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Christmas Eve prayers held at Christ Church Shimla; worshippers, tourists gather for evening service

Shimla, Dec. 24 -- The Christ Church in the north Indian hill town of Shimla held a special Christmas Eve prayer service on Wednesday evening, drawing large numbers of local residents as well as domes... Read More


27th Swami Haridas Tansen Sangeet Nritya Mahotsav: A unique homage to Swami Haridas and Tansen

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- Swami Haridas Tansen Sangeet Nritya Mahotsav, one of India's most esteemed classical music and dance festivals, is set to return for its 27th edition from January 9 to January 11... Read More


Bali Governor dismisses tourism downturn claims as hoax

Denpasar, Bali, Dec. 24 -- Bali Governor Wayan Koster rejected claims that Bali is experiencing a downturn in its tourism sector during this year-end holiday period, calling such information a "hoax."... Read More


Nepse posts marginal rise despite drop in turnover

Kathmandu, Dec. 24 -- The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index closed slightly higher on Wednesday, even as overall turnover declined. The benchmark edged up by 1.37 points compared with the previous d... Read More


Malaysia's viral moments in 2025 - the good, the bad and the bizarre

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 24 -- A video that appeared to mock a sacred Hindu ritual thrust three of Malaysia's most recognisable radio personalities into the centre of a national reckoning this year, setting... Read More


PM Narendra Modi hails Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla's initiative to promote regional languages

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- In an important move to honour India's cultural diversity and linguistic heritage, the sixth session (winter session) of the 18th Lok Sabha witnessed the glory of India's regiona... Read More


Minister launches dev projects

Meerut, Dec. 24 -- On the 143rd birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, Bulandshahr district received a significant development boost. Uttar Pradesh's Tourism and Culture Mi... Read More


'Apathy' vs 'distraction': LG, AAP trade charges on AQI

India, Dec. 24 -- Delhi lieutenant governor (LG) V K Saxena on Tuesday blamed former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and the "11 years of neglect and criminal inaction" under the previous Aam Aadmi Par... Read More


Indonesia taps literature, cuisine to boost cultural diplomacy

Jakarta, Dec. 24 -- Indonesia is strengthening its cultural diplomacy by harnessing literature and gastronomy as key sources of soft power, officials said at a talk show in Jakarta highlighting how wo... Read More


Will bars in restaurants get permission to remain open till 5am on Christmas eve, Dec 25 & 31? HRAWI writes to Maha govt

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has requested the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra Government to extend operating hours for all food and beverage l... Read More