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) said on Monday. On the other hand, passenger vehicle (PV) exports in H1FY24 increased by 5 per cent to 336,754 units because the key markets are much more diversified worldwide, Vinod Aggarwal, president, Siam, told reporters during a press conference. The Russia-Ukraine war, which started in February 2022, has brought significant instability to global fuel prices.

BlackBerry messenger on Apple, Android

BlackBerry messenger on Apple, Android

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Also launched mid-range device Q5.

Infosys opens Mexican centre

Infosys opens Mexican centre

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Infosys has opened its first Latin American developmental centre in Mexico.

Success of humanity lies not on battlefield: Modi at UN

Success of humanity lies not on battlefield: Modi at UN

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'While on the one hand, terrorism continues to be a serious threat to global peace and security, on the other hand, areas such as cyber, maritime and space, are emerging as new theatres of conflict'

IN PHOTOS: It's an odd world out there!

IN PHOTOS: It's an odd world out there!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

We bring you a collection of some of the odd, crazy moments from around the world in recent weeks.

Ind Swift gets nod for tablet

Ind Swift gets nod for tablet

Rediff.com27 Feb 2003

Ind Swift Ltd received DCGI approval for manufacturing anti-infective Clarithomycin Clarie-SR.

10 nations where most businesses will offer salary hikes

10 nations where most businesses will offer salary hikes

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Employees in Latin America (86%), the Nordic region (84%),North America (79%) and South EastAsia (75%) are most likely to get a pay rise in 2013.

HCL Tech opens centre in Brazil

HCL Tech opens centre in Brazil

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

HCL Technologies on Friday said it has opened a global IT development centre in Sao Leopoldo, Brazil, to cater to clients across Latin America, North America and Europe.

The world's happiest nations

The world's happiest nations

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Then, you might want to make plans to move to Latin America. According to the Happy Planet Index, published recently by the New Economics Foundation, Latin American countries have high scores when it comes to happiness.

World Bank president nominee Ajay Banga tests Covid positive; India meetings cancelled

World Bank president nominee Ajay Banga tests Covid positive; India meetings cancelled

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

US nominee for World Bank president, Ajay Banga, has tested positive for COVID-19 following which the meetings scheduled during his two-day visit to India have been cancelled. According to a Finance Ministry statement, Banga's meeting with Nirmala Sitharaman would not happen as he is in quarantine. "During routine testing, Ajay Banga tested positive for COVID-19 but remains asymptomatic.

16 mn people may slip into poverty: UN

16 mn people may slip into poverty: UN

Rediff.com26 Jul 2008

Top United Nations experts on Latin America and the Caribbean have warned that global economic shocks could throw some 16 million people of the Americas into extreme poverty, threatening important gains toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals in the region.

PHOTOS: Leaders join mourners to bid farewell to Chavez

PHOTOS: Leaders join mourners to bid farewell to Chavez

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

Leaders from Latin America and beyond were in Venezuela's capital Caracas for the state funeral of late president Hugo Chavez on Friday.

'A well-balanced and logical Budget'

'A well-balanced and logical Budget'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Sam Pitroda, who holds close to 100 worldwide patents and has published and lectured widely in the US, Europe, Latin America and Asia, answered our readers' questions on the Union Budget on February 28.

TCS opens Uruguay centre

TCS opens Uruguay centre

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

As part of its Latin American expansion plans, IT major Tata Consultancy Services has set up another global delivery centre in Uruguay and will will house over 250 personnel.

Two Americas football bosses arrested as FIFA corruption scandal deepens

Two Americas football bosses arrested as FIFA corruption scandal deepens

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Switzerland's Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) named the men as Alfredo Hawit of Honduras, acting president of the CONCACAF federation and a FIFA vice-president, and Juan Angel Napout of Paraguay, head of the South American football federation CONMEBOL. CONCACAF administers football in North and Central America and the Caribbean.

Gartner: Religion-driven IT to generate over $40 bn

Gartner: Religion-driven IT to generate over $40 bn

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Dynamic of IT, religion will create a new industry, generating software and service opportunities.

Mitt Romney's ambivalence on India

Mitt Romney's ambivalence on India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

No strong indicators from Romney on his policy towards India, the Pakistani use of terrorism against India and the Indian interests in Afghanistan, says B Raman.

Hero eyes production in Colombia, Bangladesh

Hero eyes production in Colombia, Bangladesh

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Significant market size in these countries would help in biz expansion

Air travel map being redrawn: Etihad

Air travel map being redrawn: Etihad

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Growth rates in traditional markets are slowing and airlines need to reshape their networks.