Christmas
- India
Modi govt should be asked hard questions on Christian minorities: TMC’s Derek O’Brien
New Delhi: TMC leader Derek O’Brien on Friday said the Narendra Modi government must be asked “hard questions” about the Christian community, including why the FCRA had been “weaponised” and the people…
- India
Christian leaders appeal to President, PM over rising communal violence
In a significant move, more than 420 Christian leaders and 30 church organizations have issued an urgent appeal to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, and the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, urging…
- India
Odisha: Two women tied to tree, harassed for celebrating Christmas
In a disturbing incident, a Hindutva group allegedly tied two middle-aged women to a tree and harassed them for celebrating Christmas in Odisha’s Jajpur district on Wednesday, December 25. Deva Sena group,…
- India
Meghalaya police book YouTuber for chanting religious slogans inside church
Meghalaya police have registered a case against a YouTuber and social media influencer Akash Sagar, after he uploaded a video of himself singing the song “Ram Siya Ram” inside a church amid…
- India
Crowd disrupts Christmas celebrations at historic Church with ‘Hare Krishna’ chants
In yet another instance of growing intolerance towards minorities, a large crowd of Hindus gathered outside a renowned Roman Catholic Church located in the heart of Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow on Christmas and…
- Entertainment
Inside Sania Mirza’s Christmas celebrations in Hyderabad – Video
Hyderabad: On December 25, people around the world celebrated Christmas with joy and enthusiasm. Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza too joined in the festive cheer. Known for her achievements on the tennis…
- Lollywood
‘Laanat Hai’: Backlash erupts over Pakistani celebs’ Christmas party
Islamabad: On December 25, people worldwide celebrated Christmas with joy and enthusiasm, and Pakistani stars were no exception. Known for embracing festivals from various cultures, many Pakistani celebrities joined in the Christmas…
- India
Special court hearing today in Bengal school job case
Kolkata: Despite being a holiday, a special court of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Kolkata will conduct a hearing on Thursday to monitor the progress of the formalities for…
- Bollywood
Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal celebrate Xmas amidst koalas, kangaroos
Mumbai: Star couple Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are celebrating Christmas in Australia amidst kangaroos and koalas. Sonakshi took to her Instagram stories, where she posted an array of pictures of the…
- Hyderabad
After Christmas holidays, schools in Hyderabad to remain closed for New Year
Hyderabad: Schools in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana, which are currently observing holidays for Christmas and Boxing Day, will remain closed for New Year. In the Telangana State Calendar, New Year’s…
- India
President Murmu extends Christmas greetings to citizens
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Christmas, saying that the festival inspires to foster “unity and peace”. In her message, the President said: “On…
- Hyderabad
MLC Amer Ali Khan extends Christmas greetings to Hyderabad Archibishop
Hyderabad: MLC Amer Ali Khan met with Cardinal Rev. Dr. Poola Anthony, the Archbishop of Hyderabad, to extend Christmas greetings to him and the Christian community. This meeting underscores the government’s commitment…
- India
Kerala: VHP members disrupt Christmas celebration in school, arrested
Right-wing organisation members of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal barged into a school and disrupted Christmas celebrations in Kerala’s Palakkad district. The extremist group members reportedly confronted the school…
- Bollywood
Bollywood’s top Christmas blockbusters of all time
Mumbai: Christmas is not just a festival of joy and celebration; it’s also the perfect time for Bollywood to release some of its biggest films. Over the years, Christmas has become a…
- Bangalore
Special trains announced from Bengaluru for Christmas and Kumbh Mela
Bengaluru: To clear the extra rush of passengers during the Christmas festival, South Western Railway has organised special trains to multiple locations from Bengaluru. SWR will also run a special one-way express…
