NEW YORK : An outdoor holiday market in New York City’s Bryant Park briefly caught fire Friday morning, sending flames and plumes of smoke above the popular midtown Manhattan tourist draw as firefighters rushed to put out the blaze. No one was injured in the fire, which began in a section of the market just…
MUMBAI: The year-end travel surge is on, but what separates this year from the pre-Covid times is the number of foreign destinations that offer free visas or visa-on-arrival to Indian tourists. Gone are the day when a last-minute plan to go on a holiday meant flying to Goa. With a number of countries relaxing their…
For Americans, Christmas cheer comes with warm spending — whether on essential giveaways for family or in charity. The festival season is celebrated with gifts, food, and decorations—all of which boost the economy. Yes, Christmas spirit is priceless but it comes with a price tag. This year, according to projections, holiday shoppers are expected to…
Christmas is here, and with it comes the joy of twinkling lights, festive treats, and cherished traditions. But let’s face it—holiday cheer can be expensive! This year, holiday shoppers are projected to spend nearly $989 billion on gifts, decorations, and feasts. Join Geeta Mohan on Statecraft as we break down this season’s spending trends, from…
In 2025, there are fewer trading holidays, with 14 scheduled closures compared to 16 in the current year. (AI image) Stock market holiday today: Stock markets will not open for trading on Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas celebrations. This closure applies to all market segments, including equity like BSE Sensex and Nifty50, derivative, and SLB…
The first stock market holiday of 2025 will be on February 26 for Mahashivratri celebrations. Stock market BSE, NSE holidays 2025: The stock exchanges in India have announced 14 trading holidays for 2025. In February, May, November and December there will be one holiday, while March and August will have two holidays each. April and…
Holiday List 2025: उत्तर प्रदेश की सरकार ने साल 2025 में स्कूल और कार्यालयों के लिए छुट्टियों की लिस्ट जारी कर दी है. इनमें 24 सार्वजनिक अवकाश और 31 प्रतिबंधित छुट्टियां हैं. साल 2025 में 24 सामान्य अवकाशों में से 14 शनिवार और रविवार को पड़ रहे हैं. आधिकारिक नोटिस में यह भी स्पष्ट कर दिया…
A Ford Mustang adorned with colourful Christmas lights turned heads in Wyoming, but not all the attention was welcome. The Wyoming Highway Patrol stopped the festive vehicle as it drove down the highway, warning that such decorations are illegal and potentially hazardous. The Highway Patrol shared a photo of the illuminated Mustang on Instagram, reminding…
This year’s Christmas chartbusters are all retro with at least 15 American States going for “jingle bells” as their top song with “let it snow” catching the imagination in six States. Rudolph the red nosed reindeer, Deck the Halls, it’s the most wonderful time of the year and Last Christmas have, meanwhile, packed the third…
Shopping for sports fans can be harder than one might think. Chances are the fan in your life already has a variety of hats, jerseys and who knows what else to rep their favorite teams and players. But there’s a massive array of sports related items out there that the person on your list may…