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Lohri Bonfire: A Celebration of Punjab’s Rural Roots
Discover Lohri: A Cultural Tapestry of Rural Punjab By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Lohri is one of Punjab’s most cherished festivals—a radiant celebration that arrives in the heart of winter, filling fields and courtyards with light, laughter, and song. Observed on January 13 each year, it marks not just the end of the cold season but…
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Star-Studded Moments from the 2026 Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards 2026: A Night of Stars, Surprises & Unforgettable Moments By CitiTimes Editorial Desk The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards lit up Los Angeles on January 11, 2026, honoring the year’s most outstanding achievements in film, television, and even podcasting. This year’s event, hosted once again by the irrepressibly funny Nikki Glaser, brought…
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The Legacy of Dakar Rally: Heroes and Machines
Dakar Rally 2026: Into the Sands of Destiny ENLARGE The desert wakes before dawn. Engines growl against the silence, headlights pierce the mist, and competitors steel themselves for another day in the Dakar Rally 2026—a race that is less about winning and more about surviving. For nearly half a century, Dakar has been the crucible…
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Alia Bhatt: Bridging Cinema Across Cultures
Alia Bhatt Honoured with Golden Globes Horizon Award at Red Sea International Film Festival In a landmark moment for Indian cinema on the global stage, Alia Bhatt was awarded the Golden Globes Horizon Award at the 5th Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in December 2025. The honour recognizes her growing influence…
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2026 Critics’ Choice Awards: Shaping Awards Season
Critics’ Choice Awards 2026: A Night That Set the Tone for the Season On Sunday, January 4, 2026, the global film and television industry gathered at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, for the 31st Annual Critics’ Choice Awards—one of the most closely watched bellwethers of the awards season. Hosted by comedian and television…
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Key Winners at the 37th Palm Springs Film Awards
Highlights from the 37th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards – January 3, 2026 The 37th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards kicked off awards season with glamour, inspiration, and standout cinematic achievements on January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Southern California. The gala, part of the broader 37th Palm Springs…
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Midnight Magic: How Cities Celebrated 2026
A World United in Celebration: How the Globe Welcomed 2026 As the clock struck midnight across time zones, the world burst into color, sound, and joy to welcome 2026. From the first fireworks in the Pacific to the final cheers in New York, each city added its own magic to the global countdown, reminding us…
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Celebrate New Year 2026 at CITCO Hotels in Chandigarh
CITCO Hotels Ring In New Year 2026 With Celebrations At Mountview And Shivalikview Chandigarh, India, December 31, 2025 — CITCO (Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation) Hotels’ iconic properties, Mountview and Shivalikview, are set to host spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations in Chandigarh. Guests can indulge in lavish buffet spreads and curated à la carte…
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CitiTimes Wishes You Joy and Peace This Season
Season’s Greetings from CitiTimes As the year draws to a close, we extend heartfelt wishes to our readers across continents. May this festive season bring you peace, joy, and moments of reflection. Wherever you are—whether celebrating with family and friends or in quiet contemplation—we thank you for being part of our global community. Here’s to…
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AI Impact Summit 2026: India Leads Global AI Governance
From Action to Impact – A Curtain Raiser to the AI Impact Summit 2026 United Nations, New York, December 19, 2025 On December 16, 2025, the United Nations Headquarters in New York hosted a high-level event titled “From Action to Impact,” jointly organized by India and France. The event served as the official curtain raiser…
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Sara Ali Khan: The New Face of Longines
Sara Ali Khan Joins the Longines Family By CitiTimes Editorial Desk When elegance meets charisma, magic happens—and that’s exactly what we’re seeing with Longines officially welcoming Sara Ali Khan as its new Friend of the Brand. The Swiss luxury watchmaker, known for its timeless designs and heritage, has found the perfect match in Bollywood’s radiant…
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Lights, camera, shortlist! The Academy just dropped its picks for the 98th Awards.
Oscar Buzz Begins: The Academy Announces 98th Awards Shortlists LOS ANGELES, CA, December 17, 2025 – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists in 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards: Animated Short Film, Casting, Cinematography, Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film, International Feature Film, Live Action Short Film, Makeup…
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Impact of Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill on Indian Universities
Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025: A Milestone in India’s Higher Education Reform India’s higher education landscape is on the cusp of a historic transformation. On December 15, 2025, the Education Minister introduced the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, aiming to unify and modernize the regulatory framework for universities and…
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India Wins Historic Squash World Cup 2025
India Makes History, Wins First-Ever Squash World Cup Title at SDAT World Cup 2025 CHENNAI, India — December 15, 2025 — In a watershed moment for Indian sport, the India national squash team clinched its first-ever World Cup title at the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025, dominating top-seeded Hong Kong, China, 3–0 in the final…
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UNESCO’s Watchful Eye on Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex
Why UNESCO Is Watching Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex Closely In 2016, UNESCO added a remarkable set of 17 buildings designed by the legendary architect Le Corbusier to its World Heritage List. These sites, spread across seven countries, represent milestones in modern architecture. Among them is the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh, India, a striking symbol of post-independence…
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Chandigarh University Sets Record in Khelo India University Games
Chandigarh University Dominates the Khelo India University Games Chandigarh, India, December 13, 2025 Chandigarh University has written a new chapter in Indian university sports history by becoming the first university in India to win the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) title for two consecutive years — a remarkable feat that underscores its growing sporting excellence…
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Mark Schoeff Jr. Becomes 119th President of National Press Club
Mark Schoeff Jr. Elected 119th President of National Press Club in Washington, DC. Financial Reporter Takes Helm of Prestigious Washington Institution Washington, DC, December 11, 2025 Members of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., have elected Mark Schoeff Jr., a seasoned financial services correspondent at CQ Roll Call, as the Club’s 119th president. His…
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Deepavali: UNESCO Recognizes India’s Festival of Lights
Deepavali Shines on the World Stage: UNESCO Honours India’s Festival of Lights By CitiTimes Editorial Desk New Delhi, India, December 10, 2025 At Delhi’s historic Red Fort, where centuries of India’s story are etched into stone, a new chapter was written. The 20th Session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee inscribed Deepavali, India’s magnificent Festival of Lights,…
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IMF Recognizes UPI as Top Global Payment System
By CitiTimes Editorial Desk New Delhi, India, December 9, 2025 — The Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has informed the Lok Sabha that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially recognised India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the world’s largest real-time retail payment system by transaction volume, marking a watershed moment for India’s digital…
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India Hosts UNESCO’s 20th ICH Committee: A Cultural Milestone
India Hosts the 20th Session of UNESCO’s ICH Committee: Inaugural Ceremony Sets the Stage in New Delhi India marked a significant cultural milestone today as it hosted the inaugural ceremony of the 20th Session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in New Delhi. The week-long Session brings together global…
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