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Hanukkah 2025: Dates, first and last night, candle lighting schedule, traditions and key customsHanukkah commemorates the triumph of the Maccabees over the Greek-Syrian rulers in the second century BCE and the rededication of Jewish wo...14 Dec, 2025, 10.12 PM IST- Bondi Beach Shooting: At least 12 dead, several injured in terrorist attack on Australian beach, 2 arrestedBondi Beach Shooting: A deadly terrorist incident occurred at Australia's Bondi Beach. Police confirmed at least 12 people lost their lives...14 Dec, 2025, 09.22 PM IST
- A fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Iran war tests the harmony of Los Angeles' huge Iranian communityRecent conflict between Israel and Iran stirs unease in Los Angeles' Tehrangeles. This area houses a large Iranian diaspora. War brings rel...05 Jul, 2025, 07.36 PM IST
- Christmas and Hanukkah fall on same day - Meaning, countdown, why is this rarest of rare auspicious occasion?Judaism’s festival Hanukkah is beginning on Christmas Day, which is December 25. This has happened only four times in last 100 years.22 Dec, 2024, 02.23 AM IST
- Biden is hosting a Hanukkah ceremony at the White House as fears mount about rising antisemitismPresident Joe Biden will host a White House reception to mark Hanukkah, celebrating the festival of lights as he has continued to denounce ...12 Dec, 2023, 12.04 AM IST
- 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
- When is Hanukkah in 2023? Hanukkah tradition, date, dishes, games, all you should knowIn Hebrew 'Hanukkah' means dedication. Though it is popularly known as the festival of lights, it is also the festival of rededication, an ...06 Dec, 2023, 07.34 PM IST
- 'Four Weddings' star Simon Callow lashes out at UK theatres for growing use of trigger warningsActor Simon Callow has voiced his concerns about theatres' increased use of trigger warnings. Callow wrote to The Times after a UK theatre ...08 Jul, 2023, 10.48 AM IST
- Jewish Festival of Lights 'Hanukkah' celebrated worldwide, see imagesThe Jewish Festival of Lights, called Hanukkah, is observed in various parts of the world with great zeal and enthusiasm. Take a look.21 Dec, 2022, 09.45 PM IST
- Hanukkah Party: 5 cool and fun ideas to hold celebrationWhen it comes to Hannukah, it is the biggest challenge for the host to impress the guests. Here are some easy and cool ideas to plan the be...19 Dec, 2022, 09.44 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
- 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
- PM Modi tweets in Hebrew to greet Israelis, Benjamin Netanyahu replies in HindiOn behalf of all the people of the nation of Israel, thank you very much for your good wishes of Hanukka- Netanyahu tweeted in Hindi20 Dec, 2014, 01.21 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
- Dov Goldberg takes charge of terror-hit Nariman HouseDov Goldberg has taken charge of Nariman House here replacing Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg, who was killed along with his wife in the last month...24 Dec, 2008, 08.47 PM IST
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