News for 'Latin America'

The geography of joy

The geography of joy

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

'If only our roads were less congested, metros less crowded, markets a little more cleaner and air and water purer our happiness would be greater...'

Pope Francis, PONTIFF OF FIRSTS, breaks tradition

Pope Francis, PONTIFF OF FIRSTS, breaks tradition

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The newly elected Pope Francis has made history in more ways than one. Being dubbed as the Pontiff of Firsts, Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the first non-European leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics in more than 1,000 years.

Olympics: T20 an excellent platform to take cricket to global market

Olympics: T20 an excellent platform to take cricket to global market

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'It is great news (cricket in Olympics) if you are a business-person. America has a large section of Asian expats, who are crazy about cricket and they will fill the stadium and of course will follow the game on TV or streaming apps.'

Suarez admits dive but says is picked on by media

Suarez admits dive but says is picked on by media

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Controversial Liverpool striker Luis Suarez believes he is picked on by the British media but admits that he did dive earlier this season in a Premier League match.

Pakistan to get 42 mn Euro aid from European Commission

Pakistan to get 42 mn Euro aid from European Commission

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

India will continue to be a focus of the European Community's humanitarian assistance in 2013, but five major global hotspots of crises, including Pakistan, will receive the largest chunk of over 661 million Euro aid earmarked for this year, the European Commission has said.

Amazing images show coffee processing in El Salvador

Amazing images show coffee processing in El Salvador

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Let's take a look at how coffee is processed and shipped in El Salvador.

Top Carmakers Post Double-Digit Export Growth With Maruti At The Wheel

Top Carmakers Post Double-Digit Export Growth With Maruti At The Wheel

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Clock 11% growth in the first 11 months of 2022.

i-Flex plans development centre in Chile

i-Flex plans development centre in Chile

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

Banking software company i-Flex Solutions on Thursday said it will open a development and support centre in Chile.

Wipro to focus on banks in emerging markets

Wipro to focus on banks in emerging markets

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

The financial services industry, especially banking, is in the midst of massive upgrade of existing IT set ups to cope with future regulatory and customer-driven online and mobile services, said Vijay Sharma, vice president & head domain & industry advisory services for banking, financial services and insurance.

India slams present structure of UN Security Council

India slams present structure of UN Security Council

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

India has said the United Nations Security Council in its present structure is "completely out of tune" with global realities and serves "no one's purpose", asserting that an expansion in the 15-member body should have permanent representation from Asia, Africa and Latin America.

PICS: Supermodel Izabel Goulart stuns in sexy swimwear!

PICS: Supermodel Izabel Goulart stuns in sexy swimwear!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Here's a first look at the Brazilian bombshell's latest sizzling campaign for Cia Maritima swimwear.

FIFA's Warner sought money, citing influence in World Cup selection

FIFA's Warner sought money, citing influence in World Cup selection

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The former head of Egypt's football federation said on Sunday that ex-FIFA Vice President Jack Warner asked for $7 million from Egypt.

Canada's Ivanhoe eyes investments in malls, retail

Canada's Ivanhoe eyes investments in malls, retail

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Caisse manages nearly $155 billion of pension and insurance funds in Canada and North America while Ivanhoe has 70 shopping centres in Canada, the US, Europe and Latin America, totalling 46 million sq ft.

Organic food: Good potential for India

Organic food: Good potential for India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Till recently considered a niche area, organic foods and drinks have come a long way.

New Gem: The next BIG market for growth

New Gem: The next BIG market for growth

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Global Emerging Middle (GEM) is the next big market, says PwC. In India, this segment is expected to cross the USD 1 trillion threshold by 2021; globally the figure is expected to be in excess of USD 6 trillion by 2021.

India, China to lead aviation industry growth: IATA

India, China to lead aviation industry growth: IATA

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Global aviation industry would improve its profit from $6.7 billion to an estimated $8.4 billion thanks to the two countries.

IT majors head overseas over sub-prime woes

IT majors head overseas over sub-prime woes

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

For instance, Tata Consultancy Services recently won a $200 million deal in Mexico, Wipro announced the opening of a development centre in Australia, and Infosys announced the setting up of 'The New Growth Engines' business unit in Latin America.

PHOTOS: Foot/golf fusion sport growing around the globe

PHOTOS: Foot/golf fusion sport growing around the globe

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

The innovative fusion sport of football-golf is helping Argentine courses stay afloat in testing economic times when golfing revenue alone is often not enough to cover costly maintenance fees.

EU clears water for Indian pharma firms

EU clears water for Indian pharma firms

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

European countries are trying to woo back the Indian customers they had lost following seizure of drug consignments by Customs authorities of several European Union members.

Cuba came close to owning 100 N-bombs after 1962 crisis

Cuba came close to owning 100 N-bombs after 1962 crisis

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Documents released by the US National Security Archive disclose how close Cuba came in 1962 to becoming Latin America's first nuclear power, and had planned to train Cubans how to use the nuclear weapons

Gold, silver? Asia is the hot spot!

Gold, silver? Asia is the hot spot!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2007

When it comes to all things shiny, parts of Asia and the Middle East, are at the center of the boom.

20 best nations to live in

20 best nations to live in

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Latin America has the largest income inequality, although it is more equitable than sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia in life expectancy and schooling, states a UNDP report.

20 biggest rice producers in the world

20 biggest rice producers in the world

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Let's take a look at some of the major rice producers in the world.

India may achieve $500-bn exports target by 2014

India may achieve $500-bn exports target by 2014

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

The government has announced several incentives for exporters to explore new destinations under focus market and focus product scheme.

TCS to open delivery centre in Mexico

TCS to open delivery centre in Mexico

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Indian IT services major TCS will open a global delivery centre in Mexico next year.

12 nations that are BURSTING with opportunity!

12 nations that are BURSTING with opportunity!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

The rankings have changed significantly over the last year based on their recovery after the global recession.

Miss Canada is Miss Universe 2005

Miss Canada is Miss Universe 2005

Rediff.com31 May 2005

The brunette from Toronto was chosen from five contestants, including four from Latin America, in the final round of the competition.

In PHOTOS: Meet Obama's No 1 fan

In PHOTOS: Meet Obama's No 1 fan

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Obama may have many fans, but without doubt, his biggest fan is from Columbia.

Biggest coffee producers and drinkers in the world

Biggest coffee producers and drinkers in the world

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Green (unroasted) coffee is one of the most traded agricultural commodities in the world.

'Bengaluru is like Silicon Valley of 10 years ago'

'Bengaluru is like Silicon Valley of 10 years ago'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

An interview with Snapfish's managing director Bala Parthasarthy.

India, China leading global economic recovery: UN

India, China leading global economic recovery: UN

Rediff.com26 May 2011

While weaknesses in major developed economies continue to drag the global recovery.

Shashi Tharoor is being missed in South Block

Shashi Tharoor is being missed in South Block

Rediff.com27 May 2010

A delegation of Latin American ambassadors, which visited Thiruvananthapuram when Tharoor was the MoS, were all praise for him for the attention he gave them, particularly to facilitate their visit to his own constituency. Now, with only one MoS in the ministry, the ambassadors from Africa, Latin America and the Gulf have no chance of meeting the MoS. By his exit, Tharoor has left a wide gulf in the ministry

Post acquisitions, Godrej redraws future plans

Post acquisitions, Godrej redraws future plans

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

It has set in motion an integration exercise that will see it transfer its category knowledge and expertise in hair colour and household insecticides to the acquired units.

L&T on aggressive expansion abroad

L&T on aggressive expansion abroad

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Larsen & Toubro, India's largest engineering, construction and technology company, is aggressively expanding its footprint across various places abroad

How India can bring down cost of medicines

How India can bring down cost of medicines

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

With the deadline for filing the information having ended on March 31, all attention is now centred on what the Patent Office will reveal in coming days.

Column: Will China rule the world?

Column: Will China rule the world?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

If China attains economic predominance, democracy may well lose its lustre as the global norm.

Dilma: She fought her way to the top

Dilma: She fought her way to the top

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Brazil is set to elect its first woman president, an ex-revolutionary who was dubbed the iron lady for her curt and demanding management style.

When Communists part ways, it is painful to watch

When Communists part ways, it is painful to watch

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

'Castro's huge appeal lies in the fact that he stood up to the Americans.' 'However, it becomes difficult to be judgmental about his legacy, because there are huge uncertainties about the future of the Cuba that he built,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

5.5-inch LG G Pro Lite smartphone launched

5.5-inch LG G Pro Lite smartphone launched

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

LG has formally announced the new G Pro Lite smartphone with 5.5-inch display and a dual-core MediaTek mobile chipset.

 Why European Union seizes Indian drugs

Why European Union seizes Indian drugs

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

India's status as the pharmacy of the world is at stake.