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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.

Thousands evacuated as powerful volcano erupts in Chile

Thousands evacuated as powerful volcano erupts in Chile

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

One of South America's most active volcanoes in southern Chile erupted on Tuesday

Modi will bail out crisis-hit Pak, extend olive branch, claims ex-RAW chief

Modi will bail out crisis-hit Pak, extend olive branch, claims ex-RAW chief

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Dulat, however, pointedly said engagement with Pakistan has always been "influenced by domestic politics".

Brazil v Argentina abandoned over Covid rules violation

Brazil v Argentina abandoned over Covid rules violation

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

A World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Brazil was suspended amid farcical scenes on Sunday after Brazilian health authorities accused a number of Premier League players of violating the country's COVID-19 quarantine rules.

US deploys missile defence in South Korea; China irked

US deploys missile defence in South Korea; China irked

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The United States has started deploying the first elements of its advanced Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-missile system at the Osan Air Base in South Korea after North Korea conducted test of four ballistic missiles which broke international sanctions.

Major takeaways from Modi's maiden state visit to US

Major takeaways from Modi's maiden state visit to US

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here are list of some of the big ticket announcements.

Clinton mauls Sanders in South Carolina ahead of Super Tuesday

Clinton mauls Sanders in South Carolina ahead of Super Tuesday

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Hillary Clinton inflicted a massive defeat on Bernie Sanders in the Democratic primary in South Carolina.

Namibia assures supply of uranium to India

Namibia assures supply of uranium to India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Speaking at the State Banquet hosted in the honour of President Pranab Mukherjee, Namibian President Hage Geingob said Namibia commends India's commitment towards peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Democracy in our veins, no discrimination against minorities: Modi

Democracy in our veins, no discrimination against minorities: Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India believes in sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas, sabka prayaas and walks ahead with it, Modi said.

US shoots down unidentified high-altitude aerial object in Alaska

US shoots down unidentified high-altitude aerial object in Alaska

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

A United States fighter jet Friday shot down an object, the size of a small car, flying with payloads at a height of about 40,000 feet off the northern coast of Alaska on the direction of President Joe Biden, officials said.

Global warming to rise, soil dries up

Global warming to rise, soil dries up

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

The soils in large swaths of the world including vast areas of central India, Australia, Africa and South America have been drying up, a new study has found, warning that this could intensify global warming and reduce vegetation growth.

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

There is a congruence of interests between Ukrainian intelligence and its Western mentors to destroy Wagner and eliminate it from the geopolitical chessboard altogether, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Living in America as a Sikh post 9/11

Living in America as a Sikh post 9/11

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Fifteen years after 9/11, the Sikh Coalition, a non-profit organisation, turns to art to open American hearts and minds to the community.

Seattle first US city to ban caste discrimination but not everyone is happy

Seattle first US city to ban caste discrimination but not everyone is happy

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Seattle has become the first US city to outlaw caste discrimination after its local council passed a resolution, moved by an Indian-American politician and economist, to add caste to its non-discrimination policy.

PM Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil on Sunday

PM Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil on Sunday

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil on Sunday for attending the five-nation summit of BRICS nations on July 14 and 15 which is expected to finalise the setting up of a development bank and seek reforms of the United Nations and international financial organisations.

World's 10 best companies to work for

World's 10 best companies to work for

Rediff.com4 Jun 2010

Happy employees are motivated employees and a huge contributing factor to any company's success. No wonder then, the top 10 great companies to work for -- as listed by Fortune magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute -- also do well when it comes to profitability.

Corinthians offer to bring Tevez back rejected

Corinthians offer to bring Tevez back rejected

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Corinthians have made an offer to Manchester City to bring Carlos Tevez back to Brazil, club president Andres Sanchez said on Tuesday, although British media reported that the bid had already been rejected.

Man City reject Tevez's transfer request

Man City reject Tevez's transfer request

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

Manchester City have rejected striker Carlos Tevez's written transfer request, the Premier League club said on Sunday.

N Korea says ICBM can carry nukes; US, South hold missile drill

N Korea says ICBM can carry nukes; US, South hold missile drill

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

After personally overseeing the test Kim Jong-un 'said American bastards would be not very happy with this gift sent on the July 4 anniversary'.

Santos edge Penarol to claim Libertadores Cup

Santos edge Penarol to claim Libertadores Cup

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

Santos were crowned champions of South America for the third time after goals from teenagers Neymar and Danilo gave them a 2-1 win over Penarol in the second leg of the Libertadores Cup final on Wednesday.

Ariane rocket to launch ISRO's GSAT-30 satellite on Jan 17

Ariane rocket to launch ISRO's GSAT-30 satellite on Jan 17

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The 3,357-kg satellite is slated to blast off from the Ariane Launch Complex at Kourou, a French territory located along the northeastern coast of South America, at 02:35 hrs IST. "GSAT-30 is to serve as a replacement to INSAT-4A spacecraft services with enhanced coverage", ISRO said.

'BRIC nations key to sustaining Gulf hotel growth'

'BRIC nations key to sustaining Gulf hotel growth'

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Asia and South America are drivers for growth in the hotel sector in the Gulf, particularly for Dubai, where demand is only limited by the number of available airline seats, senior hotel officials have said.

Chile earthquake kills 70; tsunami alert in Asia

Chile earthquake kills 70; tsunami alert in Asia

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck southern Chile on Saturday, shaking buildings in the capital, the US Geological Survey said.

Youngest vs oldest: Scaloni ready to take on Van Gaal

Youngest vs oldest: Scaloni ready to take on Van Gaal

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Scaloni has helped get one over the Dutch Master at least once before when he was at Deportivo, who pipped Van Gaal's Barcelona to the 1999-2000 La Liga title.

Qatar soon to be world's top LNG producer

Qatar soon to be world's top LNG producer

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Qatar is set to reach a liquefied natural gas production target of 77 million tonnes per annum, the world's largest LNG capacity, the country's energy minister has said.

4 Indian-American women racially abused in Texas, told to 'go back'

4 Indian-American women racially abused in Texas, told to 'go back'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Four Indian-American women have been racially abused and smacked by a Mexican-American woman in the United States state of Texas who hurled racist slurs at them that they are 'ruining' America and should 'go back to India'.

'US-India initiatives will face new scrutiny'

'US-India initiatives will face new scrutiny'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'This incident offers ammunition to those inside the US government and elsewhere who question the wisdom of trusting India, so it will have a lasting consequence no matter how it is managed.'

Olympics warm up: Brazil record easy win over Japan

Olympics warm up: Brazil record easy win over Japan

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Brazil scored twice in a dominant first half to beat Japan 2-0 in their final Olympic warmup friendly on Saturday before they begin their bid for a first soccer gold medal at next month's home Games.

Brazil to continue playing friendlies in Europe

Brazil to continue playing friendlies in Europe

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Brazil have played four international friendlies since the World Cup in Europe.

Khufiya Review: Gripping Spy Drama

Khufiya Review: Gripping Spy Drama

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

In Khufiya, a mother's journey, a lover's vendetta and a country's mission, skewed patriotism and moral disengagement coalesce and highlight the nature of the spying business, notes Sukanya Verma.

How India drowned Pakistan's voice in America

How India drowned Pakistan's voice in America

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The start of Indian lobbying in the US can be traced back to Pakistan's anti-India lobbying. Policy wonk Ashok Sharma documents this journey and its catalytic role in transforming the US-India relationship.

Biden tweets on 'most consequential' US-India friendship, Modi replies

Biden tweets on 'most consequential' US-India friendship, Modi replies

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi's visit saw India and the US signing several major deals to boost cooperation in key areas such as defence, space and trade.

Tata Tea on $1-bn shopping spree

Tata Tea on $1-bn shopping spree

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

The best airline staff in the world

The best airline staff in the world

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Here are the world's most courteous, friendly, helpful and efficient airline crews from each continent.

Being Beckham is a fulltime job

Being Beckham is a fulltime job

Rediff.com31 May 2005

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.

After Modi's address, US lawmakers line up for his autograph

After Modi's address, US lawmakers line up for his autograph

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nearly hour-long address to the United States Congress evoked multiple standing ovations, applauses and cheers from American lawmakers and chants of 'Modi, Modi' from members of the diaspora community sitting in the grand House Chamber at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.

Anonymous buyer picks up Picasso's masterpiece

Anonymous buyer picks up Picasso's masterpiece

Rediff.com6 May 2004

The artwork was bought by an anonymous buyer, who placed bids through Warren Weitman Jr, Sotheby's chairman of North America and South America.

Bajaj Auto is world's first two-wheeler maker to cross Rs 1 trn market cap

Bajaj Auto is world's first two-wheeler maker to cross Rs 1 trn market cap

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

After selling brands like Pulsar, Boxer, Platina and RE in over 70 countries, Bajaj Auto plans to enter Thailand this year followed by Brazil next year.

Centre's letter to states amid Covid spike in US, China

Centre's letter to states amid Covid spike in US, China

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

In a letter to states and UTs, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said such an exercise will enable timely detection of newer variants, if any, circulating in the country and will facilitate undertaking of requisite public health measures.