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James made his Christmas debut in 2003. Victor Wembanyama was born 10 days later.

It's time to prepare meals, go shopping for presents, and watch some Christmas classics with your loved ones now that the holiday season has returned. In an attempt to start a new yearly tradition, dozens of new Christmas-themed films and TV shows are released each year. While there will always be some dregs, there are also plenty of masterpieces and many that people have declared are necessary to get into the holiday spirit. For some holiday nostalgia, it's time to sip hot chocolate and watch these films.

Last Christmas, the song almost as much a part of Christmas as mince pies, turkey, and pigs in blankets became the number one song for the second consecutive year, according to Andrew Ridgeley of the duo.

MG Motor India has introduced a new luxury brand, MG Select, and previewed its upcoming electric sports car, the Cyberster. The company aims to redefine accessible luxury with MG Select locations in 12 Indian cities. The Cyberster, developed with input from former Formula 1 engineer Marco Fainello, is inspired by the classic MG B Roadster. It features a dual electric motor setup generating 510 PS and 725 Nm of torque. “The 8-layer flat wire winding and waterfall oil-cooled motor enable the car to have a high-performance electric motor with an advanced cooling system, allowing the motor to operate at high temperatures, which increases the vehicle’s power output, efficiency, and reliability,” the company said in a statement. The car utilizes a front double wishbone and rear five-link suspension, combined with a 50:50 weight distribution. Its aerodynamic design incorporates a «Kammback» rear roofline. Notable features include electric scissor doors with safety sensors, a first for India. MG Select emphasizes sustainability and innovation, aligning with the heritage of Morris Garages. The brand targets customers who value experiences. MG Motor India positions the Cyberster as a benchmark for sports cars in the region. The company seeks to combine elegance, sportiness, and technology in the new roadster.

Delhi High Court on Monday refused to grant anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar in the criminal case lodged against her for alleged cheating and wrongly availing of OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination. «Anticipatory bail plea is dismissed. Interim protection from arrest is vacated,» Justice Chandra Dhari Singh said while ruling on the plea.

In the afternoon, the BSF troops jointly with Punjab Police recovered two DJI AIR 3S drones one after another along with one packet of suspected heroin with gross weight- 558 and 613 grams respectively in the area of village Dal situated in district Tarn Taran. The narcotics packets were found wrapped with yellow adhesive tape and a copper wire loop attached to each, the release mentioned. The vigilant BSF troops on duty recovered one DJI Magic 3 Classic drone at about 09:45 am from a farming field adjacent to the village Rattankhurd in district Amritsar, added the release.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Private prisons and other companies that provide detention services are getting ready to cash in on what President-elect Donald Trump has billed as “the largest domestic deportation operation in American history." That includes scouring for as many detention beds as possible in their networks of facilities, and scouting sites for new buildings to house migrants. Some executives are considering whether to take up the controversial work of detaining families or unaccompanied children.

However, over the past 50 years, the animated special, directed by Chuck Jones and Ben Washam, has become a holiday classic, spawning movies, musicals, and merchandise. Critics have given the original a 100 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and the story's popularity persists in reruns, touring shows, and as a merchandising juggernaut. The well-known holiday classic «How the Grinch Stole Christmas!» is based on Dr. Seuss' 1957 book.

Bajaj Auto today released new 35 versions of its Chetak electric scooter. Under 3500 series, Bajaj has announced Chetak 3501, 3502, and 2903 models. The scooter has a new platform, more features, and a new design. The Chetak's classic look will remain, but the new version have more storage space. Bajaj is offer different versions of the new Chetak, from basic to premium models. The new Bajaj Chetak 3501 and 3502 have same 3.5 kwH battery offering 153 km range and top speed of 73 kmph.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Quantum computers are still in their infancy, but we don’t have to wait until they grow up to get a glimpse of the difference they will make. That means companies racing to keep up with artificial intelligence will need to contend with yet another emerging area of change much more quickly than some quantum timelines suggest.

The gift-bearing legend of Santa was introduced to the United States by immigrants, much like many other holiday customs. Our Santa is a cross between the Dutch Sinterklaas, England's Father Christmas, and the Green Saint Nicholas, as quoted in a report by Today. Many children in the United States go to Santa for pictures and to give him their Christmas wishes. They then wait patiently or not for the big day, which is December 25, to see if their wishes are fulfilled.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian stock market has been in a correction phase since September. Despite this, a few mid-cap and small-cap stocks have managed to shine, proving to be strong and reliable picks for investors and traders.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. ‘The Lovers’, a Francis Newton Souza artwork that made headlines at an auction of South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art by Christie’s in New York in March, is one of the 10 most expensive paintings sold by the iconic British auction house this year.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. There are musicians, there are magicians, and then there is Ustad Zakir Hussain—a man with hands so incredible that he could, quite frankly, have been either, but chose, with infinite grace, to be both. To watch Hussain play the tabla was to believe in miracles: he seemed, always, in conversation with the instrument, his fingers squeezing out an unexpected question, the skin whispering secrets back into his palms.

British Columbia business owner Joe Chaput will spend $5,500 a month on security guards during the holiday season and plans on upgrading his store’s video camera system for around $5,000 more.

Antony Thattil in a dreamy wedding held in Goa, delighting her fans with glimpses of both traditional and Western ceremonies. The celebrations began with two Hindu rituals, where Keerthy stunned in exquisite sarees. For the first ceremony, she chose a vibrant yellow and green Kanjeevaram saree by Anita Dongre, breaking away from conventional reds. Adding a personal touch, she had a poem woven into the fabric. Her traditional South Indian bridal look was completed with layered necklaces, hair accessories, and arm jewellery. In the second Hindu ceremony, she embraced the classic bridal red, wearing a deep red saree paired with a matching blouse. This saree, deeply sentimental, belonged to her mother and symbolized Keerthy’s way of honoring her mother’s love and legacy. She complemented the look with an ornate diamond and ruby jewellery set that matched the saree’s richness. For her official wedding attire, Keerthy donned a parrot green madisar saree, draped in the Iyengar Kattu style, a nod to her Tamil Iyengar heritage. Antony complemented her perfectly, wearing a gold-cream vesti.

Travis Head put an insipid Indian bowling attack to sword for his second successive hundred while veteran Steven Smith wore the opposition down with a statement century to put Australia in a favourable position on day two of the third Test here on Sunday. Australia reached a commanding 405 for 7 at stumps courtesy, a 241- run stand between Head (152 off 160) and Smith (101 off 190) for the fourth wicket after the visitors put them in a spot of bother at 75 for three in the morning. The Indian bowlers, who impressed in the first session, lost their way to allow Head and Co to dominate the proceedings. Jasprit Bumrah (5/72), who came up with welcome wickets both in the morning and towards the end of play, was once again the stand out bowler for the visitors.

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Alia Bhatt, who recently hosted a film festival in honour of Bollywood showman Raj Kapoor’s 100th birth anniversary, was seen looking stressed in a video. The clip captured a heartwarming moment where sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor Khan encouraged and comforted her. The RK Film Festival, organized by PVR INOX Limited and the Film Heritage Foundation, honored Raj Kapoor’s enduring cinematic legacy. The three-day event began with a grand opening night, featuring screenings of Kapoor’s classics like Awaara, Shree 420, and Mera Naam Joker in select theatres across 40 cities. Showcasing 10 of Raj Kapoor’s most iconic films, the festival spans nearly four decades of his illustrious career. The lineup includes Aag (1948), Barsaat (1949), Awaara (1951), Shree 420 (1955), Jagte Raho (1956), Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960), Sangam (1964), Mera Naam Joker (1970), Bobby (1973), and Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985).