South America: News
31 Oct 2022
BrazilBrazil 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.
15 Jan 2021
LondonUK 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.
01 Jan 2021
InstagramManchester United forward Edinson Cavani banned for three matches
Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani has been handed a three-match ban besides being fined £100,000 after he decided not to contest a charge related to a post on Instagram.
31 Dec 2020
VolkswagenVolkswagen 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.
15 Dec 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Nokia 5.4, with quad rear cameras and 4,000mAh battery, launched
Expanding its portfolio of budget-friendly smartphones, HMD Global has launched the Nokia 5.4 in Europe at €189 (roughly Rs. 16,900).
28 Nov 2020
West BengalLunar eclipse on November 30: All you need to know
The fourth and final lunar eclipse of this year will occur on November 30.
14 Oct 2020
Wonder Woman#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.
09 Jun 2020
Security#HackAlert: Honda hit by cyber attack, global operations disrupted
Japanese auto giant Honda Motor Company has been hit by a major cyber attack.
21 May 2020
Donald TrumpHealthcare workers in UK begin COVID-19 hydroxychloroquine trial
Healthcare workers in the United Kingdom will begin taking hydroxychloroquine on Thursday as part of a trial to test the drug's efficacy in preventing COVID-19.
23 Apr 2020
World Health OrganizationCoronavirus will be with us for long time, says WHO
As deaths across the globe due to COVID-19 continue unabated, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday warned that the coronavirus is here to stay.
04 Apr 2020
FIFA World CupCoronavirus outbreak: FIFA recommends postponing international matches scheduled for June
The COVID-19 working group has recommended the postponement of all international matches scheduled for June in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
28 Jan 2020
LifestyleGetting a new pet? Choose from these best options
Getting a pet is a long-term commitment that needs to be planned well.
13 Jan 2020
YouTubeISRO 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.
07 Dec 2019
Ecuador'No court can prosecute me': Nithyananda's video goes viral
Days after announcing a new nation by the name of Kailaasa, controversial self-styled godman Nithyananda is making headlines yet again.
06 Dec 2019
LifestyleLove 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.
04 Dec 2019
BrazilCopa 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.
07 Nov 2019
AmazonBest 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)?
17 Sep 2019
EcuadorData of most Ecuadorean citizens leaked, including 6.7 million children
In a shocking development, a major security breach has been reported which has leaked personal data of almost the entire population of Ecuador online.
16 Jul 2019
MoonPartial Lunar Eclipse: When, where and how to watch it
If you are someone who likes to keep a lookout for interesting occurrences in the night sky, you would be delighted to learn that on July 16 and 17, various parts of the world will witness a partial lunar eclipse, including India.
02 Jul 2019
MoonTotal 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.
09 Jun 2019
SpainSpain, Portugal bidding for hosting rights of World Cup 2030
The FIFA World Cup is considered one of the greatest sporting events after the Olympics.
26 May 2019
TsunamiPeru 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.
14 Mar 2019
FootballCopa 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.
15 Feb 2019
FIFA World Cup2030 World Cup: Four South American nations submitting joint bid
South American nations Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay are set to submit a joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
06 Feb 2019
IndiaGSAT-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.
05 Feb 2019
UEFA Champions LeagueComparing the achievements of Ronaldo and Neymar on their birthdays
Two of the greatest superstars in modern football, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Jr. celebrate their birthdays today.
21 Jan 2019
MoonChandra Grahan 2019: Last total lunar eclipse before 2021
On the intervening night between January 20 and January 21, certain parts of the world became witness to the only total lunar eclipse of 2019, and the last one before May 2021.
30 Nov 2018
Real MadridCopa Libertadores: Final shifted to Santiago Bernabeu after massive riot
The Copa Libertadores final, which was to be a historical encounter between River Plate and Boca Juniors, was mired in violence when River Plate fans decided to attack the Boca Juniors bus outside their stadium.
10 Nov 2018
FootballCope Libertadores final: Superclasico scheduled, when history meets football
The final of one of the most prestigious competitions in the world, Copa Libertadores is here, and for football fans, it just does not get better.
10 Nov 2018
Narendra Modi#RepublicDay: Top African leader may attend celebrations after Trump's snub
Days after President of United States Donald Trump said he would not attend India's Republic Day event on January 26 due to prior commitments, India may have finalized the new chief guest.
06 Nov 2018
South Africa#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.
25 Sep 2018
Dubai#GamingBytes: All about the PUBG Mobile Star Challenge
PUBG Mobile is one of the most popular mobile games that draws new players every day.
06 Sep 2018
CambodiaWant 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.
20 Aug 2018
YouTube#GamingBytes: Lara Croft's new game trailer pronounces name wrong
The official Tomb Raider account, on YouTube, has released the Shadow of the Tomb Raider trailer.
16 Aug 2018
South KoreaMumbai: India's first penguin born on Independence Day
Even as the whole nation celebrated Independence Day yesterday, it was extra special for Byculla Zoo.
09 Aug 2018
IndiaJr. 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.
28 Jul 2018
Kerala#MeToo hits Vatican: Nuns speak against priests who sexually-abused them
For decades, the Catholic Church turned a blind eye to abuse meted to nuns, but it seems to be changing.
17 Jul 2018
AmazonAmazon Prime Day sale: Users report issues with the website
The much-awaited Amazon Prime Day sales, which kicked-off on July 16, seems to be experiencing difficulties.
03 Jul 2018
IndiaHow 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.
21 Jun 2018
IndiaHow 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.