News for 'Latin American'

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

Muted Q3, stock rally limit upside for GCPL

Muted Q3, stock rally limit upside for GCPL

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

The stock of Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) fell about 3.7 per cent in trade after its Q3FY24 earnings disappointed brokerages and led to downgrades. Further, the stock, after a 15 per cent run-up over the past month prior to Monday's correction, had already factored in the upside from the business front. Its peer in the consumer space, Marico, too, saw a 4 per cent drop in its stock price.

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.

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.

Olympics: Palestinian shooter juggles anguish and pride in Paris

Olympics: Palestinian shooter juggles anguish and pride in Paris

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Born in Chile, Jorge Antonio Salhe has never set foot in Palestine, the country he represented in skeet shooting at the Paris Games.

Outsource to India! Brazil tells EU

Outsource to India! Brazil tells EU

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

Taking a dig at Europe, Brazil Thursday suggested the European Union to outsource all their calculations to India's computers and mathematicians as it dismissed the allegation that the two countries were fooling everyone on reducing tariffs.

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.

Indian firms now buying rose farms overseas

Indian firms now buying rose farms overseas

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Sensing great opportunities in the blooming $80 billion global flower market, Indian companies involved in growing and exporting roses have gone on the fast track to acquire farms in African and Latin American countries.

Mahindra drives Scorpio to Chile

Mahindra drives Scorpio to Chile

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Enhancing its product portfolio in the Latin American market, homegrown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra launched its sports utility vehicle Scorpio SUV in Chile.The Scorpio, M&M's second product to be launched in Chile after the Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab, has been introduced in the country in partnership with Fortaleza of the Automotores Gildemeister Group.

48,000 US jobs shifted in Jan-Mar

48,000 US jobs shifted in Jan-Mar

Rediff.com16 Oct 2004

More than 48,000 American jobs were shifted overseas, including to countries like India and China, in the January-March quarter this fiscal, according to a new report.

President Patil remembers Mahatma in Mexico

President Patil remembers Mahatma in Mexico

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

Soon after paying her tributes, the President posed for photographs with children and gladly interacted with media persons.

Suzlon bags order from Spain

Suzlon bags order from Spain

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Suzlon Energy has bagged an order from Spain for supplying 42.5 MW wind turbines.

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.

Chilean striker Salas retires

Chilean striker Salas retires

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Former Chile and Lazio striker Marcelo Salas, who scored a record 37 goals for his country, has retired at the age of 33. Former Latin American Player of the Year Salas began his career at Universidad in 1994 before joining Argentina's River Plate in 1996.

Govt readies list to boost export

Govt readies list to boost export

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

The government has notified a list of 57 countries in Africa and South America that would get duty benefits under the Focus Market scheme, announced in the Foreign Trade Policy early this year, to boost exports.

'No breach of protocol in US detour'

'No breach of protocol in US detour'

Rediff.com1 May 2008

"There was no breach of protocol. I had a valid visa and I visited a university in the US purely for academic purpose only from the point of view of knowing about their educational facilities," he said. "I did not do any business, no agreements were signed, no contracts were sealed. I went there as I was interested in observing their classrooms, laboratories and learning about their syllabus as I am associated with several educational institutes," Shekhawat told PTI.

Empty benches greet Prez in Brazil Senate

Empty benches greet Prez in Brazil Senate

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

President Pratibha Patil walked into a near empty Brazilian Senate for her address, leaving Indian Embassy officials and the hosts red-faced. Only 15 of the 81-member House turned out on Tuesday to greet 73-year-old Patil. A senior Brazilian government official said it was not unusual for sparse attendance during special sessions since only leaders of political parties are invited.

Brazil set to overtake India in steel sector

Brazil set to overtake India in steel sector

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

Brazil may overtake India in the global steel space if Latin American firm CSN manages to acquire Corus - a development that could dash Tata Steel's chances of becoming the world's fifth largest steelmaker.

Why Dr Singh is in Brazil

Why Dr Singh is in Brazil

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

S Ramadorai on TCS and the IT sector

S Ramadorai on TCS and the IT sector

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

S Ramadorai, chief executive officer and managing director, Tata Consultancy Services does not anticipate a slowdown in the IT sector. He sees the business momentum continuing.

Grow canes with high sugar content

Grow canes with high sugar content

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

India's apex sugar cooperative, the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF), has asked farmers to grow sugar canes with high sugar content.

Argentina ban on Indian pharma may go

Argentina ban on Indian pharma may go

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

India on Monday hoped Argentina would soon scrap the existing ban on its finished pharmaceutical products and increase trade between the two countries.

India wins WTO probe in EU tariff scheme

India wins WTO probe in EU tariff scheme

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

The World Trade Organisation agreed on Monday to an Indian demand for a probe into special trade deals granted by the European Union to countries fighting drug trafficking.

Chile favours India's UNSC candidature

Chile favours India's UNSC candidature

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

Both India and Chile discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest, which included bilateral matters like trade, scientific cooperation and Free Trade Agreement.

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician Chandrika Tandon, 71, won a Grammy in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category for her album Triveni, a blend of ancient chants and world music, at the 2025 Grammys.

Corus bid: CSN still stands to gain $520 mn

Corus bid: CSN still stands to gain $520 mn

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Brazilian steel maker CSN might have lost the bidding war for Corus to India's Tata Steel but it still stands to gain over $520 million on the virtue of its failure only.

Do you have these 7 funds in your portfolio?

Do you have these 7 funds in your portfolio?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

The best advisers pick these no-load funds and ETFs to keep your portfolio on track this year.

Chinese copy of Bajaj Pulsar banned

Chinese copy of Bajaj Pulsar banned

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

The Chinese company, Taian Chiran Machinery Company Ltd, had been reportedly marketing a copy of top selling Pulsar in different Latin American markets under Gulsar brand.

Thailand may exit G22

Thailand may exit G22

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Communist China continues to aggressively expand its domain in the Indo-Pacific region.' 'It's crucial for the USA to continue its support in countering these malicious tactics.' 'India, along with other nations in the region, is not alone.'

Govt for better trade ties with Mercosur

Govt for better trade ties with Mercosur

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

India on Monday unveiled a roadmap to step up trade with Latin American countries by ten times to over $22 billion in the coming years.

Jindal Steel to invest $2.1 bn in Bolivia

Jindal Steel to invest $2.1 bn in Bolivia

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

Steel major Jindal Steel and Power Ltd on Friday said it would invest $2.1 billion (about Rs 9,500 crore) to set up new steel plants in Bolivia for which it has reached an agreement with the Latin American nation.

Corus CEO to quit if CSN wins

Corus CEO to quit if CSN wins

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Varin was unlikely to stay if CSN wins, while he would hold onto his position if Tata manages to acquire the company.

Women walk away with credit

Women walk away with credit

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005