Bird flu takes toll on Xmas flavour
There is every chance this Christmas Malayalis may have to wait for cakes from other states. Reason the ban on chicken and eggs from neighbouring states. The move comes at a time when big hotels, bake
'Father Christmas' stabbed to death in Tajikistan
Attackers brutally stabbed to death a man dressed up as Father Christmas in Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe, officials said on Monday.
Dressed in the red robes of Father Frost - the similarly-clad equi
December good for marriage proposals
The heck with lovey-dovey Valentine's Day. Turns out December, with its holiday cheer, romantic winter backdrops and family gatherings, is among the busiest months for popping the question.
"It's a
Chennai Infosys employees have donned the role of Santa Claus
About 5122 children across 88 orphanages will get their Christmas wishes fulfilled. Thanks to Chennai Infosys employees who have donned the role of Santa Claus this season.
A unique initiative by
Christmas celebrated in style in Kerala
Christmas was celebrated with gaiety across Kerala on Sunday with churches crowded right from midnight on Christmas Eve.
Sudden rains caused heartburn to many who were getting ready to burst crackers
Christmas Day church attacks in Nigeria kill at least 28
Bomb attacks on churches during Christmas services, including one outside the capital, have killed at least 28 people in Nigeria amid spiralling violence claimed by an Islamist group.
A purported spo
Bethlehem gears up for Christmas celebrations
Christians began flocking to Bethlehem early on Saturday to celebrate Christmas following a tumultuous year of political upheaval and change across the Arab world.
As day broke on this not-so-little-
US military families line up for Christmas gifts
It's an unlikely sight at one of the biggest US military bases: young families lining up and waiting patiently outside a warehouse for free gifts to slip under the Christmas tree.
Times are tough as
South Korea to allow lighting of 2 more Christmas trees at border with North Korea
South Korea will allow Christians to light two more Christmas tree-shaped towers near the tense border with North Korea despite strong opposition from Pyongyang, an official said on Sunday.
The South
Arizona gun club targets families this Christmas
A gun club in Scottsdale, Arizona is inviting children to pose for pictures with Santa Claus – and a high-powered firearm.
Each family member carries their choice of weapon, from pistols to $80,000 m