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Christians pray and offer greetings at st Josephs Church on Christmas day. (DC)

Hyderabad: Christmas Turns Out a Day for Prayers, Family Time

Hyderabad: Hyderabad, on Monday, soaked in the Christmas celebrations from the stroke of midnight, welcoming the...

26 Dec 2023 12:00 AM IST

Gaiety and Religious Fervour Mark X-Mas Celebrations

Gaiety and Religious Fervour Mark X-Mas Celebrations

Tirupati: Christmas celebrations were marked by gaiety and religious fervour across Tirupati, Nellore and Prakasam...

25 Dec 2023 11:03 PM IST

The Christian faith is over 2000 years old but from the time of its inception the church has faced brutal opposition and persecution. (PTI File Image)

Who Jesus is and the reason for this Season

Sadly, many people identify Christmas with Santa Claus and the Christmas tree while Christmas is actually about the...

25 Dec 2023 12:20 AM IST

With Christmas dawning across the globe Monday, Andhra Pradeshs leaders joined the chorus of festive greetings, sharing messages of peace, love, and goodwill. (DC)

Festive Wishes Ring Out As Andhra Pradesh Prepares for Christmas

Vijayawada: With Christmas dawning across the globe Monday, Andhra Pradesh's leaders joined the chorus of...

24 Dec 2023 11:57 PM IST

This is the season to be generous

This is the season to be generous

True brightness of Christmas lies in lighting up lives of the less fortunate

24 Dec 2023 9:03 PM IST

You can go green with envy, but the kitschy white and pink Christmas trees are the preferred choice this season, their sales are booming across the country this festive season. (Image by Arrangement)

White Xmas tree sales shoot high

For many, the best part of the Christmas celebrations is to decorate the Xmas tree at home and make a wish while hanging...

24 Dec 2023 12:38 AM IST

Janice with her kids decorate white Xmas tree in 2022. (Image by Arrangement)

The Great Indian Christmas Affair

In a vast country like India, the beauty of the Indian Christmas (aka Xmas, Natal, Bada Din) lies in its diverse...

24 Dec 2023 12:34 AM IST

Temples were decked up for the auspicious Hindu day of Vaikunta Ekadasi. (Photo: DC/Representational)

Religious Fervour Marks Vaikunta Ekadasi Festivities at Tirumala

Tirupati: Religious fervour pervaded the festivities of the auspicious ‘Vaikunta Ekadasi’ - the most...

23 Dec 2023 10:09 PM IST

Christmas shopping at a store on Sunday. (R. Pavan)

Hyderabad Embraces in Christmas Spirit

Hyderabad: Christmas Eve in the city was a vision in red as people donned their Santa Claus hats and the smell of...

23 Dec 2023 8:00 PM IST

Are plastic Christmas trees the better choice for the environment?

Are plastic Christmas trees the better choice for the environment?

Recent research in the UK has shown that Gen Z and Millennials are likely to select a real fir tree

23 Dec 2023 12:00 AM IST

Tirumala and Tirupati witnessed a surge in pilgrim activity on Friday as lakhs of devotees gathered for the 10-day Vaikunta Dwara Darshan at the renowned Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala. (Image:DC)

Tirumala and Tirupati Bustles with Pilgrims Ahead of Vaikunta Dwara...

Tirupati: Tirumala and Tirupati witnessed a surge in pilgrim activity on Friday as lakhs of devotees gathered for the...

22 Dec 2023 10:31 PM IST

ISKCON Dwarka launched the metaverse on the special occasion of Janmashtami this year, allowing thousands of devotees to immerse in the experience of darshan, Aarti, and donation at the comfort of your home.

The Almighty Metaverse

You can skip serpentine queues and get face-to-face darshan of the lord via virtual temple runs

22 Dec 2023 12:00 AM IST