News for 'Latin American'

Mahindra Satyam buys 51% stake in Brazil's Complex IT

Mahindra Satyam buys 51% stake in Brazil's Complex IT

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Tech Manhindra, the parent company, expects to complete merging Satyam with itself in March.

'Strong American pressure to introduce GM mustard'

'Strong American pressure to introduce GM mustard'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'The RSS has opposed the introduction of GM Mustard tooth and nail, but PM Modi does not give a hoot for what they think.'

Why a good body image is vital for great sex

Why a good body image is vital for great sex

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

If you're not confident of the way you look, self-consciousness is sure to interfere with your sex life.

President Patil's 'chemistry' with Chilean friend

President Patil's 'chemistry' with Chilean friend

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

"I met a warm person and a close friend. I availed of the opportunity to compliment Bachelet on the distinction of being the first executive woman President of this great country. Her commitment to democracy and social justice stands out. I have conveyed an invitation for her to visit India and I am very pleased that she has accepted," a smiling Patil said after meeting the socialist leader on Monday.

Budget: Over Rs 7,100 cr set aside as aid to other countries

Budget: Over Rs 7,100 cr set aside as aid to other countries

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

India on Monday set aside over Rs 7,100 crore in its budget for 2021-22 as development assistance for countries in its neighbourhood as well as in Africa and Latin America, with Bhutan getting the maximum allocation of Rs 3,004 crore while Rs 100 crore will be given to Chabahar port project in Iran.

International Film Festival of Kerala kicks off

International Film Festival of Kerala kicks off

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Malayalam cinema, right here.

Madrid blasts toll 200

Madrid blasts toll 200

Rediff.com13 Mar 2004

The victims included 33 foreigners from 13 countries

'We are obligated to be in the next WC'

'We are obligated to be in the next WC'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

High on confidence after a successful Copa America campaign, Venezuela coach Cecar Farias is determined to break his side's jinx of being the only Latin American nation yet to qualify for the football World Cup by making the cut for the 2014 edition in neighbouring Brazil.

Argentina to resolve drugs restriction issue

Argentina to resolve drugs restriction issue

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Argentina has assured India that it will resolve the issue of restrictions on import of Indian drugs to the Latin American country.

Not easy, but the dragon is worth it: India Inc

Not easy, but the dragon is worth it: India Inc

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Setting up business in China has never been easy, with the constraints such as language, vast differences in cultural experiences and a form of government radically different from most of the western and Latin American countries where Indian businesses have firmly established themselves.

Decline, recession, stagflation, crisis, crunch...

Decline, recession, stagflation, crisis, crunch...

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

'Every slide in the power point presentation had a graph with years like 2006, 2008, 2010 on the X axis... Most lines seemed to lie inert horizontally and many seemed to dip despondently, except the red line for China which seemed to rise triumphantly in each slide...' B S Prakash attends the World Economic Forum's Latin American version.

Ceat plans global push with new factory

Ceat plans global push with new factory

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Ceat, the country's fourth biggest tyre producer, is charting expansion plans for the international market, with launches planned in various countries, including the US, the world's biggest tyre market.

India amongst world's most corrupt nations

India amongst world's most corrupt nations

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Corruption continues to be the bane of modern India and threatens to derail its rapidly growing economy.

Sugar decontrol: Pawar on a Brazilian study tour

Sugar decontrol: Pawar on a Brazilian study tour

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Pawar on a tour to the three Latin American countries, including Mexico and Argentina, will meet representatives of the sugar and the ethanol industries.

Genpact buys GE's Gautemala arm

Genpact buys GE's Gautemala arm

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

The facility will extend the firm's Latin American presence. Genpact will provide services to GE Money from this facility. The facility was officially opened in July by GE Money and BAC/Credomatic. The centre will initially accommodate more than 700 professionals and has the capacity to grow to approximately 2,000.

Rediff wins cyber-squatting case

Rediff wins cyber-squatting case

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Leading Internet firm rediff.com India has won a cyber-squatting case against a Latin American entity for unauthorised use of a "confusingly similar" domain name.

Budget likely to up outlay for market devt fund

Budget likely to up outlay for market devt fund

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

This comes in the backdrop of declining demand from traditional export markets like the US and Europe due to the ongoing global economic crisis. The increase in allocation to MDA and MAI would be mainly towards developing nations like Brazil and South Africa.

US seek grasscourt edge over Chile

US seek grasscourt edge over Chile

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

The United States will take on Chile in the Davis Cup quarter-final on grass courts.

Column: Dealing with a weak dollar

Column: Dealing with a weak dollar

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

It offers a lot of opportunities, especially in the commodities market.

Infosys opens Mexico centre

Infosys opens Mexico centre

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

The subsidiary, Infosys Technologies S. De RL De CV, will provide business consulting and information technology services for clients in all industries

Ranbaxy in pact with Zenotech

Ranbaxy in pact with Zenotech

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Germany-Spain semi-final: Battle between two big clubs

Germany-Spain semi-final: Battle between two big clubs

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

So Germany and Spain made it to the World Cup semi-finals at the cost of a powerful Argentina and a fighting Paraguay respectively.

Slum development? UPA to try 'de Soto model'

Slum development? UPA to try 'de Soto model'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

This is the first time the Union government will be taking the help of foreign experts for slum development, according to sources in the ministry of housing and urban poverty alleviation.

Japan are last Asian World Cup hope

Japan are last Asian World Cup hope

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Asia's last survivors Japan face Paraguay and Spain assault the so far impregnable defence of Iberian neighbours Portugal on Tuesday as the last two World Cup quarter-final berths are decided.

Strides Arcolab inaugurates Brazil facility

Strides Arcolab inaugurates Brazil facility

Rediff.com11 May 2007

Pharmaceutical company Strides Arcolab said on Friday it has inaugurated its sterile injectable facility at Compos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Brazil on song but worry over Julio Cesar

Brazil on song but worry over Julio Cesar

Rediff.com3 Jun 2010

Brazil gave a glimpse of the Latin American flair they will bring to the World Cup in South Africa with a 3-0 warm-up win over Zimbabwe on Wednesday, a victory tempered by an injury to goalkeeper Julio Cesar.

Investors keen on India, says US official

Investors keen on India, says US official

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

Trade Missions between India and US will rise in the next few months with more and more US companies scouting for business opportunities in India.

Bajaj to assemble bikes in Brazil

Bajaj to assemble bikes in Brazil

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

Cola wars to intensify in India

Cola wars to intensify in India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

The cola wars will no longer be restricted to Coke and Pepsi, with their Latin American competitor Ajegroup setting up shop in India.

Chile welcomes President Patil

Chile welcomes President Patil

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Welcoming President Pratibha Patil on her three-day state visit to this Latin American country, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said India should become a permanent member of the UN Security Council. She said that Chile wanted a more transparent Security Council. The comments from the Chilean President came after the signing of four agreements with the visiting President.The two leaders discussed international affairs during their one-to-one meeting.

India to sign FTA with LatAm trade blocks

India to sign FTA with LatAm trade blocks

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

With a view to boost trade with Latin American countries and enhance South-South cooperation, India has proposed to sign Framework Trade Agreement with three trade blocks in the region including SICA, Caricom and ACS.

Chile to upgrade trade ties with India

Chile to upgrade trade ties with India

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

At a luncheon meeting with apex business chambers in New Delhi, visiting Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said her country was keen on promoting the preferential trade pact with India to a full-fledged free trade agreement. The two countries have agreed to take steps for doubling the bilateral trade, which was a mere $2.09 billion in 2007-08.

No ground to erase death penalty in Indian law, says SC

No ground to erase death penalty in Indian law, says SC

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The apex court, which dismissed the review pleas filed by three of the four death row convicts of the sensational December 16, 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case, said the courts cannot be held for committing any illegality in awarding capital punishment in "appropriate cases" till death penalty remains in the penal code.

India's 19-yr wait for UN high table seat to end

India's 19-yr wait for UN high table seat to end

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

India is all set to get a seat on the Security Council as a non-permanent member after a gap of 19 years through the elections to be held on Tuesday in the United Nations General Assembly.

Hispanics largest minority in US

Hispanics largest minority in US

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

Hispanics (of any race), as of July 2003, numbered 39,899,00 against 37,099,000 Blacks

Uruguay win group, Mexico also through

Uruguay win group, Mexico also through

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Uruguay secured a place in the second round of the World Cup finals for the first time since 1990 when they beat Latin American rivals Mexico 1-0 on Tuesday.

Uruguay look to fend off Mexican flair

Uruguay look to fend off Mexican flair

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Mexico's attacking flair has been clearly on display at this World Cup so all eyes will be on their tactics against Uruguay on Tuesday when a point will see them into the last 16 and a possible clash with Argentina.

Fabiano helps Brazil dent African hopes in ill-tempered match

Fabiano helps Brazil dent African hopes in ill-tempered match

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Brazil dented more African hopes in the World Cup on Sunday by outclassing Ivory Coast to sweep into the second round.

WC PIX: Late Casemiro strike sends Brazil into last 16

WC PIX: Late Casemiro strike sends Brazil into last 16

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group G match between Brazil and Switzerland on Monday.