A group of Brazilian transgender women have been learning samba in the last few months as they prepare to take the stage at the world-renowned Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro in March.

This year, the school’s parade pays tribute to Africa, women, and the Afro-Brazilian faith Candomblé, further cementing its ...

Carnival season always breathes life into the local economy of Rio de Janeiro's Vila Vintém favela – but particularly this ...

In Latin America and the Caribbean, music and dance are important parts of daily life. In Havana and Rio, people tell stories ...

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – A fire broke out Wednesday at a factory making costumes for Rio de Janeiro's Carnival, injuring 21 people in a blow to the famed extravaganza that attracts millions of ...

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (EFE). – A fire in a Rio de Janeiro clothing factory injured 21 people on Wednesday, shattering the dreams of three samba schools, whose costumes were destroyed just 16 ...

This year, the carnival will feature Brazilian sensation Erika Januza, widely known as the Queen of the Drums at Rio’s famed Viradouro Samba School. Januza, who has graced the world’s largest carnival ...

While there are certainly many bright spots to celebrate, our public school system is struggling. At both the school and district levels, there are unprecedented levels of divisiveness, overwhelm, and ...

According to preliminary information, Step By Step School, Mayoor School, and Heritage School were among those that received the threat emails. DNA Web Team Updated : Feb 05, 2025, 10:46 AM IST ...

“We have authorised South Yorkshire Police to charge a 15-year-old with murder in relation to the death of Harvey Willgoose, 15, at All Saints Catholic High School on 3 February. He has also been ...

Banning phones in schools is not linked to pupils getting higher grades or having better mental wellbeing, the first study of its kind suggests. Students' sleep, classroom behaviour, exercise or ...