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Chocolate is responsible for about a quarter of all acute canine intoxication cases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why you should not give dogs chocolates during Christmas

When dogs eat chocolate in small doses it can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, in large quantities it can cause seizures or even heart attacks.

22 Dec 2017 7:16 PM

What better way to achieve that sense of bliss during Christmas than a winter cocktail! (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are some winter tipple to make your Christmas merrier

Want to impress your guests this winter with some festive beverages? We list a few choicest drinks to spread some Christmas cheer.

22 Dec 2017 4:11 PM

Additional public prosecutor Prajakta Shinde, assured the court that the police would abide by suggestions and take strict action against violators.

Bombay HC allows Christmas revelry till midnight

Advocate Giri informed the bench that the event, which started at 5pm, went on till 5am the next morning.

22 Dec 2017 3:03 AM

The home and the tree get done in a day and my children are actively involved.

Decking up a Christmas tree

At their Fort Kochi home, the daughter of singer Usha Uthup has her tree and festive décor up by December 15.

22 Dec 2017 12:40 AM

Clashes heavily damaged part of the Church of the Holy Belt and left another section burned, and the road leading to it remains punctured by a huge crater. (Photo: AFP)

Its Christmas after all: War-torn Syria picks up pieces, enjoys holiday spirit

Many of its 800,000 residents fled when war erupted, but tens of thousands have trickled back, including to the Old City.

21 Dec 2017 9:13 PM

Foodies can experience a host of various flavorful dishes including Sarso Da Saag, Methi Murgh and Hara Choliya Wadi.

Punjab Grill creates special winter dishes to tantalise taste buds this Christmas

Chef Amitesh Singh Virdi, Executive Chef, Punjab Grill says that traditional authentic recipes are what will be featured in menu.

21 Dec 2017 6:08 PM

Here's what science says about some of them: (Photo: Pixabay)

Science Says: Are poinsettias poisonous? Some holiday truths

According to an old folk remedy, a dog bite could be cured by putting the animal's hair in the wound.

21 Dec 2017 3:59 PM

Nigerian soprano Omo Bello rehearses in Lagos.

Bello-issima! Soprano’s success gets Nigerians into opera

Akpata sees no reason why opera cannot thrive in Nigeria because of its universal themes, regardless of differences in language.

21 Dec 2017 7:07 AM

Rome’s official Christmas tree stands in front of Unknown Soldier monument in Piazza Venezia Square. (Photo: AP)

Rome angry over ‘toilet brush’ Christmas tree

The tree, dubbed as “The Mangy One”, has become a symbol of what many see as “the eternal city’s eternal decay”.

21 Dec 2017 6:11 AM

Shoppers browse for Christmas decorations.

Christmas spirit spills over Mumbai streets, markets

Christmas preparations are on in full swing in Bandra.

21 Dec 2017 3:20 AM

With Christmas being round the corner, we all are getting geared up for a holiday feast. The dessert that caps off the meal is just as important as the mains. To make your Christmas sweeter than before, here are some lip-smacking dessert recipes that we would like to share:

Christmas 2017: Savour these decadent delights with your loved ones this festive season

From a delicious Maple Fudge, to an aromatic Maple and Cardamom Cake, we share 5 scrumptious Christmas dessert recipes.

20 Dec 2017 6:17 PM

Liton Bhakta, Head Chef at The Daily Bar & Kitchen, says that while they will be busy throughout Christmas, the festival holds a special place in his heart.

Celebrate Christmas with some glazed pork here

Well known Mumbai eatery, The Daily Bar &Kitchen, is all set to offer patrons rustic Christmas experience with glitter and snowflakes.

20 Dec 2017 4:46 PM

We list places that could be you perfect getaway for this Christmas.

Wake up to the best views in Dubai this Christmas

Be it fronds of iconic Palm Jumeirah, towering Burj Khalifa, or sandy beaches, views from Dubai’s hotel rooms are impressive.

20 Dec 2017 2:23 PM

Lithium-ion batteries are also used to power so-called smart bags, suitcases which offer GPS tracking and can charge devices, weigh themselves or be locked remotely using mobile phones.

Be careful of lithium ion batteries, Europe warns Christmas air travellers

Lithium-ion batteries, found in devices such as laptops, mobile phones, tablets, and electronic cigarettes, are seen as a fire risk.

20 Dec 2017 7:38 AM

The card’s cover features an etching of a snowman, above the words “seasons greetings,” as well as a seasonal message inside. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists create world’s smallest Christmas card

The card, created by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), is made from platinum-coated silicon nitride.

19 Dec 2017 9:47 AM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI)

UP CM maintains silence on threats to schools on Christmas

On Sunday, seven persons were arrested in Mathura when they were reportedly holding ‘family Christmas celebrations’.

19 Dec 2017 6:48 AM

In this Friday, July 21, 2017 file photo Britain's Prince William, second left, and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, second right, and their children, Prince George, left, and Princess Charlotte, right are on their way to board a plane in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo: AP)

Prince William, Kate Middleton share family holiday photograph

The image was used on their Christmas card this year.

18 Dec 2017 6:56 PM

Christmas, says the chef food symbolizes joy and gaiety of the festive season.

Celebrating Christmas with some amazing declicacies

Chef Vishal Atreya of JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu shares Christmas memories and talks about what to expect at luxury property this year.

18 Dec 2017 6:29 PM

There are three new festive face filters to enjoy a heart in snow-frosted glass effect, holiday makeup look and a gold and silver ballon overlay, complete with digital confetti.

Instagram is rolling out new creative tools for the Holidays

Facebook-owned Instagram is rolling out an update that brings a chuck full of holiday spirit.

18 Dec 2017 1:46 PM

NASA has been relying on commercial shippers SpaceX and Orbital ATK to keep the space station well-stocked.

SpaceX capsule back at space station with pre-Christmas haul

NASA astronauts used the space station's big robot arm to grab the Dragon capsule out of orbit.

18 Dec 2017 12:02 PM

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