News for 'Latin'

Chinese auto co to acquire GM's Talegaon plant

Chinese auto co to acquire GM's Talegaon plant

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

The move marks the entry of GWM, one of the largest manufacturers of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and pick-ups, into the Indian market and a complete exit for GM from the country, two years after it stopped selling cars here.

Visionary Budget or worse than Pranab Mukherjee's?

Visionary Budget or worse than Pranab Mukherjee's?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The sad truth is that the debt-to-GDP ratio will shoot up close to 90 per cent in the coming year, and the fiscal deficit glide path does not promise to reduce it substantially any time soon, predicts Mihir S Sharma.

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Moderna's announcement comes just a week after Pfizer and Biontech said their COVID-19 vaccine candidate was found to be more than 90 per cent effective in preventing COVID-19 in participants.

Only Modi can do this

Only Modi can do this

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Only a leader with sufficient moral authority with voters can pull off such experiments, notes T N Ninan.

Investors bearish on India's growth prospects

Investors bearish on India's growth prospects

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

If Indian money looks around at the economic climate and decides instead to go to Latin America, West Asia, or China, then why would foreign money's decision be any different?

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.

Meet Tara, Karan Johar's new Student Of The Year

Meet Tara, Karan Johar's new Student Of The Year

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Get ready to watch this gorgeous debutante on the big screen.

Foreign envoys in Kashmir to study situation on ground

Foreign envoys in Kashmir to study situation on ground

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

A group of envoys including those from several Europe Union countries and a few Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) member states began a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday to take a first-hand account of the situation in newly-carved union territory, especially after the recently-concluded local body elections.

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.

Salute the Power & Glory of Indian Cinema!

Salute the Power & Glory of Indian Cinema!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

It is the most potent symbol of India's soft power -- more perhaps than the IT industry and our managerial skill, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar

India emerging as an export hub for SUVs

India emerging as an export hub for SUVs

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Global automobile majors are looking to leverage India's cost-competitive manufacturing practices and turn the country into an export hub for utility vehicles.

Court contempt must be limited to disobeying orders

Court contempt must be limited to disobeying orders

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Contempt should be restricted to the disobedience of orders and rulings. Any failure to obey the court in a dispute that doesn't involve it should alone invite contempt proceedings, observes T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

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.

Asia Pacific group endorses India for UNSC non-permanent seat

Asia Pacific group endorses India for UNSC non-permanent seat

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Elections for the five non-permanent members of the 15-nation Council for the 2021-22 term will be held around June next year.

PIX: 1 million meet Pope Francis at Rio's Copacabana beach

PIX: 1 million meet Pope Francis at Rio's Copacabana beach

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Take a look at images from Pope Francis' first foreign trip as pontiff.

Can India evade US's Iran oil sanctions?

Can India evade US's Iran oil sanctions?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Whatever be India's course of action, it will have an impact on India-Iran ties, notes Aveek Sen.

IOC to expand crude suppliers, plans 5 new oil deals

IOC to expand crude suppliers, plans 5 new oil deals

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Parliamentary panel seeks changes in crude import norms.

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.

Pakistan, Indonesia lead in malware attacks

Pakistan, Indonesia lead in malware attacks

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Countries that attracted the fewest include Japan, Finland, Norway and Sweden.

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.

Forbes' MOST POWERFUL Celebs of 2013

Forbes' MOST POWERFUL Celebs of 2013

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Jennifer Lopez makes it to the 12th spot. Check out who made it to top spot.

US Treasury's David Malpass bags World Bank's top job

US Treasury's David Malpass bags World Bank's top job

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

The World Bank's executive board unanimously selected 63-year-old Malpass, who is currently Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs, as the bank's 13th President for a five-year term beginning April 9.

How to protect yourself from the rupee's fall

How to protect yourself from the rupee's fall

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Global feeder funds provide geographical diversification from rupee assets.

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...'

Everton apologise for badge change, promise consultation

Everton apologise for badge change, promise consultation

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Everton have apologised to their fans for a controversial change to the club crest and have promised a full consultation with a view to changing it again after next season.

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.

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.

Maruti drives in mini SUV S-PRESSO at Rs 3.69 lakh

Maruti drives in mini SUV S-PRESSO at Rs 3.69 lakh

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The new model, which is based on the company's fifth generation HEARTECT platform, comes with a BS-VI compliant one-litre petrol engine with a claimed fuel efficiency of 21.7 km per litre.

BlackBerry messenger on Apple, Android

BlackBerry messenger on Apple, Android

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Also launched mid-range device Q5.

PHOTOS: US President Obama dances the Tango in Argentina

PHOTOS: US President Obama dances the Tango in Argentina

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Barack Obama and Michelle showed off their moves at the end of a state dinner in Argentina.

Lockdown in India impacted 40mn migrants: World Bank

Lockdown in India impacted 40mn migrants: World Bank

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

According to the report, the magnitude of internal migration is about two-and-a-half times that of international migration.

Priyanka Chopra's day out with Salma Hayek

Priyanka Chopra's day out with Salma Hayek

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Here's what your favourite stars have been up to.

No election has ever mattered more

No election has ever mattered more

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Even though we may have voted a President out of office, that does not mean those who loyally supported him will be silenced. Nor should they be. While we may not agree with our neighbour's opinions, we can never stop fighting for their right to voice them, asserts Urvashi Banerjea.

West Indies' Samuels reported for chucking again!

West Indies' Samuels reported for chucking again!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Samuels has already served a near-four year ban from bowling from 2008 over concerns with his action but was allowed to resume in 2011 after remedial work.

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.

Maradona celebrates 52nd b-day in Kannur, enthralls fans

Maradona celebrates 52nd b-day in Kannur, enthralls fans

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona jived to Latin numbers, and mesmerised hundreds of fans with his football skills in Kerala's Kannur city on Wednesday.

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.