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From Gujarat to Rio: How India's pollution solution could offer lessons for Delhi-NCR’s dirty air crisis

An Indian emissions trading scheme developed in Gujarat is now being explored internationally. This market-based approach encourages industries to reduce pollution through economic incentives. The successful pilot in Surat demonstrated significant emission reductions and cost savings for factories. This innovative model is now being considered for adoption in Rio de…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Stray Kids Just Broke a 41-Year Rock in Rio Rule — Here's What Actually Happened Onstage

Stray Kids became Rock in Rio's first K-pop headliner in 41 years, but the crowd-safety alert and ticket sellout claims need a correction.

Latin Times · Sep 13

Beyond bloc politics: India’s BRICS bet on multipolarity

Under India's BRICS chairmanship, the importance of practical cooperation is underscored with an aim to launch impactful development initiatives. Enhancing citizens' lives through tailored health programs and technology is paramount. The chairmanship also prioritizes the nurturing of startup ecosystems and the support of MSMEs, while dedicating significant efforts to climate…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

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De-dollarisation: BRICS takes a measured route, focuses on payments and not on common currency

There is no mention of a common BRICS currency or a formal call for replacement of the US dollar. Instead, the document sticks to the more incremental, technocratic language the bloc has used since Rio and Kazan: interoperable payment systems, local-currency settlement, and voluntary cooperation among members who "respect national…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

How a month-long competitive food tour is rewriting the story of Rio’s favelas

‘The doors that aren’t open to us in the rest of the city, we open for ourselves here,’ Maria Cristina de Sales says

The Guardian - US · Sep 11

Brazil’s polluted Rio mangroves were disappearing under waste; then local fishers restored 18.2 hectares and more than 60 animal species returned

Decades of pollution, untreated sewage, industrial activity and waste have placed heavy pressure on the mangroves around Rio de Janeiro’s Guanabara Bay in Brazil. Yet in one of the bay’s remaining protected mangrove areas, local fishers and conservationists have been working to reverse the damage. Through Projeto UÇÁ, run by…

The Times of India · Aug 27

The stairs to the podium: India's sporting rise under PM Modi

India's sporting journey transformed significantly from 1934 to the present day. Government programs like TOPS and Khelo India now support athletes extensively. Prime Minister Modi's focus elevated sports to a national priority. Athletes receive unprecedented funding and elite training opportunities. This shift reflects a new era of national sporting confidence…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

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Humpbacks return to Rio: the whales are back from the brink of extinction – but will tourism help or hinder?

The gigantic aquatic acrobats are exciting Brazil’s tourists as numbers recover from whaling. But some marine biologists question how booming tourism and conservation can coexist

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Solidarity makes science accessible for all – this is the roadmap for ending the AIDS epidemic

COMMENT: The 26th International AIDS Conference in Rio painted two very different pictures of the fight against HIV and AIDS, Dan Glass writes

The Independent UK · Aug 11

10 Photos of Sofia Murillo: Family Learnt of Fatal Rio Helicopter Crash Whilst Waiting at Airport

Colombian influencer Sofia Murillo, her mother, and grandmother died in a helicopter crash during a sightseeing tour in Rio de Janeiro. An investigation into the accident is ongoing.

International Business Times UK · Aug 11

Who Was Sofia Murillo? 17-Year-Old Beauty Influencer Dies in Tragic Brazil Helicopter Crash With Family

Colombian beauty influencer Sofia Murillo, her mother, and grandmother have died after a sightseeing helicopter crashed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

International Business Times UK · Aug 11

Four killed in helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro

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The Times of India · Aug 9

Indigenous communities aren’t rejecting tourism – they just want to shape it themselves

Imagine the scene: tourists riding in a jeep through Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro’s largest favela. With their cameras at the ready, they listen to stories of gang violence and gawp at people’s homes, believing they are learning about the “real” Rio beyond the glamorous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema.

The Conversation · Aug 5

HIV progress in 'real danger' as global funding plummets

RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) - The science has never been better, but political will has reached a new low: AIDS experts warned Monday that the fight against HIV was in real danger as funding fell by a fifth last year.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 26

How to keep cool in a heatwave: 25 tips from the people who know best, from a Rio lifeguard to an Egyptian archaeologist

For some, scorching days and humid nights are just the norm. So how do they stay chilled and comfortable?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

Brazilian World Cup legend Jairzinho takes a shot: Michael Donald’s best photograph

‘Nowadays Jairzinho works with kids in the favelas of Rio where the unwritten rule is that visitors have to leave by 5pm. I asked for 10 more minutes and when I turned round, a guy had pulled a gun on my crew’

The Independent UK · Jul 15

United by grief, mothers in Brazil demand reparations after police killed their sons

A group of Brazilian mothers whose sons were killed by police are demanding a nationwide policy to support relatives of victims of state violence and are seeking public funding to finance their activities

Euronews · Jul 9

Rio devotees celebrate Zé Pelintra Day with music, dance and prayer

Dozens of devotees gather in Rio de Janeiro's Lapa neighbourhood to celebrate Ze Pelintra Day with prayer, music, dancing and candle offerings.

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Marie Claire · Jul 8

I Flew to Rio for Shakira. Instead, I Discovered Why Holidays Feel So Different Now.

Shakira's record-breaking Rio concert gave me an unexpected glimpse into a bigger cultural shift—one that's changing not just where we travel, but why.

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Rio de Janeiro sees demand for whale watching trips after surge of Humpback sightings

Humpback whales are renowned for their extensive migrations, traversing vast distances across major oceans in predictable patterns, often learned from their mothers

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Rio bus drivers and workers throughout Brazil demand shorter work week as lawmakers examine proposal

Hundreds of bus drivers on strike protested in downtown Rio de Janeiro, demanding increased pay, better conditions and an end to the six-day working week

The Conversation · Jun 25

Scientists find antidepressant in the brains of sharks off the coast of Rio de Janeiro

Sertraline is one of the most widely prescribed antidepressants in the world. Global sertraline sales are expected to keep growing, projected to expand from an estimated US$1.94 billion in 2025 to approximately US$3.13 billion by 2032.

Euronews · Jun 24

Rock in Rio 2026: Live music still draws thousands

The opening weekend of Rock in Rio drew thousands of visitors from 125 countries, at a time when music and live shows fit into a mobile phone.

International Business Times UK · Jun 23

Did Oliver Tree Foreshadow His Fatal Helicopter Crash? Late Singer's Eerie Music Videos and Interviews Resurface Online

Oliver Tree's past comments about death and falling have gone viral after the singer was killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro.

AAP · Jun 23

Buzzer beater sees Aussie surf star book Rio semi spot

Ethan Ewing will have to take down Brazil's world champion and local star Yago Dora to keep alive his hopes of winning the World Surf League's Rio Pro.

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