News for 'Christmas'

Fun ways to spend the Christmas vacation

Fun ways to spend the Christmas vacation

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Holidays are a great time for children to learn even as they have fun. Here are some ideas you can try out with your children this Christmas.

NBA dispute sorted, season to commence on Christmas Day

NBA dispute sorted, season to commence on Christmas Day

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

National Basketball Association (NBA) players and owners ratified a new collective bargaining agreement on Thursday, formally ending a five-month lockout and ensuring the season will start on Christmas Day.

K'taka church vandalised, Baby Jesus statue damaged

K'taka church vandalised, Baby Jesus statue damaged

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The incident happened two days after Christmas, for which all the necessary arrangements for the convenience of pilgrims were made.

EPL PIX: Villa up to second, City back in the groove; United lose

EPL PIX: Villa up to second, City back in the groove; United lose

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Why Katrina Is Excited About The Future

Why Katrina Is Excited About The Future

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

'Sometimes I remind myself to take that moment and think and appreciate that I've been given so much and I've earned it as well.'

'My mum was worried I was going to be killed'

'My mum was worried I was going to be killed'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'They had been locked up for 17 days and the door was opened and they're like, 'We're not going on one of these stretcher things. We're out of here'!' 'Then someone says, 'They're all out!' 'They are all safe?' 'Yes, they're all safe'.' 'I am like aaaaahhh. I cried happy tears.'

X'mas In These Covid Times

X'mas In These Covid Times

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

The Germans, Swiss and French get ready for Christmas.

Orissa: Sangh Parivar calls off Christmas day band

Orissa: Sangh Parivar calls off Christmas day band

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Bowing to pressure from various quarters, the Sangh Parivar on Friday night called off their proposed Orissa bandh on Christmas day following talks with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The state-wide bandh had been called by Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati Sradhanjali Samiti in protest against alleged failure of the state government in arresting the culprits and conspirators involved in the killing of Swami Laxmanananda in Kandhamal district.

EPL: Everton falls as City secures fourth place

EPL: Everton falls as City secures fourth place

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Manchester City climbed back into the Premier League's top four as second-half goals by Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez and Bernardo Silva sealed a comeback 3-1 victory at Everton on Wednesday.

Manchester rivals win as City stay top for Christmas

Manchester rivals win as City stay top for Christmas

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Images from the English Premier League matches that were played on Wednesday.

SC asks Manipur about steps taken to secure places of worship

SC asks Manipur about steps taken to secure places of worship

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Manipur government to apprise the apex court-appointed committee of the steps taken to secure places of public worship in the state where ethnic clashes have claimed more than 170 lives since May.

'Italy will do everything to bring back marines by Christmas'

'Italy will do everything to bring back marines by Christmas'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Italy will do everything to bring back by Christmas two of its marines, who have been in India for over one-and-a-half years to face trial for killing two Indian fishermen, the country's special envoy in the case has said.

Ho Ho! Santa Is On His Way!

Ho Ho! Santa Is On His Way!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Christmas preparations have begun in Germany -- which has 71k+ COVID-19 cases -- with caution.

Is Santa Taking A Taxi?

Is Santa Taking A Taxi?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

It is Christmas Eve and Santa is in town.

The Year Gone By, With Alia-Ranbir

The Year Gone By, With Alia-Ranbir

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

After dating for five years, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor wed on April 14, 2022.

After big setback, rescuers now prepare for vertical drilling

After big setback, rescuers now prepare for vertical drilling

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

We need to have patience as it is a dangerous operation,NDMA member Lt Gen (retd) Syed Ata Hasnain said.

Centre allows 2 Italian marines to go home for Christmas

Centre allows 2 Italian marines to go home for Christmas

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Only the 'processes' are left which includes signing of the final clearance order by External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, but in principle it has been decided that they will be allowed to travel back home for two weeks, official sources said on Friday.

Christmas recipe: How to make your own Stollen Bread

Christmas recipe: How to make your own Stollen Bread

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Two traditional treats to ring in the Christmas festivities.

Raging winter storm has so far killed 50 people in US

Raging winter storm has so far killed 50 people in US

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The extreme circumstances in western New York were caused by numbing cold, howling winds, and heavy 'lake-effect' snow, which was picked up by freezing air flowing over warmer lake waters.

Want to experience white Christmas in India?

Want to experience white Christmas in India?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

You wouldn't want to miss these unexplored, mesmerising snow hamlets in India.

Ooh La La! Time To Get Playful In White

Ooh La La! Time To Get Playful In White

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

White fashion for December.

Red Hot Triptii, Sparkling Amyra

Red Hot Triptii, Sparkling Amyra

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The best celeb styles spotted this week.

The Challenge About Playing Sam Bahadur

The Challenge About Playing Sam Bahadur

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'I'm sandwiched between Katrina's films, which is a great spot to be in.'

'Ram Mandir Is With 2024 Election In Mind'

'Ram Mandir Is With 2024 Election In Mind'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

'We should not underestimate the power of Hindutva.'

Tata, Mahindra, Musk get Christmassy!

Tata, Mahindra, Musk get Christmassy!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

How the business world celebrated Christmas!

What will be the oil price at Christmas?

What will be the oil price at Christmas?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Remember that oil prices do not knock through into economies straight away, the impact is delayed, maybe as much as 18 months in some cases.

We all decided unanimously...: CJI on why Ayodhya verdict kept anonymous

We all decided unanimously...: CJI on why Ayodhya verdict kept anonymous

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Justice Chandrachud also dealt with questions about criticism by eminent lawyers on the allocation of cases to particular judges and 'bench hunting', and said the allocation of cases is not "lawyer-driven" and vowed to maintain the credibility of the institution of the Supreme Court.

What will be the oil price at Christmas?

What will be the oil price at Christmas?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2007

In talking about the market in crude oil we often looks for items, events, and structures that repeat themselves. We pin some kind of faith on them because we are unable to see the future with any real clarity. For regular readers of this column, you will realise that this is the start of an explanation as to why we predicted crude oil would be $66.60 at Christmas.

The Most Popular Toys

The Most Popular Toys

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

The top Christmas toys for 2021 according to industry experts.

'Prasanth wanted Yash to play Hanuman'

'Prasanth wanted Yash to play Hanuman'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'Since God was being shown in live action on such a large scale, Prasanth was initially sceptical about going with an animated character.'

PIX: Manchester City win Club World Cup for 5th title of 2023

PIX: Manchester City win Club World Cup for 5th title of 2023

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

anchester City thrashed Brazilian side Fluminense 4-0 to cap a remarkable year by capturing their fifth trophy of 2023

Why Are The Santas Running?

Why Are The Santas Running?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Scenes from the largest costume run in Germany.

Parliament's winter session likely to end a week early

Parliament's winter session likely to end a week early

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The winter session began on December 7 and was originally scheduled to end on December 29.

Tamil MP shot during Christmas mass in Lanka

Tamil MP shot during Christmas mass in Lanka

Rediff.com25 Dec 2005

The attackers fired at the MP at close range while he was at the St Michael's church at Batticaloa

PIX: Real Madrid go top; Juventus-Inter share spoils

PIX: Real Madrid go top; Juventus-Inter share spoils

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Real Madrid's Rodrygo struck twice and Jude Bellingham was also on target as the visitors enjoyed a 3-0 win at lowly Cadiz.

PIX: Dominant South Africa rout India by an inns and 32 runs!

PIX: Dominant South Africa rout India by an inns and 32 runs!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Images from Day 3 in the first Test between South Africa and India, at SuperSports Park, Centurion, on Thursday.

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma recaps everything we learned this year in showbiz.

Ayodhya Is Getting Ready For The Big Day

Ayodhya Is Getting Ready For The Big Day

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

With the spate of businesses turning their attention to Ayodhya, land rates have shot up, in some pockets by as much as 10 times. Whether one walks into a hotel lobby or sits down for a meal, land deals are being discussed at every other table -- one on one or among groups.

Pay-package rise may ring early Christmas bells at IIT placements

Pay-package rise may ring early Christmas bells at IIT placements

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

While the institute declined to share salary details, it said there seemed to be a between 10% and 30% increase in pay packages over last year's