What is the Jewish festival of Hanukkah and how is it celebrated?Hanukkah, often dubbed the Jewish Christmas, is a festival celebrated for eight days, typically in December, and is also known as the "fest...
07 Dec, 2023, 10.30 PM IST
NASA Astronaut to Celebrate Hanukkah in Space! Here's How It's DoneNASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli is set to celebrate the Festival of Lights from the unique vantage point of the International Space Station ...
07 Dec, 2023, 09.18 PM IST
Rosh Hashanah 2023: Are banks open on the Jewish New Year? Here’s all you need to knowTo navigate potential weekend closures, customers can still access banking services through ATMs or online platforms.
16 Sep, 2023, 07.40 PM IST
Brazilian football icon Pele's family spends Christmas in hospital, 'Even in sadness we can only be thankful'Pele's daughter is delighted to have “one more night” with the Brazil Football icon, thanking medical workers for caring for the 82-year-ol...
26 Dec, 2022, 04.48 PM IST
History Of Christmas: Fascinating tale of origin of Christmas, how it evolved throughout agesChristmas is almost approaching and it is time to learn about the history of Christmas throughout the generations.
22 Dec, 2022, 02.29 AM IST
How to live up to the true spirit of Christmas? Understand the seven primary activities & experiences linked to holidayChristmas, as the name suggests, is linked to the birth of Jesus the Christ.
19 Dec, 2022, 05.43 PM IST
Twelve Days of Christmas, and what they signifyThe Twelve Days of Christmas begin on December 25, the birthday of Jesus, the Son of Mary. The last day is on January 5, Epiphany Eve.
19 Dec, 2022, 01.06 PM IST
Hanukkah 2022: Date, significance of festivalThe Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, sometimes spelled Chanukah, celebrates the Maccabees' miraculous victory over the Seleucidan occupiers. Jew...
08 Dec, 2022, 06.38 PM IST
Can't go out on NYE due to Covid restrictions? Tune into virtual celebrations & have a gala time!This NYE, ring in the new year from the comfort of your home!
31 Dec, 2020, 08.20 AM IST
A sugary, sweet X'mas: Kerala Rum cake, Goa's Bebnica and other delicacies India loves during ChristmasFrom Bebinca, Baghdadi Jew cakes to milk liqueur — how Christmas is celebrated in India.
14 Dec, 2019, 11.24 AM IST
Dodol, rose cookies, mulled wines: Mouthwatering delicacies on a traditional Indian Christmas tableThe Europeans brought Christianity to India and taught us the art of baking.
22 Dec, 2018, 10.21 AM IST
Christmas delicacies: Of planters plum cakes and variationsA few gave a twist to the cake by doing it in chocolate and orange peels. The cake is a reflection of the place and the flavours that are o...
23 Dec, 2017, 12.26 AM IST
All that is left of the Jewish community in Kolkata: Two synagogues, a cemetery, two schools & a bakeryNow down to 20, Jews were a 5,000-strong population during the ‘40s, contributing greatly to the commercial activities in this part of the ...
23 Dec, 2017, 12.06 AM IST
Thousands of pilgrims celebrate Christmas in BethlehemSecurity arrangements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank town were scaled up in view of recent attacks on Christian sites in neighbouring co...
25 Dec, 2016, 04.49 PM IST
Festival advance for govt employees hiked to Rs 10,000Keeping in view guidelines of the Centre, the Maharashtra government has decided to increase the festival advance of non-gazetted employees.
27 Oct, 2015, 02.17 PM IST
Hogwarts was home to all students: JK RowlingAuthor J K Rowling said the 'Harry Potter' school Hogwarts would have been home to all kinds of students.
20 Dec, 2014, 03.35 PM IST
Christmas celebrated with Jewish cakes, other delicaciesAs Yuletide spirit swept City of Joy, memories about once-flourishing Jews community in Kolkata were revived when revellers gorged on yummy...
25 Dec, 2013, 06.57 PM IST