News for 'South America'

Inspired Chile upset Argentina

Inspired Chile upset Argentina

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

Chile produced an inspired performance to beat disjointed Argentina 1-0 win their World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.

Missing Indian mountaineer Malli Babu's body found in Andes

Missing Indian mountaineer Malli Babu's body found in Andes

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

The body of Malli Masthan Babu, the Indian mountaineer who went missing in the Andes mountain ranges in Chile, South America, was found by helicopter search teams, his family sources said in Nellore on Saturday.

Lunar eclipse on Sunday

Lunar eclipse on Sunday

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

"The partial lunar eclipse, which begins at 0106 hours on August 17 and ends at 0414 hours, will be visible in India," said Rathnasree, director of the Nehru Planetarium.The lunar eclipse is a partial one, wherein 80 per cent of the moon will be eclipsed, she said.

No takers for local oranges

No takers for local oranges

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Firms use imported pulp as Indian oranges have lower juice content. The Indian orange is yet to catch the fancy of beverage companies, foreign as well as Indian. Dabur, the leader in orange-based packaged juices with a 54 per cent market share, sources orange concentrate from North and South America for its 'Real' brand.

What Did Jaishankar And Blinken Discuss?

What Did Jaishankar And Blinken Discuss?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Hours after United States Speaker Nancy Pelosi flew out of Taiwan, leaving the Indo-Pacific region in a state of some unrest, External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken held extensive talks ahead of the ASEAN meeting in Cambodia on Thursday, August 4, 2022.

Economic Tech's health centre in India

Economic Tech's health centre in India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

The healthcare arm of Economic Technologies, Fulana Healthcentres has announced that the company would set up 5300 high-tech, globally interconnected network of health centres in 150 countries, including India, which would be accessible with a single

Jaishankar to address UNGA on Sep 24, counter-terrorism among key focus areas

Jaishankar to address UNGA on Sep 24, counter-terrorism among key focus areas

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will arrive in New York on Sunday to participate in the high-level 77th session of the UN General Assembly, which kicks off on September 20 with the opening of the general debate.

More than 300 killed in Peru quake

More than 300 killed in Peru quake

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

More than 300 people were killed and thousands injured in one of the worst earthquakes to hit South America

Do You Like The Next James Bond? VOTE!

Do You Like The Next James Bond? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

If reports are to be believed, the hunt to find the next 007 may be over.

Jindal Steel to invest $2.1 bn in Bolivia

Jindal Steel to invest $2.1 bn in Bolivia

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

The investment will be made over five years.

JK Tyre buys Mexican tyre firm

JK Tyre buys Mexican tyre firm

Rediff.com12 Apr 2008

The acquisition will help JK Tyre gain access to the world's largest auto market in the United States in addition to some distant markets of central and south America.

Indians migrated to America in the 18th century!

Indians migrated to America in the 18th century!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

'We used to say two things are found everywhere: A potato and a Sikh. I think you can substitute Gujarati for the Sikh because Gujaratis are everywhere.'

Manchester United and South American players: Not quite a perfect mix

Manchester United and South American players: Not quite a perfect mix

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Following Angel Di Maria's nightmare stint, Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com says the 'Theatre of Dreams' has never been a happy a hunting ground for players from the continent

In fourth such op, US shoots down another airborne object

In fourth such op, US shoots down another airborne object

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The United States on Sunday shot down another unidentified airborne object in its airspace, a day after it brought down a similar 'cylindrical' object over Canada.

Donald Trump and the lessons for India

Donald Trump and the lessons for India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

'The real problem of joblessness and democratic politics is happening here in India. And it is happening now, right before us.'

UK delivering on new FTA with India, says Rishi Sunak

UK delivering on new FTA with India, says Rishi Sunak

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reiterated the UK's commitment to a free trade agreement (FTA) with India as part of the country's wider focus on enhancing ties with the strategic Indo-Pacific region and standing up to competitors with "robust pragmatism". Delivering his first major foreign policy speech since taking charge at 10 Downing Street last month at the Lord Mayor of London's Banquet on Monday evening, the British Indian leader reflected upon his heritage and committed to promoting British values of "freedom and openness" around the world. He also pledged to "do things differently" far removed from the so-called "golden era" with China, which he said poses a "systemic challenge" to British values and interests.

Brazil Olympic mascots named after 'Girl from Ipanema' composers

Brazil Olympic mascots named after 'Girl from Ipanema' composers

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The mascots for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be named 'Tom' and 'Vinicius' after the singer-songwriters who wrote 'The Girl from Ipanema', organisers said on Sunday.

Aegis on the lookout for buyouts

Aegis on the lookout for buyouts

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

The Essar group firm is in talks with 7-10 companies for a "strategic fit", as it races to become a $500 million company by 2010. In some of these cases the due diligence process is in progress. Aegis is looking at firms in the US, South America and the Philippines.

'It was an outstanding vegetarian meal'

'It was an outstanding vegetarian meal'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'I was amazed at how tasty it was.' 'They did a good job with millets and lentils, which Mr Modi liked.'

Antarctica in photos: What the end of the world looks like

Antarctica in photos: What the end of the world looks like

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Get ready to pack your bags!

Jet Air lenders to submit EoIs on January 15

Jet Air lenders to submit EoIs on January 15

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Resolution professional, Ashish Chhawchharia, had informed the bankruptcy tribunal that two new investors had shown early interest for investing in Jet. One of them is a foreign investor from West Asia and the other is an Indian-entity-backed by a UK investor.

As global Covid cases rise, WHO chief warns it's juts tip of the iceberg

As global Covid cases rise, WHO chief warns it's juts tip of the iceberg

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Fresh cases of Covid-19 are again spiking globally, especially in parts of Asia, after several weeks of decline and this rise is "just the tip of the iceberg", World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned.

Rush for bio-fuel to fuel edible oil prices

Rush for bio-fuel to fuel edible oil prices

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

Global warming threat has forced all developing nations to go for bio-fuel in a big way. The case of India is also not different.

More transmissible Covid variant found, can't reduce surveillance now: WHO

More transmissible Covid variant found, can't reduce surveillance now: WHO

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The World Health Organisation said in its latest update that the XE recombinant (BA.1-BA.2) was first detected in the UK on January 19 and more than 600 sequences have been reported and confirmed since then.

Australia-New Zealand to host 2023 Women's FIFA World Cup

Australia-New Zealand to host 2023 Women's FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Australia and New Zealand were handed the right to host the 2023 Women's World Cup soccer tournament by a comfortable margin after a vote by the FIFA Council on Thursday. Their joint proposal beat a rival bid from Colombia to host the tournament which is being expanded to 32 teams.

Argentina hoping to regain lead from Brazil

Argentina hoping to regain lead from Brazil

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

They can if they beat Paraguay and the world champions lose to Chile in Sunday's South American World Cup qualifiers.\n\n

The IITians in UP poll fray

The IITians in UP poll fray

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

Ajit Shukla, an ex-IITian who is spearheading a new political party in Uttar Pradesh led by former IITians -- the Bharat Punarnirman Dal.

Brazil top FIFA rankings for first time in seven years

Brazil top FIFA rankings for first time in seven years

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Five-times world champions Brazil have returned to what they will consider their rightful place at the top of the FIFA rankings for the first time in seven years.

Rishi Sunak makes it clear: 'Golden era' with China is over

Rishi Sunak makes it clear: 'Golden era' with China is over

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made a clear break with the past on UK-China relations as he declared that the "so-called golden era" of bilateral ties is over in the face of the "systemic challenge" posed by the Chinese regime to British values and interests.

'I never had the audacity to dream of going to Hollywood'

'I never had the audacity to dream of going to Hollywood'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

'When people would tell me that any actor would give his left arm to be seen in a single frame of a Marvel project without even a single line of dialogue, I would laugh them off.'

US shoots down Chinese 'spy balloon', China warns of repercussions

US shoots down Chinese 'spy balloon', China warns of repercussions

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The balloon, which was being used by the People's Republic of China in an attempt to surveil strategic sites in the continental United States, was brought down above US territorial waters.

Brazil players back rape-accused Neymar

Brazil players back rape-accused Neymar

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'But I think this is going to be cleared up as soon as possible and I believe in Neymar's innocence. We the players and the backroom staff are going to support him so that it doesn't have any effect on the field'

Australia tougher than Argentina: Lugano

Australia tougher than Argentina: Lugano

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Uruguay beat second-placed Argentina 1-0 in Wednesday's qualifier to clinch fifth position.

Biden nominates Indian-American lawyer Rich Verma to top diplomatic post

Biden nominates Indian-American lawyer Rich Verma to top diplomatic post

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Verma, 54, who served as a former US ambassador to India from January 16, 2015, to January 20, 2017 is currently the chief legal officer and head of global public policy at Mastercard.

MEA slams Pak over Ayodhya remark; briefs envoys

MEA slams Pak over Ayodhya remark; briefs envoys

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

"We reject the unwarranted and gratuitous comments made by Pakistan on the judgement of the Supreme Court of India on a civil matter that is completely internal to India," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.