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Merry Christmas 2017: Best wishes, messages, greetings to share with family and friends

From Christmas images to Christmas greetings and messages, here are a few special ways to wish your family and friends.

Dec 24, 2017

Historic mandate: TTV Dinakaran wins RK Nagar bypoll by 40,000 votes

"We are the true AIADMK. People of RK Nagar have elected Amma's Jayalalithaa's) successor," said Dhinakaran.

Dec 24, 2017

Dalit woman assaulted by TDP leaders: Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan demands justice from AP government

Jana Sena Party chief, power star Pawan Kalyan has condemned the TDP leaders' assault on a Dalit woman.

Dec 24, 2017

Philippines mall fire kills 37; 6 people rescued

Fire swept through a shopping mall in the Philippines killing at least 37 people, most of them workers at a call centre.

Dec 24, 2017

Santa Tracker 2017 live: NORAD and Google Maps provide live streaming information of where St. Nick is

Track the whereabouts of Santa Claus live with the help of NORAD Santa Tracker and Google Santa Tracker.

Dec 24, 2017

Pak govt urges Islamabad HC not to allow registration of Hafiz Saeed's new party

Giving a green signal to Hafiz Saeed's party will lead to violence and extremism in politics, Pakistan government tells court.

Dec 23, 2017

Over 70 firefights tackle blaze at London Zoo

Over 70 firefighters tackled a blaze that broke out at the London Zoo cafe in the early hours. The fire was near a feeding area but no person or animal were thought to have been involved. According to the London Fire Brigade about three-quarters of the Cafe and gift shop were alight.

Dec 23, 2017

Beware dog owners! Researchers say chocolate poisoning peaks during Christmas

"It is around about four-and-a-half times more likely at Christmas than other times," said Dr Philip Jones, co-author of the research from the University of Liverpool.

Dec 23, 2017

North Korea, China, England, USA and more banned Christmas celebrations in the past

While many countries are decked up for Christmas, numerous governments have acted (a few still are) like the Christmas Grinch stealing the joy of celebrating Jesus' birthday.

Dec 23, 2017

Santa swaps sleigh for scuba mask in Paris aquarium

A diving Santa at the LAquarium de Paris put on a show for some 50 children as he swam with eagle rays and a zebra shark. This aquatic Christmas tradition marks its sixth year. 

Dec 23, 2017

Rahul Gandhi starts first Gujarat visit after assembly polls by offering prayers at Somnath Mandir

The newly anointed Congress President is on a three-day visit to PM Modi's home state post Gujarat Assembly elections, where he will meet newly elected legislatures and party workers.

Dec 23, 2017

SpaceX rocket with glowing light mistaken for UFO

Social media users were treated to a glowing light around SpaceXs Falcon 9. The rocket could be spotted from around California and parts of Arizona. Some of Twitter mistook the images for something caused by aliens or a missile from North Korea. The satellites are part of a series of satellite deliveries to update SpaceXs satellite network.

Dec 23, 2017

How Kim Jong Un stole Christmas

In addition to the ban on Christmas in 2016, North Korea and amp;#39;s Kim Jong Un has reportedly prohibited gatherings that involve alcohol and singing ahead of the Christian holiday.

Dec 23, 2017

Till depths do us apart! Couple chooses unique site to exchange their wedding vows

The newly-wed couple also kissed underwater after signing off on their wedding vows.

Dec 23, 2017

Philippines: About 90 feared dead as tropical storm Vinta causes massive landslides and mudslides before Christmas

It is also suspected that an entire village has been buried in the mudslide caused by tropical storm Vinta and authorities are not able to build contact with several villages in the region.

Dec 23, 2017