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  56 killed, several missing in worst floods in over 80 years in Brazil, flight operations take a hit

  World | May 05, 2024 7:35 IST

  Over 70 people were missing in the heavy rains in southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul this week. At least 56 people have been killed in the torrential rains.

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  Massive fire breaks out at 200-year-old Rio museum in Brazil

  World | September 03, 2018 8:55 IST

  Images on Brazilian television showed how the fire, which is believed to have started after the facility had closed for the day, had spread throughout the building.

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  Deepa Malik becomes India’s first female medallist at Rio Paralympics; bags silver in Shot Put

  Other Sports | September 12, 2016 21:51 IST

  Making up for India’s dismal run at the Rio Olympics, athletes at the Paralympics are putting their best foot forward to make their country proud. After Mariyappan Thangavelu and Varun Bhati gave podium finishes to

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  Rio Paralympics gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu to donate Rs 30 lakh from prize money

  Other Sports | September 12, 2016 21:26 IST

  After making millions proud with his historic stint at the Rio Paralympics 2016, gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu has now decided to ensure a better future to kids by donating an amount from his prize money

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  Sports Ministry ignored Dipa Karmakar's request for physio ahead of Rio as it was deemed 'wasteful'

  Other Sports | August 11, 2016 13:16 IST

  Dipa Karmakar's request to allow her physiotherapist travel with her to Rio fell on deaf ears as the Sports Authority of India deemed her request as wasteful, according to the family of the gymnast. Earlier

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  ‘Welcome to hell’: Rio protest banner shocks visitors

  World | June 29, 2016 13:08 IST

  Rio de Janeiro: For tourists setting foot in Rio de Janeiro this week, there was a distinct lack of hospitality at the airport arrival hall. As visitors arrived in the city's Rio Galeão-Tom Jobim International Airport, they were greeted with a s

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  Australian Olympic athletes at Rio to receive condoms for fighting Zika

  Other Sports | May 16, 2016 14:03 IST

  Sydney:Australian athletes at the Rio Olympics will be supplied condoms which manufacturers say will offer “near complete” antiviral protection against the Zika virus. The Australian Olympic Committee announced the health measure for the

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  Indian weightlifters earn two quota places for Rio Olympics

  Other Sports | May 02, 2016 17:42 IST

  New Delhi: Indian weightlifters earned two quota places for Rio Olympics - one each in men's and women's sections - at the recently-concluded Senior Asian Championships at Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Indian women lifters collected 100 points

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  A good start is vital to team's success in Rio: PR Sreejesh

  Hockey | May 02, 2016 16:55 IST

  New Delhi: Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh feels a good start in the Rio Olympics is pivotal to the success of the eight-time champions in the quadrennial event. India are scheduled to play

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  CWG 2014: Exceeded my own expectations says silver medallist Sarita

  Other Sports | August 06, 2014 7:11 IST

  Mumbai:  Woman boxer Sarita Devi today said she exceeded her own expectations by winning a silver medal in the just-concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as she had made a comeback to the sport after a

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  Federer hopes to play 2016 Games in Rio

  Tennis | December 07, 2012 14:07 IST

  Sao Paulo, Dec 7: Roger Federer says he won't play as often in the next few years and hopes to compete in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The 31-year-old Federer says he'll be

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  Rio Olympic Games preparations on track, says host

  Football | October 10, 2012 13:05 IST

  Sao Paulo, Oct 10: Brazil's Olympic Committee president Carlos Nuzman says preparations for the 2016 Rio Games are on track despite concerns over delays in key infrastructure projects.Nuzman told a Sao Paulo Industry Federation (FIESP)

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  Nothing less than a 'medal spring' awaits us in Rio: President

  Other Sports | August 18, 2012 17:59 IST

  New Delhi, Aug 18: Calling for creating a strong sporting nation with sound sports infrastructure, President Pranab Mukherjee today set the ball rolling for the next Olympics in Brazil expressing hope that India will improve

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  Shakira Plays Gig At Rock In Rio

  Hollywood | October 02, 2011 18:48 IST

  Brazil, Oct 2: Columbian pop singer Shakira visited a day care center in Rio de Janeiro's City of God shantytown Friday, before performing at the 2011 Rock in Rio festival.The Colombian artist was joined by

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  Obama Magic Fails, Rio De Janeiro To Host 2016 Olympic Games

  World | October 03, 2009 2:08 IST

  Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Olympic Games after US President Barack Obama's emotional plea for his adopted home town Chicago failed to clinch it.  The mere presence of world's most powerful man was