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Malaysia's viral moments in 2025 - the good, the bad and the bizarre

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 24 -- A video that appeared to mock a sacred Hindu ritual thrust three of Malaysia's most recognisable radio personalities into the centre of a national reckoning this year, setting... Read More


PM Narendra Modi hails Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla's initiative to promote regional languages

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- In an important move to honour India's cultural diversity and linguistic heritage, the sixth session (winter session) of the 18th Lok Sabha witnessed the glory of India's regiona... Read More


Minister launches dev projects

Meerut, Dec. 24 -- On the 143rd birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, Bulandshahr district received a significant development boost. Uttar Pradesh's Tourism and Culture Mi... Read More


'Apathy' vs 'distraction': LG, AAP trade charges on AQI

India, Dec. 24 -- Delhi lieutenant governor (LG) V K Saxena on Tuesday blamed former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and the "11 years of neglect and criminal inaction" under the previous Aam Aadmi Par... Read More


Indonesia taps literature, cuisine to boost cultural diplomacy

Jakarta, Dec. 24 -- Indonesia is strengthening its cultural diplomacy by harnessing literature and gastronomy as key sources of soft power, officials said at a talk show in Jakarta highlighting how wo... Read More


Will bars in restaurants get permission to remain open till 5am on Christmas eve, Dec 25 & 31? HRAWI writes to Maha govt

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has requested the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra Government to extend operating hours for all food and beverage l... Read More


Himachal: 9-day winter carnival begins in Shimla; CM Sukhu welcomes tourists

Shimla, Dec. 24 -- A nine-day Winter Carnival began in Shimla on Wednesday, during the Christmas and New Year festive season, with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu formally inaug... Read More


Global Tourism Economy Forum Moves to Harbin as China, Saudi Arabia, and Europe Compete for Tourism Leadership

U.S, Dec. 24 -- The 11th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) concluded this week in Harbin, marking a historic first as the influential tourism summit was held outside its founding home of Macao. Unde... Read More


OTT releases to watch on Christmas: Nobody 2, Middle Class, Goodbye June & more

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- If Christmas Day is for staying in, OTT platforms have lined up a mix of new films and series that drop exactly on 25 December, spanning action, regional drama and psychological ... Read More


Year-end rush in Himachal likely to bring cheer to tourism

Dharamshala, Dec. 24 -- The sounds of ringing phones in Himachal hotels is bringing back cautious optimism among the stakeholders. The tourism industry is expecting a much-needed breather as popular t... Read More