December 10, 2025

Kerala’s Christmas Plum Cake: A Homegrown Tradition Making a Sweet Comeback

Kerala’s famed Christmas plum cake began in the 1880s, blending European recipes with local spices. Once a planter community staple, the baking tradition is now reviving with heritage recipes and home-grown ingredients.

December 10, 2025

Mount Gambier’s Blue Blob Sculpture Damaged By Googly Eye Prank; Case Ongoing

Mount Gambier’s famous Blue Blob sculpture was damaged after Amelia Vanderhorst stuck large googly eyes on it. The repair is done but court case continues with a January hearing.

December 10, 2025

1953 Film Avvaiyar Reveals Stunning Lost Views of Thirumullaivoyal Temple Near Madras

The 1953 black-and-white film Avvaiyar offers a rare glimpse of the beautifully preserved Thirumullaivoyal Temple and its serene surroundings near Madras, highlighting heritage lost to urban chaos.

December 10, 2025

Tekashi 6ix9ine Plans 70-Pound Weight Loss During 3-Month Jail Sentence

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine starts a 3-month prison term in January. He aims to lose weight with an Oreo cookie diet. He will also face anger and drug treatment after release.

December 9, 2025

Kalinga Literary Festival 2026 Launches National Book Review Contest with Penguin Random House

Kalinga Literary Festival in Bhubaneswar announces a national book review contest with Penguin Random House. Top writers like Vikram Sampath will feature. The contest runs till Dec 22 with ₹10,000 prize.