'No dancing girls, nothing. Just cricket. That would be a really respectful way to honour the sentiment of those who are grieving.'
Emerging designers Abhishek Shinde, Yash Patil and Saumya Locha captivated fashion watchers with their distinctive creative voices.
'I bought tickets for the function but was not even able to enter the stadium. Police suddenly blocked all the roads and closed all the entrances to the venue, and suddenly they started lathi-charging near the main gate.'
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Tennis champion Rafael Nadal has said that he is eager to experience the incredible energy of Brazilian carnival before gearing up to defend his title at the Rio Open.
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 and other cities. Here are some vibrant scenes from the event.
It's time to partay!!! Brazil's most famous carnival celebrations have taken place in Rio de Janeiro. Thousands of sparkling dancers from the Rio de Janeiro's elite samba schools put on a spectacular samba parade through the famous Sambadrome.
Glittering body suit, masks and crowns made of feather and statement jewellery -- this collection will remind you of a carnival.
Elite samba schools paraded in Rio de Janeiro's newly renovated Sambadrome on Sunday to kick off Brazil's annual carnival.
Virat Kohli has credited the T20 tournament's success to the strong 'connect' between players and fans.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 29.
'Where does the energy and the compulsive gaiety come from, I begin to wonder despite the mind numbing sounds.'
What can we expect from the traditional Rose Carnival in Mainz, Germany? Revellers at the Rose Carnival celebrate by dressing up in fancy costumes, dance, parade, drink and showcase floats.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's first Most Valuable Player Index for IPL 2025.
Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group sells multiplex business to Carnival Cinemas.
Rio de Janeiro's famed Carnival got underway as hundreds of thousands roared into the streets for the most colourful festival ever. Reuters photographers Pilar Olivares, Sergio Moraes, Paulo Whitaker gives us a glimpse of the pomp and the pageantry.
Rio de Janeiro shows why it is regarded as the Carnival Capital of the World.
Three of the junior doctors who were observing 'fast unto death' in Kolkata and Siliguri city in the northern part of the state have so far been hospitalised after their condition deteriorated.
As for now, let's just say Air India has a long way to go before it can be the reliable, comfortable choice we all dream of. But until then, we'll just keep our expectations in check, enjoy the camaraderie of shared movies, and hope for the best, observes Abhijit J Masih who flew Air India recently to the States.
The Notting Hill Carnival is under way in London -- and the photographs show just how colourful this event is.
The fare for the inaugural flight is Rs 1 and the tariff for the first three months is Rs 999.
The Maha Kumbh, billed as the world's largest gathering, concluded on Wednesday after 45 days, with lakhs of devotees taking a dip in the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers. Despite a stampede that killed at least 30 people, millions continued to visit the Kumbh, seeking salvation through the ritual bath. The event saw a mix of faith, tradition, and technology, drawing pilgrims and tourists from across the globe.
Mahindra is coming up with the Thar Roxx. MG Motor India announced a third electric vehicle Windsor. Hyundai and Kia are expected to introduce updated versions of the Alcazar and Carnival respectively.
A thrilling vertical manoeuvre by Su30 fighter jets and performance by motorcycle-borne soldiers among a host of other activities today cast a spell over thousands of people who attended the carnival 'Indradhanush' at the Rajpath in New Delhi to commemorate the golden jubilee of the 1965 Indo-Pak War.
Brazil's most famous party, the annual Carnival of Brazil take off on March 4. This year the festivities will continue till Tuesday.
There's clearly no limit to how dramatic a wedding can be.
The atmosphere at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York was celebratory as India and Ireland squared off in their T20 World Cup match on Wednesday.
Five-day festival of Carnival began on Saturday in Goa.
Samba School performers in action during the Carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Reader Leslie Cornelius sent us this picture from Tobago.
Air Carnival can make quick progress by stepping into the space that SpiceJet has left empty.
Alleging that the West Bengal government headed by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has failed to carry out its basic duties to protect the lives and properties of citizens, Governor C V Ananda Bose on Wednesday said that his office is already intervening in the RG Kar impasse under provisions in the Constitution.
Reuben NV shared these pictures of floats from Panjim.
Richard Thompson, have suggested that staging the Champions Trophy without powerhouse India is not an option and there are "contingencies available" if Rohit Sharma's team doesn't travel to host country Pakistan.
Carnival got under way across Brazil on Friday interspersed with simmering antigovernment protests and alongside preparations in 12 cities for the upcoming soccer World Cup.
Rediff.com takes a look at the four-day non-stop celebrations at the Brazil carnival.
There was finally some joy among the gloom as fans thronged the Narendra Modi stadium in Motera for the second Test match between India and England.
