News for 'Christmas'

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.

Indian envoy fought with wife over Christmas tree!

Indian envoy fought with wife over Christmas tree!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

The Indian high commission in London has issued a blow-by-blow account on the alleged wife-bashing by its senior diplomat Anil Verma, who has been transferred back to India, saying the incident was 'provoked' by a row over a Christmas tree gift. Taking a tough stand on domestic violence, the mission said in a statement, "There is no question of condoning domestic violence which is totally unacceptable."

In a first since 1977, rare full moon to light up Christmas Day

In a first since 1977, rare full moon to light up Christmas Day

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

This rare event won't happen again until 2034.

Ban on barium firecrackers binds every state, not limited to Delhi alone: SC

Ban on barium firecrackers binds every state, not limited to Delhi alone: SC

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

The clarification by the top court, which had in 2018 banned the bursting of conventional firecrackers to curb air and sound pollution, will have ramifications across the nation.

It is Shishira v/s Raam this Christmas

It is Shishira v/s Raam this Christmas

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Manju Swaraj's hopes people will watch his Christmas release Shishira.

When Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift brought in Christmas together

When Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift brought in Christmas together

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Have yourselves a merry little concert :)

Christmas special: Mince pie and mini pull-apart cobs

Christmas special: Mince pie and mini pull-apart cobs

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Eat and make merry with these Christmas recipes.

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.

Why Are The Santas Running?

Why Are The Santas Running?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Scenes from the largest costume run in Germany.

Rahul's Biwi Is The Prettiest

Rahul's Biwi Is The Prettiest

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Damn! If only looks could kill, we would all be dead.

EPL: Mancini wants City mean streak for Christmas

EPL: Mancini wants City mean streak for Christmas

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Manchester City's defence has been particularly charitable in the run-up to Christmas and new manager Roberto Mancini's first task will be to inject some Scrooge-like meanness. Italian coaches are renowned for their devotion to miserly defending and the former Sampdoria striker will not tolerate donations to Stoke City on Boxing Day as he begins his reign at the world's richest club.

Christmas holiday and conversions stall RS for second day

Christmas holiday and conversions stall RS for second day

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Rajya Sabha failed to transact any business for the second straight day on Tuesday as opposition members persisted with their demand for a reply from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue of conversions and created ruckus on government's move to hold events in schools on Christmas holiday.

Tata, Mahindra, Musk get Christmassy!

Tata, Mahindra, Musk get Christmassy!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

How the business world celebrated Christmas!

Two blasts rock Nigerian churches on Christmas; 28 killed

Two blasts rock Nigerian churches on Christmas; 28 killed

Rediff.com25 Dec 2011

At least 28 people were killed on Sunday in two powerful blasts that targeted churches in Nigeria during the Christmas services, amid a series of attacks by a radical Islamic sect in the country's north that claimed nearly 70 lives.

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.

The Bengali Actor Everyone's Talking About

The Bengali Actor Everyone's Talking About

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'In Raktobeej, I had a lot of physical action to do, so that was a new challenge.' 'We didn't want the action scenes to be over-the-top.' 'We wanted to make the action raw and real.'

Mourinho thanks Father Christmas for late winner

Mourinho thanks Father Christmas for late winner

Rediff.com25 Dec 2006

Jose Mourinho said Father Christmas must be a Chelsea fan after his side grabbed a last-gasp 3-2 win at Wigan Athletic on Saturday.

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.

The Most Popular Toys

The Most Popular Toys

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

The top Christmas toys for 2021 according to industry experts.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

'We are building Kia 2.0. India is a long-term bet for us'

'We are building Kia 2.0. India is a long-term bet for us'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'India is the sixth-largest market for the Kia Corporation, and contributes 8 to 9 per cent to our global sales.' 'We are eyeing 10 per cent market share over the next few years depending on customer demand and new product innovations.'

Priyanka's day out with daughter Malti

Priyanka's day out with daughter Malti

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Priyanka Chopra gives her daughter Malti a taste of the New Jersey winter.

Katrina Makes Pretty Pictures For Vicky

Katrina Makes Pretty Pictures For Vicky

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Ahead of their first wedding anniversary, Vicky Kaushal whisked his wife Katrina Kaif off to an undisclosed destination.

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.

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.

Whoa! Katrina Looks So Good In Shirts

Whoa! Katrina Looks So Good In Shirts

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Does anyone have more fun getting dressed in a shirt than the Tiger 3 star?

'New Laws Will Make India A Police State'

'New Laws Will Make India A Police State'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

'These new laws give complete (impunity) to the police.' 'Whatever little accountability the police had, all that is gone now.' 'There is no accountability mechanism against the police for abusing or misusing in the new laws.'

Ukraine: Know What Black Tulip Does?

Ukraine: Know What Black Tulip Does?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine entered its 46th week.

The Dyslexic Who Built A 30 Crore Business

The Dyslexic Who Built A 30 Crore Business

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'I have saved your name on my phone, but I cannot read or pronounce it.' 'I am able to recognise my wife's name today because after seeing it for so long, it has been imprinted in my mind as a picture and not the letters.'

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.

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.

Why Is Katrina Trending?

Why Is Katrina Trending?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The gorgeous actress wowed everyone with her sari look when she attended a wedding in Jodhpur recently.

ISL: Angulo brilliance hands Gaurs early Christmas present

ISL: Angulo brilliance hands Gaurs early Christmas present

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Brandon Fernandes had a chance to put his side ahead in the game early on when he was set up by Jorge Ortiz on the left. The midfielder got the ball at the edge of the box and curled at the far post but only to see his attempt miss the top corner.

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'Rapists do have families. I wanted to see how a father or mother would deal with it.' 'They go through shame as well and get discriminated from the rest of the village.' 'Why don't we show it that way?'

Why The Best Memories Are Memories Of Home

Why The Best Memories Are Memories Of Home

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

A young girl from Manipur hopes the happy days of togetherness will return to her beloved state again.

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