Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving traces its origins to 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, where Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people shared a feast to celebrate a successful harvest.

PETA's viral Thanksgiving post features a turkey 'family' feasting on human. Internet has thoughts

With a rise in the popularity of veganism and several animal rights movement, consumption of turkey is condemned by various sections. One of them was People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) as well.

Happy Thanksgiving 2023: 'Pardoning' a turkey, what this means

Happy Thanksgiving 2023: The first documented turkey pardon ceremony occurred in 1947 when US President Harry Truman received a turkey as a gift from the National Turkey Federation.

Thanksgiving 2023: History, significance, traditions of America's beloved holiday

Thanksgiving 2023: Black Friday, the day following Thanksgiving, is the biggest shopping day of the year in the United States, a day when shoppers are enticed with huge discounts.

Thanksgiving 2023: Wishes, greetings, pics, images and messages to share

In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. Over time, it has become an annual tradition where people offer thanks and gratitude for the blessings of the past year.

Amazon records biggest ever Thanksgiving shopping weekend

Fire TV Sticks, AirPods and Champion clothing were among the top-selling items, Amazon said.

Black Friday sales | Offers on Amazon, Flipkart & Nykaa | Beware of the Black Friday fraud

The festive season is here and Indian retailers are riding high. A common practice in the west, Black Friday sales have now become a yearly event in India over the last few years. But, what is the history of Black Friday? And, how Indian customers can take advantage of these deals on Amazon, Flipkart & Nykaa? How do you stay safe from the onset of Black Friday sales spam? Watch the video to find out.

Thanksgiving 2022: History and significance of the holiday

Thanksgiving: The favourite American holiday has a complicated history.

Thanksgiving tradition: After grandma accidentally invited teen in 2016, duo celebrate 6th year together

Thanksgiving tradition: The accidental message sparked the beginning of a friendship and a yearly ritual as Hinton continued to attend Thanksgiving meals at Dench's for six years.

In-person spectators return to New York's Thanksgiving parade

Spectators return to New York City's 95th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade after last year's pageant was scaled down and closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic.

At Indra Nooyi's Thanksgiving, 'My Life in Full' cake and cupcakes

"My Life in Full" by Indra Nooyi: In her memoir, Indra Nooyi writes about her childhood in India, her experiences as an immigrant at Yale University's business school and how she became the rare woman and person of colour to reach the highest levels of corporate power.

Business Insight | How consumers and retailers gear up for Black Friday sale amid COVID-19 pandemic

E-commerce giants are rolling out discounts and offers to keep up with the Black Friday sale zeal.

Reporter's Take | Indian e-commerce gearing up for Black Friday

The mother of all online sales festivals in Europe and the Americas is expected to make a splash in the Indian market.

US Black Friday: More shoppers but less spent per head

The American shopping orgy known as Black Friday lured more buyers this year but they spent less per person thanks to great bargains, an industry group said.

Christmas traditions in Norway

Make sure you walk through the holiday markets in Oslo and take a trip to Bergen, which is famous for its Gingerbread Town. Roros, a quaint wooden town is a magical place to visit during the Christmas month.

Is Black Friday gone for good?

The big discounts might no longer be just about the day after Thanksgiving, but is Black Friday really a thing of the past?

As energy shares tumble, opportunity lurks

An index of oil and gas exploration and production tumbled 8.15 percent on Friday as US crude fell almost 10 percent to around USD 66.36 per barrel to hit its lowest in 4-1/2 years.

Asian shares wither as OPEC's restraint hits oil

"OPEC is clearly signalling that it will no longer bear the burden of market adjustment alone and this decision puts the onus on other producers," Barclays analysts said in a note.

Alibaba to smash Single's Day sales record

Held on November 11, Single's Day - also known as 11/11 - was initially created by young Chinese to celebrate or lament being single, but it has evolved into the biggest 24-hour online shopping event in the world.

Businesses Bracing For Security, Productivity Impact On Cyber Monday

68 percent of all businesses reported that employees cannot identify fraudulent attacks on the corporate network, says Dell SonicWALL survey.

Wines of all countries have a place at Thanksgiving table

Thanksgiving may be the most American of US holidays but wines accompanying the meal need not be limited to home-grown varieties, wine experts said on Tuesday.

Amazon says Kindle sales surge on Black Friday

Amazon.com Inc said on Monday it saw a surge in sales of its Kindle devices, helped by its new Kindle Fire tablet, ...

Wall Street ends 7-day slide, Fitch warns US

US stocks rebounded from seven days of losses on Monday as investors used the latest effort from European leaders to resolve the region's debt crisis as an opportunity to cover short positions.

Are Americans really shopping until they drop?

One glance at the numbers for the first big weekend of holiday shopping and you might think Americans are flush with cash and spending it freely.

5 things to be grateful for this Thanksgiving

With stocks in Europe and the US falling to 7-week lows and plenty of gloom around, investors may be hard-pressed to find cheer this Thanksgiving. But if you were forced, in between turkey bites, to list some reasons to be thankful for, we`re offering you five.