St Thomas’ Cathedral in Mumbai opened the Christmas choral evening with a soulful rendition of the Indian National Anthem.

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Those present at the cathedral stood silently as the anthem was sung, creating a moment many described as deeply moving.

The men, all wearing their navy fishermen's jumpers, known locally as ganseys, are practising Ship Ahoy for their upcoming ...

Mumbai: Mumbai witnessed a heartwarming blend of patriotism, faith and music as a church choir at the historic 300-year-old ...

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TALENTED pupils at The Mount School have been out sharing their gifts with the community in the run up to Christmas over the years.

Pinellas County Palladium Chamber Series: Across Time and Timbre: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $15.

Maria Fabiola Lopes e Fernandes conducted a special Christmas musical concert titled ‘Jesus, the Healer’, bringing together music, faith, and community in a celebration of hope and joy at the Rosary ...