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Page last updated at 09:20 GMT, Friday, 28 December 2012 News Feeds Face to face with the real Santa Mark Bosworth finds out it's not just the children who are excited to meet Santa Claus at his home in Lapland in northern Finland. India prepares for the supermarket revolution Family groceries are still the norm in India, but supermarkets are waiting in the wings, and a shopping revolution seems inevitable. Enchanted city of carousels Joanna Robertson finds out why Parisians have a continuing love for the old-fashioned fairground ride. MEET THE CORRESPONDENTS Who inspired Hugh Sykes to become a journalist? Caroline Wyatt recounts her scariest moment Why Mark Mardell has a passion for politics Which trip had the biggest impact on David Loyn? Where did Bridget Kendall face a tank battle? Humphrey Hawksley reveals key reporter skills RECENT FEATURES Autumn delicacy The hairy crabs of eastern China Fragile health Why South Africa is like a Mexican soap opera Your own crop A day in the life of an olive oil virgin LATEST DISPATCHES Alan Johnston in Italy Kevin Connolly on intervention in Syria Jenny Cuffe in Zimbabwe Nick Thorpe in Hungary Kieran Cooke in Ireland Podcast Download or subscribe to this programme's podcast Follow From Our Own Correspondent on Twitter to get tweets from the team