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PHOTOS: Rio Carnival, the wildest party on earth

The greatest shown on earth has begun in Rio. More than 2 million people are expected to flock the streets this year at the five-day extravagant carnival. Rediff.com brings for you glimpses of the......

Dancing alone at the Carnival

The Rio carnival is really not about 'what you see, but how you feel,' a German friend had told me. Trust the Germans to come up with wisdom of that order. Brazilians don't say such things. So, now......

The Carnival comes to London!

The streets of north London in Britain were awash with colour and glitter as revellers took over the streets to celebrate the Notting Hill Carnival -- now in its 59th year. Take a look at the......

Will Miss World Raise Telangana's Profile?

Many states are realising that hosting mega events puts the spotlight on them and raises their profile. IMAGE: Miss World 2024 Krystyna Pyszkova speaks at the Miss World press conference in......

Samba on streets as Brazil carnival kickstarts

Despite the massive outbreak of the Zika virus in Brazil, the country’s annual carnival roared ahead with ravellers jumping, dancing and singing on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo......

How The Pandemic Affected Puja

The estimated size of the Durga Puja economy could be about Rs 2.75 trillion in 2021 had there been no pandemic, points out Atanu Biswas. IMAGE: A restricted access Durga Puja pandal. Photograph:......

Durga Puja economy is worth Rs 1 lakh cr!

If the Puja as a brand can be marketed more effectively outside Bengal, even overseas, it might do wonders for the economy, says Atanu Biswas. IMAGE: Maha Panchami Puja at the Sarbojanin Durga......

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Brands in India are finding newer, more innovative ways to engage with a wider audience during festivals. But they still have a long way to go before they match global campaigns. T E Narasimhan and......

Review: Rio 2 is visually stunning

Rio 2 features some lovely, complex animation and a vivid, cheerful colour palette but is a one-time watch at best, says Paloma Sharma.It's like Meet the Fockers! Except that it has blue......

Nadal eager to witness Rio carnival

Members of Unidos da Tijuca Samba School during their parade at Brazilian Carnival. Photograph: Buda Mendes/Getty Images Tennis champion Rafael Nadal has said that he is eager to experience the......

Brazil sports minister plays down Zika fears for Rio

IMAGE: A municipal worker stands next to a banner that reads, "Rio Carnival 2016" before spraying insecticide to prevent the spread of Zika's vector. Photograph: Pilar Olivares/Reuters. Brazil's......

PIX: Rio passes Olympic flag to Tokyo

IMAGE: Performers stand behind the words "See you in Tokyo". The 2020 Olympics will be held in Tokyo, Japan. Photograph: Yves Herman /Reuters. Rains failed to dampen the famous Rio carnival......

Will Zika virus keep athletes away from Rio Olympics?

'So far there is no travel ban being pronounced by the WHO' IMAGE: A municipal worker stands next to a banner that reads, "Rio Carnival 2016" before spraying insecticide to prevent the spread of......

Rio Carnival

News for Rio Carnival

PHOTOS: Rio Carnival, the wildest party on earth

Dancing alone at the Carnival

The Carnival comes to London!

Will Miss World Raise Telangana's Profile?

Samba on streets as Brazil carnival kickstarts

How The Pandemic Affected Puja

Durga Puja economy is worth Rs 1 lakh cr!

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Review: Rio 2 is visually stunning

Nadal eager to witness Rio carnival

Brazil sports minister plays down Zika fears for Rio

PIX: Rio passes Olympic flag to Tokyo

Will Zika virus keep athletes away from Rio Olympics?

Medical experts want Rio Olympics delayed or moved due to Zika

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