Rio
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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, 07:35 AM ISTOver 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 | Sep 03, 2018, 08:55 AM ISTImages 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 | Sep 12, 2016, 09:51 PM ISTMaking 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 | Sep 12, 2016, 09:26 PM ISTAfter 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 | Aug 11, 2016, 01:16 PM ISTDipa 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 | Jun 29, 2016, 01:08 PM ISTRio 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, 02:03 PM ISTSydney: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, 05:42 PM ISTNew 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, 04:55 PM ISTNew 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 | Aug 06, 2014, 07:11 AM ISTMumbai: 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 | Dec 07, 2012, 02:07 PM ISTSao 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 | Oct 10, 2012, 01:05 PM ISTSao 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 | Aug 18, 2012, 05:59 PM ISTNew 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 | Oct 02, 2011, 06:48 PM ISTBrazil, 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 | Oct 03, 2009, 02:08 AM ISTRio 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