Brazil: News
03 Jul 2021
ChileCopa America: Brazil beat Chile, will face Peru in semi-finals
Brazil defeated Chile in their quarter-final clash at the Copa America in Rio on Friday.
05 Jun 2021
COVID-19 VaccineDeck cleared for import of COVAXIN, Sputnik V into Brazil
Brazil has cleared the proposal to import Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine, COVAXIN, and Russia's COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V into the South American country.
03 Jun 2021
FootballCopa America 2021: Maracana stadium to host the final
The iconic Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro is set to host the final of Copa America 2021 on July 10.
09 Apr 2021
IndiaCountries worldwide hit new records for coronavirus cases, deaths
Nations around the world set new records on Thursday for COVID-19 deaths and new infections, and the disease surged even in countries that have kept the virus in check.
31 Mar 2021
Bharat BiotechCOVAXIN manufacturing facility fails to meet CGMP standards: Brazilian regulator
The Brazilian health regulator Anvisa denied permission to import Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine COVAXIN into the country after its authorities found that the plant in which the vaccine is being made did not meet the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.
28 Feb 2021
Space NewsISRO launches Brazil's Amazonia-1, 18 satellites; first launch of 2021
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday launched the primary satellite Amazonia-1 of Brazil along with 18 co-passenger satellites.
24 Feb 2021
TransgendersIn a first, Brazil twins undergo gender confirmation surgery together
As identical twins - Mayla Rezende and Sofia Albuquerck - did everything hand in hand, and their life-changing decision to undergo a gender confirmation surgery was no exception.
18 Feb 2021
United KingdomGuidelines issued for international travelers as new coronavirus strains emerge
The Indian government has issued fresh guidelines for all incoming international passengers, in wake of new coronavirus strains surfacing in the country.
16 Feb 2021
South AfricaSouth African, Brazilian COVID-19 variants detected in India: Government
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director-General Dr. Balram Bhargava on Tuesday said that four COVID-19 cases involving the South African variant of the virus have been detected in India.
30 Jan 2021
IndiaA year into pandemic, India's death toll drops to fourth-highest
As India's battle against coronavirus logged one year on Saturday, the nation slipped on the death toll index, going from the third to fourth position.
23 Jan 2021
COVAXINBrazil President Bolsonaro thanks PM Modi for COVID-19 vaccines
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro invoked Lord Hanuman as he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing two million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to fight the deadly virus in his country, Brazil, one of the worst-hit nations by the pandemic.
21 Jan 2021
CoronavirusArthritis drug no better than standard care for severe COVID-19
Treating severe COVID-19 patients with the arthritis drug Tocilizumab along with standard care is no better than standard care alone in improving clinical outcomes in 15 days, says the results of a trial.
21 Jan 2021
CoronavirusAt 106, woman among earliest vaccine recipients in Brazil
On Wednesday, Zélia de Carvalho Morley, a 106-year old woman, took a COVID-19 shot in Brazil. She is one of the few, old enough to recall an earlier viral pandemic that swept the world a century ago.
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.
19 Dec 2020
PfizerCoronavirus vaccine could turn you into 'crocodile': Brazil's President
Jair Bolsonaro, the President of Brazil, who tested positive for coronavirus twice, has given a bizarre statement about vaccines. He suggested that the one developed by Pfizer and BioNTech could turn people into "crocodiles," and that the company won't take any responsibility.
29 Nov 2020
MotorolaMoto G9 Plus receives BIS certification; India launch expected soon
Motorola's G9 Plus smartphone has been spotted by MySmartPrice on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website, thereby hinting at its launch here in the coming days.
26 Nov 2020
Captain MarvelYamaha unveils new FZ 25 bike clad in superhero liveries
Yamaha has launched a special FZ 25 Marvel edition motorcycle in Brazil. It comes in Captain Marvel and Black Panther models, featuring decals inspired by these fictional characters.
23 Sep 2020
DengueBrazilian study suggests dengue antibodies could offer protection against COVID-19
A new study has found a link between past exposure to dengue and immunity against COVID-19.
27 Aug 2020
Rio de JaneiroBrazil: Three-year-old saves his friend from drowning in a pool
In a show of ultimate bravery, Arthur de Oliveira, a three-year-old boy in Brazil saved his friend from drowning.
05 Aug 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: One death every 15 seconds; toll crosses 7 lakh
Over seven months after the coronavirus outbreak first emerged, the global death toll has crossed seven lakh. The total number of cases stands at 18.5 million.
18 Jul 2020
IndiaIn just 100 hours, world added 1 million coronavirus cases
A respite for the world battling the coronavirus pandemic, looks far-fetched, considering how easily the disease is spreading.
17 Jul 2020
India1 million coronavirus cases in India, death toll crosses 25,000
The total number of coronavirus cases in India zoomed past the 1-million mark with a record spike being reported on Thursday.
24 Jun 2020
FacebookWhatsApp's payments service suspended in Brazil: Here's why
Just 10 days back, WhatsApp had launched its much-coveted payments service in Brazil, its second-biggest market after India, and opened a way to send and receive money on chat.
15 Jun 2020
FacebookWhatsApp launches payments in Brazil, ahead of India
WhatsApp has launched its peer-to-peer payments service for users across Brazil.
20 May 2020
Jair BolsonaroCoronavirus: Brazil records biggest spike in COVID-19 cases, deaths
Brazil on Tuesday saw the biggest jump in deaths due to COVID-19. The nation's death toll rose by 1,179 to 17,971, according to its Health Ministry.
18 May 2020
Jair BolsonaroCoronavirus: Hospitals in danger of collapse in Brazil's Sao Paulo
As the number of coronavirus infections rises in Brazil, the nation's largest city Sao Paulo could see a collapse of its health system.
17 Mar 2020
Jair BolsonaroAmid coronavirus crisis, hundreds flee from four Brazilian prisons
If dealing with the deadly coronavirus wasn't enough, authorities in Brazil have now a new problem at hand — they have to hunt hundreds of prisoners who escaped from four prison facilities on Monday.
26 Jan 2020
IndiaWho are the two Brazilian women honored with Padma Shri?
On the eve of the 71st Republic Day (January 25, 2020), the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, announced the list of personalities conferred with the Padma Awards this year.
06 Dec 2019
Jeep CompassJeep Compass, with seven seat layout, spotted testing: Details here
Jeep is working to launch a bigger seven-seat variant of its SUV, the Compass.
04 Dec 2019
ChileCopa 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.
30 Nov 2019
MotorolaMotorola One Hyper to be launched on December 3
Motorola is gearing up to launch the One Hyper smartphone on December 3 in Brazil.
14 Nov 2019
Narendra ModiBrazilian President to be chief guest at Republic Day 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to be the chief guest for Republic Day celebrations next year, and the latter has graciously accepted the same.
25 Oct 2019
Jair BolsonaroIndians no longer require visas to visit Brazil
Indian citizens will no longer require a visa to visit Brazil, said the President of the South American nation, Jair Bolsonaro, on Thursday.
20 Oct 2019
MotorolaAhead of launch, Moto G8 Plus's specifications leaked
As an addition to its portfolio of smartphones, Motorola is working to introduce the Moto G8 Plus. The Lenovo-owned tech giant is expected to launch the phone in Brazil on October 24.
28 Aug 2019
Emmanuel MacronAmazon Fires turn personal: Brazil demands apology before accepting aid
The President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has refused to accept international aid to deal with the devastating fires that have ravaged the Amazon rainforest for weeks.
27 Aug 2019
Health & WellnessVegetarian Keto diet: Benefits, foods to eat (and avoid), side-effects
You have probably already heard of the Ketogenic diet, one of the hottest diet buzzwords.
26 Aug 2019
AmazonAlia Bhatt, DiCaprio share wrong/fake images of Amazon rainforest fires
The Amazon rainforest burned in silence for weeks, making headlines only after forestfires consumed acres of land.
25 Aug 2019
AmazonFive hidden gems of Brazil you need to visit
The largest country in South America- Brazil, spread over a massive 8.5 million sq. kilometers, is blessed with various wonders of nature - including the world's largest rain-forest Amazon, largest wetland Pantanal, numerous beaches, and some breathtaking views.
17 Aug 2019
Samsung GalaxyAndroid One-based Motorola One Action, with triple cameras, goes official
As an addition to its mid-range One series, Motorola has launched One Action smartphone in select international markets including Brazil, Mexico, and various European countries.
06 Aug 2019
Health & WellnessFive must-have food items to get stronger bones
Having healthy and strong bones is crucial for your overall physical strength and well-being.
