News for 'South America'

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

Two-wheeler exports from India skid nearly 18% in FY23

Two-wheeler exports from India skid nearly 18% in FY23

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Two-wheeler exports from India fell by 17.8 per cent to 3.65 million units in 2022-23 (FY23), according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) on Thursday. This decline is due to a rise in global inflation and the weakening of economies and currencies in key export markets of Africa, Latin America (LatAm), and South Asia. In contrast to FY23, two-wheeler exports from India jumped 35.4 per cent to 4.44 million units in 2021-22 (FY22).

How Netflix Finally Got It Right In India

How Netflix Finally Got It Right In India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Its success script: Investing more in local content ecosystem; growing its partnership footprint.

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.

Healers and the world

Healers and the world

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'With doctors going up against a seemingly invincible enemy, often at immense risk to their lives, the myths reveal an interesting relationship between the men of medicine and the rest of humankind,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

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.

Is Indian American Nikki Haley running for US prez? Stay tuned, she says

Is Indian American Nikki Haley running for US prez? Stay tuned, she says

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Prominent Indian-American Republican leader Nikki Haley has said that she thinks she can be the "new leader" who can take the country in a new direction and the United States cannot have a second term under Joe Biden as president.

'Modi can help break Gaza siege'

'Modi can help break Gaza siege'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'India is respected by both Israel and Palestine.' 'India can push the international community for the peace process.'

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

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.'

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.

US briefed India, partners on Chinese spy balloon: American military official

US briefed India, partners on Chinese spy balloon: American military official

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Gen Kenneth S Wilsbach, commander of the US Pacific Air Forces, said the US side held the interaction behind closed doors with most of the air chiefs of the region.

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.

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.'

Arunachal integral part of India: US resolution snubs China

Arunachal integral part of India: US resolution snubs China

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The resolution condemns additional Chinese provocations, including China's use of military force to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control, construction of villages in contested areas, publication of maps with Mandarin-language names for cities and features in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, and expansion of Beijing's territorial claims in Bhutan.

What the coaches said about the FIFA World Cup draw

What the coaches said about the FIFA World Cup draw

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Following is reaction to the 2022 FIFA World Cup draw, which was held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Qatar on Friday.

As Euro 2020 looms, here's how UEFA plans to fight coronavirus

As Euro 2020 looms, here's how UEFA plans to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

UEFA says decisions over whether to cancel matches due to the coronavirus, will be made by governments and health authorities and not the game's ruling organisations.

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

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.

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

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!

Day after Namibian cheetah dies, SC seeks task force experts' qualification

Day after Namibian cheetah dies, SC seeks task force experts' qualification

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Vikram Nath asked the Centre to furnish details of the experts in the task force who specialise in cheetah management, their experience and qualification within two weeks.

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.

'The Kerala Story is not against Muslims'

'The Kerala Story is not against Muslims'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'Just because a subject is uncomfortable for some and doesn't suit their political ideology, should a film not be made?'

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'Narasimha Rao asked me why China was doing so well in attracting foreign investments and I gave my frank opinion.' 'I told him that giving thrust to exports had to be a national effort.' 'But in India, the system was very centralised in the Government of India and the state governments had no role to play.'

Onus for peace is on Pakistan, Modi tells Japanese publication

Onus for peace is on Pakistan, Modi tells Japanese publication

Rediff.com19 May 2023

On Pakistan, the publication quoted him as saying that India wants "normal and neighborly relations."

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

We must heed what the CJI has said. Challenging every judgment of the central government is inviting chaos, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

China's aggressive action forced India's 'wild card' entry to Quad: Pompeo

China's aggressive action forced India's 'wild card' entry to Quad: Pompeo

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Pompeo explains how the Donald Trump administration succeeded in bringing India on board the Quad grouping.

Titanic tourist submersible carrying 5 goes missing

Titanic tourist submersible carrying 5 goes missing

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

British-Pakistani billionaire businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman were also on the sub, the BBC reported on Tuesday.

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.

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

India is one of the few countries in the region that enjoys good relations with both Israel and Saudi Arabia, and IMEC would allow it to recreate the old Spice Route to Europe. All this is in jeopardy now, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

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.

Jaishankar lists out what India intends to do as G-20 president

Jaishankar lists out what India intends to do as G-20 president

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Addressing the G-20 University Connect initiative, the first event of India's presidency of the grouping, Jaishankar said it would also be India's endeavour to emerge as the voice of the Global South -- comprising Asia, Africa and Latin America -- that has to face the brunt of polarisation and conflict in the developed world.

Naveen Jindal: India's steel king

Naveen Jindal: India's steel king

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

3 other downed objects not linked to Chinese spy programme: Biden

3 other downed objects not linked to Chinese spy programme: Biden

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The three high-flying objects which were shot down over the American and Canadian airspace this month were not related to the Chinese balloon programme, but most likely tied to private companies, recreation, or research institutions, United States President Joe Biden said Thursday.