Santa Claus

Christmas without reindeers? Iconic holiday animal shrinking, say researchers

If Santa is recruiting helpers to haul Christmas presents around the world this year he had better take a few extra, said researchers Monday who warned that reindeer are shrinking.

Small pleasures of 'burra din': Christmas has changed but Kolkata stays the same

More robust and in your face, the nature of Christmas and New Year's eve celebration has changed in Kolkata but the ancient city has assimilated the changing milieu

Watch: What happens when Santa Claus settles 'naughty or nice' debate with lie detector

In 2015, Santa decided to take things up a notch and connect kids to lie detectors in a bid to ensure they were not lying.

My name is Raghuram Rajan and I do what I do: RBI boss does a Shah Rukh on rate cut

At the press conference called to announce the fourth bi-monthly monetary policy, Rajan was asked if he was being Santa Claus in giving more than expected or should his statement be read as hawkish.

Taskmaster Van Gaal turns Santa Claus for surprised Man United fans

Man United manager Van Gaal distributed gifts to surprised fans ahead of a Boxing Day match at Old Trafford.

Photos: Joy and prayers mark Christmas celebrations across the globe

Across the world, Christians celebrated Christmas, the day when Jesus when was born. Here are the photos.

Where's my present? Check out how NORAD is 'tracking' Santa and his sleigh

Volunteers at the North American Aerospace Defense Command are pretending to monitor Santa Claus as he makes his storybook Christmas Eve flight.

Ho Ho Ho! President Pranab treks to the Arctic with a Ganesh for Santa

President Pranab Mukherjee meets Santa Claus during his visit to Rovaniemi town, known as the official Santa Claus Village in Arctic Circle.

Ho ho ho: President Mukherjee meets Santa Claus

Mukherjee, the first Indian head of state to visit the Santa Claus Village, covered in light snow, was greeted by the elves in Santa's office.

Tis the season! Google puts up third Happy Holiday doodle

Departing from the usual interactive elements like games and music, Google went with something more old-school - a simple drawing of a cityscape featuring buildings festooned with lights.