Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday vowed to dispel the air of despondency and cynicism in the year gone by and make a new beginning in the New Year with course correction and cleansing of the governing processes.
Modi is expected to spell out the roadmap ahead after the expiry of the 50-day period for depositing of demonetised notes on Friday.
Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to on the weekend.
Stars pens down their thoughts, moods and resolutions for the New Year.
The International Space Station orbits the earth 16 times in a day.
The BCCI on Tuesday announced India's international fixtures at home for the upcoming season. Team India's home assignment will get underway with India hosting Australia in September.
From swinging fireballs to gobbling grapes -- no matter how odd they may seem, these customs share an optimism that's hard not to appreciate.
Cricket Australia confirmed that three teams will travel Down Under during the truncated summer window.
Though wild partying is popular on New Year's eve, there are people who prefer to celebrate in the arms of Nature.
'I am working harder than I worked in the last 29 years because now I experience extreme happiness when people love my film.'
The shooting occurred at Monterey Park around 10 pm local time near the site of a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, the US newspaper reported citing law enforcement sources and witnesses.
The beginning of a new year comes with the pressure of changing our way of life and doing something we haven't been able to for a long time. So, here are a few tips to make your resolutions last from this New Year's Eve to the next.
Scuba divers wearing traditional lion dance costumes and dresses as the God of Prosperity in an aquarium marking the Lunar New Year in Kuala Lumpur.
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In a New Year bonanza for its nearly three million shareholders, Reliance Industries will offer them shares of four Anil Ambani group companies on January 25.
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With just a couple of days to go for New Year Eve, the countdown has begun for New York City's biggest party celebration, which will be watched by thousands of people in the city and millions of others on television in their homes in the States and across the world.
Rhea Kapoor threw a dinner party at her house in Bandra, northwest Mumbai, and invited her cousins over.
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The actress will also try on a Marathi accent for the film.
We want to know what resolutions you've made for 2010. Eat less, rise early, control your temper -- it could be anything, even something as mundane as brushing your teeth before bed each night. But we want to hear about it!
The PM said having "enjoyed power" for over six decades, the Congress has no right to destroy its functioning for "political reasons" and hold back the country's development.
The risk inherent in gold buying at any point explains why funds dedicated to the metal, here and abroad, are not promoted heavily.
With Christmas and New Year's coming up, everyone is making plans to get away from it all (or take it all with them) to weekend hotspots and we want suggestions from you. Help other readers discover new, exciting places closest to their cities by filling up this quick travel form.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
The US economy will once again demonstrate its resilience and flexibility and grow around three per cent despite extremely fractious domestic politics over fiscal and other policies.
The first ever BeYu Fashion Awards were held in Bangalore on November 14-15 and showcased a lot of what is expected to be 'in' next year. Check it out.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
Namrata Thakker takes a look at his FABULOUS life through Instagram feed as he celebrates his 34th birthday.
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The BJP workers of Fort Kochi staged a protest at a ground where 'Papanji' structure was being built after the photo of 'Papanji' was shared on social media platforms saying it resembled that of Modi's face.
'I hope this win inspires boys and girls who watch thousands of dreams and want to make them come true.'
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