Explore

Home/Videos/News

Global meltdown dampens Christmas celebrations

Updated on Dec 17, 2008 08:31 pm IST

The Christmas is approaching and the Christians in southern India are worried about the tightening strings to their purses. The effects of global meltdown have already trickled down. Most sought after commodities during the Christmas celebrations are the cakes and the gift articles. The shops of Kochi are all decked up but wear a deserted look with the customers staying away.

RELATED VIDEOS

Putin eyes Mojtaba's proxy for fighters as Russia hunts new manpower for war

Ukraine’s intelligence service claims Russia is recruiting Yemeni nationals to fight in the war against Ukraine, alleging that at least 27 Yemenis have already received Russian passports.

Published on Sep 20, 2026 11:50 pm IST

The AfD wave is growing, and Friedrich Merz may be Germany's next big casualty

Germany’s Friedrich Merz faces another bruising electoral test as voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania head to the polls, just weeks after the AfD’s 43.8% breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt.

Published on Sep 20, 2026 11:48 pm IST

Zelensky takes the fight to Moscow with Pelican

Ukraine has unveiled a new ballistic weapon during a massive long-range attack on Moscow, with Zelensky confirming the Pelican was among the systems used.

Published on Sep 20, 2026 11:47 pm IST

South China Sea erupts: Chinese coast guard & Philippine vessel collide

South China Sea erupts: Chinese coast guard & Philippine vessel collide

Published on Sep 20, 2026 09:07 pm IST

Germany Votes in Key State Elections as Merz Faces Political Test

Germany Votes in Key State Elections as Merz Faces Political Test

Published on Sep 20, 2026 09:05 pm IST

MBS' nightmare: Mojtaba-backed Houthis hit 'sensitive' targets in Saudi Arabia

MBS' nightmare: Mojtaba-backed Houthis hit 'sensitive' targets in Saudi Arabia

Published on Sep 20, 2026 09:00 pm IST