News for 'Christmas celebration'

PIX: Happy birthday, Rajinikanth!

PIX: Happy birthday, Rajinikanth!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

What have your favourite celebs posted on social media?

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The strangest images you will see today!

Your most memorable X'mas/ New Year? Tell us!

Your most memorable X'mas/ New Year? Tell us!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

Get Ahead invites readers to send in videos, pics and stories of their most memorable Christmas/ New Year.

US Congress passes Trump's landmark tax reform bill

US Congress passes Trump's landmark tax reform bill

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

The momentous occasion came when the House of Representatives passed the $1.5 trillion (Rs 96 lakh crore) tax reform bill for the second time by 224 to 201 votes to clear the technical snag in the passage of the bill, which was passed by the Senate and House earlier.

As X'mas nears, Obama reminisces Diwali in Mumbai

As X'mas nears, Obama reminisces Diwali in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

In the middle of festivities for Christmas, United States President Barack Obama recalled the Diwali bash he celebrated in Mumbai last month, holding it as an example of building partnerships between people.

PIX: Shah Rukh and family, Shabana Azmi at the airport

PIX: Shah Rukh and family, Shabana Azmi at the airport

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

PIX: Son nets 100th goal as Spurs beat Leeds

PIX: Son nets 100th goal as Spurs beat Leeds

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Son Heung-min scored his 100th goal for Tottenham Hotspur as they returned to winning ways with a 3-0 defeat of Leeds United to climb back into the English Premier League's top four on Saturday.

Share your favourite recipes with us!

Share your favourite recipes with us!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

With holiday season round the corner, we want you, our readers to share your best party preparations -- snacks, mocktails and appetisers -- with us.

Tamil Nadu's Xmas recipe: Veg Stew and Chicken Kheema

Tamil Nadu's Xmas recipe: Veg Stew and Chicken Kheema

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Genslin Vinodh shares some special recipes from her hometown.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

The omens are good for a Chelsea side heading into Christmas top of the Premier League tree but manager Jose Mourinho does not want to give title rivals Manchester City any reason to cheer over the festive season. Check out the big games on Boxing Day.

Top 12 things you must experience in India

Top 12 things you must experience in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

As India turns 66, we bring you the top 12 things you absolutely must experience in India.

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka touch down in Guwahati ahead of T20Is

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka touch down in Guwahati ahead of T20Is

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The Sri Lankan cricket team, led by veteran pacer Lasith Malinga, arrived in Guwahati on Thursday for the three-match T20 series against India amid tight security after the city witnessed widespread protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The Sri Lankan team headed straight to the team hotel amid a thick security cover. The members of the Indian team are expected to arrive in batches on Friday for the series opener on Sunday.

Tendulkar heads for Mussoorie post ODI retirement

Tendulkar heads for Mussoorie post ODI retirement

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

After announcing retirement from One-day cricket, Sachin Tendulkar headed straight for hill station Mussoorie in Uttarakhand, where he is likely to celebrate Christmas and the New Year.

What is ovarian cancer? The silent killer that Nafisa Ali is fighting

What is ovarian cancer? The silent killer that Nafisa Ali is fighting

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Actor Nafisa Ali, 61, who is suffering from peritoneal and ovarian cancer, has taken to Instagram to share heart-warming posts about her struggle.

No stopping 'Perfect' Liverpool...

No stopping 'Perfect' Liverpool...

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Only two teams -- Chelsea in 2005-06 and Manchester City last season -- have had more points after 18 Premier League games in a season than Liverpool's 48.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

Italian marines return to India, surrender passports

Italian marines return to India, surrender passports

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone, who were allowed to go home for two weeks by the high court, came by a special flight for Kochi at 7.50 am, airport sources said.

Italian Marines to return to Kerala tomorrow

Italian Marines to return to Kerala tomorrow

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

After celebrating Christmas with their families, the two Italian Marines, facing murder charges in Kerala, are expected to reach the state on Friday complying with the high court directive.

Spammers ride high on upcoming events

Spammers ride high on upcoming events

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

By relating their mails with widely-celebrated holidays and current events of global interest, spammers and malware authors can make their messages seem interesting, thus increasing the chances of recipients falling for these, said the Symantec Intelligence Report, January 2012.

Asian Americans show wide diversity of faith: Study

Asian Americans show wide diversity of faith: Study

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

The Pew center report on Asian American religions finds Hindu Americans are majority of Indian Americans; they vote predominantly Democratic; majority celebrate Christmas; only 19 per cent say they attend worship services at least once a week; are way ahead of Jewish Americans in both education and family income. Aziz Haniffa reports.

Ahead of verdict, processions, social media posts banned in Ayodhya

Ahead of verdict, processions, social media posts banned in Ayodhya

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

In a series of restrictions, district magistrate Anuj Kumar Jha on Saturday ordered against the use of social media to "insult" deities or to install idols and hold processions related to Ram Janmabhoomi.

US Congressional resolution calls for Diwali stamp

US Congressional resolution calls for Diwali stamp

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Five influential American lawmakers have introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives calling on the US Postal Service to issue a postal stamp to commemorate the festival of Diwali.

Privilege motion moved against Naidu over Dec 25 circular row

Privilege motion moved against Naidu over Dec 25 circular row

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Congress has moved a notice for privilege motion against Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu, alleging that he misled Lok Sabha over HRD ministry's circulars on celebrating Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birthday on Christmas as 'Good Governance Day'.

Were the years 2010-2019 kind to SRK?

Were the years 2010-2019 kind to SRK?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The 2010s and their impact on the Badshah's career.

Travel 2017: Top 7 cities to head to!

Travel 2017: Top 7 cities to head to!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

2017 is full of long weekends! You won't regret planning your next trip to these wonderful cities.

Israel warns its citizens to avoid visiting Goa

Israel warns its citizens to avoid visiting Goa

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Israel has warned its nationals against traveling to Goa during the next two weeks, saying that the tourist hotspot is a potential terror target during the New Year celebrations."The Goa region is a potentially tempting target for terror groups, particularly leading up to the New Year celebrations," Israel's Counter-Terrorism Bureau said in a statement.Over 40,000 Israelis visit India every year and Goa is one of the most favoured destination for them.

Villa's Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return

Villa's Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Spurs Premier League match at Brighton postponed due to COVID-19

'Manchester United must maintain momentum'

'Manchester United must maintain momentum'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Goalkeeper David de Gea believes the busy holiday fixture list offers the perfect opportunity for Manchester United to put some pressure on the Premier League's top two clubs.

The man who won Amy Jackson's heart!

The man who won Amy Jackson's heart!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

George Panayiotou, the 30-yr-old is son of former boxer turned entrepreneur Andreas Panayiotou whose net worth is 400 million GBP.

Olympic medallists Trott announces engagement to team mate Kenny

Olympic medallists Trott announces engagement to team mate Kenny

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

British Olympic track cycling gold medallists Laura Trott and Jason Kenny are to tie the knot.

PIX: What makes Malaika a COOL mom!

PIX: What makes Malaika a COOL mom!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Supermom Malaika's cool pix with son Arhaan.

Diwali wishes from Julia Roberts

Diwali wishes from Julia Roberts

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Dec 16 case: Convicts invoke Mahatma to oppose death penalty

Dec 16 case: Convicts invoke Mahatma to oppose death penalty

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Invoking Mahatma Gandhi, two of the convicts on death row for the brutal torture and gang rape of a 23-year-old paramedical student on December 16 contested the trial court's sentence on Monday, telling the Delhi high court even the father of the nation was against capital punishment.

Irresistible Chelsea looking to break Arsenal's win record

Irresistible Chelsea looking to break Arsenal's win record

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Irresistible Chelsea go into the Christmas round of fixtures knowing they can end the year by re-writing the record books.

SC allows south India to burst crackers for 2 hours in the morning

SC allows south India to burst crackers for 2 hours in the morning

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

On October 23, the top court said people in the country can only burst firecrackers from 8 pm to 10 pm on Diwali and other festivals. It also allowed the manufacture and sale of just "green crackers" which have low emission of light, sound and harmful chemicals. The apex court carved out an exception for Christmas and the New Year's Eve, saying crackers on these days could be burst between 11.55 pm and 12.30 am since the celebrations start at midnight.

Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

After a long hiatus of more than 20 months, the government had on November 26 announced the resumption of scheduled international commercial flights from December 15.

It's raining freebies and discounts at hotels!

It's raining freebies and discounts at hotels!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

From free salons to discounted room rates, hotels are offering it all.

After Premier League ceasefire - wooing or war?

After Premier League ceasefire - wooing or war?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

'Project Big Picture' called for the biggest six clubs in the Premier League, along with three other long-term members, to be given 'special voting rights' that would effectively put them in command of the world's most commercially successful league -- and leave the rest as second-class passengers.

Mass conversion event: District Magistrate issues stern warning

Mass conversion event: District Magistrate issues stern warning

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Taking note of a Hindu outfit's assertion that a large number of people will be converted on December 25, district authorities on Friday issued a warning to those trying to disturb communal amity while asking citizens not to get provoked.

Online games: Big attraction during winter holiday

Online games: Big attraction during winter holiday

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

In the festive fever ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations, netizens have found a way of making the most of their winter holidays through online games.