Brazil: News
06 Aug 2019
Rio de JaneiroDressed as daughter, Brazilian gang leader tries to escape prison
If there's one thing that Game of Thrones' Arya Stark got wrong, it's making every other person with a silicone mask believe that they can slip in and out of places unnoticed.
01 Aug 2019
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: Five healthy nuts to help you lose weight
When planning to lose weight, diet is one of the most important factors to consider.
12 Jul 2019
IndiaVegan Keto diet: What to eat, what to avoid
You have probably already heard of the Ketogenic diet, one of the hottest diet buzzwords.
05 Jun 2019
Brazil Football TeamBrazil's Neymar might not play Copa America 2019: Reports
Brazilian star striker Neymar might not play the upcoming Copa America due to psychological concerns.
02 Jun 2019
ParisNeymar accused of rape, he defends himself by releasing messages
Brazilian star footballer Neymar has been accused of raping a woman at a Paris hotel but he has vehemently denied the allegations.
01 Jun 2019
India#HealthBytes: Top 5 Keto diet food items for vegetarians
You have probably already heard of the Ketogenic diet, one of the hottest diet buzzwords.
16 Mar 2019
IndiaBRICS to focus on counter-terror cooperation as priority area
BRICS, a bloc of five leading nations including India and China, will discuss counter-terror cooperation as one of its priority areas during its annual summit later this year.
08 Feb 2019
FootballBrazil: Fire hits Flamengo football club; 10 dead, 3 injured
At least 10 people have been killed and three others injured in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro as a massive fire engulfed a training facility of the popular Flamengo football club, one of the biggest in the country.
08 Feb 2019
Qualcomm SnapdragonMoto G7 series launched in Brazil, global release in mid-February
Expanding its portfolio of mid-range smartphones, Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched its latest Moto G7 lineup in Brazil.
21 Jan 2019
India#HealthBytes: 5 protein-rich nuts that aid in weight loss
When planning to lose weight, diet is one of the most important factors to consider.
14 Dec 2018
FacebookPaw-inspiring: Faithful stray dogs wait for homeless owner outside hospital
A wise man once said, "A dog will teach you unconditional love. If you have that in your life, things won't be too bad."
08 Dec 2018
United Nations (UN)Dozen killed, including six hostages, in foiled Brazil bank assaults
Twelve people, including six hostages, were killed in northeast Brazil yesterday after police foiled a gang of armed robbers staging a simultaneous predawn assault on two banks in Milagres, a municipality in the state of Ceará, the officials said.
05 Dec 2018
Sao PauloWorld's first baby born from womb transplanted from dead donor
In a landmark achievement in the medical sciences, a woman in Brazil, who had received a womb transplant from a dead donor, has given birth to a healthy baby.
29 Oct 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaJair Bolsonaro, known as 'Tropical Trump', is Brazil's new President
Jair Bolsonaro, a brash far-right congressman who has waxed nostalgic for Brazil's old military dictatorship, won the presidency of Latin America's largest nation yesterday.
03 Sep 2018
FacebookBrazil: Years of knowledge destroyed as 200-year-old museum catches fire
In a rather unfortunate incident, a massive fire gutted Brazil's 200-year-old national museum late on Sunday, and it is feared years of knowledge and artefacts have been destroyed.
24 Aug 2018
Earthquake7.1 magnitude earthquake hits border of Peru, Brazil, says USGS
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Peru's border with Brazil today, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
10 Aug 2018
IndiaFlaw in WhatsApp: Your messages can be manipulated by hackers
Researchers from security firm Check Point have discovered a flaw in WhatsApp that could allow hackers to intercept and manipulate content of WhatsApp messages in both private and group chats.
21 Jun 2018
KolkataKolkata confectioners busy preparing FIFA-themed cakes and sweetmeats
As the World Cup frenzy reaches feverish pitch in the alleys and lanes of Kolkata, the confectioners here are set to make the most of the occasion by rolling out FIFA-themed cakes and sweetmeats.
09 Jun 2018
TennisTennis star of 1960s, Maria Bueno breathes her last
Former world number one and 19-time Grand Slam winner, Maria Bueno breathed her last after a long battle with oral cancer.
25 May 2018
RonaldinhoRonaldinho denies marrying his girlfriends 'at the same time'
Brazil football star Ronaldinho has denied reports that suggested he will marry his two girlfriends- Priscilla Coelho and Beatriz Souza, at the same time, this August.
20 Apr 2018
Ram (Random Access Memory)Motorola launches three phones each in G6 and E5 series
Motorola has launched its Moto G6, Moto G6 Play, and Moto G6 Plus smartphones for Rs. 16,000, Rs. 13,000, and Rs. 25,000, respectively, in Brazil.
19 Apr 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court website reportedly hacked minutes after Judge Loya ruling
Minutes after the SC refused to order an independent probe in Special CBI Judge BH Loya's death, its website reportedly came under attack from hackers.
04 Mar 2018
Real MadridPSG confirm Neymar's operation a success
Brazil and PSG superstar Neymar Jr underwent a successful surgery of his broken foot on Saturday.
01 Mar 2018
Real MadridBrazil's Neymar goes under the knife, misses Real Madrid clash
Brazilian superstar Neymar will undergo surgery on his fractured foot in Brazil as early as Thursday, ruling the world's most expensive footballer out of Paris Saint-Germain's do-or-die Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
05 Feb 2018
TechnologyTechnology developed to read brains and identify songs you're listening
In a study carried out by researchers from Brazil, India, Germany, and Finland, a Magnetic Resonance (MR) machine was used to read participants' minds and figure out what song they are listening to.
21 Oct 2017
WorldBrazil police bust major pedophilia ring; arrest 108 people
In one of Latin America's biggest operations against pedophiles, Brazil police have arrested 108 people from 24 states and capital Brasilia.
06 Sep 2017
OlympicsBrazil police probe Rio Olympics "vote-buying" scheme
On Tuesday, Brazilian officials alleged that the country's Olympics chief was the "lynchpin" in a plot to bribe the International Olympic Committee to award last year's Games to Rio de Janeiro.
13 Jul 2017
Barack ObamaEx-Brazilian president Lula convicted, gets nearly 10-yr sentence over corruption
Ex-Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been convicted and given a nine and a half years prison sentence on corruption charges.
22 Jun 2017
Donald TrumpBrazil's own Donald Trump: Jair Bolsonaro
Donald Trump's win in the US has taught pollsters not to ignore fringe candidates who propound bigoted views on racism and homosexuality among other things.
22 May 2017
Sao PauloBrazilian cops crackdown on Sao Paulo's 'Crackland', dozens arrested
Nearly 40 people have been arrested by Brazilian police over drug trafficking charges in an area in Sao Paulo where crack cocaine has been sold and consumed with impunity for years.
29 Apr 2017
International Monetary FundBrazil burns as the first general strike ended
Violence has broken out in Brazil as the country saw its first general strike in almost 20 years.
25 Apr 2017
World'Robbery of the century': Violent gang steals millions in Paraguay
Over 50 criminals were involved in an elaborate multi-million dollar heist in Paraguay which authorities have described as the "robbery of the century."
23 Mar 2017
South AfricaBrazil Space Program: Launches first defense and communications satellite
Brazil has embarked upon it space program, aiming to send domestically built satellites into space using their own rockets.
21 Mar 2017
South KoreaNo more Brazilian meat: says China, EU
Following accusations of improprieties in Brazilian meat industry, countries including China, EU and South Korea announced restrictions curtailing Brazilian meat imports.
28 Jan 2017
Rio de JaneiroEike Batista, one of Brazil's richest mired in corruption scandal
The Brazilian police issued warrant against Eike Batista, Brazil's best known businessmen for failing to turn himself in as part of a corruption probe.
01 Nov 2016
Zinedine ZidaneFIFA introduces 'The Best FIFA Football Awards'
After ending six year collaboration with France Football's Ballon d'Or, FIFA will present the 'Best Football Awards' in January next year.
17 Aug 2016
OlympicsMaster Chefs turn Olympic leftovers into meals for poor
Renowned culinary visionary Massimo Bottura and chef David Hertz, aided by 40 other colleagues from across the world are using leftovers from Olympic village in Brazil to produce nutritious meals for the homeless in Rio.
