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Christmas was a day of festivity — and fear
January 02, 2026 7:11 am
No, this is not the Christmas we know. Harassing those earning a living selling Santa Claus caps on the roadside. Beating up those wearing them. Tearing down Christmas trees in malls. Ransacking decorations put up for the New Year. Threatening a congregation as they worship
Tavleen Singh writes: India’s pluralism will be hard to revive
December 28, 2025 10:15 pm
As Shashi Tharoor wrote in this newspaper last week, parliamentary democracy is today in danger of total collapse, and this is something that we all need to be worried about. But it will almost certainly be revived some day in the not-too-distant future. What will be much harder to revive is pluralism.
Happy Christmas Day 2025: 30+ Merry Christmas Wishes, Images, Quotes, WhatsApp Status, Messages, and GIFs
December 25, 2025 8:29 am
Happy Christmas Day, Merry Christmas 2025 Wishes, Images, Quotes, WhatsApp Status, Messages: As we mark Christmas Eve today, on December 24, share the Happy Christmas Day wishes, festive images, heartwarming quotes, WhatsApp status messages, and GIFs with loved ones for Christmas 2025.
Tavleen Singh writes: Why this Christmas season makes me nostalgic for the old India
December 21, 2025 6:14 pm
The ban on Christmas came from a Delhi VHP official. The VHP is one of the uglier offspring of the RSS. Asked if this was not a restriction on the right that our constitution gives us to worship as we wish, he made it clear that this was not about religion but about conversion.
Indian Railways opens ticket booking for Christmas holidays - Here's how to book IRCTC e-ticket
October 25, 2025 7:21 pm
Indian Railways ticket booking latest update: Indian Railways has initiated ticket bookings for the Christmas holidays. The train tickets are available through two modes: online and offline.
In the backdrop of protests against Christian events, a Tapi village celebrates a quiet Christmas
December 27, 2024 10:51 pm
Seated on the floor, the guests were served their meal in steel dishes usually reserved for special occasions. After the lunch, the attendees exchanged Christmas wishes and dispersed.
Where does Santa live? It's a trickier question to answer than you may think
December 25, 2024 10:48 am
Danes say Santa is in Greenland. Sweden suggests Mora is the place, and has built the theme park Santaworld.
Four arrested for alleged attack on Christmas carol party
December 25, 2024 1:11 pm
The incident was reported from the Kumbanad area under the jurisdiction of the Koipuram police station.
Christmas 2024: Make it merry, make it circular!
December 25, 2024 10:00 am
This year, celebrate Christmas by embracing the circular economy – with natural trees, floral wreaths and eco-friendly décor.
Pune traffic changes for Christmas in view of festive shopping crowd
December 24, 2024 7:47 pm
These traffic changes will be in force from 7 pm on Wednesday and will remain in force till the crowds subside.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS PHOTOS
Oldest bakeries in India that keep the Christmas tradition alive
December 25, 2025 9:21 am
Here's a list of some of the oldest bakeries in India that keep the Christmas tradition alive.
Easy and delicious Christmas bakes you must try
December 24, 2025 4:06 pm
These are easy and delicious Christmas bakes you will absolutely love.
Celebrate Christmas in style at these 5 luxury destinations around the world
November 13, 2025 4:00 pm
Options range from the snowy splendor of the Swiss Alps and the festive European Christmas Markets (like in Vienna or Bruges), that offer gourmet dining, bespoke experiences, and unparalleled hospitality to ring in the New Year.
In pictures: What Christmas 2022 celebrations look like across India
December 25, 2022 4:30 pm
Christmas is celebrated with much zeal and fervour across the world annually on December 25 to mark the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ. Here's a look at how India celebrated Christmas this year
Christmas 2021: Here's how the country celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ
December 25, 2021 5:43 pm
Christmas celebration pictures are here
Merry X-mas! Stunning pictures from Christmas markets around the world
December 24, 2021 3:49 pm
Even as COVID-19 continues to spread across the world, take a look at how people gearing up for Christmas celebrations!
Festive lights shine bright across the world ahead of Christmas
December 21, 2021 3:58 pm
Take a look at how Christmas lights across the world look like!
A roundup of Christmas 2020 celebrations around the country
December 25, 2020 6:02 pm
As we celebrate our first-ever socially-distanced Christmas, here's taking a look at how people participated in the festivities amid the pandemic
Bollywood celebrates Christmas in the most stylish way; see pics
December 25, 2019 4:24 pm
Bollywood leaves no stone unturned when it comes to fashion. So take a look at what your favourite Bollywood celebrities wore on Christmas eve.
Merry Christmas 2019 Wishes Images, Photos: Season's greetings to you and your loved ones
December 25, 2019 5:54 pm
Merry Christmas 2019 Wishes Images, Quotes, Status, HD Wallpapers, Greeting Cards, Pics: No Christmas celebration is complete without carols, Santa Claus, food, beverages and some baking. It is also the time to exchange gifts with near and dear ones. Amidst all this, do not forget to wish people 'Merry Christmas' and a 'Happy New Year'. Let the festivities begin!
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS VIDEOS
Christmas Cake Recipe: Spiced Orange Wreath Cake
June 22, 2020 6:07 pm
In the ongoing Christmas Recipe edition, we bring to you a lip-smacking dessert, the Spiced Orange Wreath Cake. We caught up with Shivesh Bhatia, a 22-year-old chef who loves baking cakes and desserts.
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