South America: News
Influencer, attempting solo flight to 7 continents, detained in Antarctica
Ethan Guo, a 19-year-old American pilot from Memphis, was detained on King George Island in Antarctica after allegedly submitting a false flight plan.
Bolivia's ex-President faces arrest over alleged relationship with minor
Bolivia's former president Evo Morales is under an arrest warrant issued in October for the "human trafficking" of a 15-year-old girl.
Climate change concerns mount as 2024 declared hottest year ever
European Union scientists have officially declared 2024 the hottest year on record.
Mexican actor dies after consuming deadly frog venom at retreat
Mexican short film actor Marcela Alcazar Rodriguez tragically died after undergoing a Kambo cleansing ritual at a spiritual retreat.
₹2,000 crore drugs found in namkeen packets; Delhi man arrested
In a major drug bust, the Delhi Police Special Cell has seized a drug consignment worth over ₹2,000 crore from a closed shop in Ramesh Nagar.
Antarctica's unique job opportunity: Postmaster and penguin counter
George Clarke, a professional "tent master" famous for building big tops at music festivals, is all set to take on a completely different career path.
Footprints reveal dinosaurs crossed Atlantic between Africa and South America
New research indicates that dinosaurs traversed a common route between Africa and South America approximately 120 million years ago, prior to the continents drifting apart.
Explorer Ernest Shackleton's ship 'Quest,' found after 62 years underwater
The underwater wreckage of the ship 'Quest,' famously known for its association with renowned explorer Ernest Shackleton, has been discovered.
Sao Paulo, Brazil is a melting pot of urban adventure
Sao Paulo, the largest city in Brazil, offers a unique blend of cultural diversity and urban exploration.
Honda Sahara 300 adventure goes official: Check features, performance
Honda has launched the Sahara 300, a new adventure motorcycle, in Brazil. This model is set to replace the popular XRE 300.
Warmest February in history breaches more critical climate records
February 2024 has set a new record as the hottest February ever.
Mexico: 10 killed, 9 injured in shootout at racing event
At least 10 road racers were killed, and nine others were reportedly injured in a shootout at a car racing show in the Baja California state of northern Mexico on Saturday (local time).
5 souvenirs to remember your Venezuelan journey
Venezuela's stunning beauty is unforgettable, making it a popular destination for travelers.
What is El Nino and how it affects global weather
There is an increasing likelihood of a weather pattern called El Nino in the coming months and it could set new heat records, United Nation's World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned.
Chile reports first case of bird flu in human
A 53-year-old man in Chile has been diagnosed with bird flu, the country's first case, the Health Ministry reported on Wednesday. The man was suffering from severe influenza symptoms but was in stable condition.
5.9 million ton Lithium deposits found in J&K
Lithium deposits totaling 5.9 million tons have been found in Jammu and Kashmir for the first time in India, the Ministry of Mines informed on Thursday.
US declines to return suspected 'spy' balloon debris to China
The United States said on Monday it has no plans to return the alleged spy balloon to China, which is being recovered from the Atlantic.
After US, Colombia spots 'balloon-like' object in its airspace
Colombia's military confirmed seeing an object resembling an air balloon flying over its territory on Saturday.
Brazil presidential election: Lula da Silva defeats Bolsonaro
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has returned to power in Brazil after 20 years by defeating far-right incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro in a tight runoff election.
UK bans travel from South America over Brazil variant fears
The United Kingdom is banning travel from entire South America and Portugal amid concerns over a new variant of the coronavirus in Brazil, authorities in London announced.
Volkswagen Virtus sedan spied testing in India: Details here
Volkswagen's Virtus sedan, currently sold in South America, has been spotted testing in India. It is unlikely to be launched here, but the company will replace the Vento with a new car based on the MQB platform.
Lunar eclipse on November 30: All you need to know
The fourth and final lunar eclipse of this year will occur on November 30.
#ComicBytes: Key differences between Wonder Woman comics and movies
When she was first introduced in Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), the film didn't shed a lot of light on Wonder Woman's character.
#HackAlert: Honda hit by cyber attack, global operations disrupted
Japanese auto giant Honda Motor Company has been hit by a major cyber attack.
Getting a new pet? Choose from these best options
Getting a pet is a long-term commitment that needs to be planned well.
ISRO to launch a new communication satellite this week
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is gearing up to launch a new communication satellite on January 17.
Love Bird-watching? Here are top five places you should visit
As the name suggests, Bird-watching is the act of observing birds in their natural habitat, for recreational purpose.
Copa America 2020: Title-holders Brazil to start proceedings against Venezuela
The draw for the next edition of Copa America was officially held in Cartagena, Colombia, on Tuesday, as the 12 participating teams were divided into respective groups, besides the fixtures being finalized as well.
Best new shows, movies coming on Amazon Prime this November
Wondering what Amazon Prime is going to be streaming this month now that you are done watching The Office (again)?
Total solar eclipse: When and where to watch
On July 2, Earthlings will witness the total solar eclipse of 2019, a rare astronomical event marked by the passing of the Moon between the Sun and Earth.
Peru hit by earthquake of magnitude 7.5, no casualties reported
Peru, which is a small coastal country in South America, was hit by a strong earthquake on Sunday, multiple reports said.
Copa America 2020: Argentina and Colombia to co-host the event
Argentina and Colombia have been selected as the host nations for the upcoming edition of Copa America football tournament, to be held in 2020.
GSAT-31, India's latest communication satellite, launched successfully from French Guiana
India's latest communication satellite GSAT-31 was successfully launched by European launch services provider- Arianespace's rocket from French Guiana in the early hours today.
#GamingBytes: Treyarch addresses regional Blackout server issues
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 released on October 12 and received positive reviews from the gaming community.
Want to drink coffee alongside snakes? Head to this Cambodia-cafe!
To overcome fear of water, you got to swim, goes a saying. Likewise, to get over your giddiness when you spot a lizard or a snake slither their way, you got to hit this cafe in Cambodia.
Mumbai: India's first penguin born on Independence Day
Even as the whole nation celebrated Independence Day yesterday, it was extra special for Byculla Zoo.
Jr. NBA World Championship: Indian girls beat South-American combined team
Indian girls beat a combined South American team 40-37 in their final pool match to register their maiden victory at Under-14 Jr. NBA World Championships in Orlando.
How Android Go can be a game-changer for Google
The Android Go operating system (OS) by Google is an optimized version of the latest Android Oreo OS which is specially designed for low-configuration smartphones.
How Android Go can be a game-changer for Google
The Android Go operating system (OS) by Google is an optimized version of the latest Android Oreo OS which is specially designed for low-configuration smartphones.
Rurik Gislason's claim-to-fame in the World Cup: Good looks
After a brief cameo in Iceland's match against Argentina in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, previously unheard of Icelandic midfielder Rurik Gislason went from 30,000 Instagram followers to 643,000 followers in a matter of 2-3 days.
Tennis 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.
Indian cartoonist Thomas Antony wins international award in caricature category
Kerala cartoonist Thomas Antony has won an international award, in the best caricature category.
Meet Sangeeta Bahl, the oldest Indian-woman to scale Mount Everest
On Sunday, Sangeeta Sindhi Bahl, the oldest woman to scale Mount Everest met Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri.
Tins and condoms, all that's needed for smuggling liquid cocaine
It seems condoms are not just used during coitus, but also for smuggling cocaine, as the arrest of three foreign nationals in Delhi - two Brazilians and one African - proved.
China's Tiangong-1 space station to hit Earth by April 2
According to the European Space Agency (ESA), China's first space station Tiangong-1 will crash to Earth within a couple of days.
China's Tiangong-1 space station to crash to Earth within weeks
China's first space station Tiangong-1 will crash to Earth in a couple of weeks.
Instead of measurements, Miss Peru contestants share gender violence data
In a first, the judges of Miss Peru beauty pageant were taken by surprise when during the contest, the contestants who were supposed to reveal their body measurements while introducing themselves, chose to speak up about gender violence and women rights and shared a compelling data.
Trump administration appoints 3 Indian-Americans to top govt. roles
The US Senate has confirmed three-Indian Americans for key posts in the government after they were nominated by President Donald Trump.
Post-truth, thing make it to Oxford's list of new words
The latest quarterly update of Oxford dictionary includes the word 'post-truth' that was popularized by Brexit and Trump's presidential win.
Study- Magic mushrooms are the safest recreational drug
According to the 2017 Global Drug Survey, magic mushrooms are the world's safest recreational drugs.
India is fifth largest military spender: SIPRI report
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) annual report on defence spending revealed key trends on military spending patterns of major powers.
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Annular solar eclipse in the African continent
A spectacular annular solar eclipse will occur on 1 Sep'16 viewable from the African continent.
Friendship day quotes by inspirational personalities
India's reverred APJ Abdul Kalam said "Sometimes, it's better to bunk a class and enjoy with friends, because now, when I look back, marks never make me laugh, but memories do."