Imphal, Dec 25 (IANS) Embodying the true spirit of compassion, goodwill and togetherness, the Assam Rifles on Thursday organised a series of warm and inclusive Christmas celebrations across several districts of Manipur, reinforcing community bonding and sharing festive joy with people from all walks of life. The warm Christmas celebrations were organised by the para-military force across multiple districts of Manipur, including the tribal community-dominated Churachandpur, Ukhrul, Chandel, Tengn…
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Kohima/Aizawl, Dec 25 (IANS) Christmas was celebrated with traditional zeal, fervour and deep religious devotion across the Northeastern states on Thursday, especially in the Christian-majority states of Mizoram, Nagaland and Meghalaya, where prayers for peace and prosperity were offered in hundreds of churches across the region. To commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, churches of various denominations held special prayers and services.Churches, government and private installations, homes, sho…
Chennai, Dec 25 (IANS) Overwhelmed by the number of wishes and greetings that were sent to her on her birthday, Malayalam actress Anumol has now penned a heartfelt note of gratitude to the universe. Taking to her Instagram page on Thursday, which also happened to be Christmas, the actress wrote, “Grateful! Thank you, Universe! Thank you so much for all the love. Thank you all for making my birthday special… I’m trying to read and reply to as many messages as I can, and I will definitely chec…
Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) Actor Vijay Varma opted for a healthy and productive Christmas. He spent the festive day at the gym to stay in top shape for his upcoming project. On Thursday, the ‘Darlings’ actor shared a glimpse of his workout routine, showing that dedication and fitness remain a priority even during the festive season. Vijay posted a video of him where he is seen sweating out in the gym. He could be seen flaunting his physique while doing hand and leg workouts. Sharing his reel, Var…
Puri, Dec 25 (IANS) Renowned international sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik successfully created a new world record on Thursday with a spectacular sand art installation titled “World’s Biggest Apple and Sand Installation of Santa Claus” at Niladri Beach in Puri, Odisha. The record-breaking artwork was created on the occasion of Christmas using nearly 1.5 tonnes of apples and sand, and was formally recognised by the World Records Book of India on December 24. The monumen…
Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) Actress Sonakshi Sinha rang in Christmas on a warm and romantic note with her husband Zaheer Iqbal. On Thursday, the ‘Akira’ actress took to Instagram to share glimpses from their festive celebration. The couple’s cozy moments reflected love, joy, and the spirit of the season. Sonakshi posted a couple of her mushy clicks with Zaheer and captioned them as simply, “Wish you a holly jolly Christmas…”In the images, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are seen posing tog…
Hyderabad, Dec 25 (IANS) Pomp and gaiety marked Christmas celebrations in the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Thursday. A large number of devotees attended midnight mass and morning special prayers.Special prayers in churches since midnight, carol singing and Secret Santa at workplaces and bursting of firecrackers were the highlights of the celebrations.Churches in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad were tastefully decorated and illuminated on the occasion. Devotees w…
Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty embraced the festive spirit of Christmas by celebrating the occasion with her family and loved ones. The ‘Hungama 2’ actress took to social media to share glimpses from the joyful celebrations. Taking to her Instagram handle, Shilpa offered a peek into the warm and cheerful family moments spent together. From festive décor to happy family time, Shilpa’s posts perfectly captured the essence of Christmas cheer. Sharing a series of photos…
Thiruvananathapuram, Dec 25 (IANS) Christmas in Kerala unfolds with a warmth that goes beyond ritual, shaped by a Christian community that forms nearly 18 per cent of the State’s 3.30 crore population and a social fabric that embraces the festival as its own. The celebrations reflect both faith and diversity – of belief, tradition and history – seamlessly woven into everyday life.Christians in Kerala are far from a homogeneous group.Catholics, spread across three distinct churches that all owe a…
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Christmas was celebrated across the country on Thursday with great fervour, devotion and joy, as churches resonated with hymns, prayers and messages of peace, love and unity. From metropolitan cities to small towns, the birth of Jesus Christ was commemorated with midnight Masses, special prayers, illuminated churches and enthusiastic participation by devotees.In Mysuru, Karnataka, Christians gathered in large numbers at prominent churches, including the iconic St. Philom…