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Recently, the famous clock of New Market of Kolkata chimed again after an eleven-year hiatus and launched a celebratory mood among the city folk. Why has this restoration sparked such enthusiasm? Or, for that matter, why do clocks in public squares around the world evoke such interest? Ranjita Biswas explores more
Sacred Waters, Shared Faith: Panchu Dola Melana Lights Up Odisha’s Chilika Lake

In Odisha’s Parikuda village, devotees wade through the waters of Chilika Lake carrying idols of gods and goddesses during the centuries-old Panchu Dola Melana, a vibrant celebratio ...

Heritage walk traces Medical College Kolkata’s 192-year journey of medicine, reform and nation-building

Kolkata: Founded in 1835, Medical College, Kolkata—originally established as Medical College, Bengal—is not only the oldest medical college in India but also the first institu ...

Yellow Taxis and the Colours of Puja

Art and Kolkata are like a close-knit couple, thriving in a space not clearly defined, yet always with ample room to grow.

Washington DC Theatre Week: How to experience the US capital's glorious playhouses

 As Washington, DC gears up for the theatre week, take a look at some of the most beautifully built, historically iconic theaters in the DC region. A variety of performances grace st ...

Ford's Theatre: Of President Lincoln and the Man Who Killed Him

Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 15, 1865 (he succumbed to the bullet wound of the previous night on April 14) at the Ford's Theatre in Washington DC by stage actor John Wilk ...

A family vacation, an escape from the daily grind, a corporate evening or a destination wedding, Taj Ganga Kutir Resort & Spa, Raichak, on the bank of the Ganga, and easily reached from Kolkata, is ready to cater to all choices.


Chicago, with its glittering riverfront, soaring towers, iconic bridges, and thriving art and culture scene, never ceases to amaze. Each visit reveals something new, yet also deepens a familiar affection — a city that grows on me every time I return.


Air India Maharaja Club mem ...

In a major boost for frequent flyers, Air India has expanded its Maharaja Club loyalty programme to allow members to earn and redeem Maharaja Points on Air India Express flights across more than 55 destinations in South, Southeast and West Asia.

IndiGo's New Gaya-Bangkok D ...

Bihar is set to receive a major tourism and connectivity boost after the state cabinet approved a proposal allowing IndiGo to operate direct international flights between Gaya and Bangkok for the next 12 months.

Akasa Air to Begin Operatio ...

Akasa Air is set to begin operations from Noida International Airport, with direct daily flights to Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai from June 16, 2026, the airline said.