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2026 Long Weekend Holiday List: Month-Wise Guide To Travel And Festivals In India
India's 2026 holiday calendar features multiple long weekends throughout the year, spanning New Year's Day, Republic Day, Holi, Good Friday, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Christmas.
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New Year 2026 Scam Alert: This WhatsApp Greeting Could Wipe Your Bank Account
Cybercriminals are once again exploiting the festive mood, as we head into the new year, to target unsuspecting smartphone users in India. A new scam is said to be doing the rounds which claims to let users create personalised New Year greeting cards. But instead, it delivers a malicious APK file which can comprise smartphones to steal personal, de...
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Zomato, Swiggy Hike Gig Workers' Payout Amid Strike Call On New Year's Eve
Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy are offering more incentives to their delivery partners, a standard practice they follow on festive periods, to ensure minimal disruptions in services on New Year's Eve amid strike call by gig workers' unions
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Telangana Police Warns Of 'Greeting Scams' Ahead Of New Year Celebrations
In an era where a simple emoji or a festive GIF is the standard way to ring in the New Year, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has issued a chilling reminder: that heart-warming greeting from a "friend" might actually be a digital Trojan Horse.
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Petition Filed To Stop Festival At Dargah At Centre Of Tamil Nadu Deepam Row
A writ petition has been filed before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking directions not to permit the 'Kanthuri' festival at a dargah located atop the Thiruparankundram hill in the district on January 6 over animal sacrifice.
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Traffic Crawls In Himachal Pradesh As Tourists Rush To Shimla, Manali
The nine-day-long Winter Carnival on the historic Ridge Ground in Shimla has attracted tourists from all parts of the country.
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Why Desi Khand Is Quietly Taking Over Festive Dessert Menus This Year
Desi khand, India's heritage sugar, is quietly redefining festive desserts with warmth, balance, and mindful sweetness.
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VHP, Bajrang Dal Activists Arrested For Christmas Vandalism In Assam
Four persons associated with the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal were arrested on Thursday for vandalising decorative items used for Christmas celebrations at a school and damaging festive articles in shops in Assam's Nalbari district.
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How India Eats On New Year's Day And Why It Is Rarely About Dieting
India treats food as emotion, identity and comfort. The first day of the year is not about punishing the body. It is about treating it with familiarity, warmth and something that feels like a soft landing.
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Winter Solstice 2025: Space Agency Shares Details And Significance Of December 21
Significance of December 21: The winter solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Nora Fatehi's Car Hit By Drunk Driver In Mumbai, Actor Safe
Nora Fatehi was on the way to perform at the Sunburn Festival.
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6 Classic Indian Winter Ladoos That Keep You Warm And Nourished
Winter ladoos are not festive extras. They are everyday winter food, made to warm the body, build strength, and quietly sit in steel dabbas waiting for chai time.
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Indian Railways Announces 244 Special Trains For Christmas And New Year Travel
To ease festive travel during Christmas and New Year, Indian Railways will run special trains on key routes nationwide. Check schedules and secure your tickets early for a hassle-free journey.
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India's Passenger Vehicle Sales Surge 22 Percent After GST Revamp: Report
The report from ICRA Analytics said that retail sales grew 22 per cent yearonyear in November but eased 29 per cent from October's festive peak.
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Year-End Party Season May Increase Your Heart Attack Risks, Doctor Warns
Late-night parties, binge drinking, salty foods and stress are triggering heart palpitations and sudden blood pressure spikes in young adults this festive season.
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2026 Long Weekend Holiday List: Month-Wise Guide To Travel And Festivals In India
India's 2026 holiday calendar features multiple long weekends throughout the year, spanning New Year's Day, Republic Day, Holi, Good Friday, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Christmas.
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New Year 2026 Scam Alert: This WhatsApp Greeting Could Wipe Your Bank Account
Cybercriminals are once again exploiting the festive mood, as we head into the new year, to target unsuspecting smartphone users in India. A new scam is said to be doing the rounds which claims to let users create personalised New Year greeting cards. But instead, it delivers a malicious APK file which can comprise smartphones to steal personal, de...
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Zomato, Swiggy Hike Gig Workers' Payout Amid Strike Call On New Year's Eve
Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy are offering more incentives to their delivery partners, a standard practice they follow on festive periods, to ensure minimal disruptions in services on New Year's Eve amid strike call by gig workers' unions
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Telangana Police Warns Of 'Greeting Scams' Ahead Of New Year Celebrations
In an era where a simple emoji or a festive GIF is the standard way to ring in the New Year, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has issued a chilling reminder: that heart-warming greeting from a "friend" might actually be a digital Trojan Horse.
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Petition Filed To Stop Festival At Dargah At Centre Of Tamil Nadu Deepam Row
A writ petition has been filed before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking directions not to permit the 'Kanthuri' festival at a dargah located atop the Thiruparankundram hill in the district on January 6 over animal sacrifice.
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Traffic Crawls In Himachal Pradesh As Tourists Rush To Shimla, Manali
The nine-day-long Winter Carnival on the historic Ridge Ground in Shimla has attracted tourists from all parts of the country.
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Why Desi Khand Is Quietly Taking Over Festive Dessert Menus This Year
Desi khand, India's heritage sugar, is quietly redefining festive desserts with warmth, balance, and mindful sweetness.
-
VHP, Bajrang Dal Activists Arrested For Christmas Vandalism In Assam
Four persons associated with the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal were arrested on Thursday for vandalising decorative items used for Christmas celebrations at a school and damaging festive articles in shops in Assam's Nalbari district.
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How India Eats On New Year's Day And Why It Is Rarely About Dieting
India treats food as emotion, identity and comfort. The first day of the year is not about punishing the body. It is about treating it with familiarity, warmth and something that feels like a soft landing.
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Winter Solstice 2025: Space Agency Shares Details And Significance Of December 21
Significance of December 21: The winter solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Nora Fatehi's Car Hit By Drunk Driver In Mumbai, Actor Safe
Nora Fatehi was on the way to perform at the Sunburn Festival.
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6 Classic Indian Winter Ladoos That Keep You Warm And Nourished
Winter ladoos are not festive extras. They are everyday winter food, made to warm the body, build strength, and quietly sit in steel dabbas waiting for chai time.
-
Indian Railways Announces 244 Special Trains For Christmas And New Year Travel
To ease festive travel during Christmas and New Year, Indian Railways will run special trains on key routes nationwide. Check schedules and secure your tickets early for a hassle-free journey.
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India's Passenger Vehicle Sales Surge 22 Percent After GST Revamp: Report
The report from ICRA Analytics said that retail sales grew 22 per cent yearonyear in November but eased 29 per cent from October's festive peak.
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Year-End Party Season May Increase Your Heart Attack Risks, Doctor Warns
Late-night parties, binge drinking, salty foods and stress are triggering heart palpitations and sudden blood pressure spikes in young adults this festive season.
