News for 'South America'

I was very blunt with Israelis about...: Biden

I was very blunt with Israelis about...: Biden

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

'My point to everyone is, look, if you have an opportunity to alleviate the pain, you should do it, period. And if you don't, you're going to lose credibility worldwide'

UK's biggest aircraft carrier breaks down on way to US

UK's biggest aircraft carrier breaks down on way to US

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The United Kingdom's biggest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, has broken down off the south coast of England after setting sail from Portsmouth Naval Base for the United States on what the Royal Navy has described as a 'landmark' aviation trial mission.

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.

Neeraj Chopra Sets His Eyes On Paris Gold

Neeraj Chopra Sets His Eyes On Paris Gold

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

In 2022, he raced past Usain Bolt, 'the world's fastest man', to become the world's most written-about athlete. The attention has followed a stream of medals: Asian Games gold twice, an Olympic gold, and silver and gold at the World Athletics Championships.

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.

'India has increased its hard power'

'India has increased its hard power'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'It is commendable that India is able to persuade all sides.' 'It shows that India counts and finally, we are reaching a position where we can find a place in the sun at the global level.'

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.

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.

Soccer: Rashford to miss England's Euro qualifiers

Soccer: Rashford to miss England's Euro qualifiers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Araujo to miss Uruguay friendlies due to thigh injury

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.

'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.

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.

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'.

White House condemns trolling of scribe who questioned Modi

White House condemns trolling of scribe who questioned Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Last week, The Wall Street Journal reporter Sabrina Siddiqui asked Prime Minister Modi about the rights of minorities in India and what steps his government was willing to take to improve them and also uphold free speech.

Diwali to be school holiday in New York City

Diwali to be school holiday in New York City

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he was proud that the State Assembly and the State Senate have passed the bill making Diwali a New York City Public School holiday.

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.

'The basic lesson is not to trust China'

'The basic lesson is not to trust China'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'Three decades of intensive discussions, protocols and Confidence Building Measures were jettisoned one fine morning in 2020.' 'The primary lesson that has been learnt is that that there is no reliability about the Chinese.'

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

He is currently on a two-day swing to the crucial State of Iowa. On January 15, Iowa would kick off the 2024 Republican presidential primary season.

Tata Tea on $1-bn shopping spree

Tata Tea on $1-bn shopping spree

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

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.

Being Beckham is a fulltime job

Being Beckham is a fulltime job

Rediff.com31 May 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.

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.

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.

China refuses US request for talks, says Pentagon

China refuses US request for talks, says Pentagon

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The request was made soon after the balloon was shot down on Saturday off the coast of South Carolina in the Atlantic Ocean.

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.

Meet the first transgender cricketer to play in the World Cup

Meet the first transgender cricketer to play in the World Cup

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

McGahey said she is doing everything possible in her capacity to realise her dream of playing international cricket.

India may move WTO to protest drug seizures

India may move WTO to protest drug seizures

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

The government is planning to approach the dispute settlement body of the World Trade Organization against frequent seizure of Indian medicines at various European ports.

Indian communication satellite GSAT-8 successfully launched

Indian communication satellite GSAT-8 successfully launched

Rediff.com21 May 2011

India's latest communication satellite GSAT-8 was successfully launched on Saturday by Arianespace from Kourou in French Guiana to give a boost to direct-to-home services in the country.

India to sign trademark protection treaty

India to sign trademark protection treaty

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

India would join the World Intellectual Property Organization's Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks this year.

Dunga tells Brazil to concentrate on the football

Dunga tells Brazil to concentrate on the football

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Brazil coach Dunga has told his team not to get involved in gamesmanship and petty arguments during the World Cup qualifiers.

'America didn't know what to make of Saeed and Madhur Jaffrey'

'America didn't know what to make of Saeed and Madhur Jaffrey'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Sakina Jaffrey looks back at her parents, Saeed and Madhur Jaffrey's acting journey, to map the changing Hollywood landscape for desi artists.

Wockhardt to strengthen foreign presence

Wockhardt to strengthen foreign presence

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Mumbai-based pharmaceuticals player Wockhardt is set to strengthen its presence in South America

Chandrayaan-3 will put India in select orbit of Moon-landing nations

Chandrayaan-3 will put India in select orbit of Moon-landing nations

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Weighing 320 tonne at lift-off, the vehicle used larger strap-on motors to achieve higher payload capability.

Being an Indian DREAMer in America

Being an Indian DREAMer in America

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The futures of thousands of undocumented Indians who were taken to the US as children are in danger after Donald Trump's repeal of the DACA program.

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

India's voting pattern in the United Nations with regard to the Israel-Palestine conflict is lately marked by a calibrated distancing from Israel, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The constitution of both countries begins with the "three words -- We the People -- as President Biden just mentioned", said Modi, who is on his first state visit to the US.

'Modi is almost certain to be re-elected...'

'Modi is almost certain to be re-elected...'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'Although perhaps not with a greater majority, and maybe even a slightly reduced majority in the Lok Sabha.'