Brazil's World Cup winning players from 1958, 1962 and 1970 have been awarded a bonus and a pension from the government in a controversial move that has split public opinion.
Tata Consultancy Services has acquired the remaining 49 per cent stake in its Brazilian joint venture for $33.4 million, giving the company 100 per cent ownership.
Kaka and Ronaldinho were included in the squad for Brazil's friendlies against England and Turkey next month even though they asked not to be picked for the Copa America.
The retrofit programme will be consistent with, and work within, city procurement and tendering rules.
Mexican side Necaxa have been forced to move their Libertadores Cup tie at home because their stadium is to be used for a concert by pop star Shakira.
Dubai-based carrier, Emirates is adding a host of in-flight services, like the facility of using mobile phones onboard, toys for children and nutritious meals for them to attract more passengers.
Economists warn of the impact that a Fed rate rise could have on emerging economies.
Romario again missed out on his 1,000th goal on Wednesday as Vasco da Gama were knocked out of the Carioca championship after a 4-4 draw with Botafogo.
India's rubber growers have got another reason to smile with Latin American nation Brazil showing interest in imports from here.
Ferrari's Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen made a flying start to the Formula One season on Friday with the fastest times in free practice for the Australian Grand Prix.
Ronaldinho has been asked to revert to pre-Barcelona style if he wants to keep his place in the Brazil squad.
Former Brazil striker Romario came off the bench to score a 10-minute hat-trick as Vasco da Gama routed Volta Redonda 6-1 in the Carioca championship on Sunday.
The Brazilian has struggled for form in recent years but has agreed a one-year extension amid continued speculation that world champion Sebastian Vettel could join Alonso at Ferrari from 2014.
World Champion Viswanathan Anand played out his sixth draw on the trot, signing peace with Francisco Vallejo Pons of Spain in round six of fifth Final Masters chess championship in Bilbao.
Substitute Adriano fired a dramatic 82nd-minute winner as Brazil's Internacional beat hot favourites Barcelona in the final.
A Ronaldinho-inspired Barcelona booked their place in the final with a classic 4-0 demolition of Mexico's America.
Indian IT services major TCS will open a global delivery centre in Mexico next year.
World champion Viswanathan Anand's winless streak continued as he played out a tame draw against out-of-form Sergey Karjakin of Russia -- his fourth in as many games -- in the fourth round of fifth Final Masters in Sao Paulo.
Viswanathan Anand will be playing his first tournament since winning the World Championship for the fifth time in May early this year at Moscow.
Brazil may overtake India in the global steel space if Latin American firm CSN manages to acquire Corus - a development that could dash Tata Steel's chances of becoming the world's fifth largest steelmaker.
The Indian advertising industry is a large space where everyone can survive
Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai and Kolkata are the most suitable locations to offshore.
Four Toyota team members escaped unhurt when gunmen ambushed their car after leaving the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix circuit on Friday night, a spokeswoman said.
A Brazilian referee faced suspension on Tuesday after she awarded a goal that television pictures showed was scored by a ball boy.
Ramesh, had in an interview to a Brazilian newspaper, reportedly ridiculed the idea of IBSA, evoking objection from Brazil ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit there.\n\n
Mohun Bagan will be first Indian club to play in the under-15 Manchester United Premier Cup.
After 10 years and 128 caps the Real Madrid defender is stepping down to allow young talent to come through, he said on his official Web site on Monday.
Ronaldinho and coach Carlos Alberto Parreira took the brunt of the criticism for Brazil's loss to France
A survey showed 27 percent of those polled thought Ronaldo is the team's best player. Kaka followed with 14 percent and Ronaldinho with 12.
The ace Indian paddler was beaten by Jin Kwon Lee of Korea at the Brazil Open
Achanta Sharath Kamal became the India's first paddler to reach the semi-finals of an ITTF pro-tour event, at the Brazil Open.
The Barcelona defender pulled out of the World champions' squad due to an injury to his right knee.
The World champions will be banking on their 'Magic Quartet' to win them the record sixth title
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