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'Dengue outbreak may aggravate COVID-19 crisis'

'Dengue outbreak may aggravate COVID-19 crisis'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The impact of a 'dengue-COVID-19' season would entail two different diagnostic tests and extract a huge toll on patients too, each disease making the other more complicated to deal with and perhaps more fatal.

Maruti plans to export Alto 800 from December

Maruti plans to export Alto 800 from December

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Going all out to market the all new Alto 800, pricing the base variant of the new car lower than the outgoing model, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), today said it will start exporting the car from Gujarat's Mundra port from December this year. The first export market is likely to be Chile in South America.

Messi shines as Argentina trounce Uruguay

Messi shines as Argentina trounce Uruguay

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Lionel Messi guided Argentina past a tough Uruguay side in the final half hour with two brilliant goals for a 3-0 win on Friday that keeps them top of South America's World Cup qualifiers.

Jet gets another EoI; deadline for resolution plan extended

Jet gets another EoI; deadline for resolution plan extended

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

A Russian fund submitted its interest to the resolution professional on February 14 and also hired a consultancy firm to help them with the bidding process.

20 cities with the longest working hours

20 cities with the longest working hours

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

In terms of working hours, Asian cities still lead the field with an average of 2,154 hours annually, followed by Africa with 2,138 hours, the Middle East with 2,023 hours and South America with 1,989 hours.

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.

FIFA corruption scandal takes shine off Copa America

FIFA corruption scandal takes shine off Copa America

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Copa America kicks off in Chile on Thursday as a widening US-led investigation lifts the lid on rampant corruption among the sport's top officials.

West Indies-bound Aus cricketers briefed on Zika virus

West Indies-bound Aus cricketers briefed on Zika virus

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Australia captain Steven Smith and his team have been warned about risks associated with the Zika virus ahead of their tour of the West Indies next month.

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

As Venezuelans continue to flee the starvation, crime and the horrific inflation that continues to mark the worst crisis it has ever faced, Radha Biswas looks back at a devastated country she continues to love deeply.

Shipping freight market defies ongoing trade war

Shipping freight market defies ongoing trade war

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Huge demand for dry bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain has helped the Index touch a five year high recently.

Hail these Unique India Dishes!

Hail these Unique India Dishes!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

'Why can I not access all these things -- Bhut Jolokia, Dalle, Kaachu, Bhakri, Ghari and everything else -- more easily?' asks Aakar Patel.

ISRO's GSAT-30 satellite launched aboard Ariane rocket

ISRO's GSAT-30 satellite launched aboard Ariane rocket

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

The 3,357-kg satellite, which was deployed from the lower passenger position of Ariane-5 launch vehicle (VA 251) into the geostationary transfer orbit, is configured on ISRO's enhanced I-3K Bus structure to provide communication services from Geostationary orbit in C and Ku bands.

Colombia's Gutierrez voted South American player of year

Colombia's Gutierrez voted South American player of year

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Colombia striker Teofilo Gutierrez has been voted South America's footballer of the year and their Argentine coach Jose Pekerman the best coach for the third time in a row.

IN PHOTOS: Bengalis bond in the US

IN PHOTOS: Bengalis bond in the US

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

For three days during the July 4 weekend holidays in United States, the Baltimore Convention Centre in Maryland was transformed into a mini Kolkata.

10 countries with highest unemployment

10 countries with highest unemployment

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

According to a UN Report, 205 million people were unemployed in 2010.

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.

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.

'I want to surprise my audience'

'I want to surprise my audience'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

'When people come to watch my work, I want them to take away something -- it could be the story, it could be an emotion they haven't felt in a very long time.'

Dawood Ibrahim is still in Pakistan, brother tells cops

Dawood Ibrahim is still in Pakistan, brother tells cops

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Thane police arrested Kaskar two days ago in Mumbai in a case of extortion.

India: Key hub for financial BPO services

India: Key hub for financial BPO services

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Global business process outsourcing in the financial services sector has the potential to reach a market size of $250 billion, with India playing a key role, says a study by global consulting and research firm Everest Group.

Brazil, Chile fall to shock Copa America defeats

Brazil, Chile fall to shock Copa America defeats

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

South America's soccer hierarchy was hit by an Andean tremor as Venezuela stunned Chile 2-1 and Paraguay shocked holders Brazil by eliminating them from the Copa America on Sunday.

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.

The Lion King blu-ray hits stores worldwide tomorrow

The Lion King blu-ray hits stores worldwide tomorrow

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

The high definition Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D editions of the classic film about friendship and family ties, is expected to be a chart topper not only this week but for several weeks ahead.

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.

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.

'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.

FIFA World Cup: How the teams weigh ahead of quarters

FIFA World Cup: How the teams weigh ahead of quarters

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

While Africa, Asia and North America will not be represented, dashing any hope of a revolutionary breakthrough in the eventual destination of the trophy, at least one of this year's finalists will not have reached the title decider for half a century, if at all.

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.

FIFA needs new blood: Bin Hammam

FIFA needs new blood: Bin Hammam

Rediff.com2 May 2011

FIFA must be kept on its toes and needs new blood, Asian soccer chief Mohamed Bin Hammam said on Sunday as he took his campaign for the presidency of soccer's governing body to South America.

At 28, she has travelled to all continents in the world

At 28, she has travelled to all continents in the world

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Meet the solo female traveller who making six-figures just following her dreams.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Inter Milan cruise into Club World Cup final

Inter Milan cruise into Club World Cup final

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

European champions Inter Milan comfortably booked their place in the Club World Cup final with a 3-0 win over Seongnam of South Korea on Wednesday. Inter will meet surprise packages TP Mazembe of DR Congo on Saturday after the African champions upset Internacional of Brazil 2-0 to become the first team from outside Europe or South America to reach the final.

10 killed as fire sweeps through Flamengo soccer training centre in Rio

10 killed as fire sweeps through Flamengo soccer training centre in Rio

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The fire broke out at Ninho do Urubu, a state-of-the-art training centre that was expanded and opened only two months ago.

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

Historic first for India as Aditi, Sharmila tee up at LPGA

Historic first for India as Aditi, Sharmila tee up at LPGA

Rediff.com31 May 2017

This week's ShopRite LPGA Classic in New Jersey will mark a historic moment for Indian women's golf as Aditi Ashok and Sharmila Nicollet will be teeing up at the event for the first time ever.

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.

Navtej Sarna is the next ambassador to US

Navtej Sarna is the next ambassador to US

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The 59-year-old diplomat was among the longest-serving spokespersons of the MEA. He had held the post between 2002 and 2008.