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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......

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......

In PHOTOS: Sizzling carnival party on Rio's streets

Brazil's most famous party, the annual Carnival of Brazil, took off on March 4. This year the festivities will continue till Tuesday. The parades are watched by millions in Brazil and abroad.Click......

Samba and sequins: Brazil's carnival paints the town red

It's time to party!!! 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......

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......

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......

Festivals mean stock market boom the world over

It is not only Mumbai's Dalal Street that is witnessing firecrackers on its skies in the run-up to Diwali, markets across the world tend to soar higher during the festival days -- be it Christmas......

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......

Hot honeymoon spots this season

If the shubh mahurat on December 13 saw 36,000 marriages getting solemnised in Delhi, it also had tour operators working overtime to book honeymoon packages for the newly weds. Working overtime......

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......

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......

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

IMAGE: Unlike for previous Olympics, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium. Photograph: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Paris will begin its Olympics extravaganza with......

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......

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......

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......

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