Because of this England are a much tougher proposition than before and that is why they are drinking the champagne, and dancing and singing in the rain in a sodden Adelaide.

BBC: Ashes: Justin Langer's column from Adelaide

On the final day of the celebrations the idols are paraded to Chowpatty Beach, where they are immersed in the Arabian Sea, accompanied by singing, dancing and drumming.

CNN: Mumbai: A city of celebration

You know, people are looking for - we are looking forward to it, and then when it happened they stand out all night singing, dancing on the streets.

NPR: Obama Win Changes Perceptions Abroad