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'Puspha The Rise' To Clash 'Laal Singh Chaddha' On Chirstmas
Allu Arjun has announced on August 3 that his film "Pushpa The Rise," an action-thriller will be released in theatres in 5 languages across India on Christmas 2021. Reportedly, the film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, and is written and directed by Sukumar. Interestingly, the film will clash with Laal Singh Chaddha which is also set to release on Christmas 2021, starring Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, and Mona Singh in the… read-more
Tags: Pushpa The Rise, ALLU ARJUN, Theatre, Laal Sing Chaddha, Christmas
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A 'Merry' X-Mas: Bhopal NGO Spreads Joy To Underprivileged Children
A typical morning for underprivileged children in slums has been turned into a joyous Christmas celebration by an NGO - Robin Hood Army (RHA) - members in Bhopal. The 'Robins' started the festivity with a prayer song, followed by teaching yoga to the children. The young girls from the poverty-hit sections of the society were gifted sanitary napkins as a Christmas present by RHA. Interestingly, the RHA follows a 'no-monetary' donation policy,… read-more
Tags: Christmas, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, Robin Hood Army, Brifly Exclusive
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Sand Artist Sudarsan Creates Giant Awareness Artwork In Puri
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik won hearts sharing image and videos of his 3D sand artwork of two Santa Clauses holding a large mask at Odisha’s Puri beach. In a record-attempt, Pattnaik has made World’s biggest 3D sand art, measuring 120ft long and 50ft wide. The netizens have lauded his awareness artwork - “Use Mask, Stay Safe”. A Twitterati commented, "What a great 'Man' you are sir".
Tags: artwork collection, sandart, Christmas, Sudarshan Pattnaik, Puri
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"Hinduism is not a religion," Says Tamil Saiva Paravai Leader Kalaiarasi Natarajan
At a Christmas festival, organised by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Chennai, a woman in her speech stated that "Hinduism is not a religion". Tamil Saiva Paravai leader Kalaiarasi Natarajan claimed that Hinduism came into existence only 200 years ago whereas, "Christians and Muslims are umbilical cord relatives." She further criticised the Hindu religion in presence of the DMK President M K Stalin at the event, stating "Tamilians are… read-more
Tags: Chennai, Christmas, Hinduism, DMK
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Mumbai: Santa Distributes Sanitizers, Masks To Needy People
Dressed as Santa Claus, president of Mumbai's Sion Friend Circle Foundation, Ashok Kurmi, distributed masks and sanitizers as a part of pre-Christmas celebration. Distributing masks and sanitizers to youngsters and needy people, he said it feels good to aware people. Ashok used to distribute toys and sweets to underprivileged kids in past years. However, he opted for sanitising bus stops and other locations this year owing to the COVID-19… read-more
Tags: Christmas, Santa Claus Village, Mumbai, Covid-19, Rani Laxmi Chow
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37% Hike in Travel Booking Enquiries, Says Yatra.com Spokesperson
Ahead of Christmas and New Year eve, the travel portals have predicted higher tourist-footfall in the domestic destinations as the inter-state travel restrictions continue to expand. According to the spokesperson of Yatra.com, the advance booking enquiries have hiked up 37% for Goa. Flights bookings via MakeMyTrip (MMT) consistently showed a 25% monthly-increment, said MMT's official. Although the numbers remain one-third of 2019, destination… read-more
Tags: Goa, Christmas, MakeMyTrip, Yatra.com, Travel
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SpaceX Sends Christmas Presents For Astronauts At Space Station
An updated cargo-carrying two Dragon capsules were launched for the International Space Station on December 6 by the sector's giant SpaceX. The capsules will carry roasted turkey, cornbread dressing and cranberry sauce with icing tubes as Christmas present. Besides, the shipment will also carry asteroid samples, microbes, medical devices for astronauts, including 40 mice to study long-term effect in space. Called as "the ultimate Christmas… read-more
Tags: NASA, SpaceX, Cargo Dragon, Christmas
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Michael Ball, Alfie Boe's Christmas Album Tops UK Official Albums Chart
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe's Christmas album "Together at Christmas" has been ranked number 1 on this week’s UK Official Albums Chart. They have ousted the South Korean boy band BTS from the spot. BTS' new album "BE" settled at second position. Ball said, "the greatest early Christmas present we could've wished for." The album includes their new track 'My Christmas Will Be Better Than Yours'.
Tags: Christmas, music album, BTS, United Kingdom
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Mizoram: Firecrackers To be Strictly Prohibited During Christmas & New Year's Eve
The Mizoram Cabinet has planned to prohibit use of firecrackers on the eve of Christmas and New Year, in-order to minimise the emission levels that could intensify COVID-19 and respiratory issues. A ban on sky lanterns, toy guns and other pyrotechnics has been imposed after the meeting held on November 24, hosted by Home Minister Lachamliana. There are 452 active Covid-19 cases in the province out of 3,710.
Tags: fire crackers, Mizoram, Ban, Christmas
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Gal Gadot Announces Her 'Wonder Woman 1984' To Be Released On Christmas
Actress Gal Gadot has announced from her twitter handle that her upcoming film 'Wonder Woman 1984' will be released in theatres as well as on digital platform. While the film will be released on December 16 internationally, and in US it will release on Christmas Day. However, the film will be streamed on HBO Max. Alongside Gal Gadot the film features, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal and Robin Wright.
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