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The most joyful time of the year is here, with Christmas set to be celebrated on Thursday, Dec 25 globally. Also, this date has been recognised as a United States federal holiday since the late 1800s
Christmas Wishes 2025: In the Gregorian calendar, Christmas Eve is celebrated on December 24. The day, which is also known as the Vigil of Christmas, is thought to mark the end of the Advent season
On its debut Monday, James Cameron's Avatar 3 had to once more rely on its overseas collection to stay afloat. The film recently saw its first major drop since its release on December 19, 2025
Tu Meri Main Tera is coming to theatres this Christmas, facing Dhurandhar. Kartik Aaryan and Ananya's film opened to cold advance bookings, with the sale of just 50k tickets
For Christmas Eve in 2025, banks in Mizoram, Nagaland, and Meghalaya will be closed on December 24. On December 25, however, all banks nationwide will observe a holiday in observance of Christmas
By the end of 2026, Tata Motors plans to introduce its high-end Avinya EV, which is based on a brand-new Gen 3 EV, in India. With a retail strategy, this effort seeks a significant market share
For the 2025 Winter Carnival, the district administration has created a special plan. This strategy would be implemented from December 24 to January 2, 2026, according to Deputy Commissioner Shimla
The trailer for Christopher Nolan's next, The Odyssey, has been formally released by Universal. On Monday, Dec 22, the trailer debuted online, giving viewers their first look at Homer's epic poem
The TNPSC has released the Combined Civil Services (Preliminary) exams group 2 and group 2A results. Candidates can download from the official website at tnpsc.gov.in. The prelims were held on Oct 28
Avatar: Fire and Ash earned ₹67.25 crore nett in India over its opening weekend, but strong competition from Dhurandhar has slowed its momentum at the domestic box office
The mandate was introduced by the CBDT, which targets taxpayers whose PAN was issued based on an Aadhaar Enrolment ID filed before Oct 1, 2024. or face the penalty of ₹1,000
The Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan, has announced the timetable for the Class 5 and Class 8 board exams 2026. The reports say that the exams will be held across designated exam centres
Due to the cold, fog, and administrative concerns, some Indian states have declared their school vacations or schedules. Delhi-NCR's high AQI is also becoming a matter of concern for parents
India celebrates National Farmers Day to commemorate Chaudhary Charan Singh's enduring legacy as a champion of farmers' rights and rural welfare
During the year, a number of long-term partnerships ended in marriage, frequently in private or significant settings. For celebrity unions, 2025 has been a historic year, from Selena to Samantha
After debuting in theatres on December 19, James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash has had a strong start at the box office. In India, the movie brought in about Rs 66.25 crore
In India, Christmas is a time of lights, music, and joy. The nation celebrates in its own special way, from bustling city streets to serene coastal communities. It will be celebrated on Dec 25, 2025
The CBSE has announced an orientation programme on its Hub and Spoke School Model on December 26, 2025, to promote collaborative learning and effective resource sharing among affiliated schools
Kalyan Padala has won the Bigg Boss 9 Telugu reality show hosted by Nagarjuna Akkineni. He made history by becoming the youngest winner and also the first non-celebrity contestant ever
If you're looking for OTT releases this week, there is so much to watch this holiday season. From web series to films across multiple OTT platforms, with a mix of all genres from romance to thrillers