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New Year traditions around the world 

No matter where you live, January 1 is the day to celebrate. It is the start of a new year, a year full of hope and good luck. And no one wants to start it on a negative note. That’s why cultures and communities around the world celebrate this day differently. And though most of […]
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Licence to thrill 

We all love our James Bonds, Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirots. But not all spy movies are macho, cerebral and calculative. Some are fun and yes, non-violent.  Spies in Disguise may not be very high on the idea but it’s promising on delivery. Though the story is passable tale of young geeky kid helping his […]
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Don’t miss these films this Christmas 

Now that you’re all warmed up in a blanket with your presents by your side, it’s time to enjoy some family time. And what’s more fun than watching a heartwarming movie with your loved ones. So here are a few choices for you… ElfThere are many lessons to be learned from Buddy the Elf, played […]
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10 amazing facts you didn’t know about Christmas

Prince Albert of Germany introduced the Christmas tree to his new wife, Queen Victoria of England, and the tradition really took off. A drawing of the couple in front of a Christmas tree appeared in the Illustrated London News way back in 1848 and as we say today, the idea went viral. Santa has its […]
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Superman’s cape is on sale 

Are you a fan of superman? If yes, then there’s a good news for you. His very first original cape is on sale. But no, your monthly allowance and piggy bank won’t do. The object of your desire would most probably be sold anywhere between Rs70,00,000and Rs1,50,00,000. This Superman’s very first cape and Bilbo Baggins’ […]
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Miss World: India finds third spot

India’s Suman Rao won the title of Miss World Asia 2019 at the Miss World beauty pageant.  The 21-year-old model from Rajasthan qualified to the top three and was announced as the second runner-up of Miss World 2019. Miss Jamaica Toni-Ann Singh was crowned Miss World 2019. Born in Aidana village near Udaipur, Rao is […]
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Cracking Christmas Carol Codes!

Christmas – The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! As you know, carol singing goes hand-in-hand with this festivity. But before you sing your heart out, here’s unraveling a little history  behind your favourite sing alongs and their meanings… Deck The Halls As you dress up your Christmas tree and get your […]
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Don’t let it go

Elsa and Anna are back in our lives with a new story, and a journey. It has become a norm to make sequels to any and every hit movie. So when six years ago, Frozen danced its way into our, and our kids’ hearts, it kind of became obvious that this movie too would have […]
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World celebrates Diwali in style

MumbaiWe all know Festival of Lights is the biggest celebration in India. But Diwali is celebrated with equal zeal around the world. As Indians are spread across the globe, this festival too has travelled far and wide. While the US, the UK, New Zealand, Australia and other European countries have imbibed the festival in their […]
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Different colours of Diwali

We all know that Diwali is a five-day festival when Indians around the globe celebrate it with sweets, lights and love. Let’s read how different regions and religions interpret this beautiful festival… In northern India, Indians celebrate the story of King Rama’s return to Ayodhya after he defeated Ravana by lighting rows of clay lamps […]