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......

The women who sparkle in 'greatest show on Earth'

It is dubbed the ‘greatest show on Earth’ with thousands of sparkling Brazilian dancers ignoring sweltering heat to put on a spectacular samba parade. Welcome to the Brazilian carnival!......

Labour reforms key to growth: UNIDO

With 200 million people being added to the ranks of its unemployed every year, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation warned that India would not be able to sustain its economic......

China Plus One: Low labour costs and growing workforce give India the edge

A combination of one of the lowest labour costs and a large surplus workforce, which will continue to grow until 2031, is one of the key competitive edges that India is leveraging to challenge its......

H-4 visa holders may get an automatic right to work in America

Two US lawmakers have introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that aims at granting an automatic right to H-4 visa holders to work in the country, a move which will benefit the spouses of......

India among world's top 12 automakers

With a burgeoning auto industry to boast of, India has made it to the top 15 automakers of the world and occupies the fourth position in the leading developing countries' category of motor vehicle......

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......

World football plagued by racist, abusive fans

AC Milan youth players subjected to alleged racist abuse; Argentine fan punches player Fans of Argentina (This image is used for representational purposes only). Photograph: Feng Li/Getty Images......