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  Name the World Capital of Architecture: Brazilian city Rio de Janeiro is the answer

  Travel | January 19, 2019 18:56 IST

  Latest travel trends: Going by the facts, UNESCO has named the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro as the World Capital of Architecture for 2020. Know more!

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  Apurvi Chandela qualifies for Rio Olympics

  Other Sports | April 11, 2015 13:36 IST

  New Delhi: Indian shooter Apurvi Chandela today qualified for next year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after clinching a 10m air rifle bronze in the ISSF World Cup (Rifle/Pistol) in Changwon, Korea.After qualifying fifth

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  Ever heard Cracolandia? 24X7 open-air cocaine paradise for cannabis addicts!

  Life | April 10, 2015 21:01 IST

  The markets are open around-the-clock, pulling in young mothers, truck drivers, the homeless, anyone looking to get high.They are known as "cracolandia," or crackland, the open-air bazaars found in some Rio de Janeiro slums where

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  Thousands of people march against Brazilian president

  World | March 16, 2015 7:58 IST

  Rio de Janeiro:Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro on Sunday as part of a day of protest in dozens of cities across the country

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  Brazil issues dengue alert

  World | March 13, 2015 12:03 IST

  Brasilia:Brazil has issued a dengue warning for at least 340 cities amid fears of an outbreak.By March 7, the number of registered dengue cases reached 224,100, a 162 percent increase year-on-year, Health Minister Arthur Chioro

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  Know 'perfect' destinations in world famous for New Year celebrations

  World | January 05, 2015 13:13 IST

  New Delhi:  After a turbulent year marred by terror woes, Ebola outbreaks and a horrific series of airline disasters, many could be forgiven for saying good riddance to 2014 and gratefully ringing in a new

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  Roelant Oltmans: Tough matches will prepare India for 2016 Rio Olympics

  Hockey | December 12, 2014 21:00 IST

  Bhubaneswar: Having masterminded Belgium's ouster from the Champions Trophy Hockey tournament with a perfect strategy, India's high performance director Roelant Oltmans is eyeing many such encounters before the team gets ready for the 2016 Olympic

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  India can produce more Mary Koms

  Other Sports | December 07, 2014 17:35 IST

  Gurgaon: India has the potential to produce many Mary Koms, the Asian Games gold medal winning boxer from Manipur said Sunday.Mary Kom said she was working hard to win a gold at the 2016 Olympics

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  World's tallest, floating Christmas tree on display

  World | December 01, 2014 13:17 IST

  Rio de Janeiro: The world's tallest floating Christmas tree has been put on display in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.The 85-metre tree, which weighs 542-tonnes, is illuminated with 3.1 million lights on the

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  Rio Olympic mascot is a yellow cat-like figure

  Other Sports | November 24, 2014 23:32 IST

  Rio de Janeiro: A bright yellow cat-like figure, which also combines elements of monkeys and birds, is the mascot of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The smiley-faced mascot represents the animal life of Brazil.

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  Drug charges against striker Adriano dropped

  Football | November 07, 2014 10:31 IST

  Rio de Janeiro: A Rio de Janeiro judge has thrown out drug-related charges against former Brazil striker Adriano.Prosecutors had this week requested a criminal case be brought against the 32-year-old for his alleged links to

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  Rio 2016 medals to contain recycled metal

  Other Sports | November 04, 2014 13:12 IST

  Rio de Janeiro: The medals that will be awarded at the Rio 2016 Olympics will be produced by Brazilian Mint from materials including recycled electronic equipment.The initiative, conceived by the local organising committee's design team,

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  Guinean hospitalised in Rio de Janeiro tests negative for Ebola

  World | October 12, 2014 9:18 IST

  Rio de Janeiro: The Guinean, Souleymane Bah, hospitalised since late last week here, tested negative in his first diagnosis for Ebola, the Brazilian health ministry said on Saturday.The patient is asymptomatic and in good health,

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  PM Narendra Modi invited by Brazilian President to watch FIFA World cup finals

  India | June 16, 2014 13:17 IST

  New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited by Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to watch the finals of the ongoing FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Maracana in Rio de Janeiro on July

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  Facebook, Twitter brace for World Cup fever

  June 12, 2014 17:00 IST

  New York: This year's World Cup will play out on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and messaging apps like WhatsApp just as it progresses in stadiums from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro.  Nearly 40 percent of

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  Know the cities which will be hosting the soccer World Cup 2014

  Football | June 02, 2014 7:14 IST

  New Delhi:   As the whole world eagerly waits for the commencement of the biggest football carnival in the land of samba, India TV takes a look on the twelve host cities that will be

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  Bach: IOC sending troubleshooter to Rio next week

  Other Sports | April 10, 2014 21:34 IST

  BELEK, Turkey: The International Olympic Committee is sending a senior troubleshooter to Brazil next week as part of a series of emergency measures to tackle the delays threatening the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.  

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  Sports chief: Brazil government must act on Rio

  Other Sports | April 08, 2014 20:13 IST

  BELEK, Turkey: The head of Olympic summer sports federations called for urgent action Tuesday to tackle the critical delays facing the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro and accused the Brazilian government of neglecting the

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  FIFA fashion: Rio de Janeiro-inspired line

  Lifestyle | March 03, 2014 19:33 IST

  New Delhi, Rio de Janeiro's colourful flora and fauna has inspired a new fashion line by streetwear brand adidas Originals and Brazil's womenswear label The Farm Company ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.The new

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  Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue damaged in lightning strike

  World | January 19, 2014 11:23 IST

  Rio de Janeiro: The iconic statue of Christ overlooking Rio de Janeiro has been damaged during a storm.Officials said on Friday that the right thumb was chipped, apparently by a lightning strike on Thursday night.The