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PHOTOS: At Brazil's crackling carnival, anybody can dance!

With samba school parades and wild parties taking place all across Brazil, the carnival reached its crescendo late on Monday night. Like every year, it was spectacle that left the world in awe.......

Sizzling dancers spice up Brazil carnival

Elite samba schools paraded in Rio de Janeiro's newly renovated Sambadrome on Sunday to kick off Brazil's annual carnival. As many as 8,50,000 tourists descend on Rio for the five-day-long......

JK: Pak violates ceasefire, kills 3 Indian civilians

Pakistani troops on Tuesday violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Uri Sector of Jammu and Kashmir by firing rockets, resulting in the death of three civilians, including two children.......

Cauvery stir: K'taka, TN all set to battle it out in SC

While the Cauvery issue has brought life in Karnataka to a standstill on Saturday, the tussle will continue before the Supreme Court on Monday with both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu battling it out,......

Hazare begins fast unto death against corruption

Veteran social activist Anna Hazare started his indefinite fast unto death on Tuesday to press for the demand to involve civil society in formulation of the anti-graft Lokpal (ombudsman)......

Engineering, B-school campuses lap up boom-time lollies

India Inc, specially start-ups, are rolling out the goodies like never before in engineering and business school campuses. Salary hike isn't enough anymore, it's time for stock options, promise......

Why petrol, diesel are likely to cost more

Petrol and diesel prices look set to be hiked after Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee ignored calls for its reduction in customs and excise duty to contain the impact of spurt in global crude oil......

Get ready for globally connected classrooms

Harnessing the potential of internet, an Indian American family has embarked on an ambitious project of connecting classrooms across the world to bring in virtual real time interaction among......

India says NO to legally binding emission cuts

Facing pressure to accept legally binding emissions cuts, India on Thursday made it clear that it will not budge from its long-held position on the issue, while insisting that it has shown......

High time India raises a toast to wine

Next time you visit your neighbourhood coffee shop to grab your cuppa, don't be surprised if you're offered a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon or Chenin Blanc instead. UB group company Four......

It's the age of hit 'dirty' songs

First, there were suggestive lyrics, specimens of which include, mostly in the 90s, songs such as Sarkai Lo Khatiya, Choli ke Peechhe and Chad Gaya Upar Re. Today, to cater to the new-age......

The best of the star-studded Oprah farewell

The Oprah show, hosted by the multitalented Oprah Winfrey, is finally winding up after 25 record-breaking, incredibly successful seasons. And before Oprah's final episode -- slated to be a surprise......

Review: Rio is an unstoppable flight of fun

Sukanya Vermareviews Rio. Post YOUR reviews here!In the world of toons, disability and phobias are treated with a little bit sensitivity and a great lot of adventure. And so whether it's Dumbo with......

'I'm sure the masses will enjoy Singam Puli'

Film producer R B Chowdhary's son Jiiva started his career in an offbeat film called Raam, directed by Ameer. He made a strong impact in films like Ram's Kathrathu Thamizh and Major Ravi's......

The birth of a Sufi singer

Sandip Roy tells the story of Shye Ben-Tzur, an Israeli musician who found his calling in Sufi music."I am not a Hebrew qawaal," says Shye Ben-Tzur. "I've never been one and never will be." But......

EPL: Arsenal held by Liverpool, Chelsea down West Brom

Arsenal's title hopes took another blow when they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Liverpool on Sunday after an astonishing finale in which both teams convert stoppage time penalties.......

Images: Lee, Watson take the fight out of Canada

Defending champions Australia beat Canada by seven wickets in their penultimate Group A World Cup at M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on Wednesday. After dismissing Canada for 211 in 45.4 overs,......

Fearless Sehwag aims to get India off to good start

Flawless hand-eye coordination and a simple batting philosophy where half-measures have no place allow Virender Sehwag to compensate for other shortcomings and make himself invaluable to India.......

Federer fireworks warm up Melbourne Park

Roger Federer fired up the Australian Open with a blistering start to his title defence on Monday, bringing some welcome warmth to an unseasonably cool Melbourne Park on opening day. The first......

Spotting the Incredible in India

Bharat Bala, the filmmaker who directed the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, reveals how it went off so well, despite the hurdles his team encountered, in conversation with Rediff.com's......

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Q. Rio carnival - What is the history behind this
: A. Once a pagan celebration in ancient Rome, Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is now considered one of the greatest shows on Earth. Rio is known as the...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/rio-carnival---what-is-the-history-behind-this//answers/6508460

Q. IS ANY WATER PARK IN LUCKNOW
Srini Vasan: A. Anandi Water Park32 Water Slides, 6 Pools, Easily Approachable, Aqua Dance floor with DJ, Wave Pool, Centralised Tower, AC Rooms, Conference Hall,...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/is-any-water-park-in-lucknow/6508272/answers/3353912

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Turning a Tube Radio into Web Radio

My wife wanted to have a new radio for the kitchen and threatened to buy some ~100 EUR CD/analog radio combo if I don't do anything about it. So I... ...

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Remnant Knights Revamps Starting Zones, ...

The free-to-play anime MMORPG Remnant Knights is ending the school year with a bang, introducing revamped starting zones and an improved UI in the... ...

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DC reviews arrangements for Baba Chamlayal mela

SAMBA, May 15: Deputy Commissioner ,R.K Varma today had a meeting with concerned officers to review necessary arrangements for ensuing Annual... ...

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Dancing their way to fitness

Bangalore's ladies have now discovered a workout they can afford to enjoy. Trying to shed weight, tired of gymming, suffering from knee pain? A lot... ...

http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/1834897/report-dancing-their-way-to-fitness

5 students among ten injured in 2 mishaps

Jammu, May 13 (PTI) Ten persons including five students were injured in two separate accidents in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said... ...

http://www.ptinews.com/news/3630558_5-students-among-ten-injured-in-2-mishaps

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