Lucknow prepares for a vibrant New Year 2026 with a 25-30% rise in events. From DJ nights to Sufi evenings, explore the city's festive calendar. Discover the top venues and trends shaping the celebrations.
The Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival 2026, from Jan 30-Feb 3, delves into centuries of shared heritage between Lucknow and Kolkata. Discover music, crafts, and migration stories.
Get the latest updates from Lucknow on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the biggest news from the city.
Get the latest updates from Lucknow on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed about what's happening in the city today.
The 2-day Lucknow music festival at Janeshwar Mishra Park saw huge turnout. Rabbi Shergill, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya performed. Stalls, food, kids' zone added to the fun. Read more!
F1 drivers shared laughs with quirky Secret Santa gifts. Alonso got a walking stick, Norris received Albon posters, and Leclerc gifted Russell a crash photo. Discover all the fun!
The myth that Coca-Cola created Santa's red suit is debunked. Discover the centuries-old history of Saint Nicholas and how artists shaped his iconic red image long before 1930s ads.
Hours after PM Modi inaugurated Rashtra Prerna Sthal, decorative flower pots vanished from Lucknow roads. Over 4,000 pots & leaders' cutouts were taken, sparking a civic sense debate online.
A viral video shows Lucknow residents stealing decorative flower pots after PM Modi's event. Netizens debate civic sense vs. taxpayer rights. Details inside.
Discover the true story of Santa Claus, from 4th-century Saint Nicholas in Turkey to the global icon. Explore the history, evolution, and enduring values of generosity. Read the fascinating journey.
Discover the heartwarming story of how a 1955 misprinted ad led NORAD, the US-Canada military command, to track Santa Claus for nearly 70 years. Explore the tech and tradition.
Get the latest updates from Lucknow on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed about what's happening in the city today.
President Donald Trump, in jovial NORAD Santa calls, told children coal is 'clean and beautiful' and warned of a 'bad Santa'. Read the full story of his festive interactions.
For 70 years, NORAD has tracked Santa's Christmas Eve flight. Learn how to follow St. Nick live via phone, app, and online trackers this year.
Actor Sehban Azim reveals his cherished Christmas traditions with co-stars like Jennifer Winget, emphasizing reflection, charity, and Secret Santa joy. Discover his festive spirit!
It's Christmas Eve! Track Santa Claus in real-time with Google and NORAD's official Santa trackers. Learn their history, features, and how to use them. Follow the magical journey now!
Over 50 Noida restaurants, part of NRAI, donated school bags and stationery to 150 students of Noida Deaf Society through 'Santa's Cause' initiative, aiming for inclusive festive joy and future employment opportunities.
In Lucknow, Secret Santa traditions focus on thoughtful gestures and handwritten notes over flashy surprises. Discover how locals like Tarun Jaiswal and Azmi Fatima are spreading quiet joy.
Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district bans schools from forcing students to dress as Santa, citing local demographics. The state government says it's a local decision. Read the full story.
Sriganganagar district in Rajasthan prohibits schools from forcing students to dress as Santa Claus, citing cultural demographics. The order followed a complaint from an RSS-backed group. Read the full story.
Charles Leclerc gave George Russell a framed photo of his overtake at the 2025 Dutch GP for F1 Secret Santa. Russell's hilarious reaction and threat of revenge revealed. Dive into the festive F1 drama!
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc receives a hilarious 'How to Be a Good Husband?' book from friend Pierre Gasly for Secret Santa, following his 2025 engagement to Alexandra Saint Mleux. Read the heartwarming F1 story.
Explore the fascinating journey of Santa Claus's image from a stern bishop to a jolly man in red. Discover how 20th-century advertising, especially Coca-Cola, standardized the global Santa we know today.
Get the latest updates from Lucknow on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the biggest news from the city.
Lucknow district administration orders closure of all pre-primary schools until Dec 27 and revised timings for classes 1-8 from Dec 24 due to severe cold and fog. Read the official directive.
A nine-member choir from Lucknow's Assembly of Believers Church visited The Times of India office, singing carols and spreading festive spirit with Santa distributing sweets. Read more.
Get the latest from Lucknow! Key civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and political developments for December 22, 2025. Stay informed with all the major news.
Indian smallcap stocks eye a 3.55% Santa Claus rally with a 100% success rate over a decade. Analysts see technical rebound aligning with seasonal trends. Read more.
Stuck on Secret Santa gifts? Discover 10 fun, thoughtful, and affordable gift ideas for your colleagues in 2025 that will bring a genuine smile. Perfect for office celebrations!
Australian shares surged to a one-month high, led by mining and banking stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.9% at 8,699.9 points. Read more on the market rally and key drivers.