MLA alleges favouritism in Goa Carnival hosting contract

Last Updated: Monday, April 8, 2013, 16:58

An independent MLA on Monday alleged in the Goa Assembly that the contract to host this year`s carnival was given by way of a favour.

Crippled cruise docks at Alabama terminal

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 10:34

After almost five days, the disabled US cruise ship in which 4,200 people were on board reached the Port of Mobile late Thursday.

`Extremely terrible` condition as US cruise ship limps in

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 22:32

Conditions on a disabled US cruise ship were "extremely terrible" as it finally approached land.

Vila Isabel samba school wins Rio carnival honours

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 11:14

The Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school was named the winner of the Rio de Janeiro carnival for its attractive and colourful parade highlighting rural life and the customs of the Brazilian interior.

Four die in fire on Brazil carnival float

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 11:57

At least four people died and six were injured in the early hours Tuesday when a carnival float caught fire during a samba school parade in the Brazilian city of Santos, paramedics said.

Psy to perform at Brazil carnival

Last Updated: Monday, February 4, 2013, 10:59

South Korean rapper Psy, who’s hit single "Gangnam Style" holds the record for the most-watched video on YouTube, will be one of the attractions at this year`s carnival in the northeastern Brazilian city of Salvador.

Shooter kills two at Brazil pre-Carnival party

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 00:28

Brazilian police are searching for a gunman who fired into a crowd at a pre-Carnival street party, killing two and wounding 10 other people.

Chiranjeevi to open Goa Carnival

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 12:33

Telugu superstar K Chiranjeevi will be inaugurating the five-day carnival festivities to be held across Goa, beginning February 9.

Park Street Christmas carnival may be extended till New Year

Last Updated: Sunday, December 23, 2012, 13:47

In lieu of its increasing popularity among locals and tourists here, celebrations at the upscale Park Street Christmas carnival may be extended till New Year.

Goa invites neighbours to join carnival

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 16:13

The famed Goa carnival is opening up to neighbours and others. In a major break from tradition, the BJP-led government has opened the carnival to participation by neighbouring states like Maharashtra and Karnataka as also Gujarat.