People across the globe are now preparing to bid farewell to 2018 and welcome the new year 2019. <br />''<br />''<br />''In India also, the people are in a festive mood. <br />''<br />''<br />''Our correspondent reports that Delhites are ushering in the New Year with songs and dances in churches.<br />''<br />''<br />''Bangaloreans are gearing up for the New year celebrations as the Central Business district is glittering with illumination and fanfare.   <br />''<br />''<br />''Mumbaikars are in a festive mood to welcome the New Year. <br />''<br />''<br />''Goa, which is among the country's most attractive holiday destinations, has come alive to welcome the new year. <br />''<br />''<br />''Preparations for new year celebrations in the state are complete with the tourist season peaking over the last week. Several programmes are organized across the state. <br />''<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">In Mizoram, people bade farewell to 2018 at sunset, with songs played on the streets reminiscing the year that is set to pass by. </span><br />